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Norman F. Malzacher

Norman F. Malzacher

Dec 10, 2021

Norman F. Malzacher, 92, died on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on November 9, 1929 in La Crosse to John and Caroline (Koenen) Malzacher. He married Lillian Knudtson on November 14, 1950 in St. Joseph’s Ridge. Norman enjoyed collecting old tractors.

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Joan M. (Edwards) Gaworski

Joan M. (Edwards) Gaworski

Dec 10, 2021

Joan Marie (Joni) Gaworski beloved wife, mom, “grandest” mother, God Mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend went to be with her husband Kenny in heaven on December 10th, 2021. She passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully from a kidney disorder that she had been living with for a number of years. She passed at Gundersen- Lutheran Health System surrounded by...

Donna Mae Thompson

Donna Mae Thompson

Dec 9, 2021

Mrs. Donna Mae Thompson of Onalaska died on December 9 th , 2021 at the Onalaska Care Center joining her beloved husband, Jerry, in eternal peace with the Lord.

Your Hug Meant the World Nobody else held me so tight Or made me feel so right No one's eyes shined so bright with love As...

Louis J. Ferris

Louis J. Ferris

Dec 9, 2021

Louis Ferris, age 91, passed away peacefully at home after an amazingly full life, surrounded by his devoted family and friends. A life-long resident on the northside of La Crosse, Mr. Ferris was proud that he lived and died in the same house he was born in.

A son of Christian Lebanese immigrants, Louis and Alice (Monsoor)...

Marvin J. Trinkes

Marvin J. Trinkes

Dec 6, 2021

Marvin J. Trinkes, 79, of La Crosse, WI., passed away at home on Monday, December 6, 2021. Marvin was born In La Crosse, on May 8, 1942 to Hilary “Larry” and Irene (Marx) Trinkes.

Marvin’s first and most beloved job was working on the family dairy farm. He also picked apples each fall with his friends at...

Franz Schubert

Franz Schubert

Dec 6, 2021

Franz Schubert, 86, of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Monday, December 6, 2021, with his family at his bedside.

He was born on March 4, 1935, in Winona, Minnesota to Carl and Helen (Widen) Schubert.  He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1953.  Franz attended Case University, Cincinnati and the University of...

Gilbert W. "Gib" Vredeveld

Gilbert W. "Gib" Vredeveld

Dec 5, 2021

Gilbert W. “Gib” Vredeveld, 84 of La Crosse, WI., and formerly of Randolph, WI., died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse. He was born in Randolph, WI., on February 5, 1937 to Henry and Elizabeth (Halbersma) Vredeveld. Gib had proudly served his country in the United States Army over in Germany from 1956 until...

Eber W. Chapman

Eber W. Chapman

Dec 2, 2021

Eber William Chapman, 88, of La Crosse, passed away on December 2, 2021 at Lakeview Heath Center in West Salem. Eber was born on July 28, 1933 to Verner (Bud) and Mildred Chapman in La Crosse, WI. After attending Central High School in La Crosse, Eber proudly joined the U.S. Navy serving as a Gunners Mate on the heavy cruiser...

Jane K. Garnett

Jane K. Garnett

Dec 2, 2021

Jane Kyle Garnett, 72, of La Crosse, WI, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 2, 2021.  She is survived by her husband Steve of 51 years ; a son Sean Garnett (Amy) of Auburn, Ga.; daughter Jennifer Hyer (Adam) of West Salem, Wi.; sister Ann Ouchark (Bill) of Sarasota, Fl.; two brothers - Bob Kyle (Nancy)...

Pauline Berra

Pauline Berra

Dec 2, 2021

Pauline M. (Malin) Berra, 93 of Genoa, WI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born in Genoa on March 1, 1928, to Frank and Lena (Levi) Malin and on April 7, 1948, she married Raymond Berra at St. Charles Catholic Church in Genoa.

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Raymond George Becker

Raymond George Becker

Dec 2, 2021

Raymond George Becker, 89, of Dakota, MN, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Benedictine Living Community in La Crosse. He was born on July 3, 1932 in Cresco, IA to George and Georgina (Hart) Becker. Ray served with the United States Air Force. He married Phyllis Johnson on January 19, 1957 in Nashua, IA. Ray worked...

Mary "Molly" Bueltel

Mary "Molly" Bueltel

Nov 29, 2021

Mary F. “Molly” Bueltel, 87 of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Gundersen Health System. She was born March 24, 1934, in Benson, Minnesota to John and Agnes (Donnelly) Dolan and graduated from Benson High School. Molly then worked at a dude ranch in Kansas before earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from...

Steven John Hintz

Steven John Hintz

Nov 29, 2021

Steven John Hintz, 69, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, November 29th, 2021. Known as “Papa” to his grandchildren, Steven was born April 17th, 1952, in Milwaukee and moved with his family to La Crosse in 1960 after the passing of his father. Steven graduated from Central High School in 1970. In 1972, he graduated...

Nicholas C. Gutierrez

Nicholas C. Gutierrez

Nov 29, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” Gutierrez, beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend, unexpectedly passed away in his home on November 29, 2021, at the age of 39. He is survived by those who love him most, including his mother, Darla; sisters, Liz, Kim, and Jess; maternal grandma, Darlene; uncles, Monty (Ginny), Mike, Joey, and Chris; and aunt, Patty. Nick was a loving...

Carroll Dean Vizecky

Carroll Dean Vizecky

Nov 29, 2021

Carroll Dean Vizecky was a loving husband and caring father of three bright and beautiful children with whom he shared his life. Carroll was a devout Christian man who supported the church with his hands, heart, and ingenuity. Every person Carroll reached out to, appreciated his listening ear, his kind and generous heart, along with his “Trust in the...

Blakely "Blake" D. Nichols

Blakely "Blake" D. Nichols

Nov 28, 2021

Blakely D. “Blake” Nichols, 64, of La Crescent, MN., died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at La Crescent Health Services.  He was born in La Crosse, WI., on June 28, 1957, to Arvard “Obbie” and Beryl (Kinstler) Nichols.  Blake graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 1975.   On June 16, 1979, he married Vicki Balts and they...

Gerald L. Roob

Gerald L. Roob

Nov 26, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” L. Roob, 91, of Onalaska and formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Eagle Crest North in Onalaska.

He was born on April 24, 1930, in Columbus, WI to Louis J. and Frances L. (Hessel) Roob. As a youth, his family moved to La Crosse where he attended St. Wenceslaus...

Kerry J. Saunders

Kerry J. Saunders

Nov 26, 2021

Kerry James Saunders, 78, of La Crosse, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 26, 2021.

He was born February 23, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, to Victor and Virginia (Herkal) Saunders. His family moved to La Crosse, where he graduated from Central High School in 1961. On November 9, 1968, Kerry married Janice Dahlen at Immanuel Lutheran Church...

Robert "Bing" Brieske

Robert "Bing" Brieske

Nov 24, 2021

Robert “Bing” Brieske, 63, of La Crosse, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. He was born February 19, 1958, in La Crosse to Robert O. and Marie (Asselin) Brieske and graduated from Central High School in 1976.

On October...

Lovena Eileen Price

Lovena Eileen Price

Nov 22, 2021

Lovena E. Price, 96 of West Salem, WI., and formerly of Onalaska, WI., died on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. She was born in La Crosse, WI., on January 22, 1925, to Frank and Viola (Abicht) Dialler. She married Robert E. Price at the Cathedral of St. Joseph The Workman on September...

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