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Nancy Marie Netzer

Nancy Marie Netzer

Jan 29, 2021

Nancy Marie (Larson) Netzer went to her eternal rest January 29, 2021. Born in La Crosse, WI to Ralph L, and Helen R, (Hartung) Larson On January 8.1933. Nancy graduated from Aquinas High School in1951. Married Robert E Secrist 1951 and later divorced; 1956 married Joseph W. Netzer and shared 46 years until his passing October 2002. On July...

Joan Skarboszewski

Joan Skarboszewski

Jan 27, 2021

Joan Marie Elizabeth Skarboszewski, 86, of West Salem went to her final rest on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, surrounded by her husband and family, at Mulders Health Care Facility, in West Salem.

She was born June 4, 1934 in Milwaukee and soon adopted by Frank and Helen Kowaleski of La Crosse, WI. She graduated from Aquinas High...

Sigurd R. Rudser

Sigurd R. Rudser

Jan 26, 2021

Sigurd R. Rudser, 82 of West Salem, WI passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in La Crosse on February 26, 1938 to Melvin and Kaia (Christopherson) Rudser and grew up in rural Viroqua. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 until his honorable discharge in...

Jere L. Anderson

Jere L. Anderson

Jan 25, 2021

Jere Lee Edward Anderson, 82, of Onalaska, WI, died peacefully on January 25, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born April 27, 1938, to Gertrude and Maurice Anderson of Gladstone, MI. He is survived by his daughter Lorri Carleton (Scott), Solvang, CA, son Michael Anderson, San Diego; three grandchildren, Sam Carleton, Los Angeles, Hayli Carleton, Santa Barbara and...

Edward J. Banasik

Edward J. Banasik

Jan 24, 2021

Edward J. Banasik, 99, of La Crosse passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 24th, 2021. He was born on May 21, 1921 in La Crosse to Wencel and Mary (Spika) Banasik. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1939, where he excelled in football and basketball, serving as captain on both.

Ed enlisted with...

John M. Landro

John M. Landro

Jan 22, 2021

John M. Landro passed away peacefully at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem, WI, on January 22, 2021. He was born November 3, 1935 in Fremont, Minnesota to Meta (Simon) and Martin Landro. He grew up in Winona, Minnesota, and attended Winona State University, earning 2 bachelor’s degrees (Business/Education) and a Master’s in Education, also from Winona State....

Edward J. Bakalars

Edward J. Bakalars

Jan 20, 2021

Edward J. Bakalars, 81, of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Ed was born in La Crosse on March 27, 1939, to Edward and Effie (Hansen) Bakalars.  He attended La Crosse Schools and was a 1957 graduate of La Crosse Central High School.  He later obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Business...

Howard E. Munson Sr.

Howard E. Munson Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

Howard E. Munson, Sr., 85, was born on August 10, 1935 in St. James, Minnesota to Esther (Lee) and Henning Munson. He graduated from St. James High School in 1953 where he excelled at wrestling. He went on to serve in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska. He later graduated from University of Minnesota, where he...

Marjorie F. Straight ("G.G.")

Marjorie F. Straight ("G.G.")

Jan 18, 2021

Marjorie F. Straight (“G.G.”), 100 of La Crosse, passed away in her home on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Marjorie was also known as “Puddin’ Pie” by her beloved husband Keith of 72 years and known as “G.G.” by her four great grandsons.

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Howard F. Kramer

Howard F. Kramer

Jan 17, 2021

Howard F. Kramer “Mitt” passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Howard was born on October 10, 1937 in La Crosse, WI to Benjamin and Teckla (Thesing) Kramer. He was raised on the family farm in Lanes Valley and lived most of his life raising his children nearby in the valley. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from...

Kathleen C. Witte

Kathleen C. Witte

Jan 16, 2021

La Crosse, WI/Poughkeepsie, NY

Kathleen “Kathy” C. Witte, 96, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 in La Crosse, WI after a brief illness.

The daughter of the late Charles and Alice Callahan, she was born December 17, 1924 in Cortland, NY. She graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelors Degree and...

Joyce Dawn Silha

Joyce Dawn Silha

Jan 14, 2021

Joyce Dawn Silha was born on June 29, 1937, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2021, at the Hillview Nursing Home in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at the age of 83. Her son Jeff Silha and brother Scott La Fleur were able to be with her a short time before she...

Frank Rediske

Frank Rediske

Jan 14, 2021

Franklin R. Rediske, 88, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

He was born in La Crosse on November 14, 1932, to William and Mary (Kerska) Rediske.  He attended La Crosse schools and graduated from La Crosse Central High School.  Upon graduation, Frank enlisted in the...

Kristine M. "Kris" Loeser

Kristine M. "Kris" Loeser

Jan 11, 2021

On Monday, January 11, 2021, as the sun shined brightly, the Gates of Heaven opened wide for Miss Kristine Loeser, age 70, of Onalaska, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, to enter when at which time we are sure her dear mother stood there, arms extended to greet her and along with Kris's many lifelong and loving...

Daniel B. Ruud

Daniel B. Ruud

Jan 11, 2021

Brothers Daniel Brian Ruud and Jason Harold Ruud passed away unexpectedly on January 11 th , 2021 at their homes in Platteville, WI. Their loss leaves their families and friends shocked and deeply saddened.

Daniel was born on September 3 rd , 1980 in La Crosse, WI. He attended Onalaska High School and moved on to graduate...

Jason H. Ruud

Jason H. Ruud

Jan 11, 2021

Brothers Daniel Brian Ruud and Jason Harold Ruud passed away unexpectedly on January 11 th , 2021 at their homes in Platteville, WI. Their loss leaves their families and friends shocked and deeply saddened.

Daniel was born on September 3 rd , 1980 in La Crosse, WI. He attended Onalaska High School and moved on to graduate...

Howard J. Olson

Howard J. Olson

Jan 9, 2021

Howard J. Olson, 83 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born August 28, 1937 in Westby, WI to Olaf and Mabel (Pederson) Olson. Howard proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957.

On June 3, 1961 he married Anita...

Patricia Jean Lydon

Patricia Jean Lydon

Jan 8, 2021

Patricia Lydon passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8 th , 2021.  She was married to the late Jack Lydon for 62 years. Pat was dedicated to her family and managed a busy life of activities in support of caring for them and her home. Over her lifetime, she worked at the La Crosse Telephone Corporation, was...

Paul B. Boarman

Paul B. Boarman

Jan 8, 2021

Paul Bryant Boarman

Paul Bryant Boarman, 65, of La Crosse passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 in his home. He was born on September 14, 1955 in Evansville, IN to Norbert and Elizabeth (Greenwell) Boarman. Paul attended St. James Catholic School and Aquinas High School graduating in 1973. He then attended Viterbo College until he joined...

Eunice M. O'Connor

Eunice M. O'Connor

Jan 7, 2021

Eunice M. O’Connor, 96, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully January 7, 2021, at Benedictine Living Community. She was born April 1, 1924, in Iowa City, Iowa, to William and Libby (Swab) Parizek. Eunice graduated from Iowa City High School and attended business college in Iowa City. Her great adventure as a young woman was riding her bicycle...

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