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,...

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,...

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....

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. ...

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),...

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...

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...

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,...

Dec 21, 2019

Rebecca A. Stackhouse, 71, of La Crosse passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in her home. Rebecca “Becky” was born in La Crosse to Carl and Lola (Kramer) Gerke on January 17, 1948. Becky graduated from Novato High School in California and then went on to complete her LPN degree. Becky moved back to the La Crosse area...

Dec 21, 2019

La Crosse, WI – Ann Jeanette Malin of La Crosse died Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was born August 16, 1925 to John and May (Downey) Malin and grew up in Genoa, Wisconsin. Ann was baptized and confirmed at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Genoa and attended St. Charles elementary school. She graduated from Aquinas High School in La...

Dec 20, 2019

Arlene Koeth, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at the age of 80. Arlene was born in

South Branch, MN, on May 14, 1939 to Martin and Christina (Schultz) Geistfeld. Arlene attended Concordia College in River Forest, IL, earning her degree in elementary education. After college she taught in Pennsylvania for a few years before moving back...

Dec 19, 2019

LaVern W. Steele, 95 of La Crosse, WI, died on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System. He was born in Melvina, WI, on April 16, 1924 to John and Celia (Pfaff) Steele. On June 23, 1949 he married Kathryn Brandt in Cashton, WI.

LaVern had proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Dec 18, 2019

Bonnie Florence Pilcher, 82, of La Crescent, MN died peacefully December 18, 2019 in the hospital at Gundersen Health System.  She was born in Eldon, IA March 19, 1937 to Clarence and Florence (Hootman) Hemm.  Bonnie is survived by daughter Kae Creech, son-in-law Tim Petersen, grandson Sam (Hanna Compton) Petersen, and brothers Richard (Linda Durflinger) and David (Donna) Hemm...

Dec 15, 2019

Margaret A. (Kabat) Marcou passed away on December 15, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Born April 8, 1926 to Emil and Lilian (Secky) Kabat, Margaret grew up in La Crosse, and attended elementary school at Saint Wenceslaus parish school. As a young woman, she enjoyed ice skating with friends and being a part of the...

Dec 11, 2019

Bernice Elizabeth Roellich, 95, of Onalaska, left this broken earth for the glory of heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Onalaska Care Center.

She was born June 21, 1924, at home in Barre Mills, to Henry and Sophie (Horstman) Hemker.  Her spiritual life was centered at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Barre Mills where...

Dec 10, 2019

Edna Mae Webb, 75 of La Crosse, WI, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System. She was born in Ettrick, WI, on November 10, 1944. In 1967 she married LeRoy Webb.

Edna had worked for Rowley’s Office Supply and also Herbal Healings. She loved her flowers and Hummingbirds dearly.

In addition...

Dec 9, 2019

Dan R. Harris, 70 of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem. He was born March 30, 1949 in La Crosse to Raymond and Beverly (Huxsahl) Harris.

Dan enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and served for 6 ½ years...