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John R. Janis

John R. Janis

Mar 30, 2021

John R. Janis passed away March 30, 2021 in Springfield, Illinois at the age of 54.  He was born on July 22, 1966, in Newport News, VA, to Dr. and Mrs. John F. Janis.

At age of 18, John left his home in La Crosse to become a resident of the St. Coletta's School in Jefferson, Wisconsin,...

Curtis D. Arentz

Curtis D. Arentz

Mar 28, 2021

Curtis D Arentz passed away peacefully at home Sunday morning March 28, 2021 at the age of 85 eight days short of his 86th birthday. He was born April 5 th , 1935, the son of Arthur and Rebecca (Roberts) Arentz on Fish Creek Ridge. He graduated from Cashton High School in 1953. Curtis married Bernice Dunnum June 26,1956....

Rose Mary Linzmeyer

Rose Mary Linzmeyer

Mar 27, 2021

Rose Mary Linzmeyer, of Onalaska passed away on March 27, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 17, 1930 to Archie and Elizabeth (Dickey) Lederle and was a 1948 graduate of Holy Angels High School. After graduating from Marquette University in 1952 she worked for JC Penny for three years during which time she visited 41 of...

Gerald T. "Jerry" Ruff

Gerald T. "Jerry" Ruff

Mar 26, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Ruff passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2021 at the age of 66. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving wife and daughter at his country home in La Crosse, WI, where he spent years growing a family and walking the nature paths that he loved so much.

Jerry’s...

Marian R. Schnell

Marian R. Schnell

Mar 23, 2021

Marian R. Schnell, 94, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System.

She was born on June 10, 1926 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Mathew and Alice (O'Neil) Ritter. Marian worked at Hillview Healthcare Center for 38 years, and was a member of St. John’s United Church of...

James "Pick" L. Pickett

James "Pick" L. Pickett

Mar 23, 2021

James L. Pickett “Pick” died March 23 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family. Jim was born September 12, 1962 in Eau Claire to Bonnie and Jim Pickett, and he grew up in La Crosse.

A lifelong resident of La Crosse, Jim graduated from Central High School. He was involved with youth sports as...

Rita R. Greene

Rita R. Greene

Mar 23, 2021

Rita R. Greene, 74, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Sterling House in La Crosse. She was born on November 20, 1946 in La Crosse to Lawrence and Marjorie (Stahl) Ready. She married Ray Greene on April 2, 1966 in La Crosse and they later divorced. After becoming ill, Rita moved back to...

David Jay Bright

David Jay Bright

Mar 22, 2021

On Monday, March 22, 2021, David Jay Bright, loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away after a long illness at Elroy Health Services in Elroy, Wis., at the age of 56. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff who took care of David.

David was born on June 15,...

Leon D. "Lee" Pollack

Leon D. "Lee" Pollack

Mar 20, 2021

Leon D. “Lee” Pollack, 88 of La Crescent, MN, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at La Crescent Health Services. He was born in Eau Claire, WI, on June 26, 1932 to Leo and Loretta (Lasseck) Pollack. He married Jean M. Kohlke in Eau Claire in 1952.

Leon had worked in the furniture sales, reupholstery and repair...

Willis B. Fernholz

Willis B. Fernholz

Mar 20, 2021

Willis B. Fernholz of Onalaska went to eternal life on March 20, 2021.

He was born in Arcadia, WI to Bernard and Clotilda “Sally” (Haines) Fernholz on March 22, 1931.  He graduated from Arcadia High School and went on to Winona State University, earning a degree as a biologist.  He married Charlotte Jane Schaffner on October 22,...

Reuben H. Nicolai

Reuben H. Nicolai

Mar 20, 2021

Reuben H. Nicolai, 92, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home. Reuben was born on February 7, 1929 in La Crosse to Harvey and Elda (Anderson) Nicolai. He attended First Ev. Lutheran Grade School, La Crosse Central High School, and the La Crosse Teachers College. Reuben married Mavis Stueland on September 30, 1948.

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Mary Ann Zeimentz

Mary Ann Zeimentz

Mar 19, 2021

Mary Ann Zeimentz, 81, of La Crosse, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse.

Mary was born Romance, Wis., on September 17, 1939, to Martin and Hulda (Peterson) Myhre.  She married Ken Swartz on January 13, 1960, in La Crosse and he preceded her in death.  Mary then married James...

Jerry L. Burchell

Jerry L. Burchell

Mar 19, 2021

Jerry L. Burchell, 67, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  Jerry was born to LaVerne and Lucille (Young) Burchell on January 15, 1954, in La Crosse.  He worked as a car salesman and at Trane Co. in La Crosse.

He is survived by his two brothers, John...

Pelagie "Mike" C. Snesrud

Pelagie "Mike" C. Snesrud

Mar 18, 2021

Captain Pelagie “Mike” Carrie Snesrud

August 20, 1951 – March 18, 2021

On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Pelagie “Mike” Snesrud, 69 of Holmen, passed away from kidney cancer in the comfort of her home. Mike was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She went peacefully, surrounded by the ones she loved the most and those...

Marylou Heintz

Marylou Heintz

Mar 18, 2021

MaryLou Heintz, 82 of La Crescent, Mn died peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home with her family and friends by her side.

MaryLou was born January 28, 1939 in Spring Grove, MN to Charles and Marjorie (Brynes) Cavanaugh. She attended Country School in Dorchester, IA and later moved to Caledonia where...

Gary F. Arentz

Gary F. Arentz

Mar 17, 2021

Gary F. Arentz, 80, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. He was born on April 26, 1940 in La Crosse to Franklin “Bud” and Marie “Toots” Arentz. He grew up in La Crosse and went to Logan High School and after high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corps....

Donald L. Meyer

Donald L. Meyer

Mar 15, 2021

Donald L. Meyer, 85 of La Crescent, MN passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Springbrook Village in La Crescent. He was born January 25, 1936 in Caledonia, MN to Floyd and Florence (Kaatz) Meyer. He grew up in Hokah, MN and in his youth, he worked at his parents’ gas station; he graduated from Houston...

Michael T. Newstrom

Michael T. Newstrom

Mar 14, 2021

Michael T. Newstrom, 78, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse after a long 7-year struggle with dementia. He was born on July 17, 1942 in Robbinsdale, MN to Arnold and Ethel (McCarthy) Newstrom. He married the love of his life, Barbara Raymond on October 16, 1965. Michael...

Gale W. Oldenburg

Gale W. Oldenburg

Mar 11, 2021

On Thursday, March 11, 2021 Gale W Oldenburg, loving husband and father passed away with his family by his side at Gundersen Health System. He was born June 24, 1953 in La Crosse to Gary and Rita Oldenburg. He had one brother Puck (Lisa). He attended La Crescent Highschool and continued his education at Southeast Technical College. He married...

Robert Allan Crotteau

Robert Allan Crotteau

Mar 10, 2021

Robert Allan Crotteau, 80, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem.

Robert was born in Rice Lake, Wis., on November 15, 1940, to parents, Allan and Annette (Bozich) Crotteau.  He was raised in Milwaukee, Wis., and graduated in 1958 from St. John’s Cathedral in Milwaukee.

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