Jan 4, 2021

Michael Leo Bruha passed away on January 4, 2021. Mike was born April 27, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana, the oldest of 5 children of Eugene and Harriet (Eller) Bruha. The family eventually settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin where Mike graduated from Aquinas High School and the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Mike is survived by his siblings,...

Jan 3, 2021

Doris Thorson passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday January 3 after a four-year battle with Ovarian cancer.

I had a very fulfilling life, enhanced by the people I’m leaving behind…

If you knew me, I hope you will remember me… as a friend. As someone who saw goodness in...

Jan 2, 2021

Gladys H. Johnson (Arneson), 99, of La Crescent passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by members of her loving family. She is survived by her four children, Sharon (Ron) Kendhammer, Don (Chris) Johnson, Loran Johnson (special friend Andrea), and Jeff Johnson; seven grandchildren, Chad (Kathy) and Joel (Marissa) Kendhammer; Jamie and Kevin Johnson; Kendra (Grant) Chavin, Jason Johnson...

Jan 2, 2021

Herbert Peter Meyers, turned 93 on December 22 passed away in his home in La Crosse on January 2, 2021. He was born in 1927 and his parents were Herbert and Cecelia Meyers. He grew up on St. Joseph Ridge and went to St. Joseph Ridge School. Herb was raised on a farm and entered the military in 1950....

Dec 30, 2020

Judith “Judy” Hare, age 81, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Gundersen Health System - La Crosse. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services La Crosse Chapel, 200 West Ave. South, La Crosse, WI 54601. Visitation will be held from 11:00...

Dec 30, 2020

Calvin L. “Cal” Grosskopf, 90 of Onalaska, Wis., died on Wednesday December 30, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse. He was born in Chaseburg, Wis., on May 12, 1930, to Ludwig and Louise (Lietke) Grosskopf.

Cal was a talented musician… he was well known in the area for playing banjo and guitar at local places...

Dec 29, 2020

Loretta (Lori) Geary, 70, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 29 th 2020 after a long illness.

Loretta was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on November 15 th , 1950 and lived most of her life in La Crosse. She graduated from Logan High School in 1968, and graduated from the Humboldt Institute (Minneapolis) a year later. She...

Dec 28, 2020

James R. Lonkoski, 83, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 28, 2020, with his wife and son by his side, due to complications of congestive heart failure.

Jim was born in La Crosse on February 17, 1937, to Ray and Lucy (Schnedecker) Lonkoski, and later attended Aquinas High School.  He also...

Dec 28, 2020

Marilyn Gladys (Inglett) Klawitter, 84, of La Crescent, died on Monday December 28, 2020 at her daughter’s home, with family by her side. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Caledonia, MN to Melvin and Gladys (Danielson) Inglett. Marilyn grew up on Jefferson Ridge on the Inglett family farm. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1953. She...

Dec 27, 2020

Richard L. Worman 78 of West Salem and formally of Augusta, GA passed away unexpectedly on December 27 th

Richard was born June 4 th 1942 to Virgil and Ida (Holt) Worman. He Graduated from Readstown High and soon after joined the military. While in the Army he served honorably in Vietnam. After his military service Rich...

Dec 27, 2020

Larry P. Gile, 66, of Dakota, MN passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, December 27, 2020, at his home.

He was born September 3, 1954, at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, WI to Rudy and Margaret (Trocinski) Gile. Larry graduated from La Crescent High School in 1972. He married Connie Beach on April 27, 1974, at Holy Cross...

Dec 26, 2020

Patricia “Patsy” L. Shea, 94, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 26, 2020.  She was born in Plainview, Minn., on September 15, 1926, to Arnold and Irene (Schouweiler) Schneider.

Patsy married the love of her life, Arnold Shea, on August 31, 1948.  They settled in La Crescent where they built their first home and raised...

Dec 25, 2020

John Fredrick Bauer, 89 of La Crescent, passed away at his home Friday, December 25, 2020.

He was born in Nodine, MN on Aug 18, 1931 to Harry and Martha (Papenfuss) Bauer. He married Thecla M Burns in Nodine, MN on Feb 7, 1951. To this union, three children were born; Eugene (Lori) Bauer of La Crescent,...

Dec 24, 2020

Loretta Anne Roth of rural La Crescent died Thursday, December 24, 2020 in her home. She was born July 21, 1928 in Superior, Wisconsin to Andrew and Ann (Koski) Herubin. She graduated from Superior High School and Superior State University majoring in Art and Music.

She is survived by a brother, Gene Herubin, 6 children, Laurie Schmeckpeper,...

Dec 24, 2020

William F. Schomberg, age 87, was born February 17th, 1933, the son of Melvin and Violet (Schild) Schomberg.  Bill passed away from this life and was reborn into Eternal Life on December 24th, 2020.

At a young age, Bill learned to love the outdoors and agriculture by being involved on his family farm with 4-H and Future...

Dec 23, 2020

Robert L. Gaustad, Sr., 78, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1942 in La Crosse, WI to Norman and Florence (Sanford) Gaustad. In his younger days Bob enjoyed ice skating. He attended Central High School in La Crosse where he met his high school sweetheart,...

Dec 23, 2020

Theresa Anna Van Lin, 64 of La Crosse passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Mayo Health System in La Crosse due to complications of COVID-19. She was born August 21, 1956 in Ashland, WI to Thomas and Caroline (Fleiner) Stilin and graduated from High School in Houston, MN.

On December 21,...