Obituaries
Lorraine M. Schaefer
Jan 3, 2023
Lorraine Schaefer passed away peacefully at her residence at the age of 89. She is survived by her daughters Julie Huntington (Craig Taber), Jill McCollough (Jeff), and Jody Huntington. Also her grandchildren Michael Valentine (Lisa) and Jamie Valentine (Lexie) and great grandchildren Ashlee, Maddux, Jackson, Nora, and Lawson.
Lorraine was a funny and kind person. She loved...
Mark J. Grattan
Jan 3, 2023
Mark James Grattan, 49, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his home in La Crescent, MN. He was born November 23, 1973, in La Crosse, WI to Carol L. (Atkinson) and John Y. Grattan Sr. He graduated from La Crescent High School in 1992 and continued working for the family business – “Grattan & Sons Construction”. Thereafter,...
Delores Ione Sorenson
Jan 2, 2023
Delores I. Sorenson, 88 of La Crescent, MN., died on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Onalaska Care Center. She was born in Spring Grove, MN on October 5, 1934 to Carl and Alma (Treangen) Housker. She married Arlin D. Sorenson on October 15, 1955 at Riceford Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, MN.
Arlin and Delores met...
John E. Hayek
Jan 1, 2023
John E. Hayek, 93, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Benedictine Manor. John was born May 31 st , 1929 in La Crosse to George and Freda (Hansen) Hayek.
He is survived by his sons David (Gail) and Stanley, both of La Crosse and Harold (Carol) of Roseville, CA and Lois’s...
Jane D. Deichelbohrer
Dec 31, 2022
Jane passed on 12/31/2022. She was born on 7/5/1938 to Carl and Marion Deichelbohrer. She always said she was a firecracker but missed the fireworks by one day.
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Ross A. Phelps
Dec 31, 2022
Ross A. Phelps, 84, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in his home. He was born on March 21, 1938 in Morgan Hill, CA to Harold and Jean (Mc Millan) Phelps. Ross graduated from Lincoln High School and San Jose State University in San Jose, CA. He received his Law Degree from UC-Berkeley, Boalt...
Ronald O. Helstad
Dec 31, 2022
Ronald O. Helstad, 91 of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born June 14, 1931, in Ettrick, WI to Emil and Esther (Ofsdahl) Helstad and grew up on the family farm in French Creek.
Ron proudly served his...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Jirsa
Dec 31, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” Jirsa passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on January 2, 1934, to Joseph and Marie (Roubik) Sinniger.
Betty was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Parish. She attended Holy Trinity Grade School, and was a 1951 graduate of Aquinas High School.
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Simon Charles Freitag
Dec 30, 2022
Simon Charles Freitag was born on August 20, 2003. He was charismatic from the start. Simon had the best dimpled smile that lit up his whole face and his mom’s heart. He never grew out of being a picky eater. Some of you may remember the mayonnaise bread phase. Not that this is surprising, but Simon was talking in...
Robert L. Marcou
Dec 29, 2022
Robert L. “Bob” Marcou, 85, died peacefully at Hillview Health Care Center, in La Crosse, on December 29 th , 2022, following a short illness due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. His family was at his side.
Bob was employed by the La Crosse Telephone Company (later CenturyLink) for close to 40 years,...
Steve J. Radtke
Dec 29, 2022
Steve J. Radtke, 71 of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on December 9, 1951, in Berlin, Wisconsin to Albin and Adeline (Dumke) Radtke and graduated from Tri-County High School in Plainfield, WI. Steve then served in the United States Navy until his discharge. Upon returning...
Franklin Theodore Kube
Dec 28, 2022
Franklin Theodore Kube was born September 15, 1932, in Arcadia, Wisconsin and died on December 28, 2022, in West Salem, Wisconsin at the home of granddaughter, Aubrey and her husband Ryan. He is the son of Adolph Henry Kube and Hazel Otilda (Larson) Kube. Franklin was the oldest of three children with Alice (Albert) and John (Diane) in...
Elizabeth Ann Heberlein
Dec 26, 2022
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Heberlein, 83 of La Crescent, MN., passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 26, 2022 with her family by her side.
Liz was born in La Crosse, WI., on January 9, 1939 to Lloyd and Florence (Hundt) Erickson. Liz was known for being a great cook and baker and had the honor...
Ralph A. Mann
Dec 23, 2022
Ralph A Mann, 93, of Onalaska WI, passed away peacefully on December 23 rd , 2022, at home.
Ralph was born on December 3, 1929, at home in California to Lonnie and Sarah Mann, the 2 nd of 3 sons. He was always a hard worker and was proud of his humble beginnings. A native of Exeter...
Clifford "Tip" "Chicken" Johnson
Dec 23, 2022
Clifford “Tip” “Chicken” Johnson, 79, of La Crosse died Friday December 23rd, 2022 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, with his wife by his side. He was born in La Crosse on September 10th, 1943 to Spencer and Gladys (Poss) Johnson. Tip married Sharon Lehmann on July 6th, 1963.
Tip is survived by his two daughters Vickie...
Kristine Marie Sandy
Dec 22, 2022
Kristine Marie Sandy, of rural Coon Valley, Wis., a woman of great heart and intellect, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, of complications due to endocarditis, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse. She was 60.
Kris spent her last days surrounded by the family she loved and sustained, and who loved and sustained her.
Scholar...
Margaret A. Saley
Dec 22, 2022
Margaret A. Saley, 76 of Onalaska, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 22, 2022, following a short but courageous battle with cancer.
She was born December 12, 1946, in La Crosse to Earl and Jesse (Taylor) McKinney and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1965. On August 12, 1967, she married Roger...
Dianne T. Dahlstrom
Dec 20, 2022
Dianne Theresa (Kutil) Dahlstrom, 73, of La Crescent, MN died on Tuesday December 20, 2022 peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on June 13th, 1949 in South Dakota to Clarence and Alphonsine (Girard) Kutil. She married John Dahlstrom, and they were married for 52 years. Dianne worked her earlier years at...
Rev. Curtis J. Blair
Dec 17, 2022
Rev. Curtis J. Blair, 70, of La Crosse passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home. He was born in Minneapolis, MN., on October 26, 1952 to Woodrow and Adelle (Wirth) Blair. He married Wyonne K. Masica in Osseo, MN., on July 20, 1974.
Curt was a Godly man who served God and others as...
Janis Lavon Johnson
Dec 13, 2022
Janis LaVon Johnson of Onalaska, WI died December 13th, 2022. She was born April 28th, 1933 to Henry & Hazel (Waughtal) Deno in rural Black River Falls, WI. She was baptized at Shamrock Union Church. Janis attended Pine Hill Elementary School and graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1951. She then attended the State Teachers College in...
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