Obituaries
Eunice M.C. Dahlen
Jan 10, 2024
Eunice M. C. Dahlen, 91 of La Crescent, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Eagle Crest South Living Community in La Crosse. She was born on August 25, 1932, in West Prairie, Wisconsin to Arnold and Marie (Swangstu) Fortun and graduated from Westby High School in 1950. Eunice earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Luther College...
Richard "Rick" C. Pervisky
Jan 8, 2024
Today, January 8, 2024, I lost my best friend…
Rick was born September 9th, 1944, to Bill and Emily Pervisky, he was the youngest of three boys. Rick grew up with a pretty normal childhood, he fished and boated at his grandpa’s cottage, and as a teen, he had a paper route with his...
Melvin Leonard Johnson
Jan 8, 2024
Melvin L. Johnson, 95, died Monday, January 8, 2024, in La Crosse, WI. Mel was born in Victory, WI, to Leonard and Gertrude (Jacobus) Johnson. He graduated from Lansing High School in Lansing, IA in 1945 and received a diploma in industrial electronics, radio and electronics servicing from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, IL, in 1947. He moved to...
Ronald L. Hare
Jan 7, 2024
Ronald L. Hare, 86 of French Island, died at the home of his daughter in Holmen on Sunday, January 7, 2024. There is a saying that goes, “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” On January 7th the world lost the finest example of a dad to walk the face of...
Shannon K. Frydenlund
Jan 7, 2024
Shannon K. Frydenlund, age 49 of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her home. She was born March 5, 1974 to Jerry Frydenlund and Karen (Remus) Schermerhorn.
She grew up in West Salem, WI and attended school there, where she graduated from West Salem High School in 1992. In her free time, she...
Mavis Arlene Knutson
Jan 6, 2024
Mavis (LaFleur) Knutson passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on January 6th. Mavis worked for Northern Engraving, which she loved. She then spent the majority of her working career at K-Mart in La Crosse working in the meat department. She got most of her enjoyment from babysitting after leaving K-Mart and adored the children she...
Shirley Ann Just
Jan 5, 2024
Shirley Ann Just, 94, of La Crescent, was escorted by a choir of Angels into the Kingdom of her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 5, 2024. Shirley is survived by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley on August 26, 2015, her sister Mildred, and a son.
A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Joan 'Joanne' M. Allemand
Jan 3, 2024
Joan ‘Joanne’ M. Allemand, 89, of Onalaska, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska, WI. She was born on May 30, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Richard and Marie (Loven) Johansen. She attended public schools in La Crosse and graduated from Central High School in 1952. She married Glenn Allemand in...
James A. Ehrsam
Jan 3, 2024
James A. Ehrsam, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Gundersen Health Systems surrounded by his wife and family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Betty (Rust) Ehrsam and his children Michael (Delores) Ehrsam, Jane (John) Shuey, Kathleen (Robert) Ehrsam-Christianson, Mary (Mark) Ehrsam-Padesky, Michael (Diana) Powell and David (Gena) Powell.
Jim was...
Glenn Walinski
Jan 2, 2024
Glenn Walinski, 71, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on January 2nd, 2024. He was born on September 1st, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to George Walinski and the late Genevieve (Vereb) Walinski.
For anyone who has ever known Glenn, you know that he has taken a passionate approach to helping people, charitable causes, community needs and organizations...
Juanita "Nita" K. Affeldt
Jan 2, 2024
Juanita K. “Nita” (Huber) Affeldt, age 89, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her home with her granddaughter, Stephanie, and son-in-law, Tim, by her side. Nita was born at home on September 22, 1934, to Leonard and Katherine Huber in Sparta, WI. She grew up on the family farm in Upper...
Shirley Ann Pretasky
Jan 1, 2024
LA CROSSE - Shirley Ann Pretasky, 94, of La Crosse passed away peacefully at Bethany Riverside on January 1, 2024.
She was born June 30, 1929, to Julius and Clara Platz (Young) in La Crosse, WI. Shirley was the eldest of 5 children. Her father, Julius, was a colonel in the army and she spent a few...
Michael James Butterfield
Dec 30, 2023
Michael James Butterfield, 75, of La Crosse, passed away on December 30, 2023 in his home. He was born on July 15, 1948 to James and Lois (Hampton) Butterfield. Mike served proudly in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and had a 25-year career at Gateway Foods.
Mike was married for 52 years to the love...
Marie J. (Arlt) Rick Yost
Dec 30, 2023
Marie J. (Arlt) Rick Yost, 102 of La Crosse died on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Brookdale Sterling House, Assisted Living in La Crosse. She was born June 20, 1921, in La Crosse to Joseph and Caroline (Schedivy) Arlt (both of whom came from Czechoslovakia) and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1939.
She married Chester Rick...
Patricia R. Niemeier
Dec 30, 2023
Patricia (Elliott) Niemeier, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home due to complications from congestive heart failure. Pat was born to George and Violet Elliott on November 1st, 1946 in Viroqua, WI.
In her early years, Pat spent a lot of time with Dorothy and Bob Rust, who lived...
Gerald E. Manske
Dec 29, 2023
Gerald Elmer Manske, age 89, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald (Jerry) was born in Vernon County to Edwin Hugo and Ida Caroline Manske on September 8, 1934, in the Chaseburg/Harmony area. He attended Viroqua area schools, graduating from Viroqua High School in 1952. He served six...
Carol L. Jacobs
Dec 28, 2023
Carol Lamae Jacobs died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 83.
Carol was born at St. Anne’s Maternity Hospital in La Crosse to Paul and Evelyn (Breyer) Zessin on May 21, 1940. She attended a one-room school at Nodine, Minnesota through the eighth...
Robert "Bob" W. Schaller
Dec 28, 2023
Robert William Schaller, 83, entered into heavenly rest at home on December 28, 2023, after battling chronic kidney failure. Bob was born to William and Blanche Schaller on April 24, 1940, in Caledonia, Mn., the middle of seven children. He had three older sisters and three younger sisters. He grew up on the family farm outside of Freeburg,...
Doris E. Runningen
Dec 27, 2023
Doris Runningen, 100, of La Crescent passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2023 at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent.
She was born June 20, 1923, to Urban and Olga (Harlos) Schild in Mound Prairie, Houston County, MN.
She married Milo J. Runningen on September 7, 1944. Doris and Milo were part of ‘the greatest generation’. ...
James (Jim) A. Cavaiuolo Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
James A. Cavaiuolo, Jr. 74, Trempealeau, WI, entered peacefully into heavenly rest on Monday, December 25, 2023 surrounded by family. Jim was born on Easter Sunday April 17, 1949 in New Haven, CT. He is the beloved husband of 52 years to Susan (Smader) Cavaiuolo. He was a Chef/owner/proprietor over his life serving in restaurants/public schools. Starting his career...
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