Obituaries
David K. Leuck
Mar 3, 2025
David K. Leuck, age 82 of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on January 30, 1943, in La Crosse, WI, to the late Carl Joseph and Calverna (Schams) Leuck.
Those who knew David will remember him for his zest for everything he did, and larger than life presence. He was...
Lynda M. Gerken
Mar 11, 2025
Lynda M. Gerken, 80, of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. A full obituary...
Joanne Koeller
Mar 9, 2025
Joanne Koeller, 90, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at SpringBrook Village in La Crescent, MN. Joanne was born on March 7, 1935 in La Crosse, WI to Joseph and Violet (Hanson) Nagle. Joanne married Charles Koeller in 1960 in Pickwick, MN. She attended Winona State University graduating with a master’s degree in special education...
Gaytha J. Anderson
Mar 8, 2025
Gaytha J. Anderson, 72, of Onalaska, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her home. She was born to Delmer and Velma (Ash) Applegarth in Broken Bow, NE on July 5, 1952. Throughout her working career, Gaytha worked as a housekeeper, clerk, and sales representative.
Gaytha was a strong Christian person who was patient and kind. She loved spending time...
Gerald Lee Soffa
Mar 8, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Soffa (91) died on March 8th, 2025, at Springbrook Assisted Living of Onalaska, WI. He was born to Elias “Leo” & Carole (Pitcher) Soffa on May 3rd, 1933. He attended Central High School and La Crosse State Teacher’s College before being drafted by the U.S. Army. He entered the Army in 1953 and was part of the 3rd...
Katherine R. Littlejohn
Mar 7, 2025
Sii'aas- "Sweet feet coming from honey on the paws"
Katherine “Kathy” R. Littlejohn, 58, of Black River Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Gundersen Health System on March 7, 2025. She lived in Hokah, grew up in La Crosse, and resided in Black River Falls later in life.
A cheerful person, she loved to joke around, had a...
Dolores "Dolly" J. Strittmater
Mar 6, 2025
Dolores “Dolly” Josephine (Simons) Strittmater, 91, of La Crosse passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Onalaska Care Center.
Dolly was born in La Crosse, WI on August 22, 1933 to John and Josephine (Trussoni) Simons. She grew up on a farm in rural Genoa and attended a one room school house in Romance until 8th grade. She attended Aquinas High...
Rita Lou Hutzenbuehler
Mar 5, 2025
Rita Lou Hutzenbuehler 93 passed away on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 in her home of 65 years surrounded by her children. Rita was born on September 18, 1931 in La Crosse to William and Louise (Harder) Kabat. Rita graduated from Central High School.
Mom was a dedicated and loving homemaker, and her children were her number one priority. Mom enjoyed many...
Russell "Russ" W. Rankin
Mar 5, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Russell “Russ” W. Rankin, who died at the age of 102 on March 5th, 2025 (He passed away 34 hours before his 103rd birthday). He was born March 7, 1922, in Virden, IL.
He graduated from Virden Community High School Class of 1941.
A World War II veteran, he served his duty in the...
Sharon Rose Kasha
Mar 5, 2025
Sharon Rose Kasha, 90, of La Crescent, MN, former long-time resident of Crystal Lake, IL died Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Sharon was born on November 28, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Lawrence and Katherine (Dorgan) Howley. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1952 and then attended St. Xavier College for Women. During that time, Sharon met the love of...
David E. Dwyer
Mar 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of David E. Dwyer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He was 74 years old. Dave was born to Eugene and Janet (Satek) Dwyer in La Crosse on January 13, 1951. He was a 1969 graduate of Central High School. In 1970, Dave married his high school...
Christine Portzen Metzler
Mar 4, 2025
Christine Portzen Metzler, 68, of Onalaska, went to Heaven on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Christine was born on December 17, 1956, to Joseph & Dorothy (Lowe) Portzen in Manitowoc, WI. After graduating from Flambeau Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1974, she went on to study Music Performance and Education, earning her degree from...
David E. Breyer
Mar 2, 2025
David Breyer, 63, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away on March 2nd, 2025.
David was known for the many roles he carried in life—husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a successful small engine business owner. He was a man whose presence was felt in the best way, always bringing warmth, laughter, and genuine connection to those around him.
As a husband,...
Joyce E. Benusa
Mar 1, 2025
Joyce Elaine Benusa, 89, of Onalaska, WI, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on July 24, 1935 in Whitehall, WI to the late Bernice (Scow) and Harry Meistad.
While in high school in Arcadia, she met her future husband, Bill Benusa. They were...
Rita G. Brown
Mar 1, 2025
Rita Gail (Hoveland) Brown, 90, of La Crescent, MN died March 1, 2025, at Bethany Riverside in La Crosse. Born on May 21, 1934, in Westby, WI to Palmer and Amy (Lee) Hoveland. Rita was the youngest of three children. She attended Westby schools, graduating from Westby High School in 1952 along with friends, Helen Kissel and Pat Stafslien who...
Edward A Faas
Feb 28, 2025
Edward (Ed) Albert Faas age 81, died peacefully on February 28, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin after a brief hospitalization. Ed was born on October 2, 1943, to Harold and Bernette (Schubert) Faas in Mishawaka Indiana. In 1960, Ed’s parents moved to the Stoddard area, raising their two sons and two daughters. Ed attended Holy Trinity and...
Lillian Gertude Kletzke
Feb 27, 2025
Lillian Gertrude Kletzke “Lightnin Lil “of La Crescent, MN. Passed away on February 27th, 2025 at the age of 87 after a long battle with cancer.
Lillian was born on October 27th,1937 to Lloyd and Myrtle (Brader) Huffey in Van Nuys, Ca. She was the eldest of 14 children. At the age of 7 the family moved to Iowa where Lillian...
Geraldine M. Schmidt
Feb 26, 2025
Geraldine "Gerry" Merle Maynard Schmidt, born on September 19, 1936, to Ronald Maynard and Dorothy Kateley Maynard, passed away peacefully in La Crescent, Minnesota. Gerry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she graduated from Minneapolis Central High School. In 1956, she married Henry Schmidt, with whom she shared many cherished years until his passing.
A devoted member of St. Mark’s Episcopal...
Carol L. Juel
Feb 25, 2025
Carol Lee Juel, 87, of Stoddard, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in her home. She was born on December 25, 1937 in La Crosse, WI to Roy and Irene (Arntsen) Morehouse. Before retirement Carol worked for 20 years as a receptionist for a law firm in Davenport, Iowa. She was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran...
Dr. William Joseph O'Leary
Feb 25, 2025
Dr. William Joseph O’Leary, Jr., 88, is now at peace in heaven, having passed away at home on February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on March 30, 1936, to Dr. William and Anne O’Leary of South Milwaukee, WI, where he grew up and attended Marquette University, graduating in 1958, and Marquette University School of Medicine...
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