Obituaries

Randy "Pa" J. Nagle

Randy "Pa" J. Nagle

Nov 13, 2022

Randy J. “Pa” Nagle, 72, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born September 23, 1950, in La Crosse to Edward and Elrose (Murphy) Nagle, Jr. Randy graduated from Logan High School in 1968 and proudly served his country in the United States Army until his honorable...

Sharon May Schermerorn

Sharon May Schermerorn

Nov 12, 2022

Sharon May Schermerhorn died Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a brief illness. She was the eldest child born of Gordon and May Schermerhorn on May 28, 1948.

While growing up in La Crosse she could be found swimming, water skiing, fishing, spending time at the boat house and cruising 3rd and 4th streets on her motorcycle.  She...

Terrence S. "Terry" Mcmanus

Terrence S. "Terry" Mcmanus

Nov 10, 2022

Terrence Sean “Terry” McManus, 72, of Brownsville, MN, died on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1950 in Milwaukee to William and Jeanette (Greenwood) McManus. Terry attended Waukesha Catholic Memorial High School and graduated from Waukesha South high school in 1969. While in college, he attended a perfusion presentation, and found his...

Dianne M. Kroner

Dianne M. Kroner

Nov 10, 2022

Dianne M. Kroner, 79, of La Crescent, MN passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Region’s Hospital Burn Center in St. Paul, MN from health complications.

She was born July 15, 1943, to Charles G. and Elizabeth (Schuelke) Kroner Sr.

Dianne worked as a dietary aide at Bethany Riverside for...

Jeffrey Michael Erdmann

Jeffrey Michael Erdmann

Nov 8, 2022

Jeffrey Michael Erdmann, 65, of La Crescent, died in his sleep at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 46 years.

He was born December 28, 1956, to Ervin and Maxine (Roalsvig) Erdmann, the third of seven children.  He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ridgeway, MN.  He was...

Josephine E. Johnston

Josephine E. Johnston

Nov 7, 2022

Josephine “Jo” Esther (Jiracek) Johnston, 95, of La Crosse, went home to her Savior on Monday, November 7, 2022.   Jo was born January 15, 1927 in La Crosse to Joseph & Esther (Gemoll) Jiracek.

On August 14, 1946 she married Gerald “Jerry” Johnston. This marriage was blessed with five children.

Jo is survived by her...

Shirley J. Dolan

Shirley J. Dolan

Nov 6, 2022

Shirley Jane Dolan, 82 of La Crescent, MN passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. 

Shirley was born June 23, 1940, in Dubuque, IA to Elmer and Irene (Wilkes) Miller. She lived in Dubuque, IA, and East Dubuque, IL the majority of their lives until 2015 when they moved to La Crescent to be...

Timothy S. "Tim" Wilson

Timothy S. "Tim" Wilson

Nov 6, 2022

Timothy Scott Wilson, 58, of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Tim was born on July 28, 1964, to Billie Wilson and Kathleen (Oestreicher) Wilson in Milwaukee, WI. He attended La Crosse Central High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1981, where he proudly served until 1985 when he was honorably discharged. Tim then attended...

Rozalyn "Rossi" Thomas Weber

Rozalyn "Rossi" Thomas Weber

Nov 1, 2022

A beautiful soul was lifted to heaven on November 1, 2022, when our dear Rozalyn “Rossi” Thomas Weber, age 45, passed away peacefully in her home.

Rossi was born October 20, 1977, in La Crosse to Michael and Cynthia (Srdich) Weber. She attended school in La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School in 1996. Rossi was...

James Howard Botcher

James Howard Botcher

Nov 1, 2022

James H. Botcher, 88 of Houston, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born April 20, 1934, in La Crosse to Fred and Viola (Ender) Botcher and attended Day Valley Public School #11.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 2 nd...

Steven J. Smith

Steven J. Smith

Oct 31, 2022

Steven J. Smith, Einherjar; "He Who Fights Alone." Born June 20, 1979, Steven has passed on October 31, 2022. Steven will be dearly missed by many friends and family. He had a deep, inquisitive soul full of empathetic kindness. Steven dedicated his life to the architectural pursuit of the Holy Grail of enlightenment. May his spirit find peace with...

Norma J. (Luetke) Roubik

Norma J. (Luetke) Roubik

Oct 30, 2022

Norma J. Panning Luetke Roubik, 78, of La Crosse, WI joined her Savior in heaven when she passed away at Brookdale Memory Care Facility on October 30, 2022.  Her daughters shared the final hours with Norma singing hymns to her. Norma was a member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bangor, WI at the time of her death. Faith...

Vickie L. Wagner

Vickie L. Wagner

Oct 30, 2022

Vickie Lynn Wagner, 57, of Onalaska passed away on October 30, 2022 at Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 31, 1965, in La Crosse, to Philip and Lois Thaldorf.  Vickie graduated from Aquinas High School in 1983.  Vickie married Mark Wagner...

Melvin L. Kuschel

Melvin L. Kuschel

Oct 28, 2022

Melvin Lynn Kuschel, 89, of West Salem, peacefully passed away on Friday October 28 th, 2022, at Mulders Health Care Center.

Melvin was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on June 3 rd , 1933 to Walter and Gertrude (nee Hagel) Kuschel, the third of four children.  He attended Central High School in La Crosse.  He married Karen...

John Paul Ganzhorn

John Paul Ganzhorn

Oct 28, 2022

John Paul Ganzhorn, age 57, passed away on the afternoon of October 28, 2022, in La Crosse, WI.  He was born on May 6, 1965, in Virginia, MN to Chester and Virginia Ganzhorn of rural Eveleth, MN.

John had a great love of the open road.  For many years, he would participate and organize many group motorcycle...

David H. Mailey

David H. Mailey

Oct 28, 2022

David H. Mailey, 67, of La Crosse, died on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. There will be no services. A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Russell D. Sacia

Russell D. Sacia

Oct 27, 2022

Russell David Sacia, 78, of North Bend WI, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022, surrounded by family.

Russell was born August 31, 1944, to Spencer & Marian Sacia. He grew up farming alongside his Dad, graduating from Melrose High School in 1962 and attending UW-Madison’s Agricultural short course. Russ married his high school sweetheart, Diane (Emerson),...

Ronald Phillips

Ronald Phillips

Oct 27, 2022

Ronald D. Phillips, 89, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Ron was born on August 24, 1933, in Seneca Township in rural Crawford County, Wisconsin, to Willie and Ruby (Burns) Phillips.  He was a 1952 graduate of La Crosse Central High School.  Ron was later...

Joseph D. Larson

Joseph D. Larson

Oct 26, 2022

Joseph D. Larson, age 78, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He was born to Joseph and Armilla (Meyer) Larson in Prairie du Chien, WI on July 18, 1944. Joe graduated from Aquinas High School in 1962. He worked as a driver and photo finisher for...

David G. Moore

David G. Moore

Oct 25, 2022

David G. Moore, 62 of Dakota, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born September 17, 1960, in La Crosse to Gene and Sharon (Hill) Moore.

On May 17, 1986, he married Carrie Shepardson in Hokah, MN. David had worked as a heavy equipment operator...