Obituaries
Richard "Rick" Delano Dyrhaug
Oct 7, 2023
Richard Delano “Rick” Dyrhaug, age 86 of La Crescent, MN passed away on October 7, 2023, after a long, happy life. Born October 9, 1936, in St. Paul, MN. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat; children: Chris, Tom (Michelle), Mike (Kristin) and Amy Gautsch (Chris Luebke); his much-loved grandchildren: Eric, Jackson, Emily Gautsch, Jill and...
Elisabeth M. Shanley-Butterfield
Oct 7, 2023
Elisabeth M. “Betty” Shanley-Butterfield of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023 at Onalaska Care Center, Onalaska, Wisconsin.
Betty was born to Eugene and Zita (Knothe) Schwanbeck in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 3, 1926. She grew up in La Crosse and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1944. She worked for a number of...
Lavern A. Vetsch
Oct 6, 2023
LaVern A. Vetsch, 79, of La Crosse, WI, died at home in La Crosse on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church, 1215 Redwood St., Onalaska. Pastor David Baumgarn will officiate. Burial will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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