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Larry P. Gile

Larry P. Gile

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...

Patricia L. Shea

Patricia L. Shea

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...

John F. Bauer

John F. Bauer

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,...

Loretta A. Roth

Loretta A. Roth

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,...

William F. Schomberg

William F. Schomberg

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...

Robert L. Gaustad, Sr.

Robert L. Gaustad, Sr.

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,...

Theresa Anna Van Lin

Theresa Anna Van Lin

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,...

Harry C. Bolstad

Harry C. Bolstad

Dec 22, 2020

Harry Bolstad, 88, left his earthly home due to viral pneumonia at Gundersen Health System, was in a Hospice room the last 4 days. He was born August 23, 1932, to John and Sophie (Yttri) Bolstad in Viroqua. He graduated in 1950 from Viroqua High School and started at the Trane Company in 1951 to 1993, from a Centravac...

Rev. R. Francis Jones

Rev. R. Francis Jones

Dec 21, 2020

Rev. R. Francis Jones, known as “Francis” went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2020, at his home in La Crosse, WI, at the age of 87. Francis was born on a farm outside of Richland Center, WI on November 26, 1933. His commitment to the Christian faith began at the Assembly of God church...

George J. Stuber

George J. Stuber

Dec 20, 2020

George J. Stuber, 98, passed away at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse on Saturday, December 20, 2020. George was born to Ida May & Erhart Stuber on February 27, 1922 at the Grandview Hospital In La Crosse. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Patricia Stuber (Knapp), brothers, Robert, John and Donald Stuber...

Helen Anita Genz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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