Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services Logo

Obituaries

Kathleen Francis (Grossbach) Mcconnell

Kathleen Francis (Grossbach) Mcconnell

Apr 30, 2024

Kathleen Francis (Grossbach) McConnell, age 91, of La Crosse went to the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

She was born on September 24, 1932 in La Crosse to Carl Grossbach and Ermal (Hayes) Stoll. She graduated from Central High School. Kathleen was a loving wife and caring mother to one daughter, and about 20 foster children...

Jerald "Sam" Wurm

Jerald "Sam" Wurm

Apr 29, 2024

Jerald “Sam” Wurm (56) born November 22, 1967 in La Crosse, WI to Jean (Plagge) & Jim Wurm. He passed Monday April 29th, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sam fought to the very end, never believing the cancer would win.

Sam worked for many different construction companies over the years. From laborer to supervisor, he...

Judy Ann Johnson

Judy Ann Johnson

Apr 29, 2024

Judy Johnson, 70, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, went to be with Jesus and those who had gone before her, on April 29, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a long battle with complications due to polycystic kidney disease.

Judy was born to Gordon and Doris (Olson) Johnson at St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth, MN, on...

Pauline Ferne Ziegler

Pauline Ferne Ziegler

Apr 28, 2024

Pauline Ferne Ziegler, age 86 of La Crescent, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at La Crescent Health Services. She was born March 17, 1938 in Emily, MN to the late Gailand and Viola Wynn.

Pauline married Orville Ziegler on October 17, 1959 at Holy Trinity in La Crosse. She worked as a seamstress and in housekeeping...

Jane L. Maas

Jane L. Maas

Apr 28, 2024

Jane Lynn (Dickson) Maas, 73, of LaCrescent MN died unexpectedly at Springbrook Assisted Living on April 28th, 2024. Jane was born October 7th, 1950 to Betty and Ray Dickson. Jane grew up in LaCrescent, MN and graduated LaCrescent-Hokah High School in 1968. During her working years, Jane was an in-home daycare provider, waitress, and property manager at Lancer...

Arthur Mason Osborn Jr.

Arthur Mason Osborn Jr.

Apr 26, 2024

Arthur Mason Osborn, Jr. was born on September 3, 1923, in Alexandria, MN, to Arthur Mason Sr. and Yetive (Burley) Osborn. Arthur Jr. graduated from high school in 1942. Then after attending an NYA and a Civil Service school he enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and then was inducted on May 31, 1943 into active service. In...

Rock G. Flury

Rock G. Flury

Apr 25, 2024

Rock Glenn Flury, age 66, of Holmen, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25 at his home after a 5 week fight against cancer.  He was born on January 27, 1958 to Norval and Lillian (Slawson) Flury.  He graduated from La Crescent High School in 1976.  He worked for Dairyland Power until he moved to Rochester, MN...

Mark "Sugar" Steidl

Mark "Sugar" Steidl

Apr 25, 2024

Mark “Sugar” Steidl, 66 of La Crosse, WI passed away on April 25th, 2024, at Lakeview Health Center. Mark was born on August 19th, 1957, to Joseph and Irene “Peachie” Steidl. He graduated from Aquinas High School and married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie LaFleur, on October 14th, 1978.

Mark worked at Wettstein’s in downtown LaCrosse for...

Dorene Ann (Ready) Reis

Dorene Ann (Ready) Reis

Apr 22, 2024

Dorene Ann (Ready) Reis was born in Dresbach Minnesota on February 1, 1953, to Lawrence and Majorie (Stahl) Ready. She grew up in La Crescent and moved to Rochester. It was there she met and married Bob Reis. They raised their family in Winona. Dorene loved adventure and traveled as often as she could. Everywhere she lived or traveled...

Marlene R. Schelbe

Marlene R. Schelbe

Apr 22, 2024

Marlene Rose Schelbe, 82, of La Crosse passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, after a 9-month battle with cancer. She was born to Theron and Cecilia Knutson on July 17, 1941. She was a graduate of Aquinas High School and worked at the Family and Childrens Center until her retirement.

Marlene is survived...

Lorraine F. Peterson

Lorraine F. Peterson

Apr 21, 2024

Lorraine Francis (Hansen) Peterson, 96 years loved, of La Crosse Wisconsin, took the hand of her Lord and Savior in heaven and passed peacefully with family by her side on Sunday April 21, 2024.

Lorraine was born July 4, 1927 in Racine, Wisconsin to Fred and Lillian (Knutson) Hansen. Lillian’s untimely death allowed Lorraine and sister Dorie...

Linus John Kujak

Linus John Kujak

Apr 21, 2024

Linus John Kujak (79) born July 26th, 1944, to Ray & Irene Kujak in Arcadia, WI passed away on April 4th, 2024.

Linus married Colleen Dascher on August 26th, 1967, with whom he had his 2 children, Barry and Heather with. He worked for the department of transportation in La Crosse for 30 years and oversaw many...

John H. Payne

John H. Payne

Apr 20, 2024

John H. Payne, 87, of La Crosse passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born in La Crosse on May 16, 1936, to Hegbert C. and Ruth (Jonas) Payne. John graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1954. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. John married Patricia A. Peart on...

Joyce E. Schleich

Joyce E. Schleich

Apr 18, 2024

Joyce Schleich, 88, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Eagle Crest South. Born in La Crosse, WI, to Gilbert and Vianna (Rotzoll) Liersch, Joyce lived a life filled with faith, family, and friendship.

Joyce began her career as an X-ray technician before marrying her husband, Gerald "Jed" Schleich, on June 22, 1959,...

June L. Heineck

June L. Heineck

Apr 17, 2024

June Lorraine Heineck, age 88, of Holmen Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her residence, Hearten House III surrounded by family.

Services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Holmen Lutheran Church, 228 Morris Street, Holmen, Wisconsin. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 10:00 am to...

Sandra H. Lehmann

Sandra H. Lehmann

Apr 17, 2024

Sandra H. “Sandy” Lehmann, 72 of Hokah, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1951, in Sparta, WI to Cecil and Helen (Christenson) Meyer. Sandy was baptized and confirmed in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sparta. She graduated from Sparta High...

Beverly Bailey

Beverly Bailey

Apr 16, 2024

Beverly Bailey, 95, passed away April 16th at Brookdale Senior Living in LaCrosse. She was born 1/16/1929 to Herbert and Sylvia Steinke of Wilton, WI.  She was married to Gerald (Gerry) Bailey for 67 years. They lived near La Crescent and Dakota, MN, and moved to Cumberland, WI, to retire.

Beverly is survived by four children: David...

Andrew William Subjek

Andrew William Subjek

Apr 15, 2024

On April 15th, 2024, Andrew William Subjek passed away peacefully at his home in La Crosse, WI, with his dog, Annie Mae by his side. He was 45 years old. Andy was born on February 23, 1979, in Holmen, WI, to John and Kathy (Riordan) Subjek.

Andy grew up in Holmen, traveled around a bit and then...

Christine Marie Powlek

Christine Marie Powlek

Apr 13, 2024

Christine Marie Powlek, 56 of Onalaska, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born May 12, 1967, in La Crosse to Gerald “Jerry” and Beatrice (Hutschenreuter) Foellmi. Christine attended St. James Grade School and graduated from Logan High School.

On September 11, 1995, she married Lanny Powlek in La Crosse. Christine held...

Robert "Bob" M. Cieslak

Robert "Bob" M. Cieslak

Apr 13, 2024

Robert M. “Bob” Cieslak, 77, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

Share by: