Obituaries

James B. Guscetti

James B. Guscetti

Nov 9, 2015

James “Jim” B. Guscetti, 87, of La Crosse, died on Monday, November 9, 2015, at the Benedictine Manor, where he had resided for the past 16 years. He was born in La Crosse on June 25, 1928, to Louis and Catherine (Levi) Guscetti. He served with the U.S. Marines and was a member of American Legion Post 315 of...

Deborah L. Judd

Deborah L. Judd

Nov 9, 2015

Deborah L. Judd, 58 of La Crosse died on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born November 14, 1956 in La Crosse to David and Shirley (Kvam) Snider and graduated from Logan High School in 1976. She married Michael McDowell and they later divorced. On June 29, 1991 she married Gene...

Eric J Karbula

Eric J Karbula

Nov 8, 2015

Eric J. Karbula, 52 of La Crescent, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 8, 2015 in rural Houston County. He was born in La Crosse on February 19, 1963 to James J. and Lillian J. (Bess) Karbula. On August 8, 1987 he married Sarah Dopp and they later divorced. Eric was a man who lived his life the way...

Dale L. Ruosch

Dale L. Ruosch

Nov 3, 2015

Dale L. Ruosch, 75, died Tuesday Nov.3, 2015 at his home of acute leukemia that had been diagnosed in July. He was born December 26, 1939 in Woodville, WI to Maureen (Young) and Louis "Bud" Ruosch. He graduated from Woodville High School, Luther College (Decorah, IA) and Wartburg Seminary (Dubuque, lA). He married Carol Storla on August 22, 1964....

Ramona "Mona" Duxbury

Ramona "Mona" Duxbury

Nov 1, 2015

Ramona Mary Duxbury (Hansen) of Onalaska passed away peacefully at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse on Sunday, November 1, 2015 surrounded by her family. Mona was born on August 9, 1931 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Hugh and Myrtle (Beazer) Hansen. She worked as a dental assistant and for the Black River school district before marrying...

William J. "Bill" Sterling

William J. "Bill" Sterling

Oct 30, 2015

William James “Bill” Sterling, 72 of Onalaska, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 30, 2015. He was born on July 20, 1943, in Prairie du Chein, WI, the son of Avery Le Roy Sr. & La Vera (Martin) Sterling. Bill attended Central High School, La Crosse, WI, where he participated in track and band graduating in 1961....

Bruce E. Harlos

Bruce E. Harlos

Oct 29, 2015

Bruce Everett Harlos, 62 of La Crescent, MN, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2015 following a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and loyal dog "Millie". Bruce was born in La Crosse, WI on October 26, 1953 to Everett H. and Joann P. (Mossholder) Harlos. On September 4, 1976,...

Edith Jean Subera

Edith Jean Subera

Oct 29, 2015

Edith "Jean" Subera, 88, of La Crossed, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. She was born on January 28, 1927 in Wonewoc, WI to William and Marie Hellpap. Jean is survived by her children Suzette Barber of Johnstown Colorado, Steve Subera of Mars Hill North Carolina and Scott Subera from Chippewa...

Loren Dale Ambuehl

Loren Dale Ambuehl

Oct 28, 2015

Loren D. “Dale” Ambuehl, 85 of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse. He was born in Durand, WI, on December 2, 1929 to Elmer and Emma (Salvisberg) Ambuehl. On June 25, 1949 he married Wilma J. Zumach. Dale had worked at Trane Company for 37 years and was a...

Doris J. Smith

Doris J. Smith

Oct 25, 2015

Doris J Smith formally of Rhinelander WI passed away on Sunday October 25th in Caledonia MN. She was born on December 11, 1930 in Iron Mountain, MI to John and Evelyn (Bates) Murray. She is survived by sisters Arla (Gerald) Piatti, and Judy Wilkins, four children; John (Jean) Smith, Jim (Maureen) Smith, Jerry Smith, and Janis (Leonard Greenwood) Smith,...

Erma Jane Remlinger

Erma Jane Remlinger

Oct 25, 2015

Erma Jane Remlinger, 86, of Dresbach, MN, died on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in her home. She was born on March 23, 1929 in rural Hokah, MN to Harry and Esther (Mauer) Shawley. Erma graduated from Houston High School in 1947. She married Roland Remlinger on September 4, 1948 in Caledonia, MN. She had worked at the Auto-Lite, Sears...

Ronald R. Manske

Ronald R. Manske

Oct 24, 2015

Ronald R. Manske, 64, of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was born in La Crosse on June 23, 1951, to Raymond and Ruth (Geary) Manske. Ronnie was a quiet, happy person who loved listening to his music, dancing, and especially loved giving hugs. He also enjoyed attending Jesus Cares and going...

Nancy J. Hanson

Nancy J. Hanson

Oct 22, 2015

Nancy Joan Hanson, 75, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully at home on Thurs., Oct. 22nd, 2015. She was born on Aug. 31, 1940, in Winona, MN, to the late Merle and Virgene Barton. On June 25, 1960 she married Curtis Hanson at the First Presbyterian Church in La Crosse. She worked for many years as a medical secretary at...

Nora Marie Smith

Nora Marie Smith

Oct 21, 2015

Nora M. (Plunkett) Smith, 47 of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. The daughter of George A. and Suzanne M. (Beranek) Plunkett, she was born in Sparta, WI. on April 10, 1968. Nora had worked in many capacities for over 17 years at the Salvation Army of La Crosse where she had...

Gary J. Cram

Gary J. Cram

Oct 20, 2015

Gary J. Cram, 69, formerly of La Crosse, lovingly passed away with his loved ones beside him at his daughter Michelle’s home in Rhode Island on October 20, 2015. He was born in La Crosse on October 7, 1946, to James Vilas Cram and Virginia (Shumway) Oliver. He was raised in Galesville, Wis., where he attended school and graduated...

Patricia Ann Harnisch-Smith

Patricia Ann Harnisch-Smith

Oct 18, 2015

Patricia Ann Harnisch-Smith, 78, of Melrose, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 18, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1937 in La Crosse to Armond and Sophia (Striegel) Gross. Pat led a full and active life in her community. She was a 1954 graduate of Aquinas High School. Her success...

Mary Ellen Goetting

Mary Ellen Goetting

Oct 15, 2015

Mary Ellen Goetting, 88, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on March 21, 1927 in Money Creek Township, MN to Raymond and Edna (Goodrich) Durnen. She married Glen W. Goetting on May 9, 1945 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Winona. He preceded her in death in 1989....

Anita Rowley

Anita Rowley

Oct 15, 2015

After a long battle with dementia, Anita Rowley quietly passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. She was born in La Crosse on May 30, 1936 to Emil and Anna Henke. Anita was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Linnea Wiersgalla, her sister, Marcella Schied and her brothers Roger and Norman (Cynthia) Henke. She is survived by...

James R. Lichtie

James R. Lichtie

Oct 14, 2015

On Wednesday October 14th, 2015 James “Jim” Lichtie, 72, of La Crosse, was welcomed into eternal life by his Lord and Savior and was greeted by his parents, three brothers, two sister- in- laws, two brother-in-laws and his in-laws. He was born on Monday, April 26, 1943 in La Crosse to Ray and Marie (Klahn) Lichtie and was raised...

Lynne C. Arnett

Lynne C. Arnett

Oct 14, 2015

Lynne Charlotte Arnett, 67 of rural LaCrescent passed away October 14, 2015 surrounded by her family. Lynne was born September 14, 1948 to Donald and Donna (Jenkins) Arnett. She graduated as valedictorian of the first graduating class at LaCrescent High School in 1966. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Winona State University, and returned to LaCrescent High...