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Shirley Jean Johnson

Shirley Jean Johnson

Jul 1, 2021

Shirley Jean Johnson, 93, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the Benedictine Manor of La Crosse.

She was born in La Crosse on October 14, 1927, the only child born to Vaughn and Betty (Peterson) Johnson. She attended La Crosse schools and was a 1945 graduate of La Crosse Central High School....

Marvin J. Humfeld

Marvin J. Humfeld

Jun 30, 2021

Marvin J. Humfeld, 67, of La Crosse, lost his two year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving partner and family members on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1953, in La Crosse. He attended Onalaska High School graduating in 1971. He then completed Army basic training at Fort...

Mark N. Grooms

Mark N. Grooms

Jun 29, 2021

Mark N. Grooms, 70, of Onalaska, Wis., passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday, June 29, at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse. He celebrated his 70 th birthday June 19, 2021, with Judy, Autumn and Vincent as he wanted with Culver’s carryout and a single scoop of the Flavor of the Day -- in a dish. He was born in Decatur,...

Frederick M. Hauser

Frederick M. Hauser

Jun 29, 2021

Frederick Marvin Hauser, 72, of Holmen, WI died peacefully on June 29, 2021 at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, Wisconsin. He was loved and will be deeply missed by all. Rick was born on August 24, 1948 in La Crosse, WI to Milton & Verna (Page) Hauser. He attended and graduated from Logan High School in La Crosse in...

Patrick William Berger

Patrick William Berger

Jun 26, 2021

Patrick William Berger, 69, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1952 in La Crosse, WI. to William and Agnes (McCauley) Berger. Pat also had two brothers, Tom and Fred, and a beloved sister Carol. During his high school years at Aquinas, Pat...

Kurt A. Brownell

Kurt A. Brownell

Jun 22, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Kurt Arthur Brownell announces his passing on June 22, 2021, at Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse, WI after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Kurt was born in Elgin, IL on Nov. 5, 1957, to Mary Ann (Feffer) Brownell & Arthur Franklin Brownell, Jr.

He graduated from Central...

Ethel L. Corbett

Ethel L. Corbett

Jun 13, 2021

Ethel L. Corbett passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021 at age 97, one day after the mutual birthday she shared with George H.W. Bush. She liked to tell others about the birthday card she received from the White House when he was president.

She was born to Martin and Hilda (Peterson) Sackmaster in La Crosse where...

Deanna Ritschard

Deanna Ritschard

Jun 11, 2021

Deanna Ritschard, 56 of La Crosse, originally from Argyle, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021, after her battle with ALS and Dementia.

Funeral services will be held at a later date in July in Argyle. We will share memories and celebrate her life. She will come home to rest with her...

David William Schomberg

David William Schomberg

Jun 9, 2021

David William Schomberg, age 31, passed peacefully into the arms of Our Heavenly Father on June 9, 2021, shortly after recurrence of a brain tumor.

David was born in La Crosse, WI on October 4, 1989. He grew up on the family farm in Barre Mills, WI. He attended West Salem High School during which time he...

Karl N. Zenk

Karl N. Zenk

Jun 9, 2021

Karl N. Zenk, 60, of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from a cardiac event. He was born on March 21, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN to Russell and Barbara (Bevan) Zenk. Karl attended Central High School in Minneapolis, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology in 1986 with...

Mary Lou Albrecht

Mary Lou Albrecht

Jun 8, 2021

Mary Lou Albrecht, 90, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Gundersen Health System. She was born in Albert Lea, MN, on April 15, 1931, to Laura (Lischefski) and Norman Hoium. Laura passed away when Mary was quite young, so she was adopted by Ralph and Clara Kuehn in April of 1938. She...

Ret. Major John Clinton Burns

Ret. Major John Clinton Burns

Jun 8, 2021

Ret. Major John Clinton Burns, 68, of La Crosse WI, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on June 8 th , 2021, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. Born in La Crosse, WI on October 16 th , 1952, to Clinton William and Doris Louise (Karsten) Burns. John graduated in 1970 from Central High School and enlisted in...

Beulah R. (Esser) Reztlaff

Beulah R. (Esser) Reztlaff

Jun 8, 2021

Beulah R. (Esser) Reztlaff, 77 of La Crosse passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born the eldest of ten children on March 22, 1944, to Thomas and Beulah (Schlicht) Haney. Beulah graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1962. She served her country in the United States...

Charlotte Esther Lloyd-Witt

Charlotte Esther Lloyd-Witt

Jun 7, 2021

On June 7, 2021, Charlotte Esther Lloyd-Witt, passed away peacefully in her home in Hokah, MN., surrounded by family. At the age of 91. Born Oct 5, 1929, in Rollingstone, MN.

Charlotte was one of 14 children, born to Orrin Lloyd and Pearl Herrick. In July of 1950 she married Bernard Witt in Dakota at Holy Cross...

David Charles Stewart

David Charles Stewart

Jun 6, 2021

David Charles Stewart, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in his home. He was born on July 7, 1944 in Chicago. He served with the US Army from 1966-1968. David married Sandra K. (Sveen-Strittmater) on July 28, 1973. David worked as a truck driver and then worked with his wife for 15 years in the tavern, Sandy’s...

Mark A. Allen

Mark A. Allen

Jun 5, 2021

Mark A. Allen, 49 of La Crosse, WI, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System. He was born in La Crosse on October 2, 1971 to Albert and Elaine (Capaul) Allen. Mark graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1990. While at Central, he excelled at academics as well...

Joyce Carolyn Kidd

Joyce Carolyn Kidd

Jun 5, 2021

Joyce Carolyn (Vollmer) Kidd, 81, of Holmen, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 1, 1939 in Mauston, WI to Elmer and Marie (Reichardt) Vollmer. She grew up in Mauston and attended Catholic schools there. She met her future husband, Ernest, at the Oakdale Carnival when she...

Bill Gilles

Bill Gilles

Jun 5, 2021

William P. “Bill” Gilles, 53, of Onalaska, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021, while attending a Brewer’s game in Milwaukee with his family by his side.

Bill was born to Richard and Beatrice Gilles in La Crosse, WI in 1968. Bill attended St. Pius X grade school and was a 1986 Aquinas High School graduate....

James Vincent Haug

James Vincent Haug

Jun 1, 2021

James Vincent Haug, was born June 20, 1967 in La Crosse, WI, the son of Dr. Stephen Haug and Mary (Fitzpatrick). He attended Aquinas High School, Creighton University, earned a master’s degree in Philosophy at Boston College and a master’s in journalism at Columbia University. Jim was a staff writer for newspapers in Greeneville, NC, Daytona Beach, FL, Las...

Harold "Dewey" D. Stinson, Jr.

Harold "Dewey" D. Stinson, Jr.

May 29, 2021

Harold “Dewey” Stinson Jr.

Mr. Fix-it finished his honey do list today, May 29th 2021. He was surrounded by his wife and loving family. He has gone ahead to make sure everything is in proper working order when we meet again. He is survived by his Wife of 71 years Marjorie K Stinson (Marshall). His daughters Vickie...

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