Obituaries
Helen Anita Genz
Dec 18, 2020
Helen Anita Genz, 89, of La Crosse, died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Riverside Transitional Care Center. She was born on August 3, 1931 in La Crosse to Alfred and Hattie (Winsky) Kolb. She was a graduate of Central High School. Helen married Earl “Roger” Genz on October 20, 1956 in La Crosse. He preceded her in...
Kathleen Mae Michel
Dec 17, 2020
Kathleen (Kate) Mae Michel left this life to be reunited with her husband of fifty-eight years, Bernard (Bernie) Michel. They were the parents of a large family but always found room to welcome in all that they met. To Mom especially, the world was not full of strangers, but simply friends that she had not yet had a chance...
Ronald James Roach
Dec 16, 2020
Ronald James Roach, 92 of La Crosse passed away at his home in Eagle Crest South on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 with his wife of 70 years at his side. He was born, August 20, 1928 in Sioux Falls, SD to Clare and Gladys (Grandsal) Roach.
On October 14, 1950 he married Dolores Moe...
Duane P. Zenke
Dec 16, 2020
Duane Paul Zenke, 84, of La Crescent, MN, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on June 21, 1936 to Arnold and Maggie (Papenfuss) Zenke. He married Lois Papenfuss on April 23, 1955 in Pickwick, MN. They lived in Nodine, MN, where they raised their four sons, moving to La Crescent...
Elaine J. Odemoe
Dec 15, 2020
Elaine Julianne Odemoe, 70, of Onalaska, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.
Elaine was born in Viroqua, Wis., on March 21, 1950, to Arnold Leif and Doris Elaine (Volden) Bakkestuen. She married Richard E. “Odie” Odemoe on May 3, 1997, in La Crosse.
Throughout her...
Lyle W. Bauer
Dec 14, 2020
Lyle W. Bauer, age 62, of New Hartford Township, MN, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - La Crosse. Lyle was born in La Crosse on July 7, 1958 to Walter and Leona Bauer. On April 27, 1991 he married Deborah Nagel at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nodine, MN. Together they had...
Daniel P. Wilder
Dec 13, 2020
Daniel P. Wilder, 75, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born January 18, 1945 to Walter and Ann (Ruzicka) Wilder. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1963. Dan was in the Air Force from 1965 until 1969. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and also spent time in Vietnam in Cam Ron Bay, servicing aircrafts....
Terry Scott Valentine
Dec 12, 2020
Terry Scott Valentine, 55, of La Crosse passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born in La Crosse on July 15, 1965 to Clair and Beverly (Jerome) Valentine. He was the youngest of four children. His parents joked that they had him later in life so he could take care of them when...
Vivian M. Brewer
Dec 12, 2020
Vivian M. Brewer, born March 5, 1930. Remembered as a loving mother, beloved daughter, devoted and caring friend. She is survived and loved by her son, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mom will be greatly missed but never forgotten. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Patricia A. Bosshart
Dec 12, 2020
Patricia Ann Bosshart, 71, of Onalaska, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.
Pat was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 29, 1949, to George C. and Mary Klebs Maack Smith. She grew up in Janesville, Wis., and graduated from Janesville Senior High School. Pat then attended Mercy...
Gerald R. Morrison
Dec 11, 2020
On December 11, 2020 at home in La Crescent, Jerry fought his final battle with lung fibrosis and cancer, holding the hand of his beloved wife Pat, and with son, Al beside him. He drew his last breath and peacefully passed to eternal comfort and light. Born May 7,1937 in La Crosse, WI to Florence (Behrndt) and Gerald Jr....
Pauline E. Dolder
Dec 9, 2020
LA CRESCENT MN – Surrounded by family, Pauline E. Dolder, 92, died of natural causes December 9, 2020 at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent. She was born October 2, 1928 to Fred and Ida (Ingold) Kuntz in Rankin, Illinois. She graduated from the Lakeview School of Nursing in Danville, Illinois in 1949. On March 20, 1951 she married Russell...
Terri Lynn Becker
Dec 8, 2020
Terri Becker, 62 of La Crosse, WI, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was born in La Crosse on April 1, 1958 to Romeo J. and Marie (Miller) Becker. She married Bryan Anderson on August 20, 1983 and they later divorced.
She is survived by her son Brad Anderson, sister Monica (John)...
Norman J. "Norm" Page
Dec 7, 2020
Norman “Norm” Jeffery Page, 90, of Holmen, Wisconsin, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 7, 2020, after a long and blessed life. He was born on April 7, 1930, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and born again on June 5, 1972 through Jesus’s finished work on the cross of Calvary. He joyfully rested in...
Frederick J. Brown
Dec 6, 2020
Frederick Jules Brown, 65, of La Crosse, Wis., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Fred graduated from Fennimore High School and earned a BA from St. Olaf College.
Fred’s warm, engaging personality made him a favorite with everyone he met. His work at the Freight House Restaurant in La...
William A. Finn
Dec 6, 2020
William A. “Bill” Finn, 85 of La Crosse passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born October 26, 1935 in La Crosse to William R. and Catherine (Murphy) Finn.
Bill served in the United States National Guard. On March 21, 1977 he married Karleen...
Andrew "Drew" Joseph Coleman
Dec 6, 2020
Andrew (Drew) Coleman, age 15 of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2020, surrounded by his devoted and adoring family.
Although Drew’s time was far too short, he filled all his days with adventure. He was profoundly curious, an explorer, strong-willed, and fiercely independent.
Drew was mature beyond his years,...
Cheryl Jean Muenzenberger
Dec 4, 2020
Cheryl J. Muenzenberger, 72, of West Salem, passed away on what would have been her 55 th wedding anniversary, Friday, December 4, 2020, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
She was born in La Crosse on November 22, 1948, to Miles and Virginia (Glick) Newman. She married Paul E. Muenzenberger on December 4, 1965, at...
Betty Lou Blum
Dec 4, 2020
Betty Lou Blum, 94, passed away on December 4, 2020 after a short battle against COVID-19. Betty is survived by one daughter, Lynette Patterson of Wildwood, Missouri and four grandchildren: Sara Fredrickson of Radford, Virginia; Sandra and Alan Fredrickson of Trempeleau, Wisconsin; and Kristin Patterson of New Orleans, Louisiana. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Alfred in...
Verland E. Flatten
Dec 3, 2020
On the evening of Thursday December 3rd, 2020 heaven welcomed Verland E. Flatten home. “Vern”, as many of his family and friends addressed him, was born in the fall, on October 4, 1944 to Archie and Palma (Johnson) Flatten. He attended Winona Senior High School, and upon graduation he proudly served in the United States Army with the Third...
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