Obituaries
Jerrold Lang Dziadosz-Krebs
Apr 24, 2018
After a long, hard fought battle, Jerrold “Jerry” Lang Dziadosz-Krebs peacefully passed away in the comfort of his own home early Tuesday morning, April 24, 2018. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Jenn, his beloved dogs Canyon, Kaluka, Lucy and Cubbie, along with family and friends. It was Jerry’s wish to be able to spend his final...
Richard D. Jones
Apr 23, 2018
Richard “Rick” D. Jones, 71, of Onalaska, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on August 2, 1946 in La Crosse to Merle and Esther (Miller) Jones. Rick was a US Navy veteran, serving in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He married the love of his life and best friend,...
Alan E. Pedretti
Apr 22, 2018
Alan E. Pedretti, 59, of La Crescent, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Alan was born in La Crosse on October 18, 1958, the youngest of eight children born to Joffre and Lucille (Ender) Pedretti. He was raised in La Crescent and attended La Crescent schools.
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Joyce Irene Burzinski
Apr 21, 2018
Joyce I. Burzinski, 87 of La Crosse, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on October 8, 1930 to Edgar and Mildred (Schroeder) Craig. Joyce was a 1948 graduate of Central High School. On September 8, 1949 she married Robert M. Burzinski in La Crosse. For many years...
John R. Oelke
Apr 20, 2018
On April 20th 2018, "Father John," "Papa" John Ralph Oelke passed quietly though unexpectedly into eternal life. John was born on August 11, 1956 to Bernice (Stellick) and Wilhelm ‘Bill’ Oelke. He grew up enjoying farm life in La Crosse, WI with his sister Nancy and two brothers Darrell and Robert. He graduated from Central High School in 1974. ...
Earl Raymond Kish, Jr.
Apr 16, 2018
Earl Raymond Kish, Jr., 85, of La Crosse, quietly passed away on the evening of Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Gundersen Health System of La Crosse.
He was born in La Crosse on May 2, 1932, to Earl and Mary (Lamparter) Kish, Sr. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School and then enlisted in the...
James E. Hutchinson
Apr 12, 2018
James E. Hutchinson, 67 of rural La Crescent, Minn., passed away at his home on Thursday, April 12, 2018. He was born in Yakima, WA., on May 10, 1950 to William and Margaret (Dressler) Hutchinson. On October 16, 1979 he married Sandra J. Wiltse in Yakima.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
Dolores Elizabeth Pederson
Apr 12, 2018
Dolores Elizabeth (Merfeld) Pederson, 89, of Onalaska passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Dolores was born on Feb. 17, 1929, in La Crosse to Matthew and Clara (Strasser) Merfeld. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1947. On April 7, 1953, she was joined in marriage to the love of...
Gregory Bernard Hegenbarth
Apr 12, 2018
Gregory Bernard Hegenbarth, 89, of La Crosse, passed away from a rare intestinal condition on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. He was born on November 22. 1928 in La Crosse to Bernard and Anna (Hoffman) Hegenbarth. Greg graduated from Aquinas High School in 1946. He attended St. John’s University and then served with...
Bernadine Irene Miller
Apr 11, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Bernadine ‘Bernie’ Irene Miller announces her peaceful passing after a long struggle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the age of 73 years.
Bernie had many hobbies in which she enjoyed. Her draw to the warmth of the outdoors brought her out of...
Darryl Wayne Berny
Apr 10, 2018
Darryl W. Berny, 80, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the Gundersen Heath System in La Crosse.
Darryl was born on June 30, 1937, in La Crosse to Lawrence and Blanche (Secor) Berny. He attended La Crosse schools and was a 1955 graduate of La Crosse Central High School. He married his...
David H. Hansen
Apr 10, 2018
David H. Hansen, 91, of La Crosse, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. He was born in rural Desoto, Wis., on August 6, 1926 to Henry and Nora (Seymour) Hansen. He married Helga Poeppl on August 27, 1949 in Augsburg, Germany. Helga was the love of his...
Louise Ann Simon
Apr 9, 2018
Louise Ann (Wiedel) Simon, 73, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer. God saw that she was tired and a cure was not to be, so He opened His arms and said, "Louise come with me."
Louise was born March 8, 1945 to Leroy and Antoinette (Zaremba)...
Jack William Yancy
Apr 9, 2018
Jack W. Yancey, 63, of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Monday, April 9, 2018.
Jack was born February 24, 1955, in La Crosse, to Hubert and Lillian (Privet) Yancey. He was raised in the La Crescent-Hokah area and was a graduate of La Crescent High School. On October 18, 1986, he married Linda Ann...
Robert James Balduzzi
Apr 7, 2018
Robert “Bob” Balduzzi, 83, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Bob was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Marie (Lang) and Bernard Balduzzi on June 15, 1934. He graduated from Aquinas High School and attended St. Mary’s College for 3 years. He served in the Army in Japan from...
Rose Marie Oldenburg
Apr 7, 2018
Rose Marie Oldenburg (Stellpflug) passed away on April 7, 2018 at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. Rose was born on July 14, 1935 in La Crosse, the daughter of Adrian and Elise (Herlitzka) Stellpflug. She was a graduate of La Crosse Aquinas High School. After marrying Jim in 1957, Rose dedicated her life to raising her...
Randy William Kreger
Apr 7, 2018
Randy William Kreger, 62, of Onalaska passed away in his home Saturday, April 7, 2018, following a courageous ten-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Portage, WI, on Aug. 22, 1955, to Earl and Nanette (Weider) Kreger. He was a graduate of Pardeeville High School in 1973. Later he continued his education at Moraine Park Technical College...
Wayne (Bones) Klawitter
Apr 7, 2018
Wayne Dee “Bones” Klawitter, 83, of La Crescent, died on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born on July 27, 1934 in La Crosse to Herman and Irene (Schnick) Klawitter. Wayne grew up in Brownsville, MN and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1953. He helped his Dad run...
Kenneth Duwayne Smith
Apr 4, 2018
Kenneth Duwayne Smith, 85, of Lakeview Health Center-West Salem and formerly of Rockland, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Ken was born on July 28, 1932 in Wessington Springs, SD. He was raised in the Hokah, MN area and attended St. Peter's Catholic School. Ken married Lois Savall on August 3, 1950 at St. Patrick’s Catholic...
David Lee Ekern
Apr 2, 2018
David Lee Ekern, 67, left our world for eternal glory on Monday April 2nd, 2018 following a very courageous seven-year battle with cancer. He was born June 13, 1950 to Walter and Ruth Ekern. During his earlier years he attended Westby schools and at age 15, his family moved to La Crosse. He graduated from La Crosse Central High...
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