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William "Bill" Jay Lynch

William "Bill" Jay Lynch

Feb 10, 2022

William (Bill) Jay Lynch, 79, Mound Prairie, MN, completed his earthly journey surrounded by his loving family on February 10, 2022. Dad was born “200% Irish” on April 1, 1942, to Hugh and Esther (Eglinton) Lynch. He was raised on the family farm in Mound Prairie with his six siblings.

He began his education...

Ruth Ann Schumacher

Ruth Ann Schumacher

Feb 10, 2022

Ruth Ann Schumacher, 91, of La Crescent, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at La Crescent Health Services.

She was born in La Crosse on August 6, 1930, to Frank and Leona (Grabhorn) Wurzel.  She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and later graduated from Aquinas High School.  On September 11, 1951, Ruth married Donald Schumacher.  Don...

Catherine Jean Curti

Catherine Jean Curti

Feb 9, 2022

Catherine Jean Curti, 88, of Onalaska and formerly of Genoa passed away on February 9, 2022, in La Crosse after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Jean was born on May 13, 1933, to Daniel and Irene (Finley) Lucey of Ferryville, WI. She attended Gays Mills High School and, after graduation, worked at the Ferryville State...

Betty F. Heuslein

Betty F. Heuslein

Feb 9, 2022

Betty F. Heuslein, 95 years old, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday February 9, 2022 at SpringBrook Community of Onalaska. Born Elizabeth June Frise on May 8, 1926 in Pontiac, Illinois to her parents, George P. Frise and Helen Todd Frise, Betty grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated from Eau Claire High...

Trudy A. Peterson

Trudy A. Peterson

Feb 9, 2022

– Trudy A. Peterson, 74, passed away peacefully February 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Trudy was born on January 18, 1948, to Robert and Helen Johnson. She graduated from Marshall High School and moved to Milwaukee to attend the Mount Sinai Nursing School. After graduating nursing school, she married her husband, Lawrence Mandel,...

Thomas E. Venner

Thomas E. Venner

Feb 8, 2022

Thomas E. Venner, 81, of Genoa, Wis., peacefully passed away at home, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Tom was born in La Crosse on April 6, 1940, to Francis and Mary (Pedretti) Venner. He was raised on the family farm in rural Genoa. He attended grade school at St. Charles School...

William "Red" Jurgens

William "Red" Jurgens

Feb 8, 2022

Red passed away February 8, 2022, at home with his wife of 55 years (Elaine) by his side. He led a long active life enjoying competitive archery, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and his greatest love tennis-which he played for nearly 40 years Born in Racine, WI where he spent his working years, retiring as owner of I&A Sheet Metal. He...

Eileen Mae Schroeder

Eileen Mae Schroeder

Feb 5, 2022

Eileen Mae (Hohlfeld) Schroeder, age 91, of La Crosse, passed away February 5 th , 2022 at Gundersen Hospital surrounded by family. Eileen was born May 7, 1930, to Herman and Anna (Doerre) Hohlfeld, in Vernon County, Wisconsin.

She graduated from Westby High School in 1948. Eileen married her sweetheart, Leroy Schroeder on October...

James "Jim" Bilben Shannon

James "Jim" Bilben Shannon

Feb 5, 2022

James (Jim) Bilben Shannon, 90, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5th.

Jim was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on September 11th, 1931, to Joseph Shannon and Dode (Bilben) Shannon. He graduated from Central High School in 1950. He did two tours in Asia in the Naval Reserves and was honorably discharged...

Patricia "Pk" K. Mathew

Patricia "Pk" K. Mathew

Feb 4, 2022

PK died peacefully in her sleep after a battle with Diabetes. PK was born January 9, 1947 to Isidore and Zelda Mathew. PK is survived by her siblings; Barbara Mathew, Susan (Randy) Sims, James A. (Marie) Mathew, Bruce (Cindy) Mathew, and Roger Mathew. She is also survived by grandchildren, Natasha (Joe) Demerly, Travis (Jenn Stanley) Coty, Jordan (Melissa) Coty,...

Dustin R. Kennedy

Dustin R. Kennedy

Feb 4, 2022

Dustin R. Kennedy, 50, of La Crescent, MN died Friday, February 4 th , 2022. He was born in Boscobel, WI to Ronald and Rachel Kennedy. He grew up in La Crescent, MN and graduated from La Crescent High School and would later go on to get his Bachelor’s Degree from Viterbo University. Dustin married Melanie (Unnasch) Holter in...

Philip R. Varnum

Philip R. Varnum

Feb 3, 2022

Philip Roger Varnum, 72, of Onalaska, WI passed away on February 3, 2022. Philip was born in La Crosse to George M. and Mary (Johnston) Varnum on April 29, 1949. He attended West Salem High School. In 1968 he enlisted in the US Army and served two tours in Chu Lai, Vietnam. Philip was a Crew Chief on Gunships in...

Dawn D. Hill

Dawn D. Hill

Feb 2, 2022

Dawn D. Hill, 77, of La Crosse and formerly of La Crescent, MN passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Dawn was born on January 9, 1945 in La Crosse to Albert and Dorothy (Pitzner) Ceason. She attended Logan High School where she met the love of her life, Ronald Hill. They were married on September 11, 1965. Dawn...

Allison Renee Rogers

Allison Renee Rogers

Feb 2, 2022

Allison Renee Rogers, 25 of La Crosse died as the result of domestic violence at her home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born March 6, 1996, in La Crosse to Harold and Heather (Ness) Rogers and graduated from Logan High School in 2014. Her years at Logan were filled with many extra-curricular activities including a baton...

Joanne B. Glynn

Joanne B. Glynn

Feb 1, 2022

JoAnne Glynn age 90 of La Crosse, WI formerly of Rochester, MN went to be with the Lord February 1, 2022 at Riverside Transitional Care . She was born on December 1, 1931 in Hayfield, MN. The daughter of Oswald and Elna Senjem.

JoAnne was a homemaker and also worked at Sears retiring in...

Francis J. Schmidt

Francis J. Schmidt

Feb 1, 2022

Francis J Schmidt, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mulder Healthcare in West Salem, WI. He was born March 19, 1932 to Frank and Adeline (Kneifl) Schmidt in La Crosse, WI.  He graduated from The Ridge School on St. Joseph's Ridge and was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Ridge Catholic Church. He was a dairy...

R. Thomas "Tom" Adams

R. Thomas "Tom" Adams

Jan 30, 2022

R. Thomas “Tom” Adams, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Medical Center in La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse, January 10, 1935, to Leslie and Mary Edith (Conway) Adams. He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1953.

He married Karen (Meyer)...

Mary B. Wieman

Mary B. Wieman

Jan 30, 2022

Mary B. Wieman, 78, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 in her home. She was born on September 4, 1943 in La Crosse to Frank, Sr. and Irene (Seracki) Hoesley. On April 15, 1961 she married Richard Wieman. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage. In her younger years Mary worked as a cook...

Robert "Bob" Broihier

Robert "Bob" Broihier

Jan 26, 2022

Robert D. “Bob” Broihier, 87, formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Lakeview Health Center in West Salem.

He was born August 13, 1934, to Dana and Grace (Anderson) Broihier.  He attended La Crosse area schools and graduated from Central High School in 1953.

Bob married Ruth Jones in...

Sharon K. Lueck

Sharon K. Lueck

Jan 26, 2022

Sharon K. Lueck, 74 of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Mulder Healthcare Center in West Salem.

She was born February 19, 1947, in La Crosse to Vern and La Vaughn (Skaar) Lueck and graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1965. Sharon had worked for the La...

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