Obituaries
Peter R. Woerpel
Aug 23, 2023
Peter Rood Woerpel, 69, of La Crosse, WI passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital Mayo in Rochester, MN on August 23, 2023. He was born in Madison, WI and lived there for 18 years. He attended college at UW-La Crosse, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education. He then went on to earn his Masters in Education...
Shirley Mae Atchison
Aug 20, 2023
Shirley (Fredrickson) Atchison, 78, of La Crosse WI, passed away peacefully Sunday August 20th, 2023 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born in La Crosse, on January 2, 1945 to Raymond and Alta (Brahmer) Fredrickson. She married the love of her life James “Jim” Atchison on July 30, 1966 at Bethel Lutheran Church in La Crosse WI. Shirley...
Earl J. Patterson
Aug 18, 2023
Earl J. Patterson, 92 of La Crosse, passed away at his home on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born December 24, 1930, in La Crosse to Roscoe and Berniece (Martell) Patterson and graduated from Houston (Minn.) High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 until his discharge in 1953.
On September 5,...
Susan J. (Lindner) Holzer
Aug 17, 2023
Susan J. (Lindner) Holzer of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She is survived by her daughters Kelly (Steven) Porter and Shari (John Colistro) Himlie. She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Jalen (Elissa) Heyer, Jordan (Jordan Neitzel) Heyer, Landon Porter and Morgan Porter. She is preceded in death by her husband John Holzer,...
Barbara L. Musgjerd
Aug 17, 2023
Barbara Louise Musgjerd of St. Germain, WI, and formerly of La Crosse, died on August 17th, 2023. She was born September 29th, 1947, in Waupun, WI, to William and Jane Schlei. She graduated from Waupun High in 1965 and Alverno College in 1969 with a BS in nursing. She joined the U.S. Navy in her third year in college...
Steven D. Stelloh
Aug 13, 2023
Steven D. Stelloh, 67, of La Crosse, WI, died at his home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1956 and was the son of Donald and Virginia (Clements) Stelloh.
Steve was a football player in high school. He graduated from Onalaska High in 1974. After graduation he began work at Trane Company....
Mark Thomas Wagner
Aug 13, 2023
Mark Thomas Wagner, 58, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away unexpectantly from a heart attack on August 13, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, Minnesota.
He was born on March 2, 1965 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to his parents George and Mary Wagner. Mark graduated from Aquinas High School in 1983. Mark spent his childhood...
Linda L. Proudfoot
Aug 11, 2023
Linda Proudfoot, 81, of Holmen passed away on August 11, 2023 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in La Crosse WI on January 7th 1942 to Paul and Charlotte (Brinstad) Stahr. Growing up in La Crescent, she worked as a carhop at her parents’ root beer stand. Linda graduated...
Ardelle S. Doering
Aug 9, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ardelle on August 9th, 2023, she was 93 years old. Ardelle was born November 1, 1929, in Liberty Pole, WI. She was born at home on the farm and was the third daughter of Edwin and Grace Rudser. A self-proclaimed “dad’s girl” she...
Karen Sue Kesselring
Aug 9, 2023
Karen Sue (Wiemann) Kesselring, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully of end stage Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Eaglecrest South in La Crosse with family by her side.
Karen was born in La Crosse on July 17, 1936, to Carl Barge Wiemann and Evelyn (Gilbertson) Wiemann. She graduated from Central High School,...
Hazel I. Janisch
Aug 8, 2023
Hazel I. Janisch, 85 of French Island, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on August 22, 1937, in La Crosse to George and Hazel (Aiken) Richmond and graduated from Logan High School. On February 26, 1955, she was united in marriage to her lifelong companion of 64...
Charles W. Stettner
Aug 7, 2023
Charles W. Stettner, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born on May 31, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN. Charles enjoyed many hobbies that he was happy to share with his loved ones.
Charles is survived by his wife...
David P. Moe
Aug 7, 2023
David P. Moe, 88, of Onalaska, WI, died on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. David was born in La Crosse on June 11, 1935, to Almore and Malinda (Trapp) Moe.
David had CP since he was a child, but worked through all adversities. He sold greeting cards door to door to help...
Frederick "Butch" Rogowski
Aug 5, 2023
Frederick R. “Butch” Rogowski, 78 of French Island, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born February 18, 1945, in La Crosse to Federick and Viola (Will) Rogowski. Butch graduated from Logan High School and proudly served the United States Army and in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
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Joann Eckelberg
Aug 4, 2023
Joann (Miller) Eckelberg, 81, went to her Heavenly home peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Hearten House Memory Care Facility in Holmen, WI. Joann was born to Donald and Lois (Johnson) Miller on March 1, 1942. She graduated from Wilton High School. On May 28, 1960, Joann was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Eckelberg. They were married...
Rachel Ellen Spindler
Aug 3, 2023
Rachel Ellen Spindler was born May 7, 1990, in Madison, Wisconsin. She was a kind and gentle soul. She moved to Onalaska, Wisconsin in 1992 and attended the Onalaska School system. Rachel was an intelligent student. She loved to take part in sports and played for the Coulee Region Girls Hockey team and Onalaska Tennis teams, captaining her...
Vernadine Mary Doll
Aug 2, 2023
Vernadine Mary Doll, age 72, passed away on August 2, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse.
Vernadine was born in La Crosse on September 21, 1950, to Vernon J. and Muriel (Gasper) Doll. She was a graduate of Aquinas High School and the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Vernadine won State awards for her art....
Nancy A. Olson
Jul 28, 2023
Nancy A. Olson, 81 of Onalaska, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. She was born December 29, 1941, in Bloomington, MN to Richard V. and Edith M. (Peirce) Kerr and graduated from Bloomington High School. She married Royce Olson in Bloomington in March of 1960 and the family moved to La...
Earland E. Sagen
Jul 26, 2023
Earland E. Sagen, 93 of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Health Services in La Crosse. He was born May 10, 1930, in La Crosse to Leonard and Edna (Aspenson) Sagen. He was a 1948 graduate of Logan High School, where he met his future wife, Joyce Olson, while playing in the...
Linda Jean Gegenfurtner
Jul 22, 2023
Linda J. Gegenfurtner, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on July 22, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1943, to John “Jack” and Elsie (Roberts) Tabbert. She graduated from Logan High School where she was a Majorette. She was a full-time mom that also worked various part-time jobs as a CNA in a nursing home, Blue...
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