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Patricia M. (Halla) Malay

Patricia M. (Halla) Malay

Jul 20, 2024

Patricia Margaret (Halla) Malay

October 22,1934 – July 20, 2024

Pat was born in La Crosse on Oct. 22, 1934, to John and Theresa Halla.  She was baptized at Holy Trinity Catholic Church by Rev. Victor J. Plecity; also receiving the Sacraments of Holy Communion and...

Joan Mary Janis

Joan Mary Janis

Jul 17, 2024

Joan Mary Janis, age 83, died July 17, 2024, at Eagle Crest South after a courageous battle with cancer.  Joan was a caring wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Joan was born on December 24th, 1940, in Chicago to Robert and Julia English.  After graduating high school, she went on to receive a bachelor’s...

Donald J. Dionne

Donald J. Dionne

Jul 14, 2024

Donald (Don) Joseph Dionne, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center at the age of 78. Born on October 28, 1945, in Algoma, Wisconsin, to Augusta and Marcel Dionne, Don led a life filled with love, adventure, and friendship.

After graduating from Algoma High School, Don married Mary Ahrndt in 1965, sharing...

Lois R. Juen

Lois R. Juen

Jul 11, 2024

Lois R. Juen, age 90 of La Crosse, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1934 to the late Clarence and Ethel Albrecht.

Lois had a passion for people, which led her to thrive in her work as a waitress and bartender...

Rhoda Vera Wobeck

Rhoda Vera Wobeck

Jul 7, 2024

Rhoda Vera (Bartling) Wobeck was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. Rhoda was born December 30, 1940 to Rev. Frederick and Vera Bartling. Rhoda was born again as God’s redeemed child in Christ when she was baptized in the name of the Triune God. Rhoda publicly confessed her faith in...

Sten D. Erickson

Sten D. Erickson

Jul 7, 2024

Sten Erickson. “Benny” … kind and gentle, loving and forgiving. A perfect joy. Dear son of Erwin and Charlotte, beloved brother of Karl.

“We look towards each other no longer

From the old distance of our names;

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Dean P. Van Riper

Dean P. Van Riper

Jul 6, 2024

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Dean Paul Van Riper “Deano” of Holmen, WI passed away on July 6, 2024 at age 66. Dean was born in Rantoul, IL on March 6, 1958 to Donald D. and Ardith P. (Hogan) Van Riper.  His family moved to Onalaska, WI in his teenage years where he graduated from Onalaska High School in 1976....

Marlene Serena Kneifl

Marlene Serena Kneifl

Jul 5, 2024

Marlene “Molly” S. Kneifl, 82 of West Salem, WI passed away peacefully at her home on Friday July 5th, 2024.  Marlene was born on January 21, 1942 in La Crosse, WI., to Adolph and Eleanore Kneifl, she grew up on St Joseph Ridge, while working at the La Cosse Garment company and Jack Winters for many years.   When her...

John Edward Subjek

John Edward Subjek

Jul 4, 2024

John Edward Subjek was born on July 9th, 1946, to Edward and Dorothy (Rybold) Subjek, of La Crosse. He grew up on the South Side with his older brother, Michael Subjek. He graduated from Central High School in 1964.

John enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in August of 1967 until his discharge in March of...

Grant M. Simmons

Grant M. Simmons

Jul 4, 2024

Grant Marshall Simmons, 88, passed away on July 4, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born on August 12, 1935, in White Lake, Wisconsin, he was a beloved son to the late Alvin and Florence (Buettner) Simmons. He was baptized at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in White Lake, WI, on September 15, 1935, and confirmed in faith on July...

John P. "Jackie" Weber

John P. "Jackie" Weber

Jul 1, 2024

John P. “Jackie” Weber, 69, passed away on July 1, 2024.  He was born on May 28, 1955.  John was known as “Jackie” to family members and long-time neighbor friends.  He was the third child but first boy born to the late John A. “Jack” Weber and Estelle (Bicha) Weber.  He was named after his two grandfathers, John J....

Carol A. Schmidt

Carol A. Schmidt

Jun 29, 2024

Carol A. Schmidt, 73 of La Crosse, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. She courageously fought multiple myeloma for six years. She was born in Whitehall, WI on August 18, 1950, to Perman and Anna (Johnson) Severson. While growing up on the farm she enjoyed showing pigs at...

Charles Allen Spiker

Charles Allen Spiker

Jun 26, 2024

Charles Allen Spiker ("Chuck" to all who knew him), passed away quietly on June 26, 2024, in La Crosse, WI at the age of 81, at the same Hillview Health Care Center that he had championed as a County Supervisor.

Born on May 27, 1943, in Prairie du Chien, WI, Chuck worked at the University of Wisconsin...

Gerald A. Hill

Gerald A. Hill

Jun 25, 2024

Gerald Alan Hill passed away in his home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was 61 years old. Gerald is survived by his daughter, Alaina Hill Sanders. He was a born-again Christian who attended service routinely. He was a retired truck driver and construction worker. Gerald loved Dog’s art, his friends, and his country. He will be missed....

Robert Harry Allen

Robert Harry Allen

Jun 21, 2024

Robert Harry Allen, 96, of Mauston, Wisconsin passed away at Springbrook Village, La Crescent, Minnesota on Friday, June 21, 2024.  He was born on September 30, 1927 in  Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alma (Severson) and Harry Allen and soon moved back to their home town of Mauston, Wisconsin.

In August of 1946 he enlisted in the Army with...

David Ward Booth

David Ward Booth

Jun 21, 2024

David Ward Booth, 59, of La Crescent, Minn., began his eternal life Friday, June 21, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System La Crosse. He was born on October 4, 1964, in Madison, WI to Ward and Betty (Hill) Booth. Dave grew up in Verona, Wis., and graduated from Verona High School in 1983.

Dave attended the University...

Donna Mae Leitner

Donna Mae Leitner

Jun 19, 2024

Donna Mae Leitner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the age of 91.  She was born in Arcadia, WI on May 5, 1933 to parents Henry and Lillian (Berger) Grotjahn.  Donna grew up in Arcadia, WI and later married Ervin G. Leitner of Lynxville, WI.

Donna was a crafted seamstress at The Garment Company,...

Lawrence Edward Guggenbuehl

Lawrence Edward Guggenbuehl

Jun 18, 2024

Lawrence Edward Guggenbuehl, 94, a lifelong member of the La Crosse community, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on June 18, 2024. He was born in his Northside home on March 13, 1930, the son of George John and Regina Christina (Dolle) Guggenbuehl. He married Lois Fries, a Southside native, on November 10,...

Martin "Marty" W. Zadow

Martin "Marty" W. Zadow

Jun 18, 2024

Martin “Marty” William Zadow was born on December 31, 1932 to Linda (Sievers) and William Zadow, in Marietta MN. He left this world on June 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. He served his country with pride and honor as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War era. While...

Mary Ellen Justinger

Mary Ellen Justinger

Jun 18, 2024

Mary Ellen Justinger, 77, of La Crosse, WI and formally Tomah, WI passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6, 1947, in La Crosse, WI to John J. “Jack” and Rita Ann (Smith) Sheetz. She married Steven N. “Jud” Justinger on December 27, 1969, at St....

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