Obituaries
Orin C. Stenslien
Feb 4, 2019
Orin Calvin Stenslien “The Big O” was born in La Crosse, WI, on September 12, 1937 to Oscar and Cora (Overson) Stenslien of Stoddard, Wi.
He was raised on the family farm outside of Stoddard, WI.
He graduated from De Soto High School in the spring of 1955.
In June of 1955, at...
Monte V. Lecher
Feb 3, 2019
Monte V. Lecher, 89 of La Crescent, MN, and formerly of Stoddard, WI, died on Sunday, February 3, 2019 with his wife Hazel holding his hand. He was born in Wisconsin on July 4, 1929 to John and Beulah (Clements) Lecher. He is survived by his wife Hazel (Amundson) Lecher, daughter Monette Schleifer, son Mark Lecher, daughter Melany Gallas...
Curtis Kang
Feb 2, 2019
Dr. Soon Heung “Curtis” Kang, 95, of Onalaska, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Curtis was born in Korea on January 20, 1924, and escaped from North Korea to the United States in 1948. Through his own strong-willed determination, Curtis taught himself English, then embarked on his journey...
William K. "Bill" Bottger
Jan 30, 2019
William K. “Bill” Bottger, 88 of La Crosse, passed away at Eagle Crest South while surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Bill was born on April 17, 1930 in Crystal Falls, MI. to Otto and Marian (Fontecchio) Bottger.
On November 22, 1952 he married Patricia A. Egan in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and she...
Benjamin Frederick Ahlstrom
Jan 30, 2019
Benjamin Frederick Ahlstrom , 36, of Onalaska, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in La Crosse.
Ben was born in La Crosse on December 6, 1982, to Fred W. and Anitra L. (Wilcox) Ahlstrom. He attended Onalaska High School as a member of the Class of 2001 and was currently taking classes at WTC. Ben loved being...
Jerry Duane Helke
Jan 29, 2019
Jerry D. Helke, 75, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the Bethany-Riverside Nursing Facility.
Jerry was born in La Crosse on October 23, 1943, to Earl and Dorothy (Schlicht) Henry. After his father passed away when he was an infant, Jerry was adopted by Herbert Helke. Jerry worked for the La Crosse...
Fern Scheckel Anderson Schmaltz
Jan 29, 2019
FERN SCHECKEL ANDERSON SCHMALTZ
A LIFE WELL LIVED
On January 29, 2019 Fern passed from this earth with many of her children and grandchildren at her side.
Fern came into this earth in June of 1928 the 5th born of 10 children to Clara and Arnold Scheckel. She spent her early childhood playing...
Harry Carl Schultz
Jan 29, 2019
Harry Carl Schultz, 79, of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away on January 29, 2019, at Vernon Manor, Viroqua. Harry was born on November 8, 1939, to Henry and Sophia (Thoma) Schultz. He is survived by many cousins from his mother’s side including Sister Ann Jerome Bisek, Edward and Dawne Bisek, Barbara (Bisek) and Stanley Emerson. He has a sister...
Charles A. Peterson
Jan 29, 2019
Charles A. Peterson, 74, went to his eternal home with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. He was born on August 24, 1944 in Independence, WI to Dr. Donald R. and Elsie M. (Hagestad) Peterson. Charles was raised in Independence and Eleva. He moved to Holmen in 1958 and was a 1962 graduate...
Daniel Lee Williams
Jan 28, 2019
Daniel Lee Williams, 67 of Stoddard, WI died on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1951 in Champaign, IL to James F. and Rosaline (Luttrell) Williams. In his youth Dan was a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He loved to...
Joao H. Ferreira-Santos
Jan 27, 2019
João (John) Henrique Santos died from suicide on Sunday, January 27th 2019 in his home in La Crosse, WI. Although he was cherished and adored by his family and friends, he could not feel their love, as his heart and mind were clouded with his mental illness.
John’s life was filled with adventure. He was born in...
Carol Jean Russell
Jan 24, 2019
Carol Jean (Wurzel) Russell, 75, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System on Thursday, January 24, 2019, surrounded by her family.
She was born in La Crosse on February 9, 1943, to George and Ina (Bennett) Wurzel. Carol was a 1961 graduate of Aquinas High School. She married Tom Russell on May 2, 1970,...
La Vern "Pat" H. Horstman
Jan 24, 2019
La Vern “Pat” Horstman, 92, formerly of Stoddard, Wisconsin, died January 24, 2019 in Collierville, Tennessee.
He was born December 27, 1926 to John and Celia (Miller) Horstman in Bangor, WI. La Vern worked for the Army Corp of Engineers as the Lockmaster of Lock and Dam #8 in Genoa, WI, retiring in 1990 after 28 years....
Ella Bendina Olstad
Jan 23, 2019
Ella Bendina Olstad, 98, of La Crosse, died January 23, 2019 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1921 to Edward and Bertha (Olson) Wangen, Lanesboro, MN. She was baptized, confirmed and married by Rev. N. S. Magelssen at Elstad Lutheran Church. She graduated from Lanesboro High School and later attended classes at WWTI in La...
Hubert L. Hunzeker
Jan 23, 2019
Hubert L. Hunzeker, 98, of Spring Grove, Minnesota died on Wednesday, January 23rd at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center. He was born in Peru, Nebraska on November 12th, 1920 to Clyde and Lily (Branek) Hunzeker.
Hubert’s distinguished life included serving as a US Navy officer on an attack transport in both the Atlantic and Pacific during WWII....
Roger Hansen
Jan 22, 2019
Roger A Hansen passed away on January 22, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born to Henry and Nora (Seymour) Hansen January 13, 1935 in Crawford County. He married Anita Peterson on April 20, 1963 and they celebrated 55 years together. He attended a one room school house with other children from the area. Following his graduation...
Roger A. Hansen
Jan 22, 2019
Roger A Hansen passed away on January 22, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born to Henry and Nora (Seymour) Hansen January 13, 1935 in Crawford County. He married Anita Peterson on April 20, 1963 and they celebrated 55 years together.
He attended a one room school house with other children from the area. Following...
Kay Ann Reiman
Jan 22, 2019
Kay Ann Reiman, 80, peacefully passed away at Hillview Health Care Center surrounded by her family on January 22, 2019, after a short illness. Kay was born on November 5, 1938, to Ruth (Bautsch) and Elmer Eide. She graduated from Central High School in 1956 and then from St Francis School of Nursing in 1959. She married Tony Reiman...
Christine M. Jansson
Jan 21, 2019
Christine M. Jansson of Onalaska and Bradenton, FL, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Bradenton, FL. She was born September 1, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to Andrew and Laura (Smyczek) Price. On October 12, 1968 she married Dwain Jansson in Rock Island, IL. Together they raised two boys, Peter who...
Shirley L. Walchak
Jan 19, 2019
Shirley L. Walchak was born in Rockton, WI on March 25, 1926 to Maxwell and Hazel (Bloss) Revels. She passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Gundersen Health System, with her loving son and daughter-in-law at her side. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Ploeger (Lisick), her son, Tim (Deborah) Lisick Sr., her grandson Timmy (Kelly)...
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