Obituaries

Henry R. Lawrence

Henry R. Lawrence

May 28, 2023

Henry R. Lawrence, a WWII vet, passed away on May 28, 2023 in his home at age 94. Henry was born in La Crosse on 09/21/1928 to Maria Teresa (Young) and Henry George Lawrence. His siblings were Helen Grasslie, George, Lucile Amato, and Marilyn Abeyta.

Henry bravely joined the U.S. Merchant Marines during WWII...

Patricia A. Stilp

Patricia A. Stilp

May 25, 2023

Patty’s ultimate desire in life was to be a mother. From an early age she took on the role of caretaker to most everyone she knew, including her three younger brothers, numerous cousins, daughters, god children, nieces & nephews, grandchildren, her students and CCD classes, her house full of animals and also her lifelong friends. It was something she...

James George Guggenbuehl

James George Guggenbuehl

May 25, 2023

James G. Guggenbuehl, 83, of La Crescent, MN, died at his home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on March 12, 1940, to George and Regina (Dolle) Guggenbuehl. On May 1, 1965, Jim married Karen Mach and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2020. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy,...

Cindy L. Sarauer

Cindy L. Sarauer

May 25, 2023

Cindy L. (Nolte Bluske) Sarauer, 71, of Onalaska passed away on May 25, 2023, at Mayo Hospital of Sparta after a 9½ year battle with cancer.

Cindy was born on Dec. 21, 1951, in La Crosse, WI to Harry and Linnette (Hirschfield) Nolte.  After graduating from Logan High School, Cindy worked at La Crosse Footwear for 39...

Farrell Guillien

Farrell Guillien

May 23, 2023

Farrell F. Guillien, 87, beloved husband of Cheryl (Storlie) Guillien was called home to heaven on his birthday, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Farrell was born at home in Mayville, Twp. (rural Caledonia, MN) on May 23, 1936 to Wilfred and Aloris (Flynn) Guillien.  He was the 5th of 9 children.  He was too little to play with...

Colleen R. Balsamo

Colleen R. Balsamo

May 23, 2023

Colleen R. Balsamo, 83 of Onalaska, WI passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. She was born August 4, 1939, in La Crosse to Sylvester and Blanche (Bissen) Gallagher and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1957.  Colleen worked in La Crosse for a few years, before moving to Madison where she...

Richard "Dick" A. Marking

Richard "Dick" A. Marking

May 23, 2023

Richard “Dick” A. Marking, 87 passed on May 23, 2023, at Mayo Hospital La Crosse surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1935 in La Crosse County, WI to Edmund and Laura (Staff) Marking. He attended and graduated from West Salem High School in 1953. Upon graduation he continued working on the family farm until he...

James J. Uhler

James J. Uhler

May 22, 2023

James “Jim” Uhler passed away on Monday, May 22nd.  He was born to Frank and Emily (Papacek) Uhler on March 9, 1934.  Jim is survived by his three daughters Renee (Al) Pitt, Regina McAlear, and Angie (Todd) Boettcher.  He is also survived by his three Grandchildren TJ Boettcher, Colton Boettcher, and Ashlee Jana McAlear.  He was preceded in death...

Carl A. "Carly" Kirschner

Carl A. "Carly" Kirschner

May 21, 2023

Carl A. “Carly” Kirschner. Age 78, Died Sunday May 21, 2023, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care Facility in Viroqua. He was born April 1, 1945, in La Crosse, Wis., to Anthony Carl and Marian Estelle (Knobloch) Kirschner. He was the oldest of 5 children. Carly attended grade school at St. Joseph Ridge Catholic School. He graduated in 1963 from Aquinas...

Cheyenne Rose Elizabeth Christ

Cheyenne Rose Elizabeth Christ

May 20, 2023

Cheyenne Rose Elizabeth Christ, 22 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from a motorcycle accident. She was a loving, caring young lady with a great future. She loved and cared about all fur babies, especially her two sweet cats. She was so happy in her new job and her new home, gaining so much confidence...

Robert "Bob" Monk

Robert "Bob" Monk

May 20, 2023

Robert S. “Bob” Monk, 71 of La Crosse passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born on November 21, 1951, in Yankton, S.D. to Dr. Robert and Nan (Brockway) Monk and graduated from Waukesha South High School in Waukesha, WI. He worked for a time as a physical education teacher in Cudahy, WI...

Agatha S. Schild

Agatha S. Schild

May 20, 2023

Agatha S. (Flick) Schild, 104, died on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center in La Crosse. She was born on May 2, 1919 in Chickasaw County, IA to Peter and Mary (Diederich) Flick. She attended St. Mary’s School in North Washington, IA and after leaving school she was a helping hand for many people. On...

Charles Robert Wamsley

Charles Robert Wamsley

May 18, 2023

Charles Robert Wamsley was born on 16 September 1946 in Point Pleasant, WV to Robert and Hattie Catherine (Rainey) Wamsley. In February 1966, he enlisted in the US Air Force and proudly served his country for 26 years before retiring. Charles was a patriot and was proud to be a Vietnam Veteran. He truly loved serving his country. During...

Donna Mae Clarkin

Donna Mae Clarkin

May 17, 2023

Donna Mae Clarkin, 85, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Madison, South Dakota. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until noon, Thursday, May 25th, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse followed by a committal service at St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum in the Catholic Cemetery....

Marjory Mae Olson

Marjory Mae Olson

May 17, 2023

Marjory Mae Olson, 89, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born to Lester E. and Joy Berneal (Umberger) Levendoski on December 9, 1933 at the Grand View Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Marjory grew up in the Bad Axe Genoa/Victory area. She attended grade school...

Kathy Lou Morley

Kathy Lou Morley

May 17, 2023

Kathy Lou Morley, 75, passed away on May 17, 2023, in La Crosse, WI. She was born Kathy Lou Dummer on August 5, 1947 to Ernest and Helen (Johansen) Dummer in Chicago, IL. The family moved to La Crosse in 1954. Kathy graduated from La Crosse Aquinas High School in 1965 and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1969...

Donald "Fib" Trocinske

Donald "Fib" Trocinske

May 16, 2023

Donald “Fib” Trocinske, 82, of La Crescent, MN, was born August 24, 1940, in La Crosse, WI. He passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Donald was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139 and worked as a Superintendent for Ebner Construction for 30+ years and also worked for La...

Holly Ann Leitner

Holly Ann Leitner

May 15, 2023

Holly Ann Leitner, 64, of La Crosse, died on Monday, May 15, 2023 at her home. She was born on June 30, 1958 in Wabasha, MN to Gary and Geraldine (Amborn) Mitchell. Holly married Gary Leitner on April 13, 2013. Holly had worked as a bartender and bar manager and as a CNA...

Donald C. Mcleod

Donald C. Mcleod

May 15, 2023

Donald C. McLeod, 93, of La Crosse, died on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on April 6, 1930, in Pipestone, MN to Duncan and Catherine (McEachern) McLeod. Don left home at age 18.  He drove a 22-ton truck in Pickstown, South Dakota for 1 year from 1948 to...

Denver D. Heal

Denver D. Heal

May 15, 2023

Denver Duane Heal, 90, of Onalaska WI, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on May 15, 2023 at home. He was born January 25, 1933, in Desoto, WI to Denver & Marie (Grim) Heal.

He is survived by his loving wife Jackie of over 68 years, his children Mary Berger, Mark (Beth), Richard (Kimberly), John (Marlene),...