Obituaries

James Stanley Misch

James Stanley Misch

Jun 20, 2022

James “Jimmy” S. Misch, age 70, of La Crosse, WI, rode his way into Heaven on June 20, 2022. Jim died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Jim was born June 18, 1952, in La Crosse, WI, to Stanley and Patricia (Fema) Misch. Jim lived in Whitehall, WI before his family moved to Rockford, IL. He attended West...

Theodore "Ted" Latham

Theodore "Ted" Latham

Jun 20, 2022

Theodore “Ted” H. Latham 84, of Onalaska, Wis., passed away Monday, June 20, 2022.

Ted was born on February 14, 1938, to Harold and Myrtle Latham in Bloomer, WI. He attended high school in Bloomer, where he met his best friend, Jean Schulz. Ted and Jean married on December 26, 1958. Working for the airlines (North Central,...

Randall Scott Brummer

Randall Scott Brummer

Jun 19, 2022

We are all saddened to announce the death of our son, brother, uncle and cousin, Randall Scott Brummer, 59, who passed away following a battle with Parkinson’s Disease on June 19, 2022 at his home in Rochester, MN.

Randy had a love of muscle cars and trucks, music, playing cards and visiting friends. Earlier, he had also...

Donamae "Donna" Amundson

Donamae "Donna" Amundson

Jun 18, 2022

Donamae H. “Donna” Amundson, 88, of La Crosse died on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Hillview Healthcare Center.

She was born on April 14, 1934, in Calmar, IA to Edward and Beatrice (Lovin) Vodde and graduated from Aquinas High School, class of 1952.

It was while working at Motor Parts and Equipment Co. in the...

Jacob Duane Hood

Jacob Duane Hood

Jun 17, 2022

Jacob Duane Hood passed away into the arms of the Lord on June 17th, 2022. He had many medical issues that he succumbed to. Jacob was born in Clarksville, TN on July 28, 1974. He moved to Wisconsin in 2009, with his beloved son, Sebastian. He was disabled most of his life, but he could repair tablets and computers...

Lauren L. Lafleur

Lauren L. Lafleur

Jun 16, 2022

Houston, MN – Lauren “Mort” LaFleur, 82, passed away on June 16, 2022, in the comfort of his log home surrounded by his loving family.

Mort was born May 30, 1940, to Michael and Elaine LaFleur of La Crosse. He graduated from Logan High School in 1959. Mort married his high school sweetheart, Sue...

Debra J. Walling

Debra J. Walling

Jun 11, 2022

Debra J. “Debbie” Walling, 67, of La Crosse, WI., died on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.  Debbie was born in La Crosse on April 24, 1955 to Robert and Janet (Muenzenberger) Walling.

Debbie is survived by her sisters Mary Affeldt of La Crosse, Carol Holseth of Holmen, WI....

Carolyn L. Schultz

Carolyn L. Schultz

Jun 10, 2022

Carolyn L. Schultz, 84, of Onalaska, WI, peacefully passed on June 10, 2022. Carolyn was born December 5, 1937 in Georgia.

The simplest pleasures brought great joy to Carolyn, but her greatest mission was to be the best mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother ever, and the memories she shared will forever be remembered. Carolyn is survived by her...

William G. Pedretti

William G. Pedretti

Jun 9, 2022

William “Bill” George Pedretti ,86, of Genoa, WI, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Bill was born in Genoa, the 9 th child of William Charles Pedretti and Agnes Margaret (Venner) Pedretti. He was raised on the family farm on Mound Ridge in rural Genoa and attended Mound Ridge School and later St. Charles School, graduating 8...

Arnold W. Olson

Arnold W. Olson

Jun 6, 2022

Arnold W. Olson, 87, of La Crescent, MN., passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at La Crescent Health Services.  He was born in La Crosse on March 27, 1935 to Irvin and Alice (Selke) Olson.  Arnold had graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1953 and on September 2, 1961 he married Elizabeth “Betty” Janikowski in La...

Kathie Marie (Houlihan) Peterson

Kathie Marie (Houlihan) Peterson

Jun 5, 2022

Kathie Marie Peterson, 64, of Onalaska, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022.  She was brought up to heaven after peacefully passing away surrounded by her daughters at home after struggling with health issues.  She was born in La Crosse on December 2, 1957, the daughter of Melvin and Audrey (Erickson) Sveen.

Kathie was an extremely proud...

Michael D. Limberg

Michael D. Limberg

Jun 5, 2022

Michael (Mike) Limberg, 74, passed away on June 5th, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 4 th , 1947, in La Crosse, to Helen (Ritter) and Martin Limberg. He married Judy Dammon on August 10th, 1974. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy; three children: Paul Limberg, Heather...

Larry D. Hostrawser

Larry D. Hostrawser

Jun 2, 2022

Larry Dean Hostrawser, age 78, of La Crescent, MN, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  Larry was born in Black River Falls, WI. His family later moved to the Hokah, MN area. Larry graduated from Houston MN high school on June 2, 1962.

On March 7, 1965, Larry married Rosella Kallenbach and they...

Lenore Italiano

Lenore Italiano

Jun 1, 2022

Lenore Italiano, 88, went to heaven on June 1, 2022. She was born in La Crosse on June 4, 1933 to Ruth (Yanke) and Arthur Haefner. She graduated from Logan High School in 1951. Lenore and her late husband Frank were heavily active in the community through the performing arts and in their church, Grace Lutheran in La Crosse....

Kathy M. Cook

Kathy M. Cook

Jun 1, 2022

Kathy Mary Cook, age 68, of Galesville, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 20, 1953, to Wally and Ruth Wunsch in Wausau, WI. On February 20, 1998, she married Gordon Cook.

Kathy worked for the USPS for 30 years. She enjoyed taking trips to...

Guy Joseph Leonard

Guy Joseph Leonard

Jun 1, 2022

Guy Joseph Leonard, 80, of La Crescent, MN., and formerly of Baker, WV., died on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1941 in Berwick, LA., to Harry and Alberta (Hebert) Leonard. Guy had proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Independence achieving the rank of CWO-3 Catapult...

Marvin D. Seidel

Marvin D. Seidel

Jun 1, 2022

Marvin Duaine Seidel, 77, of Onalaska, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

He was born in La Crosse on March 6, 1945, to Herbert and Winnifred (Werner) Seidel.  He married Shirley Sisbach on June 20, 1970, at Lower Coon Valley Lutheran Church in rural Stoddard, WI.

Marv was employed as a...

Elaine Louise Tischer

Elaine Louise Tischer

May 30, 2022

Elaine Louise Tischer of La Crosse, WI., passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Bethany Transitional Care, La Crosse.  She was born in La Crosse at her maternal grandmother’s house to parents Clarence and Myrtle (Kosbob) Benz.  She married Lloyd “Bud” Tischer on October 25, 1941 in La Crescent, MN. During World War II Elaine worked inspecting shell casings...

Fae S. Ebner

Fae S. Ebner

May 30, 2022

Fae S. Ebner, 104, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at The Orchards Care Center in Minnetonka, MN. She was born on January 17, 1918 to Joseph and Agnes Schubert. She was the first in her family to be born in a hospital, at Grandview Hospital. Fae was born during the pandemic of 1918 and died during...

Kaye D. Squier

Kaye D. Squier

May 29, 2022

Kaye Denise Squier, of Holmen, WI went to eternal life unexpectedly, due to a stroke on Sunday, May 29, 2022 surrounded by her family at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born in La Crosse, WI to Willis and Charlotte (Schaffner) Fernholz on April 1, 1963.  She graduated from Onalaska High School and went on to...