Obituaries
Marilyn J. Boehm
Jan 12, 2020
In loving memory, we celebrate our mother, Marilyn “Molly” Jean Boehm as we bring her back “Home” to rest in peace with our father, Robert, and brother Pete.
Molly was born in Bellview, Iowa on September 14, 1926, to Samuel Philly McClave, and Louise Katherine Kroack. She lived in Bellview and Gordons Ferry, Iowa in her early...
Robert "Bobby" Leisgang
Jan 11, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Charles Leisgang, 67 of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. He was born April 30, 1952 in La Crosse to Robert and Phyllis (Olson) Leisgang and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1970. Bob joined the Army National Guard in 1971 and served for six years before being honorably...
Norma Jean Vinger
Jan 9, 2020
Norma Jean (Gillette) Vinger, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born in La Crosse on April 12, 1939, to Norman and Jean (Martin) Gillette, Sr. On August 4, 1962, Norma married Donald Vinger.
Norma was a very kind person with strong family ties. In 1968, she donated one of her kidneys to her...
Alice D. Gady
Jan 8, 2020
Alice D. Gady, 89 of La Crescent, Minn. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Mayo Health System in La Crosse. Alice was born on April 2, 1930 in La Crosse to William and Martha (Frauenkron) Heyer.
On May 15, 1948 Alice was united in marriage with Ervin “Butch” Gady in Nodine,...
Verl "Curly" H. Dow
Jan 6, 2020
Verl H. “Curly” Dow, 87, of La Crosse, died on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta. He was born on August 25, 1932 to Howard and Hazel Dow in Burns, WI. Curly enjoyed growing roses, collecting hickory nuts, and was an avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan.
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Susan A. Ellis
Jan 5, 2020
Susan A. Ellis passed peacefully from this world on January 5th, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born Susan Audrey Whitten on May 7th, 1944, she was a dancer when she was young. Ballet, Tap, even the Can-Can! In between dance recitals she would patrol the mean streets of Binghamton, New York on her bike...
Betty F. Billing
Jan 4, 2020
Betty F. Billing, 83, of La Crescent, died on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on December 14, 1936 to John and Violet Pugh. Betty had worked at Ben Franklin for many years. She had lived in Little Falls, MN before moving to the La Crescent area in 2009...
Carole Jane Ready
Jan 4, 2020
Carole Jane Ready, 87, of La Crescent, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the La Crescent Health Care Center.
She was born in La Crescent on January 6, 1932, to Irvin and Nellie (Silha) Harlos. Carole attended La Crescent Elementary School and La Crosse Central High School where she graduated in 1950. She married Robert...
William Walter Larkin
Jan 3, 2020
Bill Larkin, 85, was born to eternal life on Friday, January 3, 2020. He was born July 3, 1934, in La Crosse to Francis “Frank” and Ruth (Smith) Larkin. Bill graduated from Aquinas High School in 1952. He was married to Jan for 64 years.
In addition to his wife, Jan, Bill is survived by his son,...
Michael C. Johnson
Jan 2, 2020
Michael Craig Johnson, 73, of Dresbach, MN passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 24, 1946 in Waukon, Iowa to John and Marge (Lawson) Johnson. Michael served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Shirley Pierce on June 18, 1988. He...
Leora Clara Kish
Jan 2, 2020
Leora Clara Kish, 93 went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2020. She was born in La Crosse, WI on January 17, 1926 to Nicholas and Anna (Koelbl) Strasser. On August 7, 1946, she married Jule B. Kish at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. Leora worked at the Electric Auto Lite for two years where...
Robert J. Sullivan
Dec 29, 2019
Robert John Sullivan, 87 years on this earth, passed away on December 29, 2019. Bob, fondly known as “RJ”, was born in Portland, Wisconsin on January 25, 1932 and grew up in Middle Ridge and La Crosse, Wisconsin, settling with wife Marlene Gene Sullivan (née Wilson) in Onalaska, Wisconsin in 1957, where he lived for the past 62 years....
Gary R. Larson
Dec 29, 2019
Gary R. Larson, 77, of La Crosse passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility. He was born on December 9, 1942 in La Crosse, WI to Russell and Helen (Olson) Larson.
He is survived by two daughters Kim (David) Hottinger of Oconomowoc, WI and Sue (Chris) Robertson of Bangor, WI, four grandchildren,...
Daniel E. Mills
Dec 29, 2019
Daniel E. Mills, age 78, died at his home in Onalaska on December 29, 2019. He was born February 2, 1941, in Black River Falls to Philip and Mildred Mills. In 1959, Dan graduated from BRF High School and in 1964 from Milton College.
On July 18, 1964, Dan married his high school sweetheart, Linda Rand. Their...
Richard "Scotty" Steinmetz
Dec 29, 2019
Richard Scott (Scotty) Steinmetz of La Crosse, WI passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse, where he has resided since October 2019.
Scotty was born in Tomah WI on July 2, 1934 to Anthony Paul and Phoebe Salina (Scott) Steinmetz. because of his father's position as foreman for the Milwaukee Road Railroad,...
Jeannine L. Auricchio
Dec 25, 2019
Jeannine L. (Hall) Auricchio, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, Wis.
She was born in La Crosse on October 24, 1931, to George and Leona (Faas) Hall and was a 1949 graduate of Logan High School. She lived for a short time in California where she worked for General Electric. ...
Charles A. Skemp M.D.
Dec 25, 2019
Charles A. “Chuck” Skemp M.D. age 87 of La Crescent, MN, Passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at La Crescent Health Services. He was born in La Crosse, WI. on August 20, 1932 to Archibald and Ellen (Halpin) Skemp.
Chuck is Survived by wife of 13 years, Barbara (Bracken Walter) Skemp, children Joe (Lisa), Archie (Amy),...
Kerrie Jean Hauser
Dec 24, 2019
A beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Kerrie Jean Hauser left this world unexpectedly, at 49, on Dec. 24, 2019. Born in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 13, 1970 to David and Connie (Herold) Hauser, Kerrie grew up in South eastern Minnesota, in the La Crescent, Hokah, Houston areas, where she attended Houston Elementary School and Caledonia High...
Tom P. Farrell
Dec 23, 2019
Tom P. Farrell, 83 of Mindoro, Onalaska, passed away at his home on Monday, December 23, 2019. He was born May 25, 1936 in La Crosse to George and Charlotte “Lottie” (Burns) Farrell and graduated from Aquinas High School.
Tom had worked as private practice as a chemical dependency counselor and practiced in La Crosse for over...
Delbert Robert Welper
Dec 22, 2019
Delbert Robert Welper, 86, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019. He was born to Virgil and Irene (Buege) Welper of New Albin IA on February 26th, 1933. Del married Colleen (Kane) on December 28th, 1961. They were married for nearly 58 years. Del worked for the United States Postal Service for over 40 years and during his career,...
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