Obituaries

Beverly Bailey

Beverly Bailey

Apr 16, 2024

Beverly Bailey, 95, passed away April 16th at Brookdale Senior Living in LaCrosse. She was born 1/16/1929 to Herbert and Sylvia Steinke of Wilton, WI.  She was married to Gerald (Gerry) Bailey for 67 years. They lived near La Crescent and Dakota, MN, and moved to Cumberland, WI, to retire.

Beverly is survived by four children: David...

Andrew William Subjek

Andrew William Subjek

Apr 15, 2024

On April 15th, 2024, Andrew William Subjek passed away peacefully at his home in La Crosse, WI, with his dog, Annie Mae by his side. He was 45 years old. Andy was born on February 23, 1979, in Holmen, WI, to John and Kathy (Riordan) Subjek.

Andy grew up in Holmen, traveled around a bit and then...

Robert "Bob" M. Cieslak

Robert "Bob" M. Cieslak

Apr 13, 2024

Robert M. “Bob” Cieslak, 77, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

Christine Marie Powlek

Christine Marie Powlek

Apr 13, 2024

Christine Marie Powlek, 56 of Onalaska, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born May 12, 1967, in La Crosse to Gerald “Jerry” and Beatrice (Hutschenreuter) Foellmi. Christine attended St. James Grade School and graduated from Logan High School.

On September 11, 1995, she married Lanny Powlek in La Crosse. Christine held...

Leonard L. Bennett

Leonard L. Bennett

Apr 12, 2024

Leonard Lee Bennett passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  His family was blessed to have celebrated his 83rd birthday with him on Easter Sunday.

Leonard was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 30, 1941 to Dorothy (George) and Emerson Bennett.  He grew up on...

Irma J. Fricke

Irma J. Fricke

Apr 11, 2024

Irma J. Fricke, 89 of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Springbrook Village in La Crescent. She was born in Excelsior, WI on July 8, 1934 to Paul and Jessie (Bartels) Adams. On October 25, 1952 she married Merrill Fricke in Excelsior, WI and they later divorced.

One of...

Mae Irene Hautamaki

Mae Irene Hautamaki

Apr 11, 2024

Mae Irene (Krocherer) Hautamaki (94) passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2024, in Holmen, WI at Bluffview Memory Care. She was born on December 25th, 1929 in Thorp, WI and later married William Hautamaki. They owned and farmed 40 acres and were blessed with a family of their own. William and Mae were happily married for 38 years—until his...

Patricia J. Malone

Patricia J. Malone

Apr 9, 2024

Patricia J. Malone of Onalaska passed away on April 9th, 2024, after an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma Stage IV.

She was born in Rockford, Illinois on November 17th, 1945, to Veronica “Bette” (Fillner) Malone and Russell Malone.

Pat graduated from Aquinas High School, then attended UWL and Nicollet College in Eau Claire majoring in accounting....

Douglas "Bud" Miyamoto

Douglas "Bud" Miyamoto

Apr 9, 2024

Douglas (Bud) Miyamoto, son of Marcella (Fuoter) Miyamoto and Harry Miyamoto, was born on December 6th, 1945, at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at St. Luke’s Methodist Church on the North Side.

Bud attended Logan High School and was the Senior Class President of the class of 1964.  ...

Mary E. Marcou

Mary E. Marcou

Apr 9, 2024

Mary E. Marcou (Haffner), 82, cherished wife, devoted mother, and compassionate nurse, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in La Crosse.  Born on April 12, 1941, in Rose Creek, MN, to John and Helen (Mitchell) Haffner. Mary’s desire to become a nurse took her to St. Mary’s Hospital School of...

Donna J. Ready

Donna J. Ready

Apr 9, 2024

Donna Jean Ready, 90, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 24, 1933 in La Crescent to Earl and Ruth (Horihan) Gittens. Donna was a lifetime member of Crucifixion Parish in La Crescent. It was there on March 26, 1951 she married George Ready. Together they...

Evelyn Jeanette Morkved

Evelyn Jeanette Morkved

Apr 8, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother Evelyn Jeanette (Sullivan) Morkved, 93, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, in Onalaska, WI. She was born on January 3, 1931, in Cataract, WI.

Evelyn always took great pride in her home and yard, especially loving her flowers and just being outdoors. It was a joke that her house was...

Thomas "Tom" C. Bina

Thomas "Tom" C. Bina

Apr 8, 2024

Thomas C. Bina “Tom”, a beloved husband, father, and educator, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on May 7, 1939, in La Crosse, WI, to Frank and Charlotte Bina.

Tom's passion for music and teaching led him to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he completed his...

Will Reckase

Will Reckase

Apr 6, 2024

William Reckase, 31, ended his life in Baltimore, Maryland April 6, 2024.

Will was born in La Crosse, January 28, 1993, to Mary Mundt Reckase and Dan Reckase. He graduated from Aquinas High School and Seattle University where he was recognized for being the top student graduating in his major.  During his time in college, he spent...

Patricia M. Madden

Patricia M. Madden

Apr 5, 2024

Patricia Mary (Killilea) Madden, 64 years young, peacefully crossed over to Heaven in her home on Friday, April 5, 2024. Patti was born November 2, 1959 in La Crosse, WI to Gaylord and Ila (Johnson) Killilea.

Patti was a graduate of Central High School. She dedicated her professional career to Bethany on Cass, Cathedral Elementary School, Chrishaven...

Sylvia Bernice Benson

Sylvia Bernice Benson

Apr 4, 2024

Sylvia Bernice Benson from La Crosse Wisconsin, 99, went to be with the Lord on April 4th. She was born to the parents of Obert Frauenkron and Lillian Papenfuss on September 4, 1924 in La Crosse Wisconsin.   She married Harry Victor Benson on November 29, 1946.  She was a hard worker and worked for the K-Mart Corporation for 41...

Elizabeth "Betty" G. Lubinski

Elizabeth "Betty" G. Lubinski

Apr 4, 2024

Elizabeth G. “Betty” Lubinski, age 90 of Onalaska, formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.

She was born on June 1, 1933 in La Crosse to the late Wilbert and Edna DeLaney. She married Vernon R. “Ben” Lubinski on August 9, 1952 at St. Johns Catholic Church...

Alexander "Alex" J. Duresky

Alexander "Alex" J. Duresky

Apr 2, 2024

Alexander “Alex” J. Duresky, 30, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born to Jay and Carmen Duresky on December 15, 1993, in Fayetteville, NC. Alex graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 2012. Growing up, Alex found joy in sports and participated in many different ones from a young...

Sean L. Carrimon

Sean L. Carrimon

Apr 1, 2024

Sean L. Carrimon, 33 of rural Holmen, passed away at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born in La Crosse on April 29, 1990. He grew up in the La Crosse area and moved to Lime Ridge, WI where he married Whitney Evanson on October 30, 2018.

Sean had many passions and interests. He...

Carol L. Grattan

Carol L. Grattan

Mar 28, 2024

Carol Lee Grattan, 85, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. She was born December 14, 1938 in South Bend, IN to Delbert and Leona (Jachim) Atkinson. The family moved to La Crosse, WI where she graduated from Aquinas High School. Carol’s desire...