Obituaries
Wayne James Young
Sep 29, 2024
Wayne James Young, 75 of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse to William and June (Peterson) Young on October 1, 1948, and graduated from Logan High School.
Following his graduation, he entered the US Army and went to Fort Leonard Wood, MO for training and...
Howard W. Oliver
Sep 28, 2024
Howard Wayne Oliver, Sr., 73, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Howard was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer, in January 2023 and fought diligently for each extra day he could cherish with his family. Howard had a love for the automotive industry, often tinkering with anything that had a motor from a...
Carol J. Kolhoven
Sep 28, 2024
Carol J. (Kuehn) Kolhoven, 90, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in home hospice in Shorewood, WI, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born in La Crosse, WI, on September 12, 1934, to Francis S. Kuehn and Anna K. (Laumb) Kuehn. She is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Kolhoven; sister, Antoinette B....
Gerald A. Wiedman
Sep 28, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Wiedman, 89, of La Crosse, died Saturday, September 28 at Bethany St. Joseph Nursing Home. He was born on April 25, 1935, in La Crosse to Ernest and Lila (Lee) Wiedman. Jerry graduated from Central High School in 1953 and attended pharmacy school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jerry was a local pharmacist for many years and owned...
Jeanne Irene Steuck
Sep 23, 2024
Jeanne Irene Steuck of Dresbach MN passed away September 23, 2024, peacefully at home. She was born in La Crosse, WI on June 10, 1934, to Irene Elizabeth (Hosig) & Walter A. Baeder. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1952. She graduated from Virgina Commonwealth University in 1956. Jeanne enjoyed working at Fantles, Doerflingers and J.C. Penney.
A...
William "Rudy" Schoen
Sep 21, 2024
William Rudolph “Rudy” Schoen, 61, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
He was born May 7, 1963, to Robert and Betty (Davis) Schoen. Rudy is survived by his two sons and a daughter, Jennifer; two grandchildren; a sister, Kathy; two nephews, Andy and Cody; a niece, Amanda and a very dear friend, Cassie....
Gary M. Songer
Sep 21, 2024
Gary Montell Songer of La Crescent, Minnesota (formerly Chaska, Minnesota) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on September 21, 2024, at the age of 72.
He was born on January 4, 1952, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to John and Maxine Songer; the elder of two brothers. He grew up on a farm on the ridge outside of Hokah...
Ralph G. Koch
Sep 20, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ralph Gustav Koch, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and pillar of the La Crosse community. Ralph's remarkable life spanned 103 years and 8 months, a testament to his resilience, faith, and unwavering commitment to family and community. He is now home with his Lord.
Born on January 11, 1921, at 1901 Main...
John F. Lietzow
Sep 20, 2024
John F. Lietzow, 85, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2024, from multiple myeloma, surrounded by his family. He was born June 3rd, 1939, in La Crosse, WI to Max and Mildred Lietzow. A graduate of Logan High School, class of 1957, John went on to earn his degree in pharmacy from the University...
Charles William Sichler
Sep 19, 2024
Charles William Sichler a dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend, peacefully departed this life on September 19th, 2024, at the age of 90.
Born to Clarance & Lydia (Bramer) Sichler on April 26th, 1934, Charles was the 2nd of 4 children. Charles graduated from Onalaska High School in 1953 and then went into the Navy. He graduated from Recruitment Training...
Jean C Czechowicz
Sep 17, 2024
Jean C. (Hale) Czechowicz, 96 of La Crosse passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Jean was a kind, sweet and gentle lady.
Per Jean’s wishes, she will be cremated and entombed at Mormon Coulee Park Cemetery.
Thank you to everyone who helped and cared for Jean in the last six years. Especially the Hearten House 2...
Wanda A. Pruka
Sep 17, 2024
Wanda A. Pruka entered Heaven on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1938 in Hinkley, MN to Arnold and Lillie (Richmond) Beach. She married Daryl Voss and they had one daughter Brenda (Arlyn) Mades. They later divorced. She married Keith Wohlert and they had two daughters Wendy Schroeder and Jodi (Kevin) Johnson. He preceded her in...
George R. Kaczorowski
Sep 17, 2024
George Kaczorowski passed away on September 17, 2024, at home from dementia with complications. He was born on September 6, 1951, to Marion and Dorthy Kaczorowski (McGill) in Winona, MN. George graduated from Central High School and Western Wisconsin Technical College in La Crosse.
He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on January 3, 1971. George married Judith Berry on...
Charles Lonning Weber
Sep 16, 2024
Charles Lonning Weber
Our Bubba
June 21, 2024 - September 16, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Lonning Weber passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 16, 2024. He was born on June 21, 2024 to Moran Lonning and Alex Weber in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Charlie stole our hearts the moment he was welcomed into this world, which just so happened to be on his exact...
Robert E. Owaski
Sep 16, 2024
Robert Edward Owaski, age 86, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, following a rapid and difficult journey with Parkinson’s disease. Bob grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where he enjoyed floating on chunks of ice at Sherman Park. At the age of 17, Bob entered the Navy serving proudly on the Ticonderoga aircraft carrier. He learned deep sea diving,...
Robert "Bob" R. Conley
Sep 15, 2024
Robert “Bob” Rex Conley passed away at home on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 surrounded by family watching his beloved Green Bay Packers. He was born August 12, 1930, to Sam and Gladys Heringer.
Bob was a PROUD US Military Veteran. Bob served first in the National Guard, then in the US Navy during the Korean War on the USS Arcadia AD...
William (Bill) Hugh Ferguson
Sep 13, 2024
William Hugh Ferguson, known as Bill, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on May 25, 1929, in Huntington, WV, he was the son of Martha Thayer Ferguson and William Theodore Ferguson.
Bill's educational journey took him through Culver Military Academy and Cornell University, where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees...
Thomas F. Brock
Sep 12, 2024
Thomas Francis Brock died September 12, 2024, at home, surrounded by his daughters and wife. He was born April 30, 1950, to Roberts F. and Mary Gene (Weisman) Brock in Lafayette, Indiana. He married Jan L. Robbins August 26, 1972. Tom graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette and from Purdue University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (1972) and...
Jefferson B. Gallaher
Sep 9, 2024
Jefferson B. Gallaher, 94, of Black River Falls, WI passed away on September 9, 2024 at Meadowbrook Senior Living. He was born on December 26, 1929 in Fort Laramie, WY to Vergil and Mildred (Mosner) Gallaher. Jefferson served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1966 during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a reactor operator on the U.S.S. Enterprise. He...
Donald David Fritsch
Sep 6, 2024
Donald D. “Don” Fritsch, 70, of La Crosse, died on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after a six month battle with glioblastoma. Don was born on January 28, 1954 in Columbus, OH to Donald Dwayne and Ellen Elizabeth (Cadegan) Fritsch.
Don graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1972. He married Sue Priester on August...
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