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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...

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...

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...

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...

Dorothy L. Jeffery

Dorothy L. Jeffery

Nov 19, 2021

Dorothy L. Jeffery, age 83, of La Crosse, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 200 West Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601 with burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Maureen M. Gallup

Maureen M. Gallup

Nov 19, 2021

Maureen Merle Gallup (Norman) passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse on Friday, November 19, 2021.

Maureen was born September 25, 1948, in Washington State to Max and Jenny Norman. Maureen loved the outdoors, animals, birds and flowers, whether at the cabin or in her own backyard. Maureen had a green thumb, always working...

Michael John Colgan

Michael John Colgan

Nov 18, 2021

Michael John Colgan, 67, passed away peacefully on November 18,2021, after a courageous year-long battle against a severe cardiac condition.

Michael was born May 21, 1954, in West Allis, Wisconsin, and later moved with his family to Brookfield, Wisconsin, as a grade schooler. He graduated from Marquette University High School in 1972. In 1976, he graduated from...

Joshua J. Schaefer

Joshua J. Schaefer

Nov 18, 2021

Joshua John Schaefer, 40, passed away peacefully at his home in Galesville, WI on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Josh was born on January 28, 1981 in La Crosse, WI to Stephen and Vickie (Tracy) Schaefer. He graduated from La Crescent High School in 1999. Josh worked at the Ace Hardware Distribution Center, and had been employed at Venture Machine...

Frank G. Chavez

Frank G. Chavez

Nov 17, 2021

Frank G. Chavez, age 83, of Onalaska, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

Marion Jean Radichel

Marion Jean Radichel

Nov 16, 2021

Marion Jean Radichel, 81, of Onalaska, was called home to heaven on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

She now lives in the presence of her glorious Lord, not because she earned or deserved it, but solely because of the sacrifice which her Savior Jesus made for her.

Marion...

Cheryl L. Pataska

Cheryl L. Pataska

Nov 16, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Pataska passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was born on March 20, 1972 in La Crosse to Rolland and Sharon (Dayton) Pataska. Cheryl graduated from Holmen High School in 1990. One of her favorite things was watching survivor. She would call her mom afterwards and they would talk about it. She loved making crafts...

Gregory M. Yehle, Jr.

Gregory M. Yehle, Jr.

Nov 15, 2021

Gregory M. Yehle Jr., 82, of Barre Mills, WI, died Monday, November 15, 2021, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse. Born January 29, 1939 to Mathilda (Kendhammer) and Gregory Yehle, he was the second of four children. Growing up on the Northside, Greg loved his childhood (except for school!), and enjoyed sharing stories from his youth. Whether it was...

David "Butch" P. Bothe

David "Butch" P. Bothe

Nov 15, 2021

David “Butch” Paul Bothe, 68, of rural La Crescent, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse. He fought a courageous battle for the past two and a half years with cancer. David was born on October 31, 1953 in La Crosse to Herbert and Bette (Chaffee) Bothe. He graduated from...

Ronald "Ron" Weise

Ronald "Ron" Weise

Nov 15, 2021

Ronald J. “Ron” Weise, 83 of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Tomah VA Rehab Center. He was born August 21, 1938, in La Crosse to Harold and Irma (Teff) Weise and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1956.

Ron proudly served his country in the United States Navy...

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