Obituaries
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...
Kenneth "Ken" F. Novak
Sep 11, 2023
Ken Novak passed peacefully on September 11, 2023, at Gunderson Lutheran. He was born August 21,1942, in Berwyn, IL. He is survived by his wife Wanda Jeanne, sons Ken Novak and Mark (Tiffany) Novak. He is survived by his beloved grandchildren, Justin Novak and Jordin Novak. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Emily Novak,...
Elaine R. Tondi
Sep 11, 2023
Elaine Tondi, 93 of Onalaska, WI and formerly of Three Lakes, died at her home on Monday, September 11, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, MN with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hokah.
Marjorie K. Stinson
Sep 10, 2023
Our cookie jar, hearts, and Taco Tuesdays will never be the same. Surrounded by her loving family, Mom decided to leave us and meet Dad for breakfast early Sunday morning September 10, 2023.
She was born at home on the family farm, on November 14th, 1931, on a very snowy morning. Emily (Holt) and Lorris Marshall welcomed...
Steven Wade Wamsley
Sep 10, 2023
Steven Wade Wamsley was born on 23 May 1972 in Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio to Charles and Judith (Gille) Wamsley; and was the last child to be born at this Air Force Base. As an Air Force dependent, he lived in Ohio, Japan, Nebraska, upper Michigan, Montana and Wyoming. He graduated from Cheyenne Central H.S., WY. Steve worked...
Marion Eleanor Heichel
Sep 10, 2023
Marion E. Heichel was born to Swedish immigrants on their White Bear Lake, MN, farm. She lived beyond 100 years of age and passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2023.
During the period when she worked at 3M, St. Paul, she met Alfred Heichel and they married in 1948. Marion and Al were blessed with five children. ...
Gene W. Gonia
Sep 10, 2023
Gene W. Gonia, of La Crosse, WI, the man who spoke softly and carried a big stick (AKA his prized Diamond Willow cane), passed into eternal life on September 10, 2023. Gene was the youngest of six born to Russell and Elmeda (McElroy) Gonia on Oct. 2, 1952. Gene grew up in West Salem, WI, and his family had...
Ruth Ann Knapp
Sep 9, 2023
Ruth Ann (Dunn) Knapp died peacefully on September 9,2023 at the age of 97. She was born to Cecil James Dunn and Hazel Verna (Arnold) Dunn in Oakland County, Addison Township, Michigan, on September 29, 1925. She attended a one room country school in Lakeville, Michigan, Oxford High School, and graduated from Michigan State in 1948, in Art Education....
Harlan W. Yahnke
Sep 9, 2023
Harlan William Yahnke was born August 30, 1924, to Paul and Catherine Yahnke, and raised on the family farm in Little Falls, WI, where he would acquire a notorious, verdant green thumb and a lifelong love of animals. They would instill in him the importance of a strong faith in God that he always carried with him. He...
Marlene "Bestemar" Pieterick
Sep 6, 2023
Marlene "Bestemar" Pieterick, passed into our Lord's care while surrounded by family on September 6th 2023 at 89 years of age after battling a sudden illness.
Marlene was born on her family farm in Vernon County to Palmer and Bertha Methum.
She was a schoolteacher, serving the La Crescent community with her love for education...
Taevon Carl Liggins
Sep 6, 2023
TaeVon ”Togie” Liggins of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on the morning of September 6, 2023. Togie made it through his first year of life full of smiles and laughs that were contagious. He brought so much joy to the lives of everyone he was a part of. He loved watching the movies Rio and Mario and just...
Ruth Ann Davis
Sep 4, 2023
Ruth Ann Davis, 80, of Onalaska, WI, and formerly of La Crescent, MN, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Ruth was born August 17, 1943 to hard-working farmers and Buffalo County Sheriffs, Glen and Cleo Davis. During her formative years, she lived with her family at the Buffalo County...
Quinn Richard Walsh
Sep 3, 2023
Words cannot begin to describe the darkness we are feeling with the passing of Quinn. We already know that death is scary and hard, even when we know it’s coming. It’s even more heart-wrenching when it comes tragically and unexpectedly, taking a life far too soon.
Quinn Richard Walsh was a loving dad to Cecilia (10), son...
Roger D. Simota
Sep 3, 2023
Roger D. Simota, born on July 6, 1954, in New Prague, Minnesota, courageously battled cancer for nearly two years and passed away at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, WI, on September 3, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.
Roger grew up on a farm in Heidelberg, Minnesota, and...
Michael S. King
Sep 2, 2023
Michael S. King, 81, of La Crosse, passed away quietly on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. Mike was employed by Ray Hutson Chevrolet in La Crosse. He enjoyed Polka dancing and annual trips to Florida, with occasional sailing adventures.
He is survived by his brother Jeff (Kathy) of Cape Canaveral,...
Gary D. Schafer
Aug 31, 2023
Gary D. Schafer, 82, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away on the morning of August 31, 2023, in the care of the staff at Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems and surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born November 3, 1941, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the son of Howard and Virginia (Sobkowiak) Schafer. He was married to Susan Marie...
Janice H. Secor
Aug 31, 2023
Janice H. Secor, 93, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Brookdale in Onalaska. She was born on September 26, 1929 in La Crosse to William and Lorena (Thompson) Schlicht. Jan married Robert Secor on October 23, 1948 in First Ev. Lutheran Church in La Crosse and they had over 60 wonderful years together. He preceded...
Cory S. Groves
Aug 30, 2023
“Playing music is supposed to be fun. It's about heart, it's about feelings, moving people, and something beautiful, and it's not about notes on a page.” Such was the lifelong impact of Cory Groves who passed away peacefully at his home on August 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and close to the peaceful sounds of the river...
Doris Louise Picha
Aug 29, 2023
Doris Louise Picha, 96, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Wonewoc, WI to Herman and Flora (Pohl) Gurgel. She married Earl Picha on August 5, 1947 in Wonewoc. Earl preceded her in death on September 1, 1980. Doris had worked as...
Gilbert "Gib" Chick
Aug 28, 2023
Gilbert “Gib” Chick, 95, of Onalaska WI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 28, 2023.
Gib was born on June 4, 1928, to Lawrence and Lucille Chick in Stevens Point, WI. At age 17, Gib enlisted in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. After serving...
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