Obituaries

Anita Marie Kanitz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charles Lonning Weber

Charles Lonning Weber

Sep 16, 2024

Charles Lonning Weber

Our Bubba

June 21, 2024 - September 16, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Lonning Weber passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 16, 2024. He was born on June 21, 2024 to Moran Lonning and Alex Weber in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Charlie stole our hearts the moment he was welcomed into this world, which just so happened to be on his exact...

Robert E. Owaski

Robert E. Owaski

Sep 16, 2024

Robert Edward Owaski, age 86, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, following a rapid and difficult journey with Parkinson’s disease. Bob grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where he enjoyed floating on chunks of ice at Sherman Park. At the age of 17, Bob entered the Navy serving proudly on the Ticonderoga aircraft carrier. He learned deep sea diving,...

Robert "Bob" R. Conley

Robert "Bob" R. Conley

Sep 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Rex Conley passed away at home on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 surrounded by family watching his beloved Green Bay Packers. He was born August 12, 1930, to Sam and Gladys Heringer. 

Bob was a PROUD US Military Veteran. Bob served first in the National Guard, then in the US Navy during the Korean War on the USS Arcadia AD...