Obituaries
Dorwin "Sonny" Lord
Apr 9, 2019
Dorwin Eugene “Sonny” Lord, 90, of La Crosse died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
Born between Cashton and Ontario, Wis., to Walter and Anna (Gajewski) Lord on Setpember 27, 1928, Sonny was the youngest of eleven children. A true child of the depression, Sonny learned the value of hard work and family. From the stories he told;...
Ronald G. "Ron" Butzman
Apr 7, 2019
Ron Butzman, 77, of Onalaska went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 14, 1941 to Roland and Dorothy (La Fleur) Butzman in Lacrosse. He was a 1959 graduate of Logan High School. He was...
Benjamin T. Loe
Apr 5, 2019
Ben sadly left us to be at peace with God on April 5, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born on October 31, 1974 to Gregory and Karen Loe. Anyone who knew Ben Knows about his love for fishing and the outdoors. Many summer nights were spent with his dad fishing off the docks or helping...
Fern M. Williams
Apr 1, 2019
Fern M. Williams, 85 of La Crescent, MN, died April 1, 2019 at her home. She was born in La Crescent on September 14, 1933 to William and Alma (Halvorson) Williams.
A celebration of Fern’s life will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 4 until 6 pm at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services La Crescent...
Irene C. Kiefer
Apr 1, 2019
Irene C. Kiefer, 101, of La Crosse, passed away at home on Monday, April 1, 2019.
She was born April 18, 1917, in rural Blair, Wis., to Lars and Julia (Knudtson) Orean. She attended Blair High School and then moved to La Crosse to attend Toland Business College. She then worked at Erickson Bakeries in La Crosse...
James J Schauls
Apr 1, 2019
James J. Schauls, 81 of Onalaska, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Gundersen Health System. He was born July 30, 1937 in La Crosse to Leo and Collette (Carroll) Schauls and graduated from Aquinas High School. Jim later graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at Marquette, Jim was a member...
Jeanne M. Olson
Apr 1, 2019
Jeanne M. Olson, 81 of La Crosse passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Gundersen Health System. She was born April 1, 1938 in La Crosse to Wilbur and Edna (Herlitzka) Quain and graduated from La Crosse Central High School.
On October 19, 1957 she married Vernon Olson in La Crosse. Jeanne...
Evelyn P. Harpstreith
Mar 31, 2019
Evelyn P. Harpstreith, 97, of La Crosse, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Bethany St Joseph Care Center. Born October 28, 1921, in rural Eitzen, MN, she is predeceased by her parents, Peter and Hannah (Gran) Nelson of Caledonia, MN, her late husband of 49 years, Leo J. Harpstreith, daughter-in-law Pat Nelson, grandson, Steve Nelson,...
Anne E. Mrozek
Mar 30, 2019
Anne E. Mrozek (nee Knott), 86, of LaCrescent passed away at home on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Anne was born in London, England to Alfred Edmund Knott and Josephine Doris Knott (nee Cockbaine). Anne married Harry James Mrozek Jr. originally from Fountain City, WI. on April 26th, 1954 in Banbury, England while he was serving in the USAF.
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Robert "Bob" Strittmater
Mar 29, 2019
Robert J. “Bob” Strittmater, 80, of St. Joseph Ridge, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Brookdale Memory Care in La Crosse.
Bob was born August 31, 1938, on the family farm on St. Joseph Ridge to Anton and Wilhelmina (Breidel) Strittmater. He married Carol A. Guanella on September 29, 1962, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church...
Everett Alois Speltz
Mar 27, 2019
Everett Alois Speltz of La Crescent and formerly of Winona passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born at Oak Ridge, Minnesota on September 21, 1926 to Andrew and Anna (Kalmes) Speltz. They lived on the family farm until he was 5 years old, and they then moved to...
Linda Kay Heintz
Mar 27, 2019
Linda Kay Heintz, 68, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at La Crescent Health Services. She was born on May 11, 1950 in La Crosse, WI to Mervin and Marie (Neuman) Heintz. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1968. Linda taught Sunday School in Caledonia. She enjoyed reading, writing and music.
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Harland Laroy Hockenbery
Mar 25, 2019
Harland “Harley” ”Hock” LaRoy Hockenbery, 88, of Onalaska passed away Monday March 25, 2019 at his home.
Harley was born November 23, 1930 to Ellman and Deloris (Romlow) Hockenbery on the family farm in Grant Township, Monroe County. He attended primary school in the town of Grant, High School at Tomah, and in 1951 graduated night school...
Daniel Carl Fruehling
Mar 25, 2019
Daniel Carl Fruehling, age 65, died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Monday, March 25, 2019. Dan was born June 17, 1953, to Eldor and Florence (Steffens) Fruehling in Auburn, NE. He joins his mother and an infant nephew in Heaven. Dan is survived by his father, Eldor Fruehling of Prairie du Sac, WI; his loving wife of...
Steven H. Haugen
Mar 25, 2019
Steven H. Haugen, 69, of Onalaska, passed away at home on Monday, March 25, 2019.
He was born in La Crosse on October 4, 1949, to Hiram and Lillie (Solberg) Haugen. Steve spent the early years of his childhood in Blair, Wis., before his family moved to La Crosse. He was a 1967 graduate of Logan High...
Nancy M. Elsen
Mar 24, 2019
Nancy M. Elsen, 76, of West Salem passed away Sunday March 24, 2019 at Lakeview Health Care Center. She was born September 12, 1942 to Donald and Vivian (Thompson) Elsen in La Crosse, WI.
Nancy is survived by her daughter Debra Stellner (Roger Mc Donald); grandchildren Mark (Angela) Stellner, Emily (James) Ennis and Tyler Stellner; great grandchildren...
Terry "Tj" Miller
Mar 23, 2019
Terry Miller, 70, of St. Joseph Ridge passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was the third of eleven children, born on March 8, 1949 to George and Evelyn (Jungen) Miller in La Crosse, WI.
Terry grew up on the family farm, where he had...
Virginia Kay Donaldson
Mar 22, 2019
Virginia “Ginny” Donaldson passed away on March 22, 2019 due to complications from lung cancer. She is survived by her husband, Louis; her siblings, Tracey and Todd; her daughter, Suzanne; and her grandchildren, Lindsey, Stephanie, Adam, and Ben, along with several nephews, nieces, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Matt, and her parents, Robert and...
Ervin "Erv" Janisch
Mar 20, 2019
Ervin (Erv) M. Janisch, 82, La Crosse, WI
Erv passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family March 20, 2019 from a prolonged illness and lengthy hospital stay. He was a very loving and generous man whose passion for life will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was born March 13,...
Iva B. Kerns
Mar 18, 2019
Iva B. Kerns, 98, of Dakota, Minnesota passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on December 6, 1920 in Port Byron, Illinois to Glen and Lillian (Smith) Beach. She married Ambrose Kerns on June 28, 1939. Iva was an active member of Holy Cross Parish for many years....
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