Obituaries
Linda Berdine Ruhnke
Nov 10, 2024
Linda B. Ruhnke died on November 10, 2024, in her apartment at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, WI. She was born on July 7, 1936, to Winifred (Vanderwilt) and Milton Ruhnke at the county hospital in McPherson, Kansas. When Linda was only nine months old, her mother died of tuberculosis. When Linda was three, Milton married Maude Schmutz Gugler,...
Trudy Jo Friedl
Nov 10, 2024
Trudy Jo Friedl, 67, of La Crescent, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta. Trudy was born on February 1, 1957 to Donald and Audrey (Schultz) Swenson. She retired from Mayo Clinic in La Crosse where she had worked as a registered nurse.
Trudy was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Audrey...
Lisa Gates
Nov 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear daughter and sister, Lisa Gates. Lisa went to meet her Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by her family, after sudden GI health issues that her body could no longer handle. We rejoice that Lisa is no longer in pain and in the arms of Jesus....
Elinor Marie Rutz
Nov 6, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Elinor Rutz announce her passing. Elinor Marie Rutz was born February 26, 1938 and died November 6, 2024, 86 years old. Elinor Rutz lived in Ft. Dodge, IA from 1966-2015. She is preceded in death by her first husband DuWayne L. Rutz and her second husband Gary Trickey. She is survived...
Margaret A. Brown
Nov 6, 2024
Margaret A Brown (89) of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse.
Margaret was born May 13, 1935, to Arnold and Beatrice (Jostad) Losen in Decorah, Iowa. She married George E. Brown, Jr on November 23, 1951 at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
Margaret was a devoted and loving wife, mother,...
DeLyle V. Hanson
Nov 5, 2024
DeLyle Vern Hanson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went home to be with his wife on November 5, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on January 3, 1939, in Ormsby, Minnesota, he was the youngest of four children to Maylon and Laura Hanson. Growing up as a farm kid, DeLyle’s early life instilled in him a strong work...
Carl Kenneth Koch
Nov 4, 2024
We are heartbroken at the loss of our Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa, Carl Koch Jr. Carl passed away Monday night, on November 4th with his ‘special’ granddaughter, Karla, at his side, holding his hand.
Carl was born in La Crosse on June 7, 1928 at Gundersen Hospital to Carl and Dora (Schoenfeld) Koch. He attended Hogan and Longfellow schools and graduated...
Robert A. Cox
Nov 3, 2024
Robert A. Cox, 85, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, with music and his family at his side. Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to Edwin and Mildred (Reed) Cox in Alton, IL on August 20, 1939. He married the love of his life, Margaret Kodros...
Marcia J. Swift
Nov 1, 2024
Marcia J. Swift, 86, of La Crosse passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born Feb. 22, 1938, in Milwaukee, to Edward and Eugenia (Slupianowski) Migacz.
She graduated from Crivitz (Wis.) High School in 1956. She continued her education and received her degree in dental hygiene from Marquette University’s School of Dentistry.
On Feb....
Arlene Mae Wiese
Oct 31, 2024
Arlene Mae Wiese was born to eternal life on October 31, 2024. Arlene was born April 14, 1930 to Palmer and Mabel (Anderson) Midtlien at Black River Falls WI. She became a child of God through baptism on May 11, 1930 and pledged lifelong faithfulness to God at her confirmation.
Arlene graduated from Central High School La Crosse in 1947. She...
Mary A. Thiele
Oct 31, 2024
Mary Anita Thiele, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She resided at Creamery Creek Senior Living in Stoddard, WI. She was born November 22, 1941, in Prairie du Chien, WI to clarence and Helen (Crane) Nugent. She met the love of her life Dennis Thiele in 1967...
James Michael Werth
Oct 31, 2024
James “Jim” Michael Werth, 79, of Onalaska, WI passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2024.
Jim was born July 21st, 1945, in La Crosse, WI., the son of Arthur and Catherine Werth. He graduated from Aquinas High School with the class of 1963 and attended the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business degree.
He...
Gary W. Candahl
Oct 31, 2024
Gary W. Candahl, 84, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on April 4, 1940, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Ernest and Edith (Colby) Candahl. Gary served in the United States Marine Corps. He met the love of his life, Jenny Ritter, and they later married,...
Sharon F. Miller
Oct 31, 2024
Sharon Fae Miller (85) of Onalaska, WI passed away peacefully on October 31st, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Sharon was born on January 20th, 1939 to Orris & Eva-Mae Fisher in La Crosse, WI and graduated as a valedictorian from Melrose High School in 1957. She married Gene Fisher in 1959. They were later divorced. She married Gerald “Jerry”...
Larry H. Burkum
Oct 30, 2024
Larry Howard Burkum, age 72, of DeSoto and formerly of LaCrosse, WI, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. He was born on July 14th, 1952, in LaCrosse to Harold and Thelma (Helgerson) Burkum. Raised in a family of five children, he was the youngest and the only boy. Taking full advantage of that fact, he graciously allowed...
Philip J Weissenberger
Oct 28, 2024
Philip J. Weissenberger (69) of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully in his home on October 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on March 17, 1955 to Julius “Bud” and Helen (Hammes) Weissenberger.
Phil was a larger-than-life figure that would give you the shirt off his back – though he...
James Leonard Bennett
Oct 24, 2024
James Leonard Bennett died on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born on February 13, 1929 in La Crosse to Leonard and Anastasia (Malay) Bennett. He attended Aquinas High School, UW-La Crosse, and then later attended UW-Madison. He joined the United States Marine Corps and married Rosemary Maule in 1953. At the time of his...
Dr. David H. Corser
Oct 23, 2024
Dr. David Corser, 94, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday October 23rd at The Willows at Okemos in Okemos, Michigan.
He was born August 4,1930 in Minneapolis, MN, to John Corser and Mary Griswold. He married Betty Rose Nerlich on June 10, 1954, in St. Louis, MO. After graduating from medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in...
Cassidy Sue Elsen
Oct 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we, the parents announce the passing of Cassidy. Cassidy Sue Elsen, 18 of La Crosse, passed away with her parents by her side at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Cassidy attended Logan High School shy of finishing her senior year. Cassidy enjoyed high school and they have become our family. Cassidy’s smile lit up...
Richard P. Smith
Oct 21, 2024
Richard Paul Smith, age 69, entered into the joys of eternal life on October 21, 2024, at RBI Caring Hearts, Bangor. He was born July 2, 1955, to Rev. Melvin and Lillian Smith in Beaver Dam. He became a child of God through Holy Baptism at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cambria.
A long-time resident of the Coulee Region, Richard graduated...
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