Obituaries
Mary A. Schaller
May 9, 2024
Mary A Schaller, 88, of French Island, WI passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024 at home in West Salem, WI. Mary was born to Henry and Eva (Fairbanks) Kenyon on March 21, 1936. She married Norman Schaller, Sr on April 2, 1951. Together they had three children and enjoyed 61 beautiful years of marriage.
Mary graduated...
Roger Dean Komperud
May 4, 2024
Roger Dean Komperud (78) was born July 28, 1945, in Galesville, Wi and passed May 4th, 2024, in La Crosse, Wi. His family moved to Minneapolis where Roger attended grade/high school in Minneapolis. They moved around for his father’s work and later moved to the La Crosse area.
Roger and his wife Colleen Kennedy met at the...
Lawrence "Herman" Merfeld
May 3, 2024
Lawrence J. “Herman” Merfeld, 84, of La Crosse passed away at home on May 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born at home on May 3, 1940, to Bernice (Spah) and Henry P. Merfeld.
Herman graduated from Logan High School in 1958. He worked a few different jobs, including bar tending and foundry work, before...
Dorothy Jean Neuman
May 3, 2024
Dorothy Jean (Halaska) Neuman, age 93, went to her heavenly home on May 3, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1931, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Joseph Albert and Anna Evelyn (Kerrigan) Halaska. She married the love of her life, Jerry Dean Neuman, on October 14, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, and they went on to have four...
Shirley A. Rediske
May 3, 2024
Shirley Ann Rediske, 92, formerly of La Crescent, MN and a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living in Onalaska passed peacefully on May 3, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1932 in La Crosse, WI to Robert Stoeckly and Nellie (Houser- Stoeckly) Thompson. She married William Edward Rediske on June 19, 1954.
Shirely worked...
Libia A. Reynolds
May 2, 2024
Libia is originally from Buga, Colombia where her family owned their home and several ranches. She was raised in the Catholic Church. Libia has 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She moved to Houston, Texas during her teenage years. After getting established in Houston, she assisted other family members in moving there. Libia graduated from high school in Houston...
Louise "Lou" A. Gavin
May 2, 2024
Louise “Lou” A. Gavin, 93, of La Crosse, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on June 13, 1930, in La Crosse to John and Marie (Poellinger) Bechen. She married Harlan “Gabby” Gavin on September 9, 1950, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Lou worked at Century Telephone (formerly La Crosse Telephone) as a...
Cameron "Cam" N. Sokolik
May 1, 2024
Cam Sokolik, 23, of Lacrosse, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Brownsville, MN as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born on April 13, 2001, Cam was known for his energetic and outgoing personality. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially when it came to fixing friends' vehicles. Cam had a passion for riding...
Kathleen Francis (Grossbach) Mcconnell
Apr 30, 2024
Kathleen Francis (Grossbach) McConnell, age 91, of La Crosse went to the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
She was born on September 24, 1932 in La Crosse to Carl Grossbach and Ermal (Hayes) Stoll. She graduated from Central High School. Kathleen was a loving wife and caring mother to one daughter, and about 20 foster children...
Mark J. Oestreicher
Apr 30, 2024
Mark J. Oestreicher, 51, of Onalaska, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
Dolores "Doe" Helen Roach
Apr 30, 2024
Dolores (Doe) Helen Roach, 93, of La Crosse passed away at her home in Eagle Crest South on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Doe was born on May 11, 1930 in La Crosse WI to Harvey and Virginia Moe. Her stepfather, Vernon Dillingham, was an important father figure to her after her father’s death.
On October 14, 1950,...
Jerald "Sam" Wurm
Apr 29, 2024
Jerald “Sam” Wurm (56) born November 22, 1967 in La Crosse, WI to Jean (Plagge) & Jim Wurm. He passed Monday April 29th, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sam fought to the very end, never believing the cancer would win.
Sam worked for many different construction companies over the years. From laborer to supervisor, he...
Judy Ann Johnson
Apr 29, 2024
Judy Johnson, 70, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, went to be with Jesus and those who had gone before her, on April 29, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a long battle with complications due to polycystic kidney disease.
Judy was born to Gordon and Doris (Olson) Johnson at St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth, MN, on...
Jane L. Maas
Apr 28, 2024
Jane Lynn (Dickson) Maas, 73, of LaCrescent MN died unexpectedly at Springbrook Assisted Living on April 28th, 2024. Jane was born October 7th, 1950 to Betty and Ray Dickson. Jane grew up in LaCrescent, MN and graduated LaCrescent-Hokah High School in 1968. During her working years, Jane was an in-home daycare provider, waitress, and property manager at Lancer...
Pauline Ferne Ziegler
Apr 28, 2024
Pauline Ferne Ziegler, age 86 of La Crescent, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at La Crescent Health Services. She was born March 17, 1938 in Emily, MN to the late Gailand and Viola Wynn.
Pauline married Orville Ziegler on October 17, 1959 at Holy Trinity in La Crosse. She worked as a seamstress and in housekeeping...
Arthur Mason Osborn Jr.
Apr 26, 2024
Arthur Mason Osborn, Jr. was born on September 3, 1923, in Alexandria, MN, to Arthur Mason Sr. and Yetive (Burley) Osborn. Arthur Jr. graduated from high school in 1942. Then after attending an NYA and a Civil Service school he enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and then was inducted on May 31, 1943 into active service. In...
Mark "Sugar" Steidl
Apr 25, 2024
Mark “Sugar” Steidl, 66 of La Crosse, WI passed away on April 25th, 2024, at Lakeview Health Center. Mark was born on August 19th, 1957, to Joseph and Irene “Peachie” Steidl. He graduated from Aquinas High School and married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie LaFleur, on October 14th, 1978.
Mark worked at Wettstein’s in downtown LaCrosse for...
Rock G. Flury
Apr 25, 2024
Rock Glenn Flury, age 66, of Holmen, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25 at his home after a 5 week fight against cancer. He was born on January 27, 1958 to Norval and Lillian (Slawson) Flury. He graduated from La Crescent High School in 1976. He worked for Dairyland Power until he moved to Rochester, MN...
Dorene Ann (Ready) Reis
Apr 22, 2024
Dorene Ann (Ready) Reis was born in Dresbach Minnesota on February 1, 1953, to Lawrence and Majorie (Stahl) Ready. She grew up in La Crescent and moved to Rochester. It was there she met and married Bob Reis. They raised their family in Winona. Dorene loved adventure and traveled as often as she could. Everywhere she lived or traveled...
Marlene R. Schelbe
Apr 22, 2024
Marlene Rose Schelbe, 82, of La Crosse passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, after a 9-month battle with cancer. She was born to Theron and Cecilia Knutson on July 17, 1941. She was a graduate of Aquinas High School and worked at the Family and Childrens Center until her retirement.
Marlene is survived...
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