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Christopher Ryan Spande

Christopher Ryan Spande

Oct 8, 2021

Christopher Ryan Spande, age 45, unexpectedly passed away October 8 th , 2021, at UW Health in Madison, WI.

Chris is survived by his father, Albert Spande; mother, Susan Spande (Becker); sister, Heather Breuer (Spande), her husband, Brian Breuer, and their children, Jonah, Jake, and Ellie. He was predeceased by his beloved dog and best friend, Gingie....

Jeffery R. Hundt

Jeffery R. Hundt

Oct 6, 2021

Jeffery R. Hundt, 49 of rural Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

He was born October 1, 1972, in La Crosse to Roger and Karen (Newburg) Hundt and graduated from West Salem High School in 1991. Jeff worked on the family...

Ray Charles Lehmann

Ray Charles Lehmann

Oct 5, 2021

Mr. Ray C Lehmann, a Lacey resident since 1982, died on October 5th, 2021, at the age of 77 years old at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia, WA. Mr. Lehmann died of Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Kidney Disease, and Diabetes. Mr. Lehmann was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 28th, 1944. His parents were Edward Charles Lehmann and Evelyn...

Priscilla "Cil" A. Reinhart

Priscilla "Cil" A. Reinhart

Oct 4, 2021

Priscilla Cil Reinhart, 88, of La Crosse was called to her heavenly home Monday, October 4, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born December 13, 1932, to Edward Kletzke and Anna Harder Kletzke in Brownsville, Minnesota.

Cil met the love of her life Dale Reinhart and they were married on November 20, 1951....

Kris Marie Zoellner

Kris Marie Zoellner

Oct 3, 2021

Kris Marie Zoellner, loving wife, best friend, mother of two beautiful daughters, unexpectedly passed away at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Kris was the oldest daughter born to Richard and Teresa (Humfeld) Beckman on August 28, 1967, in La Crosse. She was united in marriage to Patrick Zoellner...

Jean M. Peterson

Jean M. Peterson

Oct 3, 2021

Jean M. Peterson, 87, of La Crescent, MN, completed her life’s journey Sunday, October 3, 2021, at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent.

Jean Mary Peterson was born November 7, 1933, in Beloit, WI, to Eleanor and Elmer Skoumal. She graduated from Rockford West High School in 1952. She spent one year attending St. Olaf College, in Northfield...

Robert Lee Gilbertson

Robert Lee Gilbertson

Oct 2, 2021

Robert Lee Gilbertson, 61, of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 2, 2021 after having fun at the Oktoberfest parade with family and friends. He was born on August 20, 1960 in La Crosse to Chauncey and Edna Gilbertson. He was a graduate of West Salem High School. Robert was a great friend to many and...

Mary Ellen Leith

Mary Ellen Leith

Oct 2, 2021

Mary Ellen Leith, 75 of Onalaska, WI., passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Gundersen Health System, surrounded in love by her family.

She started her journey in life born to Robert L. Thorson and Lorraine C Kabat on August 11, 1946. On June 8, 1963 Mary and Stephen C. Leith were united in marriage. Over...

Sharon Ann Smikla

Sharon Ann Smikla

Oct 1, 2021

Sharon Ann Smikla, 57, of La Crosse, passed away from cancer on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born October 4, 1963, to John and Dolores Smikla.

Sharon graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 1982, and later earned a computer certificate from Western Wisconsin Technical College.   She...

Kenneth W. Balts

Kenneth W. Balts

Sep 30, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Balts, 80, of Holmen, WI, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on May 17, 1941, to William and Rose (Gerber) of Cadott, WI. He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Dohlby on August 12, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI. Ken...

Betty Lou Schultz

Betty Lou Schultz

Sep 29, 2021

Betty L. Schultz, 95, of La Crosse, died at her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was born in La Crosse on November 30, 1925 to Ervin G Fischer and Ethel (LeJeune) Fischer.  She was a graduate of Central High School class of 1946.  On October 22, 1949, Betty married Harry W. Schultz in La Crosse.

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Benjamin V. "Benny" Pippin

Benjamin V. "Benny" Pippin

Sep 29, 2021

Benjamin V. “Benny” Pippin, 93, of French Island, La Crosse, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hillview Healthcare Center. He was born in Richland Center, WI., on August 16, 1928 to Vere and Esther (Collins) Pippin.

Benny grew up in Blue River, WI., and later moved to La Crosse where he raised his family on French...

Connie E. Arbuckle

Connie E. Arbuckle

Sep 23, 2021

Connie E. Arbuckle, 65, of La Crosse, WI, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Connie was born in La Crosse to Dennis and Lorraine (Gillitzer) Check on January 2, 1956. Connie graduated from Aquinas High School. She worked in the administration department at Trane for 44 years. When Connie was younger, she played...

Aaron Robert Hass

Aaron Robert Hass

Sep 23, 2021

Aaron Robert Hass, 42 years young, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

He was born on May 16, 1979, to Susan (Role) and Randy Hass. He lived his first 8 years in Chaseburg before his family moved to the Town of Shelby on the Hass family ridge next door to his grandparents and aunts, uncles, and...

Elona D. Stanton

Elona D. Stanton

Sep 23, 2021

Elona D. Stanton, 80, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at SpringBrook Village in La Crescent. She was born on February 23, 1941 in La Crosse, WI to Gale and Geneva (Pagel) Papenfuss. She married Robert Stanton on March 18, 1961 in Nodine, MN. Elona – or Lonie as she was known, was a...

Joan K. Clements

Joan K. Clements

Sep 22, 2021

Joan Katherine Clements, 80, of Elgin, IL passed away at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington on Wednesday, September 22nd at 3:45PM. She was born in New Albin, IA on February 28, 1941, and grew up in LaCrosse, WI. and then LaCrescent, MN.

Joan was a lifelong member of the Evangelical & Reformed Church, which then became the United...

Brian "Spinny" K. Spindler

Brian "Spinny" K. Spindler

Sep 22, 2021

Brian “Spinny” Keith Spindler, 59, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born on March 6, 1962 in Winner, SD to Larry and Joanne (Snow) Spindler. Brian graduated from Central High School in 1980. He was involved in wrestling, Robe and Swing Choir. He loved...

Carl Edward Tabbert

Carl Edward Tabbert

Sep 22, 2021

Carl Edward Tabbert, 78 of La Crosse was born to Edward I. and Edna L. (Solberg) Tabbert on January 5, 1943, in La Crosse. Carl left the world we know on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, due to complications of COVID at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Carl graduated from Central High School in 1961, afterwards, he attended UW-La Crosse...

Richard S. "Dick" Swift

Richard S. "Dick" Swift

Sep 19, 2021

Richard "Dick" Spencer Swift, 84, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, September 19th, at his La Crosse home with his wife, Frances, of 53 years, and their beloved dog, Tootsie, at his side. Dick was born on October 24, 1936 in Winona, Minnesota, to Henry and Dolores (Schultz) Swift. He enjoyed an idyllic childhood in Winona and...

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Dahl

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Dahl

Sep 18, 2021

Virginia Ann “Ginny” Dahl, 93 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in La Crosse. She had recently been a resident of Havenwood Senior Living in Onalaska.

Ginny was born the daughter of Christine Spanie on July 4, 1928, in Duluth, MN. She was...

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