Obituaries

Pamela J. Wetzel

Pamela J. Wetzel

Aug 22, 2024

Pamela Wetzel, 68 of Ettrick WI, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 after a long illness at eMplify Health in La Crosse.  She was born on October 11, 1955 to Orvie and Jean Wetzel of La Crescent, MN.

Pamela is survived by husband Edward Bailey; son Philip Bailey of Eau Claire, WI; step-sons Nathan Bailey of...

Harold E. Lubeck

Harold E. Lubeck

Aug 22, 2024

Harold E. Lubeck, 96, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. He was born on June 27, 1928 in Alberta, Canada to Rev. Harold C. and Concordia (Karstensen) Lubeck. Harold graduated from Lincoln High School in Lincoln, KS and served in the US Air Force from September 5, 1946 until July...

James "Jim" J. Tumianiec

James "Jim" J. Tumianiec

Aug 21, 2024

James “Jim” J. Tumianiec, 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Lakeview Health Care Center in West Salem, WI. He was born in La Crosse to John and Doris (Langhofer) Tumianiec on February 2, 1953.

John Roger Thomas

John Roger Thomas

Aug 21, 2024

John Roger Thomas, age 96 years, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary (Hether). Loving father of Sandra Fancher, Chris (Michelle) Thomas, and Jason (Jennifer) Thomas. John is further survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and daughter-in-law Elizabeth “Libby” Thomas.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Thomas, Grace...

Martin L. Baldwin

Martin L. Baldwin

Aug 18, 2024

Martin L. Baldwin, 70 of Onalaska, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born November 7, 1953, in Sheridan, Michigan and graduated from Montcalm High School in Sheridan. Prior to moving to La Crosse in 1976, Martin had studied airplane mechanics.

In 1979 he married Mary...

Gordon L. Cook

Gordon L. Cook

Aug 16, 2024

Gordon L. Cook, 81, of Galesville, WI passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2024.

Gordon was born to Neville & Thelma (Weaver) Cook on July 14, 1943. Gordon grew up in the Council Bay area in Holmen, WI. There he attended rural school and later graduated from Holmen High School in...

Anh Pham

Anh Pham

Aug 15, 2024

Anh Pham, age 82 of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. She was born September 8, 1941 to the late Ty Bui and Guong (Tran) Bui in Thanh Hoa Vietnam.

Anh Pham has spent much of her life “giving back to God what I can”. Escaping her native...

Lois E. Lokken

Lois E. Lokken

Aug 14, 2024

Lois E. Lokken of La Crosse, WI passed away on August 14, 2024 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. We mourn the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend but we rejoice that she is now forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Lois was born on March 1, 1937 in La...

Gary Walter

Gary Walter

Aug 12, 2024

Gary Walter, age 72, of Houston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2024, while visiting family in Huntersville, North Carolina.

He was born July 18th, 1952 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Vera and Albert Walter Sr.  He was a grandson of Yugoslavian immigrants and enjoyed extended family gatherings with them and loved all the delicious...

John P. Wieczorek

John P. Wieczorek

Aug 11, 2024

John Peter Wieczorek, 71, of French Island passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 11th with his girls by his side. John was born on May 18th, 1953 in Madison, WI to John and Anne (Gorecki) Wieczorek. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1971 then received his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of...

Larry D. Soucheck

Larry D. Soucheck

Aug 11, 2024

Larry D. Soucheck, 68, of Stoddard, WI died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  He was born on February 19, 1956, in La Crosse, WI to Alois and Audrey (Wangen) Soucheck.  He grew up in Stoddard while fighting his entire childhood with issues with his legs and feet.  He eventually won that...

Delroy Wayne Elston

Delroy Wayne Elston

Aug 11, 2024

DelRoy Wayne Elston, “Del”, family man, friend, teacher and coach died on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Del was born on August 15, 1940, in Brookings, South Dakota to Wayne and Irene Elston.  He attended and graduated from Brookings High School in 1958.  While at Brookings, Del earned three letters in football and was named to...

Pamilla J. Welch

Pamilla J. Welch

Aug 10, 2024

Pamilla Jean (Lindmark) Welch, 80, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 with her family by her side after a battle with cancer.

Pam was born on October 25, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI to Robert and Helen (Rasmus) Lindmark. Her family moved to La Crosse, WI where they spent many delightful days in...

Susan Elizabeth Skemp

Susan Elizabeth Skemp

Aug 10, 2024

Susan Elizabeth Skemp, 76, passed away on August 10, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born on September 27, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, she was a beacon of kindness and warmth throughout her life.

Susan was known for her caring and giving nature, always ready with a big smile, a bubbly laugh and the best hugs. Her commitment...

Gregory L. Schild

Gregory L. Schild

Aug 10, 2024

Gregory L. Schild, 76 of La Crescent, MN passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his home after battling Pulmonary Fibrosis. Greg was born November 11, 1947, at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse, WI to Lyle and Illa (Sanden) Schild of La Crescent, MN. Greg graduated from Logan High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the...

Gary Harland Ekern

Gary Harland Ekern

Aug 10, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Gary Harland Ekern.

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the remarkable life of Gary "Beaver" Harland Ekern, who passed away at the age of 72 due to complications following heart surgery. Born to Harland and Joyce (De Boer) Ekern in 1951, Gary grew up in Coon Valley, WI...

Joanne C. Kletzke

Joanne C. Kletzke

Aug 8, 2024

Joanne (Quillin) Kletzke, 71, of Brownsville, MN was given her Angel Wings on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born September 6, 1952, to Giles and Estelle (Traversey) Quillin in La Crosse, WI and raised in Brownsville, MN, where she lived her entire life. Joanne attended and graduated from La Crescent High School. Joanne married the one and...

Daniel K. Riordan

Daniel K. Riordan

Aug 8, 2024

Dan was born to William and Joyce Riordan (Jacobus) on April 26,1956.  He grew up in Onalaska and was a graduate of Onalaska High School.

Dan battled Schizophrenia his whole adult life.  Seeing the hurdles that Dan faced has shaped how we view people who are different, who don’t fit the mold.

Through our love...

Carol J Netwall

Carol J Netwall

Aug 8, 2024

Carol J. Netwall, age 88 of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hillview Health Care. She was born March 21, 1936, in La Crosse to the late Howard and Eleanor Young. She graduated from Aquinas High School, class of 1954. She worked as a cashier at Super Value and Kmart Foods.

In 1973 she...

Jasmine Laine Roble

Jasmine Laine Roble

Aug 8, 2024

Jasmine Laine Roble was born November 11, 1985. She passed away on August 8, 2024. Jasmine was a true survivor of multiple health challenges all her life. We are truly blessed to have known her for her 38 years on this earth.

She was a great teacher who taught us unconditional love, acceptance and humility. She touched...