Obituaries

Frank M Fauver

Frank M Fauver

Nov 6, 2013

He was born in La Crosse on June 13, 1928, to Herbert and Anna (Johnson) Fauver. He attended La Crosse area schools and was a graduate of Logan High School. Frank served with the U.S. Marines in China during World War II and, following his honorable discharge, attended diesel repair school in Chicago. On February 12, 1972, Frank married...

Francis J Schaller

Francis J Schaller

Nov 6, 2013

Francis "Fran" J. Schaller, 78, of La Crosse died peacefully and suddenly on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in his home. His family was able to be there with him to say goodbye. He was born June 23, 1935, in Independence, WI son of Arthur and Clara (Kwosek) Schaller. Fran was a 1953 graduate of West Salem High School. In...

Lois June Christopherson

Lois June Christopherson

Nov 5, 2013

Lois June Christopherson, 82, of Onalaska, died at her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. She was born to Robert and Alice (Amundson) Bryngelson in Barron, Wisconsin on March 22, 1931. She married Paul Christopherson in Dallas, Wisconsin on February 18, 1950. For seven years, Lois and Paul co-owned and operated Christys Market on the northside of La Crosse....

Michael Paul Kaczorowski

Michael Paul Kaczorowski

Nov 2, 2013

He is survived by his mother Dorothy, a brother George (Judy), nephews Roy Reaves and Luke Kaczorowski, a niece Christina Terrance, grandnephew Miles, and grandnieces, Jenna, Jessica, Eden and Cecily. He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Mary Jo Martell and Sharon Lunde. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 6th,...

Gene Levi Huntington

Gene Levi Huntington

Nov 1, 2013

Gene is survived by his daughters Julie Huntington of Tucson, AZ, Jill (Jeff) McCollough of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Jody Huntington of La Crosse, WI, grandsons Michael (Lisa) Valentine of Flagstaff, AZ, Jamie (Lexie) Valentine of Scottsdale, AZ, and great grandchildren Ashlee Hoffman, Maddux Valentine, and Jackson Valentine and several nieces and nephews. Gene was predeceased by his parents...

Lyle I Bateman

Lyle I Bateman

Nov 1, 2013

He is survived by his wife Florence, two sons, Jim (Diane) of La Crescent and David (Gina) of Plymouth, MN, four grandchildren, Mark (Christy) Bateman, Jodi (James) Gibbons, Matthew Bateman and Peter Bateman, and four great-grandchildren, Greg and Emma Gibbons and Christian and Ayren Bateman. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald. Funeral services...

Evelyn M Gaul

Evelyn M Gaul

Oct 31, 2013

In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by five children; Martin (JoBeth) Gaul, Michelle (Tim) Smith, Wendy (Franz) Wiggert, Bob (Tammy) Gaul and Sherri Pooh Hansen all of La Crosse; 16 grandchildren, Kris(Kevin), Katie, Timothy, Bob, CoCo, Melissa, Kari, Jamie, Emily, Jordyn, Jace, Meghan, Alex, Ashley, Christopher and Morgen; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna Benson of Minnesota...

John L Block

John L Block

Oct 30, 2013

John is survived by his wife Rosa Block, sister Susan (Ron) Block-Pate , son John R. Block (Tina Dacosta), daughter Kari Block, two step-daughters Angela Jordan and Martha (James) Garrett, three step-sons Sylvester (Amy) Kendrick, Burt (Amy) Kendrick, and Keith Kendrick, 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a special cousin Fred Dillon. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Lillian M Wilson

Lillian M Wilson

Oct 29, 2013

She was born in Coon Valley, Wis., on April 17, 1934, to Roy and Mabel (Running) Torgerson. She married James W. Wilson on November 19, 1954, in Reno, Nev. and he preceded her in death on December 16, 1997. During her lifetime, Lillian had been employed by Walts Restaurant, the La Crosse Garment Company, and Exel Inn before her...

Rodger D Melbo

Rodger D Melbo

Oct 28, 2013

He is survived by three daughters, Judy (Tom) Larson of Onalaska, Lois (Dennis) Schams of La Crosse, and Connie (Tim) Kerr of Lakeville, MN, four grandchildren, Leanne (Tim) Haessly, Nick (Emily) Schams, Ryan Larson and Elizabeth Brown, five great-grandchildren, Halle Schams, Madison Brown, Landon Larson, Nathan Brown and Molly Schams, and a sister, Beverly Schmidt. He was preceded in...

Carl O Lenser

Carl O Lenser

Oct 26, 2013

Carl O. Lenser, 89, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital. He was born in La Crosse, on October 2, 1924 to Henry and Emma (Loeffler) Lenser. He married Lois Spika on June 26, 1948 in La Crosse at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Carl was a lifelong member of First Lutheran...

John Paul Stetter

John Paul Stetter

Oct 23, 2013

John was born in La Crosse on March 13, 1952, the third of five boys born to Ruth (Senn) and Lawrence Stetter. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and Longfellow Junior High School, graduated from Central High School in 1970, and attended U.W.L. for two years. He had been employed by Bions Service Station, Duff Heating, Bob Johnson Oil...

Debra Ann Woodliff

Debra Ann Woodliff

Oct 23, 2013

Debra (Debbie) A. Woodliff, 59, of La Crosse peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 23thrdth, 2013 at Mayo Health System in La Crosse. Debbie was born on July 14, 1954 to James and Barbara (Brueggeman) Martin in La Crosse.After the sudden death of Debbies mother, James later married Arlene (Meier) Martin in July 1964.Throughout Debbies childhood, she attended Crucifixion,...

Lorraine M Erickson

Lorraine M Erickson

Oct 23, 2013

Lorraine M. Erickson, 86 of La Crosse died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Hillview Healthcare Center. She was born July 10, 1927 in Peoria, IL to Carl and Anna (Moen) Wagner. Lorraine married Conrad Erickson in La Crosse and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1975. She had worked as a receptionist for the Skemp...

Dorothy Marie French

Dorothy Marie French

Oct 22, 2013

Dorothy enjoyed reading and music, and was a lifetime (50 plus years) member of the Eastern Star. She worked as a stenographer and secretary for many years and, for twenty years, at the Northern Illinois Building Contractors Assn. (NIBCA). Dorothy was a loving wife to Charles V. French, who predeceased her 6 years ago. She was a wonderful and...

Lee J Snapp

Lee J Snapp

Oct 21, 2013

Lee was born in La Crosse on May 7, 1941, to George W. and Geraldine M. (Kneifl) Snapp. He attended La Crosse schools and was a 1959 graduate of Aquinas High School. Lee attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for a short time before joining the Wisconsin National Guard. He then attended the Brown Institute in Minneapolis where he...

Donna Mae Steinmetz

Donna Mae Steinmetz

Oct 21, 2013

Donna Mae Steinmetz, 78 of La Crosse, passed away at her home on Monday, October 21, 2013. She was born in Taylor, WI, on August 11, 1935 to Ilan and Marie (Waller) Dale. On May 14, 1960 she married Richard Scotty Steinmetz in Coon Valley, WI. Donna had worked in the Traffic Department at the Trane Company of La...

Arthur H Erdmann

Arthur H Erdmann

Oct 20, 2013

He was born on April 18, 1925, in rural Nodine, Minnesota, to Herman and Theresa (Westphal) Erdmann. He married Mildred Unnasch on October 26, 1946, in Grace Lutheran Church, Ridgeway, Minn. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2005. Arthur and Millie farmed in Winona County until 1995 when they moved to La Crescent. Art also hauled canned...

Judith Ann Elsen

Judith Ann Elsen

Oct 17, 2013

Judith Ann Elsen, 69, of Onalaska, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 22, 1944 in La Crosse to Henry Red and Shirley (Temp) Wittenberg. Judy grew up on the north side of La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School in 1962. Her...

Darlyne Ann Kienahs

Darlyne Ann Kienahs

Oct 16, 2013

Darlyne Ann Kienahs, 76, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on February 1, 1937 in La Crosse to Clifford and Helen (Semlar) Nyberg. Darlyne liked to travel, movies, her pets, rides to Goose Island, and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed their summer...