Obituaries
Bernice Mae Celius
Sep 29, 2018
Bernice Mae Celius, 93, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the Hillview Health Care Center.
She was born on August 6, 1925 in Fountain City, Wis., to Joseph and Emma (Schmidt) Tillman. She married Wesley F. Celius on November 21, 1945 in Winona, Minn. Wes preceded her in death on May 8, 1978....
Ellyn K. Lee
Sep 29, 2018
Ellyn K. Lee, 76 of Holmen, Wis. died at her home on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on January 27, 1942 to Gregory and Esther (Bedessem) Reget. In keeping with Ellyn’s wishes, her body will be cremated and services will be held at a later date.
Karen Ellen Schultz
Sep 28, 2018
Karen Ellen Schultz (Mortensen), 61, of La Crescent, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, September 28, 2018.
She was born November 5, 1956 in Shell Lake, Wis. to Lawrence and Ellen Mortensen. She married David Schultz on June 24, 1978, and they enjoyed 40 years together. She received her Associate’s Degree...
Gary C. Goodenough
Sep 28, 2018
Gary C. Goodenough, 62, of La Crescent, proud husband, father and grandpa passed away peacefully September 28, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 4, 1955, in La Crosse, WI, the oldest of five children of Chet and Mary Jane Goodenough. He...
Marian J. Formanek
Sep 28, 2018
Marian Jane (Soppa) Formanek of La Crosse, Died peacefully on Friday September 28, 2018 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. She was born December 2, 1920 in La Crosse, WI to Martin and Julia (Piezina) Soppa of Rural Arcadia, Wis.
Marian grew up on the family’s dairy farm in rural Arcadia, Wisconsin. Mother attended Arcadia Catholic Grade...
Gerald L. Pilger
Sep 25, 2018
Gerald “Jerry” Pilger, 77, of Hokah, MN passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He was born on February 28, 1941 in La Crosse, WI, to Alden “Fritz” and Bernice (Geiwitz) Pilger. Jerry was married to his lovely bride Karen (Ford) for more than 54 years.
Jerry was a proud student-athlete at Houston High...
Mary Louise Kraemer
Sep 25, 2018
Mary Louise (Holak) Kraemer, 83, of Onalaska passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Bethany St. Joseph Nursing Home. She was born December 16, 1934 in Hillsboro, WI to Ethelyn and Robert Holak. In June of 1956 she was married to Donald F. Kraemer and after 22 years of marriage, divorced. Mary was employed at Stansfield Vending Inc. for 30+...
Edward A. Bakken
Sep 24, 2018
Edward Albert Peter Bakken, 102, of La Crosse/ Onalaska, Wis., was called home to heaven by his Savior on Monday, September 24, 2018. Ed’s Christian faith was always strong and steadfast. He was born January 5, 1916 in Bergen Township, Genoa area, the oldest child of Elmer and Minnie (Krause) Bakken. He was baptized February 9, 1916 and confirmed...
Steven J. Mashak
Sep 24, 2018
The gates of Heaven opened for Steven J. Mashak, 68 of St. Joseph Ridge on Monday, September 24, 2018. Steve was born in La Crosse on May 26, 1950 to John J. and Bernice M. (Kaiser) Mashak. On December 3, 1988 Steve married Kathleen Howe at The Church of The Crucifixion in La Crescent, Minn. In addition to his...
Jean E. Sauer
Sep 23, 2018
Jean E. Tanke Davidson Sauer, 94, of Hokah, MN passed away at her home on Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born in La Crosse, WI on September 28, 1923 to Gustave and Esther (Richards) Tanke. She married Thomas D. Davidson on February 21, 1944 and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1956. She married Joseph C....
Everett L. Mellem
Sep 22, 2018
Everett L. Mellem, 95, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Springbrook Assisted Living. He was born on September 25, 1922 in Wheatland Township, WI to Bert and Ethel (Cade) Mellem. Everett was a US Navy veteran, serving in the South Pacific during WWII. He married Jane Jessen on December 9, 1944. Everett had...
Celeste S. Hoffman
Sep 19, 2018
Celeste – a devoted wife, mother and grandmother – passed away peacefully in La Crosse, Wisconsin at her home at Bethany Riverside on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born the fourth child of Jeanne and Joseph Schwaller in Dabo, France, Celeste was the last surviving sibling amongst 10 children. She grew up in Luneville, France before immigrating to La Crosse...
Angela M. Dumond
Sep 19, 2018
Angela M. DuMond, 102, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Bethany – St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. She was born on December 15, 1915 in Ridgeway, MN to Martin and Mary (Monahan) Gallagher. She attended a one room school house through 8 th grade and graduated in 1933 from Loretto High...
Karin Ann Rudolph
Sep 17, 2018
Karin Ann Rudolph, 75, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System on Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born on August 22, 1943 to Bernard and Margaret (Dorn) McCarthy in Lincoln, NE. She graduated from Lincoln East High School and moved to the La Crosse area in 1977. Karin worked for years at Trane Company...
Richard A. Steele
Sep 17, 2018
Richard A. Steele, 76 of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Gundersen Health System. He was born May 25, 1942 in La Crosse to Donald and Irene (Albitz) Steele. Richard was a United States Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Richard is...
Wayne O. Wheeler
Sep 16, 2018
Wayne O. Wheeler, 76 of Onalaska, Wis. died on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System La Crosse. He was born on French Island (La Crosse) March 6, 1942 to Myron and Dorothy (Goetsche) Wheeler. Following his graduation from Logan High School in 1960, he entered the United States Air Force where he served his country until...
Keith A. Neuman
Sep 16, 2018
Keith A. Neuman, 90, of La Crescent, MN died on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on January 7, 1928 in La Crosse, WI to Archie and Irene (Freimark) Neuman. He graduated from La Crosse Logan High School in 1945. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in WWII....
Marla Rae Uebele
Sep 15, 2018
Marla Rae Uebele, 55, of West Salem, passed away into the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 15, 2018. She died peacefully at home after fighting cancer for two years.
Marla was bright, energetic, fun, and godly. Her joyful spirit will be deeply remembered, and deeply missed, by her husband, children, grandchildren, family...
Patricia Ann Fleming
Sep 14, 2018
Patricia Ann Fleming (Fox), age 80, died September 14, 2018, from the effects of Alzheimer's Disease.
Patricia was born in La Crosse on September 26, 1937. Patricia was caring mother, grandmother and sister. Patti was a gracious, outgoing person who always put others first. A high school English teacher in Muscoda and Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, she later...
Paul E. Muenzenberger Sr.
Sep 14, 2018
Paul E. Muenzenberger Sr., 78 of West Salem, Wis., died Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born in the Town of Greenfield, Wis. on December 21, 1939 to Clarence and Rosie (Reise) Muenzenberger. He married Cheryl Newman at the Cathedral of St. Joseph The Workman in 1965. Paul farmed until 1977, he then worked at G. Heilman Brewing Co....
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