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Tracy Sue Kagel

Tracy Sue Kagel

Jan 5, 2022

Tracy Sue Kagel passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in La Crosse.  She was born December 8, 1967, and became part of the family of Donald and Madalyn Kagel as a foster child.  After Tracy’s parents passed away, Tracy moved to group homes sponsored by Creative Community Living Services (CCLS).  Tracy’s life changed and she now flourished.  She...

James "Jimmer" Ready Colbert

James "Jimmer" Ready Colbert

Jan 5, 2022

James Ready Colbert, 84, of La Crescent, MN went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Jim was born on January 5, 1938 in Dubuque, IA.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing (especially trout), deer hunting, picking morel mushrooms, snowmobiling, snow and water skiing, diving, riding motorcycles and driving around shirtless in his...

Bonnie J. Arentz

Bonnie J. Arentz

Jan 5, 2022

Bonnie J. Arentz, age 76, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Colleen A. Stender

Colleen A. Stender

Jan 4, 2022

Colleen Stender, 69, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was born in La Crosse on August 7, 1952 to Richard and Rita (Barney) Wolfe and became the sister to Richard and Steven Wolfe.

Colleen graduated from Logan High School in 1971 and received...

Joyce Dorothea Deflorian

Joyce Dorothea Deflorian

Jan 4, 2022

Joyce passed away, at the age of 91 years and 10 days, on January 4, 2022, surrounded by family at Mayo Franciscan Healthcare after sustaining a fall in November of 2021.

She was born on December 25, 1930, in Victory, WI to William and Emma (Hass) Paggi. Joyce grew up in Victory and although she was an...

William "Doc" V. Estes

William "Doc" V. Estes

Jan 3, 2022

William V. “Doc” Estes.  12/9/1929 – 1/3/2022

Bill was born in Kansas City MO to Lester and Hazel Estes.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Clarice and sister Elizabeth.  He is survived by his sons, Steve (Leslie) of Raleigh, NC, and Mike (Mary) of Jackson, WY and 5 Grandchildren, William of Raleigh, NC (Victoria),...

Alice Mae (Reagles) Ingham

Alice Mae (Reagles) Ingham

Jan 2, 2022

Alice Mae (Reagles) Ingham, 94, beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-great Grandmother, fell asleep in Christ on January 2, 2022, at Hearten House #2 in La Crosse, WI, surrounded in her last days by her loving sons, daughter, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Steven Lee (and Patti) Reagles (Mankato,...

Peter H. Stephan

Peter H. Stephan

Jan 2, 2022

Peter H. Stephan, 63, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on March 28, 1958 in La Crosse.

He is survived by his mother Rita, who he took care of for many years, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Harold Dueker Swanson

Harold Dueker Swanson

Jan 1, 2022

Harold Dueker Swanson, 91, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died January 1, 2022, at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse, WI. Grieving at his death, but rejoicing in a life well-lived, are many friends and his family: wife, Wanda; children Kristin (Alan Hecht), Mark (Nancy Schoenberg) and Celia Swanson; grandchildren Nathan, David (Abby Sterling) and Karin Hecht, and Rachel...

Ethelyn "Ettie" Rose Kammel-Thiele

Ethelyn "Ettie" Rose Kammel-Thiele

Dec 29, 2021

Ethelyn Rose “Ettie” Kammel-Thiele, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Bethel Nursing Center in Viroqua, WI. Ettie was born on August 23, 1931 in Chaseburg, WI to Frank and Orma (Elsen) Mlsna. She was the youngest of four children, Cecelia (Bernie) Humfeld of Chaseburg, Bernard (Phyllis) Mlsna of La Crosse, and...

Donald L. Von Wald

Donald L. Von Wald

Dec 29, 2021

Donald L. Von Wald, 98 of La Crosse, WI., died on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community of La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse to Erwin and Ella (Ninman) Von Wald. Don married Betty J. Hansen and she preceded him in death in 2006. Don had proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

Sandra K. Langen

Sandra K. Langen

Dec 27, 2021

Sandra Kaye (Mitchell) Langen, 74, of Hokah, MN passed away peacefully the evening of December 27, 2021 at her home with the love of her family surrounding her. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister and friend.

Sandra was born on January 4, 1947 to Calvin and Rita (Pitz) Mitchell. She attended St. Peter’s...

Suzanne M. Krause

Suzanne M. Krause

Dec 27, 2021

Suzanne M. Krause, age 80, of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. Per Suzanne’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Memorials may be directed to Bethany St. Joseph Care Center Recreation Therapy.

Todd A. Lofald

Todd A. Lofald

Dec 27, 2021

Todd A. Lofald, 60, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 27, 2021, 2 years after his diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme (brain cancer).

He was born on May 29, 1961, to Allen and Louise Lofald. On September 6, 1986, Todd married Mary Neveu. They were blessed with two children, Aaron and Emma....

Darrel L. Voss

Darrel L. Voss

Dec 25, 2021

Darrel L. Voss, age 85, of Dakota, MN was born on September 16, 1936 and passed away peacefully in his home on December 25, 2021. Darrel was born and raised on the family farm high on a ridge north of Nodine, MN, which overlooked the Mississippi River bluffs and valleys. Today the land on which Darrel grew up is...

Janice P. Cavadini

Janice P. Cavadini

Dec 25, 2021

Janice P. Cavadini, 98, of La Crosse, formerly of St. Joseph Ridge, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse Saturday, December 25, 2021, on Christmas Day. She was born in La Crosse on December 5, 1923 to George Peter Weber, Sr. and Lilly Jesse (Fuller) Weber. On June 8, 1946, she married Aloysius L. “Jim” Cavadini...

Betty Jean Dwyer

Betty Jean Dwyer

Dec 23, 2021

Betty Jean Dwyer passed away from Parkinson’s Disease on December 23, 2021 at Springbrook Assisted Living Center in Onalaska. She was born on January 3, 1931 to Burton and Florence (Johnson) Knudtson in Jackson County.

Betty is survived by her husband Ervin, brothers Roger (Jean), and Wayne, a sister Ethel, and a sister-in-law Carol....

Barbara Jean Faust

Barbara Jean Faust

Dec 19, 2021

Barbara Jean Faust, aged 85, of La Crosse, died peacefully on December 19, 2021, following a brief and brave battle with cancer.

Barbara was born June 27, 1936 at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, the second child of Matthew and Irma (Railton) Senn. Barbara attended Catholic elementary schools, including St. Wenceslaus, and Aquinas High School in...

Joe Bahr

Joe Bahr

Dec 18, 2021

Joseph Rudolph Bahr, 77, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Joe was born in La Crosse on October 11, 1944, the fourth of five children of Joseph and Della (Mashak) Bahr. He attended Holy Trinity Grade School near their home in La Crosse until the family moved to the...

Joseph Clifford Cyrowski

Joseph Clifford Cyrowski

Dec 18, 2021

Joseph Clifford Cyrowski, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021. He lived his life exemplifying the traits of a true gentleman. He has touched so many in his 64 years. Joe was the epitome of integrity, honesty, and doing the right thing. He dedicated his life to helping people. He spent innumerable hours listening to anyone...

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