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Brett A. Brobeck

Brett A. Brobeck

May 17, 2024

Brett A. Brobeck, 59 of Onalaska, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, surrounded by his family at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born August 20, 1964, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Thomas and Mary Sue (Davis) Brobeck.

Brett was currently employed at the time of his death at Metallics Inc. on Brice...

Mark P. Welch

Mark P. Welch

May 16, 2024

Mark Welch, 66, of Peterson, MN passed away peacefully at his home on May 16th, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 24 years, Sue; Mark’s stepchildren – Brian (Beth), Sarah (Jonathan), Dorothy (Brandon) plus 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mark was blessed with a...

Doris C. Koll

Doris C. Koll

May 16, 2024

Doris was born on the family farm outside of Chaseburg, WI to Albert and Emma (Hohfeld) Lenser on October 5, 1923. She was baptized and confirmed at St Peters Ev. Lutheran Church, Chaseburg, WI . She married Rueben Koll on April 10, 1948 at St Peters Ev. Lutheran Church in Chaseburg, WI.  Together they farmed for a short...

William "Bill" Kish

William "Bill" Kish

May 15, 2024

William "Bill" Joseph Kish, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully at his home on May 15, 2024. Born on August 8, 1949, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Bill was the son of Jule and Leora (Strasser) Kish.

Bill's life was marked by dedication, service, and unwavering love for his family. He...

Rodney D. Ristow, Sr.

Rodney D. Ristow, Sr.

May 14, 2024

Rodney D. Ristow, Sr. 80 of Stoddard, WI passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born September 10, 1943, in Genoa, WI and graduated from La Crosse Central High School.

Rodney had worked as an assembler for the La Crosse Trane Co. for 30 years until his retirement...

Paul J. Mccabe

Paul J. Mccabe

May 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Paul James McCabe

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a remarkable man whose life was a testament to love, laughter, and boundless creativity. "Da," as he was affectionately known, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him....

Nancy J. Olson

Nancy J. Olson

May 12, 2024

Nancy J. Olson, 86 of La Crescent, MN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health Services in La Crosse. She was born January 15, 1938, in Duluth, MN to William and Edith (Larson) Larson and graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth in 1956....

Albert "Al" C. Spande

Albert "Al" C. Spande

May 12, 2024

Albert Carl Spande was born in Decorah, IA in 1945 to Beulah (Ramlo) and Milton Spande.  Al graduated from Mabel, MN High School where he participated in band, choir, theatre, FFA and excelled in football and track, being named to Mabel’s All-Century football team as a running back.   After High School, he enlisted in the National Guard where...

Delbert "Del" L. Klein

Delbert "Del" L. Klein

May 11, 2024

Delbert L. Klein, Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed peacefully and quietly on to his eternal reward on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  Del was born in Rickardsville, Iowa on February 8, 1937 to Clarence and Angeline (Steger) Klein.  He grew up on their family farm, attended elementary school in Rickardsville and graduated from high school in Holy Cross, Iowa in 1955.

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Jeffery G. Schultz

Jeffery G. Schultz

May 9, 2024

Jeffrey G. Schultz, 68, of La crosse, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Gundersen Health System. He was born on August 10, 1955 in La Crosse to George and Donna (Sheets) Schultz. Jeff is a graduate of Central High School, class of 1973. After high school he loved to ride around on his Schwinn bicycle, in fact...

Mary A. Schaller

Mary A. Schaller

May 9, 2024

Mary A Schaller, 88, of French Island, WI passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024 at home in West Salem, WI. Mary was born to Henry and Eva (Fairbanks) Kenyon on March 21, 1936. She married Norman Schaller, Sr on April 2, 1951. Together they had three children and enjoyed 61 beautiful years of marriage.

Mary graduated...

Roger Dean Komperud

Roger Dean Komperud

May 4, 2024

Roger Dean Komperud (78) was born July 28, 1945, in Galesville, Wi and passed May 4th, 2024, in La Crosse, Wi. His family moved to Minneapolis where Roger attended grade/high school in Minneapolis. They moved around for his father’s work and later moved to the La Crosse area.

Roger and his wife Colleen Kennedy met at the...

Lawrence "Herman" Merfeld

Lawrence "Herman" Merfeld

May 3, 2024

Lawrence J. “Herman” Merfeld, 84, of La Crosse passed away at home on May 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on May 3, 1940, to Bernice (Spah) and Henry P. Merfeld.

Herman graduated from Logan High School in 1958. He worked a few different jobs, including bar tending and foundry work, before...

Dorothy Jean Neuman

Dorothy Jean Neuman

May 3, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Halaska) Neuman, age 93, went to her heavenly home on May 3, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1931, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Joseph Albert and Anna Evelyn (Kerrigan) Halaska. She married the love of her life, Jerry Dean Neuman, on October 14, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, and they went on to have four...

Shirley A. Rediske

Shirley A. Rediske

May 3, 2024

Shirley Ann Rediske, 92, formerly of La Crescent, MN and a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living in Onalaska passed peacefully on May 3, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1932 in La Crosse, WI to Robert Stoeckly and Nellie (Houser- Stoeckly) Thompson. She married William Edward Rediske on June 19, 1954.

Shirely worked...

Louise "Lou" A. Gavin

Louise "Lou" A. Gavin

May 2, 2024

Louise “Lou” A. Gavin, 93, of La Crosse, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on June 13, 1930, in La Crosse to John and Marie (Poellinger) Bechen. She married Harlan “Gabby” Gavin on September 9, 1950, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Lou worked at Century Telephone (formerly La Crosse Telephone) as a...

Libia A. Reynolds

Libia A. Reynolds

May 2, 2024

Libia is originally from Buga, Colombia where her family owned their home and several ranches. She was raised in the Catholic Church. Libia has 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She moved to Houston, Texas during her teenage years. After getting established in Houston, she assisted other family members in moving there. Libia graduated from high school in Houston...

Cameron "Cam" N. Sokolik

Cameron "Cam" N. Sokolik

May 1, 2024

Cam Sokolik, 23, of Lacrosse, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Brownsville, MN as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born on April 13, 2001, Cam was known for his energetic and outgoing personality. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially when it came to fixing friends' vehicles. Cam had a passion for riding...

Mark J. Oestreicher

Mark J. Oestreicher

Apr 30, 2024

Mark J. Oestreicher, 51, of Onalaska, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

Dolores "Doe" Helen Roach

Dolores "Doe" Helen Roach

Apr 30, 2024

Dolores (Doe) Helen Roach, 93, of La Crosse passed away at her home in Eagle Crest South on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  Doe was born on May 11, 1930 in La Crosse WI to Harvey and Virginia Moe.  Her stepfather, Vernon Dillingham, was an important father figure to her after her father’s death.

On October 14, 1950,...

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