Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William (Bill) Hugh Ferguson
Sep 13, 2024
William Hugh Ferguson, known as Bill, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on May 25, 1929, in Huntington, WV, he was the son of Martha Thayer Ferguson and William Theodore Ferguson.
Bill's educational journey took him through Culver Military Academy and Cornell University, where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees...
Thomas F. Brock
Sep 12, 2024
Thomas Francis Brock died September 12, 2024, at home, surrounded by his daughters and wife. He was born April 30, 1950, to Roberts F. and Mary Gene (Weisman) Brock in Lafayette, Indiana. He married Jan L. Robbins August 26, 1972. Tom graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette and from Purdue University with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (1972) and...
Jefferson B. Gallaher
Sep 9, 2024
Jefferson B. Gallaher, 94, of Black River Falls, WI passed away on September 9, 2024 at Meadowbrook Senior Living. He was born on December 26, 1929 in Fort Laramie, WY to Vergil and Mildred (Mosner) Gallaher. Jefferson served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1966 during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a reactor operator on the U.S.S. Enterprise. He...
Donald David Fritsch
Sep 6, 2024
Donald D. “Don” Fritsch, 70, of La Crosse, died on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after a six month battle with glioblastoma. Don was born on January 28, 1954 in Columbus, OH to Donald Dwayne and Ellen Elizabeth (Cadegan) Fritsch.
Don graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1972. He married Sue Priester on August...
Robert "Bob" Leroy Lien
Sep 5, 2024
Robert “Bob” Leroy Lien died unexpectedly at home in Winona, MN on September 5th, 2024, at the age of 76. Born to Robert Sr. and Loretta Lien in Fargo, ND, he spent his childhood as the oldest of 12 siblings in Urbank, MN. He spent 34 years as an electrical engineer for AT&T Bell Labs. His pioneering work produced six...
Jeffrey J. Severson
Sep 4, 2024
On September 4, 2024, Jeffrey Severson’s courageous 5-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer ended.
Jeffrey John Severson was born on October 22, 1952, to Joyce (Ray) and Wesley Severson. He attended West Salem High School and graduated in 1971. After high school, he worked in construction building houses. He was a tinkerer and could fix anything. One night in August of...
Cindy A. Tucker
Sep 4, 2024
Cindy (Renstrom) Tucker, died on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. She is survived by George Walker; mother, Sally Renstrom; siblings, Julie (Frank) Moldenhauer, Joel (Denise) Renstrom, and James (Lisa) Renstrom; along with many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. We will remember Cindy for her sense of humor, singing, and love of family.
To honor Cindy’s wishes, a private family service will be...
Rita Ann Ehlenfeldt
Sep 3, 2024
Rita Ann Ehlenfeldt, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, in Houston, Minnesota at the age of 73. Born on September 10, 1950, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Richard and Eloise (Shepardson) Severson, Rita was a vibrant soul whose warmth and kindness were brought to people throughout her life.
Rita later married her loving...
Constance L. Everson
Sep 1, 2024
It comes with great sadness that the family of Connie Everson announces her passing on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Constance Leeann Fredrickson was born on March 7, 1933 in rural Viroqua, WI to Donald and Arvella (Larson) Fredrickson. On May 3, 1959 she married Carl J. Everson.
Connie was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and was admired for her tireless...
Dorothy E. Crose
Aug 26, 2024
Dorothy Crose, 93, of La Crescent, MN, passed away the morning of August 26, 2024. She was born on an Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931, to Arvid and Ethel Carlson at their home in Porter, IN, the fifth of six children. She graduated from Chesterton High School in 1950 and was employed by the local newspaper, “The Chesterton Tribune”,...
Louise M. Zoerb
Aug 26, 2024
Louise Mary (Balmer) Zoerb of Onalaska, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and her family, on Sunday, August 25 at the age of 90.
Louise was born in 1933 to Louis and Mary Balmer. At the age of three, she was placed in The La Crosse Home for Children. She had a wonderful life there...
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