Obituaries
Karen Olene Brandt
Jan 26, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and regret that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Karen Olene Brandt. Karen was called peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Thursday January 26, 2023 at the Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. She was one of four children, born on November 15, 1944 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ernest and Gladys (Melby)...
Howard E. Meyer
Jan 25, 2023
Howard Eugene Meyer, 90 of La Crescent, MN., passed away on January 25, 2023. After leaving La Crescent in 2015, he resided at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, WI where he enjoyed the friendships of the other residents and recently the many nurses and caregivers.
Howard, one of five children, was born in Caledonia, MN., on...
Susan C. Reget
Jan 25, 2023
Susan C. Reget passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday January 25th, 2023. She was born on January 27th, 1960, in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Janice (Kohl) and Elmer “Butch” Grobe.
She was raised in Pittsville, Wisconsin and graduated from Pittsville High School in 1978. She then...
Dolores M. "Dee" Smikla
Jan 22, 2023
Dolores M. “Dee” Smikla, 92, of La Crosse, WI., passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born March 9, 1930 in La Crosse to Timothy and Agnes (Striegel) Severson and graduated from Logan High School in 1948.
Following high school, Dee worked as a secretary over the years - first for the...
Henry E. Leibl
Jan 20, 2023
Henry E Leibl 90, passed away Friday January 20th at Eagle Crest South. He was born May 6, 1932 at home in Smith Valley to Henry and Marie (Liebl) Leibl. He married Janice Olson on February 13, 1960, she preceded him in death on March 14, 2002. He married La Vonne Brauer on November 26, 2005, she preceded him...
Linnea L. Schieche
Jan 20, 2023
Linnea L. Schieche of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 20, 2023. She was born June 30, 1935, in La Crosse to Ruby and Emil Benson. Linnea grew up on the family farm in Mound Prairie, MN. As a family they moved to Houston, MN and later to La Crosse. Linnea...
Mark Addison Cleghorn
Jan 18, 2023
Surrounded by loving family, Mark Addison Cleghorn, age 85, died peacefully at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, Wisconsin on January 18, 2023. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Susanne Pedretti, who died on February 21, 2022, his brother, Richard Cleghorn, and his sister-in-law, Patt Hansen, Mark is survived by his devoted daughters -- Cassandra Cleghorn (Jeffrey Levine), of Pownal,...
Brooke Elizabeth Russell
Jan 18, 2023
Brooke Elizabeth Russell, 5 month old daughter of Daniel and Hayli (McGuire), passed away suddenly on January 18, 2023. She was a happy, healthy, smiley baby who always enjoyed playing with her big sister, Anna, and cuddling with her mom and dad. She is survived by her parents, Daniel and Hayli Russell; her big sister, Anna; paternal grandparents, terry...
Murrel Allen Prey
Jan 18, 2023
Murrel Allen Prey, 86 of La Crescent, MN died on his birthday, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born January 18, 1937, in Fillmore County, Minnesota to Rudolph and Alma (Peterson) Prey. He attended Harmony, MN schools and graduated from high school in 1955. Murrel joined the Air Force and was stationed in Texas, Wyoming, and three years in Germany....
Richard "Rick" L. Alden
Jan 17, 2023
Richard “Rick” Lee Alden, Sr., passed away January 17 th , 2023, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, WI surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 13 th ,1939, in Phillips WI to Earl and Helen (Belan) Alden.
Rick enlisted in the Army in 1963 and served...
Bette Jean Hastings
Jan 16, 2023
Bette Jean Hastings, 76 of Stoddard, passed away of dementia at the home of her daughter in West Salem with her family by her side. She was born June 22, 1946, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Gordon and Elaine (Helgeson) Hayden and graduated from De Soto High School.
In 1965 she married Carl Hastings...
Katherine M. Stasiak
Jan 15, 2023
Katherine M. Stasiak, 81 of Holmen, WI., died on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1941 to Henry and Marie (Liebl) Leibl at their home in La Crosse, WI. She married Gordon Stasiak on July 28, 1962, in Halfway Creek Lutheran Church. They moved to his family farm in 1970 where they...
John W. Willingham
Jan 14, 2023
John W. Willingham, 93, of La Crosse, died peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. John was born on November 8, 1929 in La Grange, Troup County, Georgia to Charlie W. and Mildred L. (Branch) Willingham. On November 6, 1950 John was inducted into the US Army at Fort Rucker, AL and was posted to...
Katherine A. Johnson
Jan 14, 2023
Katherine Ann Johnson, 43, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Saturday, January, 14 2023. She was born on February 6, 1979 in Cherokee, IA to Elwin and Lenora (Huisman) Johnson.
Kathie grew up outside of Hillsboro, WI and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1998. She then attended WWTC in La Crosse and received an associate...
Qurine J. "Connie" Downs
Jan 12, 2023
Qurine “Connie” J. Downs, 92, of La Crosse, WI passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI. She was born in Eau Claire, WI on November 18, 1930 to John and Ruth (Haag) Christianson. On February 9, 1950 Connie married Richard “Dick” Downs and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2010....
Edward J. Schmidt
Jan 11, 2023
Edward J. Schmidt, 79 of Holmen and formerly of Milwaukee, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Mayo Health System in La Crosse. He was born February 24, 1943, in Milwaukee to William and Anita (Coty) Schmidt. He graduated from Solomon-Juneau High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before enlisting in the United...
Arvard G. "Obbie" Nichols
Jan 11, 2023
Arvard G. ‘Obbie’ Nichols, 84, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent, MN. He was born on April 15, 1938 in St. Charles, MN to Marvin and Leona (Rinn) Nichols. He married Beryl Kinstler on May 11, 1957 in La Crosse. Obbie worked at Trane Co. for...
Donna Rae Lowrey
Jan 8, 2023
Donna Rae Lowrey, 91, of La Crosse WI. went to her eternal home in heaven to be with her savior Jesus Christ on 1/8/23 4:44pm Donna was born on 10/27/31 to Lloyd and Viola (Loeffler) Hanson of Stoddard WI where she later attended Hilltop Grade School and Westby High School. She was a member of St Matthews Church where...
Ronald S. Burman
Jan 5, 2023
Ronald S. Burman joined his beloved wife Valerie in their next adventure on January 5 th , 2023, when he passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System. Ron was born July 27 th , 1934 in La Crosse to Sidney Burman and Anna (Runge) Burman.
Ron graduated from Washington Park High School in 1952. He completed his...
Corey A. White
Jan 5, 2023
It is with unimaginable sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother Corey White, 42. Corey was born to William and Julie White on December 17, 1980, in La Crosse, WI. He died unexpectedly at home due to natural causes on January 5th, 2023.
He graduated from Onalaska High School...
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