Obituaries
Leonard L. Bennett
Apr 12, 2024
Leonard Lee Bennett passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His family was blessed to have celebrated his 83rd birthday with him on Easter Sunday.
Leonard was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 30, 1941 to Dorothy (George) and Emerson Bennett. He grew up on...
Mae Irene Hautamaki
Apr 11, 2024
Mae Irene (Krocherer) Hautamaki (94) passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2024, in Holmen, WI at Bluffview Memory Care. She was born on December 25th, 1929 in Thorp, WI and later married William Hautamaki. They owned and farmed 40 acres and were blessed with a family of their own. William and Mae were happily married for 38 years—until his...
Irma J. Fricke
Apr 11, 2024
Irma J. Fricke, 89 of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Springbrook Village in La Crescent. She was born in Excelsior, WI on July 8, 1934 to Paul and Jessie (Bartels) Adams. On October 25, 1952 she married Merrill Fricke in Excelsior, WI and they later divorced.
One of...
Donna J. Ready
Apr 9, 2024
Donna Jean Ready, 90, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 24, 1933 in La Crescent to Earl and Ruth (Horihan) Gittens. Donna was a lifetime member of Crucifixion Parish in La Crescent. It was there on March 26, 1951 she married George Ready. Together they...
Douglas "Bud" Miyamoto
Apr 9, 2024
Douglas (Bud) Miyamoto, son of Marcella (Fuoter) Miyamoto and Harry Miyamoto, was born on December 6th, 1945, at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Luke’s Methodist Church on the North Side.
Bud attended Logan High School and was the Senior Class President of the class of 1964. ...
Mary E. Marcou
Apr 9, 2024
Mary E. Marcou (Haffner), 82, cherished wife, devoted mother, and compassionate nurse, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in La Crosse. Born on April 12, 1941, in Rose Creek, MN, to John and Helen (Mitchell) Haffner. Mary’s desire to become a nurse took her to St. Mary’s Hospital School of...
Patricia J. Malone
Apr 9, 2024
Patricia J. Malone of Onalaska passed away on April 9th, 2024, after an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma Stage IV.
She was born in Rockford, Illinois on November 17th, 1945, to Veronica “Bette” (Fillner) Malone and Russell Malone.
Pat graduated from Aquinas High School, then attended UWL and Nicollet College in Eau Claire majoring in accounting....
Thomas "Tom" C. Bina
Apr 8, 2024
Thomas C. Bina “Tom”, a beloved husband, father, and educator, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on May 7, 1939, in La Crosse, WI, to Frank and Charlotte Bina.
Tom's passion for music and teaching led him to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he completed his...
Evelyn Jeanette Morkved
Apr 8, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother Evelyn Jeanette (Sullivan) Morkved, 93, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, in Onalaska, WI. She was born on January 3, 1931, in Cataract, WI.
Evelyn always took great pride in her home and yard, especially loving her flowers and just being outdoors. It was a joke that her house was...
Will Reckase
Apr 6, 2024
William Reckase, 31, ended his life in Baltimore, Maryland April 6, 2024.
Will was born in La Crosse, January 28, 1993, to Mary Mundt Reckase and Dan Reckase. He graduated from Aquinas High School and Seattle University where he was recognized for being the top student graduating in his major. During his time in college, he spent...
Patricia M. Madden
Apr 5, 2024
Patricia Mary (Killilea) Madden, 64 years young, peacefully crossed over to Heaven in her home on Friday, April 5, 2024. Patti was born November 2, 1959 in La Crosse, WI to Gaylord and Ila (Johnson) Killilea.
Patti was a graduate of Central High School. She dedicated her professional career to Bethany on Cass, Cathedral Elementary School, Chrishaven...
Sylvia Bernice Benson
Apr 4, 2024
Sylvia Bernice Benson from La Crosse Wisconsin, 99, went to be with the Lord on April 4th. She was born to the parents of Obert Frauenkron and Lillian Papenfuss on September 4, 1924 in La Crosse Wisconsin. She married Harry Victor Benson on November 29, 1946. She was a hard worker and worked for the K-Mart Corporation for 41...
Elizabeth "Betty" G. Lubinski
Apr 4, 2024
Elizabeth G. “Betty” Lubinski, age 90 of Onalaska, formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.
She was born on June 1, 1933 in La Crosse to the late Wilbert and Edna DeLaney. She married Vernon R. “Ben” Lubinski on August 9, 1952 at St. Johns Catholic Church...
Alexander "Alex" J. Duresky
Apr 2, 2024
Alexander “Alex” J. Duresky, 30, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born to Jay and Carmen Duresky on December 15, 1993, in Fayetteville, NC. Alex graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 2012. Growing up, Alex found joy in sports and participated in many different ones from a young...
Sean L. Carrimon
Apr 1, 2024
Sean L. Carrimon, 33 of rural Holmen, passed away at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born in La Crosse on April 29, 1990. He grew up in the La Crosse area and moved to Lime Ridge, WI where he married Whitney Evanson on October 30, 2018.
Sean had many passions and interests. He...
Carol L. Grattan
Mar 28, 2024
Carol Lee Grattan, 85, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. She was born December 14, 1938 in South Bend, IN to Delbert and Leona (Jachim) Atkinson. The family moved to La Crosse, WI where she graduated from Aquinas High School. Carol’s desire...
John D. Dolan
Mar 27, 2024
John David Dolan, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home. He was born September 17, 1946 to Joseph and Margaret Dolan. He married Gail True in 1965 at St. Patrick’s Church in Onalaska, WI. First and foremost, he loved God, his country, and his family. John had 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren whom he loved...
Paul G. Druschke, Jr.
Mar 27, 2024
Paul G. Druschke, Jr., known to many as “Bud”, passed away at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1930, in Fond du Lac, WI and was adopted by his parents, Paul and Norine (Larkin) Druschke before his first birthday. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in...
Gerald "Jerry" Grenawalt
Mar 27, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) Grenawalt, 95, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, at his home in Holmen, Wisconsin. He was born on August 14, 1928 in Footville, Wisconsin. Jerry, known to his loved ones as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather is survived by his wife Shirley Grenawalt (Morford), son Gary (Susan), daughters Jan (late Jim) Abrashinsky and...
Betty Villmow
Mar 26, 2024
Betty Villmow, age 95, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was the daughter of Sam and Lillian (Maurer) Ender. She graduated from Houston High School in 1945 and worked at the La Crosse Footwear for 55 years.
She married Herb Villmow on June 3rd, 1947 at the Hokah United Methodist Church. They had one daughter, Sharon. Betty...
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