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Carol A. Hoover

Carol A. Hoover

Oct 2, 2020

Carol A. Hoover, 75 of La Crosse passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Hillview Healthcare Center. She was born April 13, 1945 in La Crosse to Harry and Millie (Loper) Jones.

Carol is survived by two brothers; Ray (Hazel) Anderson of La Crosse and David (Ruth) Anderson of Beaver Dam, WI...

James B. Hofer

James B. Hofer

Oct 1, 2020

James B. Hofer, 94 of La Crescent, Minn. passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born September 28, 1926 in La Crosse to George and Anna (Gerdes) Hofer. James had served in the United States Army during WWII from 1944 until his honorable discharge in 1946. He achieved...

Marian Elrae Roesler

Marian Elrae Roesler

Sep 30, 2020

Marian Elrae Roesler, 92 of La Crosse passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 the way she wanted, peacefully, in her home.

She was born May 2, 1928, in La Crosse, WI to Rudie and Lucy (Klug) Kammel. She worked at the La Crosse Ice Company for a short time and as a waitress at the Green Lantern...

Gisela Gudrun Severeid

Gisela Gudrun Severeid

Sep 29, 2020

Gisela Gudrun Severeid, age 79, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her home. Gisela was born on December 31, 1940 in Neuenburg, West Prussia to Kurt and Gurtrud Gollan. Gisela was the oldest of three children. When Gisela was 11 years old, she immigrated to Fenton, MI with her family. She attended Lake...

Ronald J. Vanderzee

Ronald J. Vanderzee

Sep 29, 2020

Ronald J. Vanderzee, 80 of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Mayo Health System. He was born April 15, 1940 in La Crosse to George and Anna (Hires) Vanderzee.

On September 9, 1961 he married Mary Bell in Eau Claire and together they had three children, Terri, John and...

Michele V. Deboer

Michele V. Deboer

Sep 28, 2020

Michele V. Deboer, 67, of La Crosse passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. Michele was a loving wife, mother and friend. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.

Memorials may be directed to the Coulee Region Humane Society, La Crescent Animal Rescue or the charity of one’s choice....

Karen L. Swanbeck

Karen L. Swanbeck

Sep 27, 2020

Karen L. Swanbeck, 68 of La Crosse passed away at her home on Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was born October 29, 1951 in La Crosse to Robert and Betty (Elnes) Swanbeck.

She was preceded in death by mother Betty Hastings, father Robert Swanbeck, brother-in-law Robert Dvorak and step-father Charles Hastings.

She is survived by...

Irene Emma Hauser

Irene Emma Hauser

Sep 24, 2020

Irene Emma Hauser, 98, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Springbrook Assisted Living in Onalaska.

She was born February 4, 1922, in Hokah, Minn., to LeRoy and Hattie (Gollnick) Hauser and grew up on French Island.

Irene was known as the family caretaker.  She dedicated her life to caring for...

Charles J. Smith

Charles J. Smith

Sep 24, 2020

Charles J. Smith, 84, of Onalaska and formerly of Dresbach, MN, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Heartland Hospice in Stevens Point, WI. He was born on October 22, 1935 in Council Bay, WI to William and Esther (Engaas) Smith. Charles served with the U.S. Army reserves. He married Ramona Haugen and they later divorced. He married...

Virginia Litto Klevan

Virginia Litto Klevan

Sep 24, 2020

Virginia Litto Klevan died on September 24, 2020 of Covid-19 at the age of 91. Virginia grew up in South Philadelphia where she and her seven siblings lived above the family bakery. The bakery specialized in Italian pastries and candy, known for their delicious cannoli and fancy multi-tiered wedding cakes. She retained the skill to decorate delightful birthday cakes...

Gerald R. Sebranek

Gerald R. Sebranek

Sep 22, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Richard Sebranek, 82, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

He was born in La Crosse on December 17, 1937, to Theodore and Eleanor (Woods) Sebranek.  He attended La Crosse schools before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in January of 1955.  He served two...

Jean Marie Welch

Jean Marie Welch

Sep 21, 2020

Jean Marie (Hutzenbuehler) Welch, 89, of La Crescent, MN, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2020.  She was born in La Crosse, WI on July 18 th , 1931 to Jerome and Florence (Walsh) Hutzenbuehler.

Jean married Earl Welch, of Waukon, IA, on May 19 th , 1951 in La Crosse. Earl and Jean were married for...

Chauncey "Chuckie" R. Gilbertson

Chauncey "Chuckie" R. Gilbertson

Sep 21, 2020

Chauncey Robert (Chuckie) Gilbertson, 86, passed away peacefully on September 21,2020 at his home with family by his side. Chuckie was born on August 13, 1934 to Mingel and Alma (Hagen) Gilbertson, he was one of 14 children. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army. On April 22, 1961 married Edna Norup and spent 36...

Sally L. Wienke

Sally L. Wienke

Sep 21, 2020

Sally L. Wienke, 66, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 in her home. She was born on April 14, 1954 in La Crosse to Martin and Mildred (Behm) Holtet. Sally enjoyed fishing, shopping, crocheting and spending time with her family. She loved taking care of the property she lived at by maintaining the flower...

Lois Black

Lois Black

Sep 16, 2020

Dearest Mom, Aka, "THE WAR HORSE." You beat the odds over and over again, proving age is only a number. Never underestimate the power of a wise ole mind. Your grit, determination, and courageousness is undefined in any medical journal. I think they learned a thing or two, as I told them, you don't...

Mary C. (Drazkowski) Baron

Mary C. (Drazkowski) Baron

Sep 15, 2020

Mary C. (Drazkowski) Baron, 95 and resident of Benedictine Villa in La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Gundersen Health System. She was born April 22, 1925 in Ironwood, MI to Vinko and Anna (Mukavitz) Lackovich. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Theodore Drazkowski and also by her second husband, Robert...

Miyona Zayla Lee-Miller

Miyona Zayla Lee-Miller

Sep 13, 2020

Miyona Zayla Lee-Miller, 2, born August 20, 2018 in Rochester Minnesota to Matthew Miller and Keona Foote. Miyona departed this life on Sunday September 13, 2020. Miyona was so full of life, such a charming, precious, sweet, adorable baby girl. She had a smile that would brighten the entire room. Everyone loved her.

Miyona leaves to cherish...

Richard Laverne Garbers

Richard Laverne Garbers

Sep 13, 2020

Richard Garbers, 69 of La Crosse, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home. Rich was born on September 17, 1950 to LaVerne and Delores (Kramer) Garbers. He was joined in marriage to Kathleen Fanello on October 17, 1970. They were about to celebrate their 50 th wedding anniversary.

Rich was a salesman for Airgas and Bobcat...

Keona Sade Foote

Keona Sade Foote

Sep 13, 2020

Keona Sade Foote, 23, departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Keona was born on July 29, 1997 in La Crosse to Flanoi Foote and Brandy Lee. She graduated form Central High School class of 2016. Keona was a free spirit, fun, loving person who loved to cook. She had a heart of gold. Her greatest joy...

Mary T. Carlson

Mary T. Carlson

Sep 12, 2020

Mary T. (Schiltz) Carlson went peacefully to be in the arms of Jesus on September 12, 2020. She was born in Caledonia, MN November 14, 1928 to John P. and Elizabeth Schiltz. Mary was the youngest of nine children, growing up on the family farm west of Caledonia and enjoying outdoor activities, especially riding her pony Tom.

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