Obituaries

Giac Ngoc Nguyen

Giac Ngoc Nguyen

Nov 11, 2013

He was born in Vietnam in 1932 and later married Mung Nguyen in 1955. They lived together in Ho Chi Minh City before relocating to Sparta, Wis. with their children in 1992. Mung preceded him in death on November 10, 2009. Giac was a faithful member of the Cathedral Parish in La Crosse for many years. He and his...

Mary Ann Karis

Mary Ann Karis

Nov 11, 2013

Mary graduated from Aquinas High School, and volunteered for many functions at St. Pius X Parish over the years. She worked for twenty years at Trane Company, as a Customer Service Specialist, in the International Department, retiring July 1, 2000. She was a very loving mother, the most positive person, talented seamstress, and great cook. She loved spending time...

Marietta Louise Krueger

Marietta Louise Krueger

Nov 10, 2013

Marietta married Allen Krueger on June 11, 1960 in La Crosse. In 1961 she and Allen built their house on the south side of La Crosse, which was her home until her passing. She loved traveling and made sure a casino stop would be included in most trips. An avid Packer fan, she ranked them at the top of...

Ruth Marie (Obershaw) Kundy

Ruth Marie (Obershaw) Kundy

Nov 8, 2013

Ruth Marie (Obershaw) Kundy, 96 of LaCrosse passed away peacefully Friday, Nov 8th at her home. She was born in LaCrosse on Nov. 3, 1917, to Adolph and Amanda (Selbrede) Olson. Ruth graduated from West Salem High School in 1935 and was the last living classmate. Ruth worked for many years at the lunch counter at the downtown Woolworth...

Tyler Jon Horihan

Tyler Jon Horihan

Nov 6, 2013

Tyler was born in La Crosse on July 19, 1985, to Sharon Horihan and John La Fleur. He lived in the La Crescent-Hokah area, Texas, Germany, and Alaska while growing up due to his fathers military career, eventually settling in Spring Grove, Minn. and graduating from Spring Grove High School in 2004. Tyler was employed as a laborer by...

Harold R Martini

Harold R Martini

Nov 6, 2013

Harold R. Martini, 95 of Onalaska passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1917 in West Salem, WI to Martin and Ila (Kenny) Martin. Harold served in the United States Army during WWII from August 1942 until his honorable discharge in October of 1945. During his military service he...

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...