Obituaries

James D. Fisher

James D. Fisher

Oct 6, 2023

A celebration of life service, with military honors, for James Dennis Fisher, age 77, will be held at River’s Harvest Church in Onalaska on Friday, October 13th, at 11:00 am, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.  A luncheon will follow the service.

Jim courageously battled pancreatic cancer for over a year before being called home by...

Larry Ray Gerberding

Larry Ray Gerberding

Oct 5, 2023

Larry Ray Gerberding, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in San Jose, California, and resided in Fresno, California for many years.

Larry’s early years could best be described as wild and free-spirited. At the age of 19, he would join the Marine Corps where he served in...

Susan Lynn Hoefer

Susan Lynn Hoefer

Oct 4, 2023

In Loving Memory of Susan L. Hoefer September 30, 1960 - October 4, 2023.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan L. Hoefer, who peacefully left this world at her home, surrounded by her beloved brother, cherished friends, and her two beloved dogs, Beanie and Mia. Susan's life, filled with remarkable experiences...

William "Bill" Kerry

William "Bill" Kerry

Oct 4, 2023

On October 4, 2023, William Kerry, 90 years, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, with family around him.

Bill was born in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland in 1933 to Joseph and Kathleen Kerry. Bill was the second oldest of nine children. He is survived solely by his sister Elizabeth “Babs” Collins....

Eric Steven Jansky

Eric Steven Jansky

Oct 3, 2023

Eric Steven Jansky, 69, of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  He was born on July 6, 1954, to Gerald and Janet (Albrechtson) Jansky.

At this time, there are no formal services being planned.

Jennifer Michelle Neumann

Jennifer Michelle Neumann

Oct 2, 2023

Jennifer Michelle Neumann, 47, of Holmen, died on Monday, October 2, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 10, 1976 in La Crosse to Rodney and Loretta (Dixon) Neumann. Jennifer was a kind soul who always gave and never asked for anything in return. She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed having a good...

Valeria I. Sandvick

Valeria I. Sandvick

Oct 1, 2023

Valeria I. “Val” Sandvick, 84, of La Crosse WI, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Brookdale Villas. She was born on June 14, 1939, in Viroqua, WI to Gustave and Gladys (Oliver) Helke. Val grew up in Victory/ Retreat area and graduated from DeSoto High School, the class of 1957....

Roger E. Will

Roger E. Will

Oct 1, 2023

Roger E. Will, age 80, of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at this home. He was born on February 14, 1943, in Columbus, WI to Edward and Wilma (Wodill) Will. Roger joined the United States Marin Corps when he was 17 years old. After serving in the Marine Corps for four years and being honorably...

Patrick E. Wuensch

Patrick E. Wuensch

Sep 30, 2023

Patrick Eugene Wuensch, 43, of La Crosse passed away on September 30, 2023. He was born on March 30, 1980 to Steven and Susan Wuensch in La Crosse, WI.

Patrick was an adventurous soul and was loyal to a fault. He was a traveler and explorer (Dora had nothin’ on him). He was always traveling, whether it...

Della Mae Ward

Della Mae Ward

Sep 30, 2023

Della Mae Ward, 93 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. She was born July 18, 1930, in the Town of Farmington, WI to Thomas and Ethel (Farnam) Jones and attended a couple of different one room schoolhouses in the Farmington area before the family moved to La Crosse....

Douglas Wayne Meyer

Douglas Wayne Meyer

Sep 30, 2023

Douglas Wayne Meyer, 94, of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 30. 2023 at Gundersen Health System La Crosse.

He was born on May 30, 1929, in Spring Grove, MN, to Edwin and Gladys (Burmeister) Meyer. The family resided in Caledonia, MN, at that time, but purchased a farm in Thompson Valley near Hokah, MN,...

Fulton C. Sauppe

Fulton C. Sauppe

Sep 30, 2023

Fulton Cosmas Sauppe was born in Rochester, MN on Sunday, September 24, 2023 and was born into eternal life in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 30. His parents and younger twin brother Thomas were with him at this time.

His short life was marked by great strength; he survived 73 days in...

Austin Coy Franks

Austin Coy Franks

Sep 28, 2023

Austin Coy Franks, age 33, of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Austin leaves behind his wife, Britne Franks; and 3 daughters, Kdince, Blayer, and Kyra.

Austin had 4 major loves in this world, one of his loves was working at Allstate Peterbilt because it made him feel like a...

Paul A. Vonwald

Paul A. Vonwald

Sep 27, 2023

Paul A. VonWald, 75 of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his childhood home in La Crosse doing what he loved to do.

He was born in La Crosse on November 24, 1947, to Donald and Betty (Hansen) VonWald and graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1966. Paul worked as...

Roger Hinz

Roger Hinz

Sep 26, 2023

Roger Hinz passed away peacefully September 26, 2023 just nine days shy of his 86th birthday. Born in Fairmont, Minnesota to the late Charles and Hazel Hinz, Roger was a life-long Lutheran. Seventy of his eighty plus years, he joyfully served as organist for his church family.

An educator for more than 41 years, his impact on...

Lee M. Pfaff

Lee M. Pfaff

Sep 25, 2023

Lee M. Pfaff, 71 of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, on Monday, September 25, 2023 after complications with cancer treatments and pneumonia. She was born on July 3, 1952 to Joseph and Marjorie (Buros) Haggerty in La Crosse, WI.

Lee joined the Century Telephone family as a switchboard operator when...

Daniel J. Peabody

Daniel J. Peabody

Sep 23, 2023

Daniel James Peabody, age 23, passed away on September 23, 2023, into the loving arms of his Savior. He left behind a legacy of love and joy that touched the lives of all who knew him.

Born in Maplewood, Minnesota, Daniel spent his early years in White Bear Lake before returning to Maplewood, where...

John "Jack" Schlegel

John "Jack" Schlegel

Sep 21, 2023

John “Jack” Schlegel, 82, of Hokah, MN passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 4, 1941 in La Crescent Township, MN to John and Eleanor (Roraff) Schlegel.

He was the ‘Jack’ of all trades. He could do most anything. He worked as an electrician for...

Ralph Eugene Scheck

Ralph Eugene Scheck

Sep 20, 2023

The big guy — our father, grandpa, great grandpa and friend, Ralph Eugene Scheck, 86, of La Crosse passed on to eternal life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born September 22, 1936, in La Crosse, WI to Carl and Alice (Pardis) Scheck. He was baptized at the Lower Coon Valley Lutheran Church on February 28, 1937, and...

Mary Ekern

Mary Ekern

Sep 13, 2023

Mary Jane (Jolivette) Ekern died peacefully at Springbrook Assisted Living, Onalaska on September 13, 2023.

Mary was born in La Crosse on July 29, 1927 to Cleveland and Genevieve (Marcou) Jolivette. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Ann Schaller (Kenneth) of Eau Claire, WI; Ellyn Marie Katrichis (George Dangles) of Cape Coral, FL. Two sons Robert...