Obituaries
Glenn M Gerdes
Nov 20, 2017
Glenn M. Gerdes, 82, of La Crescent, MN, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on November 27, 1934 in La Crosse to Michael and Helen (Nagle) Gerdes. Glenn married Shirley Herberg on September 7, 1963. He ran a junkyard and trailer park for many years, and then...
Howard "Howie" Mahlum
Nov 17, 2017
Howard L. “Howie” Mahlum, 85, of Onalaska, passed away at his home on Friday, November 17, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Howie was born September 23, 1932, in Ettrick, Wis., to Henry L. and Hazel (Amoth) Mahlum and was a 1951 graduate of Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School. He then worked briefly for the Trane Company before enlisting in...
William L. Chase
Nov 17, 2017
William L. Chase, 91 of Holmen, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 4, 1926 in La Crosse, Wi. to Bernard and Winifred (Coon) Chase. He grew up on the north side of La Crosse with his three brothers, Charlie, Dick, and Gale.
On July 3, 1944 he joined...
Andrew "Andy" L. Kick
Nov 16, 2017
Andrew “Andy” L. Kick of Onalaska, WI, devoted husband, father, and friend, died on November 16 th at the age of 48. Andy was born in La Crosse, WI on October 1, 1969, and grew up in Bangor. He was an outstanding student, and a natural athlete, but because of his duties on the family farm, he was only...
Melvin "Mel" Earl Hanson
Nov 16, 2017
Melvin E. “Mel” Hanson, 80 of La Crosse and formerly of Red Mound, Wis., died on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home. He was born in rural Vernon County on August 1, 1937 to John and Irene (Hunter) Hanson. Melvin married Eileen (Fjelstad), daughter of Clifford and Vernie Fjelstad, on August 23, 1958 at the Southwest Prairie Lutheran...
Lavonne Darlene Berger
Nov 15, 2017
LaVonne Darlene Berger, 86 of La Crosse passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at her home. She was born July 19, 1931 in La Crosse to Orval and Pearl (Colby) Becker. She was the oldest of 10 children. She loved her family dearly and they loved her. She always thought of everyone else’s...
David A. Gregory, Sr.
Nov 14, 2017
David A. Gregory, Sr. 71 of La Crosse passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born January 18, 1946 in Hibbing Minnesota to Harry and Betty (Bemis) Gregory and was a 1964 graduate of La Crosse Central High School. Dave served in the United States Army and upon his return began his career...
Pastor Erling Lloyd Carmichael
Nov 13, 2017
Pastor Erling Lloyd Carmichael, 85, of La Crosse, died on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Hillview Health Care Center.
Erling Lloyd Carmichael was brought into this world on Feb. 23, 1932 to Charles and Alvina Carmichael. He was baptized into the Christian faith and later publicly confessed that Christian faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in...
Mary Ann Opsahl
Nov 12, 2017
Mary Ann Opsahl, 73 of Beverly Hills, Fl., passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, Fl., after a long illness. She was born on Thursday, January 20, 1944 to John Martin and Charlotte (Gallager) Buschmann in La Crosse, Wis. Mary Ann was of the Catholic faith and a member...
James J. Kohlmeier
Nov 12, 2017
James J. “Jim” Kohlmeier, 69 of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 12, 2017. He was born February 13, 1948 in La Crosse to George and Viola (Lehmann) Kohlmeier. Jim graduated from Aquinas High School, where he pursued his love for football.
On June 7, 1969 he married Pam...
John "Jack" Stellick
Nov 12, 2017
John F. “Jack” Stellick, 83, of La Crosse, found eternal happiness on Sunday, November 12, 2017.
Jack is the beloved husband of Carol J. (nee Dwyer) Stellick, and brother of Marian (Steve) Pavela; dear father of Stephanie (Tarly) Dall, Cathy (Tom) Edwards, Laurie (John) Topetzes, and Gregg (Clara) Stellick; proud grandfather of Kellan (Brynn), Matt and Aricyn...
Florence M. Mclaughlin
Nov 12, 2017
Florence M. McLaughlin , 97 years young, died Sunday, November 12, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse. She was a lifelong resident of La Crescent.
Florence’s grandfather and his siblings immigrated from Germany in 1874 and settled on farms just west of La Crescent. Florence was born to Engelbert and Agnes Nintemann on September...
Judith J. Krause
Nov 10, 2017
Judith J Krause, 81, of La Crosse, passed away Friday, November 10 th at Gundersen Health System, with her daughter’s hand in hers.
Judith was born June 3, 1936, in Oakland, CA., to William and Helen (Runkel) Rheineck. By the age of six months they moved to Alma Center, Wis., to be closer to her Grandmother. Judy...
Kathleen J. Scholze
Nov 9, 2017
Kathleen J. Scholze, 82, of Hokah, MN died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Caledonia Care & Rehab. She was born at home in Hokah on March 21, 1935 to Peter and Rose (Walsh) Feldmeier. She held various jobs including selling Avon for 25 years. Many hours were donated to caring for her grandchildren. Kathleen was actively involved in...
Sharon L. Hegenbart
Nov 9, 2017
Sharon L. Hegenbart, 79, of Holmen, died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 in her home. She was born on May 30, 1938 in Vernon County, WI to Lyle and Enoid (DeWitt) Lind. Sharon was a 1956 graduate of Hillsboro High School. She married Virgil Hegenbart on December 28, 1957 in Sparta, WI. Sharon worked along with her husband...
Florence Moe-Olson
Nov 9, 2017
Florence L. Moe-Olson, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
She was born in La Crosse on March 31, 1922, to Herman and Lena (Larson) Thompson. She was a graduate of Logan High School. Upon graduation, Florence enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as...
Louise Marie Beffa
Nov 7, 2017
Louise Marie (Beitlich) Beffa, 98, a longtime resident of La Crosse, WI died at Hillview Health Care Center on November 7, 2017. She was born on the family farm in the Town of Bergen on March 31, 1919. One of ten children, she was the daughter of the late Reinhold J. and Leda (Proksch) Beitlich. She was baptized and...
John Herbert Sayers
Nov 5, 2017
John Herbert Sayers, 70, of La Crescent, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Lake Winona Manor Nursing Home, Winona, MN. He was born on November 7, 1946 in Chester Hill, OH to Nyle W. and Jenny (Duncan) Sayers Sr. John was a 1964 graduate of M and M High School in...
Martha Jane Morton
Nov 4, 2017
Martha Jane (Bell) Morton, 94, of La Crosse passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 in La Crosse, WI. She was born June 17, 1923 in Richmond, IN, to Orbra M. and Nellie F (Maines) Bell. She proudly received her GED in 1967 from Logan High School in La Crosse, WI. She married Robert K. Morton on August 6, 1940....
Arthur Yost
Nov 3, 2017
Arthur A. Yost, 95, of La Crosse, died on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
He was born in La Crosse on January 31, 1922, to Arthur and Ruth (Van Kirk) Yost. He attended St. John’s Grade School and was a graduate of Aquinas High School. He enlisted in the United...
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