Obituaries
Grace A. Brown
May 14, 2025
Grace Ann (Stephans) Brown, 87, of Onalaska, WI passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and with the love of her family by her side.
Grace was born February 3, 1938 to Joseph and Grace (Teasdale) Stephans of La Crosse, WI, and was the youngest of 11 children. She attended Logan...
Linda Rae Downs
May 14, 2025
Our beloved sister, Linda Rae Downs, 73, of La Crosse, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Mulder Care Center in West Salem. Linda was born on November 12, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN, to Richard and Qurine (Christianson) Downs. She was a proud graduate of Logan High School and later attended Western Technical College.
Linda's life was not without...
Joanne M. Bagniefski
May 14, 2025
Joanne (Temp) Bagniefski, 95, of La Crosse, WI died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Eagle Crest South.
She was born February 5, 1930 in La Crosse to Bernie (Fuchs) and Artie Temp. Joanne graduated from Aquinas High School in 1948 and attended UW-La Crosse before working for the local phone company. She married Bob “Hoot” Bagniefski in February 1954.
Joanne was...
Richard D. "Dick" McCormick
May 14, 2025
Richard D. (Dick) McCormick of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully at his family home on May 14, 2025. He was proud to have joined the Age 90 Club.
Born on March 3, 1935, in Doylestown, WI, Dick was the son of Hubert P. and Mary T. (Matie Janisch) McCormick. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1953, where he earned...
Patricia "Pat" A. Payne
May 13, 2025
Patricia A. “Pat” Payne, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Her husband John H. Payne, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Pat was born in La Crosse on August 31, 1938 in La Crosse to Raynor and Mildred (Christensen) Peart. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1956 and married John Payne on September 20,...
Linda A. Boyle
May 13, 2025
Our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, And friend, Linda Ann Boyle, passed away comfortably at home surrounded by family. She is proceeded with much love by her Mother (Carol Ann Morrissey), Father (Thomas Joseph Morrissey), Brother (Timothy Michael Morrissey), and Aunt (Sharon O'Donnell).
She loved her flowers, gardens, family, and grandkids. She always loved laughing and enjoying life. Her fondest...
Patricia A. Zumach
May 13, 2025
Patricia A. Zumach, 96, of La Crescent, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born in Brownsville, MN on May 17, 1928 to Andrew and Delores (Young) Richard. She was the eldest daughter of 21 children. She married LaVerne Zumach on February 7, 1948 and he preceded her in...
Robert C. "Bob" Beranek
May 13, 2025
Robert ‘Bob’ Beranek, 67, of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2025.
Bob was born on February 7th, 1958 in La Crosse, WI. In his youth he was a skilled athlete and loved playing football. After graduating from Holmen High School, he went to work at a number of La Crosse manufacturers. Bob spent many of his best...
Terry L. Meyer
May 5, 2025
Terry Lee Meyer (63) of La Crescent, Minnesota passed away on May 5, 2025.
Terry was born on November 28, 1961, to Lester and Donna Meyer in Caledonia, Minnesota. After graduating from Kee High School, Lansing IA in 1980, he went on to study diesel mechanics at Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo, IA.
Terry had a 43 year career in the...
Billie Jo Marie Jester
May 4, 2025
Billie Jo Marie Jester was born on January 27th, 1978 in Beloit, WI. She attended Ithaca High School and graduated in 1996, and then went on to graduate from college at UW Eau Claire. She later completed her Masters of Social Work degree through Aurora University. She spent several years working in the child welfare system in Milwaukee, where she...
Reginald Matt Heeter
May 3, 2025
Reginald Matt “Reggie” Heeter, 70, of La Crescent, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2025 while walking at Como Falls in Hokah, MN. He was born on January 10, 1955 in Waukon, Iowa to Glen and Shirley (Von Haden) Heeter. Reggie was fun loving and never missed a chance to tease and laugh with those around him. His playful spirit...
Dale Henry Guenther
2025
Dale, H. Guenther aged 92, passed away at his home on May 3, 2025.
Dale was born in 1932 to Carl and Louise (Voters) Guenther. Dale graduated from Central High School in La Crosse, in 1952. After graduating Dale entered the US Army where he served as a mechanic during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, Dale was employed by...
Shirley A. Huber
May 3, 2025
Shirley Huber, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away at age 78 on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, after facing a long 18-year journey with cancer, with her husband, Dennis “Denny” Huber, by her side.
She was born on October 1, 1946, to Harold and Susan (Haas) Muenzenberger in La...
Linda L. Lorenz
May 3, 2025
Linda L. Lorenz, 84, of La Crosse, WI died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Creamery Creek Senior Living in Stoddard, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1940, to Henry “Hank” and Hildegarde (Bendel) Mickschl in La Crosse. Linda was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Calvery Lutheran Church in La Crosse. She graduated from Central...
Timothy Ranard Ashley
May 1, 2025
Dr. Timothy (Timm) Ashley, age 77, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Gundersen Medical Center of La Crosse, WI. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, 1209 Main Street, La Crosse, WI. Dr. Ashley was a semi-retired pastor at First Baptist Church at the time...
John F. Weber
May 1, 2025
John (Jack) Weber passed away May 1st, 2025, at Eagle Crest South, La Crosse, WI. Jack was born May 26th, 1941, to Marie (Smith) Weber and Jack Weber Sr. He attended St John's Catholic School and graduated from Logan High School in 1959. While at Logan, Jack was a member of the baseball, basketball, and football teams for 3 years....
George Keith Kleinertz
Apr 29, 2025
George Keith Kleinertz, 96 of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away on Apr 29, 2025 at Hillview Nursing Home. George was born on February 4, 1929 in Bangor, Wisconsin to Frank and Faye Kleinertz. He was raised with one older brother, Wayne. He attended Holy Trinity and Saint Joseph’s Cathedral Elementary School and graduated from Aquinas High School. Following graduation, George...
David Wayne Dahl
Apr 28, 2025
David “Dave” Wayne (Wonderful) Dahl, age 85 of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on Monday April 28th, surrounded by love and by loved ones.
Dave was born in Readstown, Wisconsin to Otto and Laura (Mhyre) Dahl on June 26th, 1939. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1957. Following graduation he moved to Kenosha and worked at American...
Edward F. Lonkoski
Apr 28, 2025
Edward “Jake” Frank Lonkoski, age 87, of Brownsville and formerly of Hokah, MN, passed away peacefully Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Onalaska Care Center. Jake was born on January 20, 1938, in La Crosse, WI, to Edward and Margaret (Tanke) Lonkoski. He grew up in Hokah and graduated from Houston High School in 1955. After high school, Jake proudly...
Donald E. Erdman
Apr 26, 2025
Donald Erwin Erdman, 80 of Onalaska/Sparta passed away peacefully at home in the comfort of his companion, Elayne. Donald loved country music; said it was the only kind of music to listen to. He worked as a laborer for sawmills, railroads and farmers. He was really a Jack of all trades. He loved being outdoors, especially in the winter, loved...
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