Obituaries
Bertha Pelkey
Nov 26, 2011
Bertha M. Pelkey, 92 of Blair, Wis., passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Grandview Care Center in Blair. She was born in Brighton, MI. on August 20, 1919 to Otto and Edith (Olbrich) Schreer. She married Jack Pelkey and he preceded her in death in 2006. Bertha had worked as a secretary for the Brighton School...
Eric Franke
Nov 21, 2011
Eric is survived by his son John Eric (Rik) Franke, daughter-in-law Wendy (Moore) Franke, granddaughter Paige Elizabeth Franke, and grandson Erik Anders Franke of Onalaska, WI, brother Gunnar Franke of Stora Mellosa, Sweden and his children and grandchildren, sister Marianne Fearon of Orebro, Sweden and her children and grandchildren, and daughter-in-law Linda Franke Uhl of Bonita Springs, Florida. Eric...
Elizabeth Henthorn
Nov 19, 2011
Beth enjoyed cooking, crafts, crocheting, taking walks and spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed caring for her cat Baby whom she loved dearly. Beth is survived by her daughters Courtney (John) Craig of La Crosse, Jessica (David) Ast of West Salem, her mother Betty (Lenny) Ambrose of La Crosse, one brother Harold (Karmen) Oldenburg of Onalaska, one...
Becky J Hicke
Nov 19, 2011
Becky J. Hicke, 51, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born on September 30, 1960 in La Crosse to Blaine A. and Elizabeth J. (Kateley) Hicke. Becky was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed time with family and friends. She also enjoyed being outdoors,...
William F Lemke
Nov 19, 2011
William Lemke, 85, of La Crosse/La Crescent passed away into eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born on June 1, 1926 in La Crescent, MN to Herbert and Freida (Goede) Lemke. In 1948, he married H. Ann Trussoni and...
Margaret R Vigliocco-Hagen
Nov 18, 2011
Margaret R. Vigliocco-Hagen, 66, of Onalaska and formerly of Crest Hill, Illinois, died on Friday, November 18, 2011 in her home. She was born on September 21, 1945 in Joliet, Illinois to William and Merle (Wilson) Vigliocco. She graduated from Coal City High School (Illinois) in 1963. She worked for the Federal Government until 1991 before taking a position...
Robert M Mcelligott
Nov 18, 2011
Robert M. McElligott, 78, of La Crosse, died on Friday, November 18, 2011 in his home. He was born on February 24, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Thomas J. and Lucille (Jabusch) McElligott. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI in 1950. He attended St. Norberts College in De Pere, WI and Marquette University in Milwaukee. He...
Evelyn C Chapiewsky
Nov 16, 2011
Evelyn C. Chapiewsky, 98, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on August 17, 1913 in Middle Ridge, WI to Anton and Wilomena (Kumm) Chapiewsky. Evelyn was a woman of strong faith. She was raised catholic and attended St. Peters Catholic Church in Middle Ridge. After moving...
Kenneth Schumacher
Nov 15, 2011
Kens vivacious personality made him extremely successful in sales for most of his life. He had a sense of humor that brightened the lives of everyone he touched. He will be forever cherished by his beloved wife, Sarah (Sally), children, Cheri (Steve) Judkins of Sullivan, WI, Christi Ranta of Hartford, WI, Cathy (Jerry) Cigelske of Cambria, WI, Michael Schumacher...
Patricia K Pierce
Oct 28, 2011
She is survived by her husband Gary, six children, Randy, Carol, Jodi, Candace, Tina, Dave and 12 grandchildren Brandon, Gary, Michaela, Logan, Brooke, Skyler, Jordan, Calilyn , Bella, Lydia, Gabriella, and another expected in January. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 2thndth, 2011 at 10:30 AM at the Schumacher-Kish...
B A Jahimiak
Oct 28, 2011
B.A, Doc Jahimiak, 93, of La Crosse, died on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Hillview Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Doc was born on November 26, 1917 in Trempealeau, WI to Theodore and Anna (Frasch) Crivits. She married Ralph W. Jahimiak on May 14, 1940 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman, La Crosse....
Dorothy C Hoesley
Oct 28, 2011
She was born in Pine Creek, Wis., on September 1, 1921, to Carl T. and Agnes (Gora) Tulius. She married Joseph H. Hoesley on June 24, 1941, in Pine Creek. Dorothy was a graduate of Winona High School. She had been employed at Ross of La Crosse furniture store for many years. Dorothy was a member of the Women...
Lucy Mae Strasser
Oct 28, 2011
Lucy Mae Strasser, 88, of La Crosse, died on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the St. Josephs Rehabilitation Center in La Crosse. She was born on December 12, 1922 in Middle Ridge, WI to William and Marie (Schmitz) Semke. She married Nicholas Bud Strasser on May 29, 1945 in La Crosse. Lucy was a member of Oak Ridge Homemakers,...
Dorene Ann Koby
Oct 28, 2011
Dorene Ann Koby, 72 of La Crossedied peacefully at home on Friday, October 28th, 2011surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was bornJanuary 25th, 1939inLa Crosse,WI, to Leland and Ann (Rottscheit) Peart. She graduated fromAquinasHigh Schoolin 1957.In that same year she married Richard Herring and had four daughters. In 1976, she married Robert Koby...
Leonard G Cooper
Oct 27, 2011
Leonard G. Cooper, 76, of Holmen, died on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1935 in Harpers Ferry, IA to Delbert and Lucille (Valley) Cooper. He graduated from Aquinas High School, and married Shirley Ziegler on May 17, 1957 in St. Marys Catholic Church, La Crosse. Leonard had worked...
Mabel H Helgerson
Oct 27, 2011
Mabel H. Helgerson, 91, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at the St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Spooner, Minn., on September 16, 1920, to Russell and Mamie (Newby) Bennington. She married Edwin J. Helgerson on September 5, 1949, in La Crescent. Mabel worked as a waitress at The Trocadaro and the Melody...
Sally A Aasen
Oct 27, 2011
Onalaska, WI - Sally Ann Aasen, 46 of Onalaska, Wis., passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 after a brief illness. She was born August 17, 1965 in La Crosse to Norman L. and Tena M. (Greenwood) Jertson. In 1988 she married Knute Aasen and they had two children, Seth and Emily. Sally and Knute later divorced. Sally graduated...
Leonard J Lewiston
Oct 27, 2011
Leonard J. Lewiston, 79, of Onalaska, died on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He was born on February 23, 1932 in La Crosse to Leonard M. and Gladys (Foley) Lewiston. He married Betty Anderson on July 21, 1956 in Cashton, WI. Leonard had served with the U.S. Army from 1953 1955....
Yvonne D Thienes
Oct 25, 2011
Yvonne D. Thienes, 73, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. She was born on November 7, 1937 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Violet (Nordstrom) Lasanske. She graduated from Lutheran High School in Milwaukee and married Curtis Thienes on December 28, 1957 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, West Allis, WI....
Ruth B Young
Oct 23, 2011
Ruth Bicha Young, 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. Ruth was born on May 9, 1924 in La Crosse to Joseph and Mabel (Chalsma) Bicha. She graduated from the Visitation High School Academy in Dubuque, Iowa. Ruth married Halley H. Young, Sr. on January 10, 1946. She is...
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