Obituaries

Marvin A. Witt

Marvin A. Witt

Oct 19, 2024

Marvin Albert Witt of La Crescent, MN, died on October 19,2024 at the age of 87. 

Marvin was born at Grandview Hospital in La Crosse, WI on June 29, 1937. He was baptized on Nov. 14, 1937, by Pastor John C. Kauffman at South Ridge Evangelical church. Marvin graduated from Houston High School in 1955 as the highest-ranking boy in his...

James S. Wooden

James S. Wooden

Oct 18, 2024

 James S. Wooden, 68, of La Crosse, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on October 20, 1955 in La Crosse to Donald and Lois (Techmer) Wooden. Jim graduated from West Salem High School. He had worked for many years at D-Lux Screen Printing and retired from Bernie’s Equipment. Jim...

Bonnie J. Brown

Bonnie J. Brown

Oct 17, 2024

 Bonnie Jean Brown left this world just before sunrise, on Thursday morning, October 17, 2024. All suffering ceased as the day dawned and she was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus. 

 She was born to Lloyd and Lillian Irene Viner on July 20, 1941. The first of two children, she was the big sister to her little brother Eddie....

Dawn Ranae Nephew

Dawn Ranae Nephew

Oct 16, 2024

Dawn Ranae Nephew (58) passed away on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse surrounded by family.

Dawn was born on January 21st, 1966, to John Johnson & Ranae (Glenn) Hartung in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Bangor High School in 1984, she went on to study CNA at WTC.

After graduation, she landed her first job...

Diana K. Lokken

Diana K. Lokken

Oct 15, 2024

 Diana Kay Lokken (née Thompson), 61, of La Crosse, WI passed away on October 15, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1963, to William “Bill” Sr. and LaVonne Thompson. Diana was known for her strength, creativity, faith, and nurturing spirit.

Diana grew up with three siblings: Cheryl, Lynn, and William “Billy” Jr. Her parents, Bill Sr. and LaVonne, along with...

James "Jim" C. Dawson

James "Jim" C. Dawson

Oct 15, 2024

James Cameron Dawson, “Jim” (78) left this earth for his heavenly journey on October 15, 2024, at Gundersen in La Crosse, WI. 

Jim was born on February 8, 1946, in Oelwein, Iowa to Cameron and Florence Dawson where he attended school until the age of 17 when he hopped a Greyhound and went to his Grandparents in Platteville, WI. Jim enlisted...

Thomas J. Donovan, Jr.

Thomas J. Donovan, Jr.

Oct 14, 2024

Thomas J. Donovan, 84 of Onalaska, WI passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home. He was born to Thomas Sr. and Katherine (Degnan) Donovan in Rochester, MN on July 2, 1940. In 1966, he earned his B.A. in Mathematics from Winona State University. He also married Jean Frahm in Wabasha, MN in 1966. 

Thomas started his career working...

William (Bill) T. Snebold Jr.

William (Bill) T. Snebold Jr.

Oct 13, 2024

Bill Snebold of La Crosse, Wisconsin, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. Bill was born on March 14, 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas - the oldest of four children to William T. Snebold, Sr. and Cwright (Clower) Snebold. The family soon moved to Palos Verdes Estates, California - a suburb...

Gary L. Kuhlmann

Gary L. Kuhlmann

Oct 12, 2024

Gary L. Kuhlmann, 84, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in La Crosse.

Gary was born in La Crosse, WI, on March 29, 1940, to Howard and Jean (Vogel) Kuhlmann. Gary took much pride in his 4 million mile (work) driving record.

He served his church as a Trustee, reader, Head Elder,...

Thomas J. Dolan Sr.

Thomas J. Dolan Sr.

Oct 12, 2024

Thomas “Tom” James Dolan, Sr., age 86 passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born March 11, 1938, to Mary C. Dolan and Karl Spurling in Sioux City, Iowa. Tom worked at various jobs until 1965 when he started working at the Dubuque Packing House until they closed their doors. He then worked at LaComa Golf Course in...

Mildred "Millie" E. Miller

Mildred "Millie" E. Miller

Oct 12, 2024

Mildred “Millie” (Taylor) Miller, 99 of West Salem, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Hillview Health Center. 

She was born March 6, 1925, to Ray and Eunice (Solberg) Taylor in La Crosse. She lived with her grandparents from the age of 4 until 19 and graduated from Logan High School in 1944. She married Eugene Miller on April...

Elizabeth "Betty" Kathan

Elizabeth "Betty" Kathan

Oct 11, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Kathan, 92, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living in La Crosse. She was born October 31, 1931, in La Crosse to Howard and Bessie (Boyle) Wetchen. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Winona State University.

Betty met the love of her life,...

Kevin J. Woida

Kevin J. Woida

Oct 11, 2024

Kevin J. Woida, 59, of French Island, WI passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 in his home. In keeping with Kevin’s wishes there will be no services.

Richard J. McLoone

Richard J. McLoone

Oct 11, 2024

Richard (Dick) Joseph McLoone, born on December 3, 1932, to Dr. James Egan McLoone and Eleanor (Schaettle) McLoone, was a lifelong resident of La Crosse. He attended Campus Elementary School and Aquinas High School, where he participated in musicals, football, and tennis. 

After high school, Dick spent a year at St. Thomas University in Minnesota, before returning to complete his degree...

Norbert J. Walter

Norbert J. Walter

Oct 9, 2024

Norbert James Walter, 84, of Holmen, WI died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Norbert was born on July 3, 1940 to Frank and Anna (Hafner) Walter in La Crescent, Minnesota. Norbert lived life taking pride in hard work and dedication across multiple interests. While working at Torrance Casting in La Crosse, he...

Carol Ann Vogel

Carol Ann Vogel

Oct 9, 2024

Carol Ann (Styba) Vogel, 77, passed away on October 9, 2024, at Springbrook Village in La Crescent, MN, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on October 31, 1946 in Winona, MN, to Ed and Bernice Styba. Carol graduated from Cotter High School in 1964. One day in 1965, she loudly whistled at...

Allen Frederick Schneck

Allen Frederick Schneck

Oct 8, 2024

Allen Frederick Schneck was born on March 21, 1934, in Benton Harbor to Fred and Ida (Marske) Schneck. He was baptized and confirmed his faith in Jesus Christ at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stevensville. Allen never married but remained close to his parents and siblings’ families until his death. He lived in St. Joseph, Michigan nearly his entire life,...

Ernest C. Iverson

Ernest C. Iverson

Oct 8, 2024

Ernest Christ Iverson, 89, of La Crescent, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Crookston, MN on April 22, 1935 to Christ and Elisa (Ramsrud) Iverson. Ernie worked for Northern States Power Company for 21 years and in 1974 he started his own logging business. In 1987 Ernie...

Ruth E. Marco

Ruth E. Marco

Oct 8, 2024

Ruth Elise (Mosher) Marco was born in La Crosse County on November 3, 1932, to Godfred Mosher and Bertha (Dobrunz) Mosher. She married Joseph F. Marco on June 18, 1951, in Waukon, Iowa.

Ruth was a lifelong member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Being baptized December 18, 1932, and later confirmed in 1945. She had a very strong faith which she...

Betty Jane Lahue Phillipps

Betty Jane Lahue Phillipps

Oct 5, 2024

Betty Jane Lahue Phillipps passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at her home in La Crosse. In her waning days, she marveled at all the happy times she had in her life and wished more happy times for all those she loved.

Betty was born on Oct. 25, 1928, in Madison, Wis., to Andrew and Alma (Syverson) Underdahl. She was...