Obituaries
Gerald Earl Dahlke
Jan 6, 2015
Gerald “Jerry” Earl Dahlke, 74, of La Crosse, died at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born on March 5, 1940 in rural Chaseburg to Robert and Esther (Krachel) Dahlke. Jerry worked for 18 years as an MTU bus driver for the city of La Crosse, retiring in 1995. He loved to PUTZ with anything and could...
Earl Irvin Dobbs
Jan 5, 2015
Earl Irvin Dobbs, 94, of La Crosse, died on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Hillview Health Care Center. He was born in Eastman, WI on April 30, 1920 to Clyde and Addie (Alderman) Dobbs. He married Evelyn Glee Coy on July 25, 1938 and they later divorced. He married Eleanor Thorsen on April 8, 1978 in La Crosse....
Nancy Elisabeth Beutler
Jan 5, 2015
Nancy Elisabeth Beutler, 95 of Hokah, Minnesota peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Nancy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 4, 1919, to Robert and Anna (Metschl) Roseler. During her formative years, she lived in Mexico City, Columbus, Ohio and Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated with a...
Glen M. Newkirk
Jan 4, 2015
Glen M. Newkirk, 66, of Onalaska, died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Healthcare System in La Crosse. He was born on May 22, 1948 in Berea, KY to Clayborn and Emma (Clark) Parton. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1966. Glen worked as a semi-driver for UPS for 28 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Earl Seaton, Jr.
Jan 4, 2015
Earl Seaton, Jr., 93 of La Crescent, died on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. Earl was the sixth of the seven children of Earl Seaton, Sr. and Julia (Hockett) Seaton. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Cecil, Ralph, Virgil and Wilbur Seaton, Ruby (Anthony) Larson and Esther (Rubin) Kiesz....
Mary Elizabeth Hensel
Dec 31, 2014
Mary Elizabeth (Mollers) Hensel, 81, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse. She was raised baptized, confirmed, and married) in the Christian Lutheran faith in which she remained her entire life. Mary was born on March 11, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Matthias and Grace (Hendricks) Mollers. Her uncle, Dr. Esten Hendricks, delivered...
Bonnie Meyer
Dec 28, 2014
On Sunday, December 28, 2014 our dear sister Bonnie, went home to Heaven after many years of living with MS. She loved Jesus with all of her heart and she was never shy about sharing her faith. We know today she is free from all the constraints and limitations her illness imposed on her. She was an amazing positive...
Neva M. Jensen
Dec 28, 2014
Neva M. Jensen, 95 peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 surrounded by her family at Gundersen Health System following a brief illness. Neva was born on May 2, 1919 in Marshfield, WI to Henry J. and Allie (Buchmiller) Kamps. She attended Marshfield schools, graduating in June 1937 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She...
James H. Ruppert
Dec 26, 2014
James H. Ruppert, 73, of La Crescent died Friday, December 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family, at Gundersen Health System after an extended battle with myelodysplasia and pulmonary fibrosis. Jim was born August 14, 1941 in Winona, Minn., to Adanelle (Deilke) and Raymond Ruppert. He attended Winona Senior High School, graduating in 1959. Shortly after, he joined the...
Ray A. Sundet
Dec 26, 2014
Ray Sundet peacefully passed away on December 26, 2014 surrounded by family members. Ray was 90 years old. His family, his many friends and relatives will miss him and he will forever be in the hearts of his children and grand-children who experienced his love and generosity. Ray lived a full life filled with family, friends, a successful career...
James M. Bogdan
Dec 26, 2014
James M. “Jim” Bogdan, 67, died peacefully in his home in La Crosse on Friday, December 26, 2014. He was born on October 3, 1947, in Long Beach, Cal., to George and Marjorie (aka Carol) Bogdan. Jim was a “Renaissance Man” as evidenced by his broad range of interests and expertise. He loved music, especially that of Bach and...
Robert Wayne Luedtke
Dec 25, 2014
Robert Wayne Luedtke, 83, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 in his home. He was born on January 25, 1931 in La Crosse, WI to Frederick and Jenny (Olson) Luedtke. Bob was strong in his faith and was baptized, confirmed and married in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in La Crosse. His love of children brought...
Thomas M. Cordes, Sr.
Dec 25, 2014
Thomas M. Cordes, Sr., 76, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born on June 20, 1938, in La Crosse, to John H. and Elaine (LaRose) Cordes. He married Lillie Mae Maines on April 16, 1959, in Harlingen, Texas. She preceded him in death on September 19, 2005. Tom...
Dennis E. Turnquist
Dec 25, 2014
Dennis E. Turnquist, 71, of La Crescent, died on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester, MN after a 3 1/2 year battle with dementia. He was born on August 5, 1943 in Benson, MN to Dale and Dorothy (Anderson) Turnquist. Dennis grew up in Murdock, MN and graduated from Murdock High School in 1961....
Phyllis J Fay
Dec 24, 2014
Phyllis J. Fay, 89 of La Crescent, passed peacefully at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. She was born in La Crosse on July 28, 1925 to George and Julia (Fillner) Miller. Phyllis was an icon of La Crescent and a staple in the community. She enjoyed volunteering at her church and as a member...
Adolph William "Bill" Pollman
Dec 24, 2014
Dr. Adolph William “Bill” Pollman, 75, of La Crosse, was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Bill was born on March 20, 1939 in Milwaukee to Adolph and Ella (Engel) Pollman. He was baptized at Downers Avenue Lutheran Church in Shorewood and confirmed at Siloah Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He graduated from Rufus King High...
Spencer "Penny" Yahnke, Jr.
Dec 22, 2014
Spencer N. “Penny” Yahnke, Jr., 66, of La Crosse, died on Monday, December 22, 2014, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born on August 15, 1948, in Petersburg, Va., to Spencer N. and Rose (Furr) Yahnke, Sr. and was raised in Sparta, Wis., by his paternal grandparents. Spencer was an avid car enthusiast and loved repairing and...
Carol A. Mcdonald
Dec 21, 2014
Carol A. “Gus” McDonald, 75, of La Crosse, died in her home on Sunday, December 21, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carol was born on November 9, 1939 in Esofea, WI to Gerald & Myrtle Christianson (Iverson). Carol was the oldest daughter of 17 children. She was married to Chet McDonald on May 29, 1958, who preceded...
Lee Ward Burgett
Dec 21, 2014
Lee Ward Burgett, 75, of La Crosse, WI, a true gentleman, mentor, scholar, visionary, loving father and grandfather, devoted husband and true friend, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. In May, 2014, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Without missing a step, Lee completed his first round of chemotherapy and radiation with...
Joseph Herman Brown
Dec 21, 2014
Joseph Herman Brown, 94, of Dakota, MN, died on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Onalaska Care Center. He was born in Erwin, SD on November 8, 1920 to Earl and Iso (Muser) Brown. Joseph was a US Army veteran of WWII. He married Mary Ann Papenfuss on November 20, 1954 in Lead, SD. He had worked in the...
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