Galetta (Wendorf) Sterba

Oct 4, 2018

Galetta R. (Wendorf) Sterba, 103, of La Crosse and formerly of Wilton, Wis., died on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the Benedictine Manor of La Crosse.

She was born in Wilton, Wis., March 15, 1915, to Carl and Laura (Buchholz) Schindler. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilton,...

Fritz Karl Kesselring

Oct 4, 2018

Fritz Karl Kesselring, 86, of La Crosse, passed away on October 4, 2018 after a short illness. He was born in Hannover, Germany on November 21, 1931 to Hermann and Johanna (Witzel) Kesselring.

He came to America at age 24 and settled in La Crosse. He was a policeman in Germany for 2 years and then became...

Donald J. Helfrich

Oct 1, 2018

Donald J. Helfrich, 91, of La Crosse passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 peacefully in his sleep at home. Don was born in La Crosse to Joseph and Clara (Weiland) Helfrich on June 18, 1927. Don started working at an early age and largely supported himself from the age of 16, as his parents worked a farm. He graduated...

Raymond S. Javenkoski

Sep 30, 2018

My dear husband, Ray Javenkoski, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Gundersen Health System at the age of 91. He was born September 14, 1927, to Steven and Helen (Karwoski) Javenkoski. He grew up on their small farm in Three Lakes, WI. As a young student, Ray loved basketball and was the leading scorer in the...

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...