Obituaries
Andrew Howard Beckstrom
Oct 5, 2024
Andrew (Drew) Howard Beckstrom, 34, of Holmen, WI died unexpectedly as the result of a car accident on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.
He was born in Lancaster, WI on March 24th, 1990, to his parents Clayton Beckstrom and Sarah (Froiseth) Ondeck. He attended both West Salem and GET High Schools where he ran track and cross country, qualifying for state in...
Harlan C. Nelson
Oct 5, 2024
Harlan Carl Nelson, 65, of La Crescent, MN passed away Saturday October 5th, surrounded by his wife and 3 daughters in the comfort of his own home after a long battle with cancer. Harlan was born on November 19th, 1958 in Caledonia, MN to Ronald Nelson and Mary Botcher. He graduated from Houston High School in 1976. On July 14th,...
Rosalyn Helen Baumgarten
Oct 3, 2024
Rosalyn Helen Baumgarten, 75, of Onalaska, died on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home. She was born on July 29, 1949 in Baraboo, WI to Clarence and Helen (Halweg) Wick. She graduated from Baraboo High School and then from Madison Area Technical College with a degree in Secretarial Sciences. Rosalyn married Gary L. Baumgarten on September 11, 1971 at...
Anita Marie Kanitz
Oct 2, 2024
Anita was born to Jay Oscar Springer and Mary Springer (nee Homan) in Orlando, Florida at home in an apartment above a local grocery store. She died suddenly at the age of 97 in her apartment in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Anita was raised in Lakeland, Florida where she nurtured her love of painting by earning an Art degree from Florida...
James A. Abramowski
Oct 2, 2024
James (Jim) A. Abramowski, known to many as “Ski”, of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, MN at the age of 72. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 29th, 1952, to Henry and Mildred Abramowski. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1970. On October 23rd,...
Rosemary Clarice Stalsberg
Oct 1, 2024
Rosemary Clarice Stalsberg passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. She was born on May 21, 1927, to George and Helen (Bushek) Wettstein in their farmstead home in La Crosse County. On August 15, 1945, she was united in marriage to Ernest A. Stalsberg at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse.
We celebrate Rose’s...
Marlene K. Brewster
Oct 1, 2024
Marlene Katherine Brewster, 92, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Marlene was born on October 18, 1931 in Rich Hill, MO. She later moved to Dakota, MN and lived with her mother Margaret and stepfather Richard Kabat. Marlene graduated from Winona High School in 1949. While working...
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...
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