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Pamilla J. Welch

Pamilla J. Welch

Aug 10, 2024

Pamilla Jean (Lindmark) Welch, 80, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 with her family by her side after a battle with cancer.

Pam was born on October 25, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI to Robert and Helen (Rasmus) Lindmark. Her family moved to La Crosse, WI where they spent many delightful days in...

Gregory L. Schild

Gregory L. Schild

Aug 10, 2024

Gregory L. Schild, 76 of La Crescent, MN passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his home after battling Pulmonary Fibrosis. Greg was born November 11, 1947, at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, WI to Lyle and Illa (Sanden) Schild of La Crescent, MN. Greg graduated from Logan High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the...

Daniel K. Riordan

Daniel K. Riordan

Aug 8, 2024

Dan was born to William and Joyce Riordan (Jacobus) on April 26,1956.  He grew up in Onalaska and was a graduate of Onalaska High School.

Dan battled Schizophrenia his whole adult life.  Seeing the hurdles that Dan faced has shaped how we view people who are different, who don’t fit the mold.

Through our love...

Jasmine Laine Roble

Jasmine Laine Roble

Aug 8, 2024

Jasmine Laine Roble was born November 11, 1985. She passed away on August 8, 2024. Jasmine was a true survivor of multiple health challenges all her life. We are truly blessed to have known her for her 38 years on this earth.

She was a great teacher who taught us unconditional love, acceptance and humility. She touched...

Joanne C. Kletzke

Joanne C. Kletzke

Aug 8, 2024

Joanne (Quillin) Kletzke, 71, of Brownsville, MN was given her Angel Wings on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born September 6, 1952, to Giles and Estelle (Traversey) Quillin in La Crosse, WI and raised in Brownsville, MN, where she lived her entire life. Joanne attended and graduated from La Crescent High School. Joanne married the one and...

Carol J Netwall

Carol J Netwall

Aug 8, 2024

Carol J. Netwall, age 88 of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hillview Health Care. She was born March 21, 1936, in La Crosse to the late Howard and Eleanor Young. She graduated from Aquinas High School, class of 1954. She worked as a cashier at Super Value and Kmart Foods.

In 1973 she...

Fern J. Traister

Fern J. Traister

Aug 7, 2024

Fern J. Traister, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born on June 2, 1929, to Ferdinand and Inga (Wangen) Piepenhagen in Chaseburg, WI. Fern’s family was most important to her. She was a source of comfort and advice for her children. Fern loved...

Stanley R. Hesselberg

Stanley R. Hesselberg

Aug 6, 2024

Stanley R. Hesselberg

Stanley R. Hesselberg, 92 of Onalaska, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born April 13, 1932, in Sparta, WI to Joseph and Ann (Heintz) Hesselberg and grew up on the family farm in Fish Creek Valley, WI.

On November 5, 1952, he married Lois Secord at...

John W. Mccann

John W. Mccann

Aug 5, 2024

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that John W. McCann, aged 71, of Onalaska, WI unexpectedly was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 5, 2024. John was recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke and was working hard with medical staff and therapists at regaining his strength and his cognitive functions....

Michael J. Servais

Michael J. Servais

Aug 5, 2024

Michael “Mike” J. Servais, age 59 of Onalaska, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born August 18,1964 to Charles and Ellen Servais in La Crosse, WI. Mike attended Westby High School and after graduation met the love of his life, Paula. They were married on November 3, 1984...

Pierce "Perry" A. Brown

Pierce "Perry" A. Brown

Jul 31, 2024

Pierce "Perry" A. Brown, born July 3rd, 1933 in Caledonia, MN., passed away peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems in La Crosse on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024.

Perry was very patriotic throughout his life. In his youth during World War II, Perry participated in the Civil Air Patrol program of watching the sky for possible invading enemy...

Lyle Edward Quillin

Lyle Edward Quillin

Jul 30, 2024

Lyle Edward Quillin passed away on July 30th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Lyle was born on April 27th, 1940 in Iowa to Ed and Greta (Riley) Quillin. After graduating from Aquinas High School in 1958, he received his bachelor’s degree in business from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by...

Gary A. Marx

Gary A. Marx

Jul 29, 2024

Gary A. Marx, 78 of La Crosse passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born at home on February 10, 1946, near Cashton, Wisconsin to Raymond and Leona (Herricks) Marx and graduated from Cashton High School in 1964.

On June 7, 1969, he married Mary Ann Larson in Cashton. They welcomed their four children, Curtis,...

Thomas "Cat" L. Christopherson

Thomas "Cat" L. Christopherson

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas L. “Cat” Christopherson, 68, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on May 2, 1956 in Prairie du Chein, WI to Marcelus and Mary “Bunnie” Christopherson.

Tommy “Cat” was an amazing brother, friend, cousin, and uncle.  As the third child of 4 siblings,...

Joyce Bell Marshall

Joyce Bell Marshall

Jul 27, 2024

Joyce K. Bell Marshall, 76, of La Crosse, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, July 27, 2024,  at Bethany St. Joseph in La Crosse. Joyce was born on December 22, 1947, in La Crosse to George and Florence (Jansky) Bell. She...

Richard James Bath

Richard James Bath

Jul 27, 2024

Richard James Bath (69) passed away on July 27, 2024, in La Crosse, WI. Born on September 3, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN, Richard proudly served in the Navy from 1980 to 1983, dedicating himself to his country during his tenure. After his military service, he embarked on a career as a truck driver, a role he carried out with...

Betty A. Gerke

Betty A. Gerke

Jul 26, 2024

Betty Ann Gerke, 84, of La Crosse, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 25, 1940, in La Crosse, to Joseph and Helen (Swartz) Breidel. Betty graduated from Aquinas High School. She married Eugene “Gene” Gerke on November 7, 1959, at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Together they raised six children...

James P. Michuta

James P. Michuta

Jul 24, 2024

James Pius Michuta, 75, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison. He was born on November 16, 1948 in La Crosse to John and Veronica (Usoris) Michuta. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1966. He earned a degree in nursing from Winona State University, School of Nursing....

Father Edmund J. Doerre

Father Edmund J. Doerre

Jul 24, 2024

THE REVEREND EDMUND JOSEPH DOERRE

Father Edmund J. Doerre, at the age of 87, and a priest for 61 years, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Father Doerre was born on April 11, 1937 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Edmund and Emily (née Burian) Doerre.  He attended St. Wenceslaus Parish School...

Gregory "Zoom" F. Zumach

Gregory "Zoom" F. Zumach

Jul 21, 2024

Gregory F. “Zoom” Zumach, 79, of La Crescent, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Greg was a devoted husband, loving dad and stepfather. He loved singing country music and playing his harmonicas. He last played his harmonica for his niece, Patty Brown, a few weeks ago. Zoom...

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