Obituaries
Hazel G. Kuepfer
Oct 9, 2022
Hazel G. Kuepfer, 86, of La Crosse, formerly of Hustisford, WI, passed away of cancer on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Havenwood of Onalaska. She was born on March 16, 1936 in Clyman, WI, the 12 th of 16 children, to Paul and Mabel (Kaul) Ninmann. Hazel was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman and...
Susan R. Strittmater
Oct 8, 2022
Susan Renee “Suzi” Strittmater, 58, of La Crosse passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on Saturday, October 8, 2022. She was born on January 8, 1964, in La Crosse, WI to George and Beatrice Strittmater and was raised on the family farm on South Ridge in La Crescent, MN. Suzi attended Crucifixion Grade School...
Pearl E. Diekrager
Oct 7, 2022
Pearl E. Diekrager, 100, of Houston, MN, was called to her Heavenly Home on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston.
Pearl was born on August 27, 1922, to Herman and Estella (Farnholz) Klaviter in Witoka, MN. On April 12, 1941, she married Roland “Bob” Diekrager at her home in Witoka. Bob preceded her...
William B. Bandell
Oct 5, 2022
William B. Bandell, 80, of La Crosse, WI., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Brookdale Assisted Living in La Crosse. Bill was born in Black River Falls, WI., on October 14, 1941 to Forrest and Beatrice (Kersting) Bandell.
For several years he worked at the Box Factory in Black River Falls. Together with his mother,...
Kathleen H. Wright
Oct 4, 2022
Kathleen H. (Antony) Wright, 74, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1948, in La Crosse to La Verne and Helen (Oehrle) Antony. Kathy graduated from Central High School in 1966 and on July 6, 1968, she married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Wright.
Kathy...
Glen W. Peterson
Oct 3, 2022
Glen W. Peterson, 65, of Northfield, MN, passed away on October 3rd, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN, following complications from myelodysplastic syndrome.
Glen was born January 13, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA to Lawrence Peterson and Arlene (Oliver Peterson) Bedner. The family moved to La Crosse, WI when Glen was...
Gerald J. "Jerry" Guentner
Oct 2, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Guentner, 82, of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his wife, Mary on October 2, 2022. He was born in La Crosse, WI., on February 16, 1940 to Joseph and Agnes (Johnson) Guentner.
Jerry was a loving, generous and loyal partner to Mary. They were married on February...
William "Little Bill" Coughlin
Oct 2, 2022
William “Little Bill” Coughlin died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, due to injuries sustained in an accident. Bill was an old school biker and put thousands of miles per year on his Harleys, touring this great country with family and friends. He also worked in various manufacturing facilities. To some, he was their favorite supervisor.
A...
Donald A. Vinger
Oct 1, 2022
Donald Allen Vinger, 82, of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Don was born in Waukesha, WI on November 7, 1939, to Harold and Norma (Anderson) Vinger. Don is survived by his two sons, Eric (Dee Dee) and Christopher (Kelly) Vinger as well as his two grandchildren,...
Steven J. Banasik
Sep 30, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steven J. Banasik, DDS. Steve was called home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at the age of 75, at his sister’s home in La Crosse, Wisconsin after a long fight with prostate cancer. His beautiful wife Mary was by his side.
Steve was born in La...
Karen Susan Reichert
Sep 30, 2022
Karen Susan Reichert, 76, of La Crosse, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on March 28, 1946 in La Crosse to William and Ruth (Hoffman) McCaffrey. Karen grew up in La Crescent and graduated from Logan High School. She married Gerald Reichert on August 21,...
Steven Kenneth Stach
Sep 30, 2022
Steven Kenneth Stach, 75, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 22, 1947, to Kenneth and Joan (Cavadini) Stach of La Crosse, WI.
Steve was a 1965 graduate of Central High School in La Crosse, WI. He was a singer and guitarist...
George E. Brown, Jr.
Sep 29, 2022
George E. Brown, Jr, 86, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Eagle Crest South of La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse, on October 17, 1935 to George and Augusta (Schade) Brown. He married Margaret Losen on November 24, 1951 at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
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Ronald "Ron" A. Greeno
Sep 27, 2022
Ronald (Ron) A. Greeno, age 76, of La Crosse, passed away into a pain free eternity at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Ron was born on January 19, 1946 in La Crosse, WI to Anthony and Ordell (Witt) Greeno.
Ron attended St. Mary’s Catholic school through the 8 th grade and...
Karen A Peterson
Sep 23, 2022
Karen Arlene Peterson, 77, of La Crosse, WI passed on September 23, 2022, in her home. She was born December 30, 1944, in Viroqua, WI and was the middle of three daughters born to Melvin E. Peterson and Catherine E. Dennison.
Karen graduated from Viroqua High School in 1964 and relocated to Chicago where she met Paul...
Lawrence Coleman
Sep 23, 2022
Lawrence Coleman, 95, of La Crosse, WI., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 in La Crosse. He was born February 28, 1927 in rural Crawford County, WI. to Roy and Letha (Ertel) Coleman. He was raised on the family farm with his siblings Helen and Douglas. He graduated from Gays Mills High in 1944 and married his high...
Crystal "Cris" M. Kunze
Sep 22, 2022
Crystal (Cris) M. (Greeno, Wilder) Kunze took her last breath on September 22, 2022 and has joined her departed family members. She was born to Reuben and Roberta (Gonyier) Greeno on May 14, 1949. Cris lived most of her life in Onalaska, WI. She graduated from Onalaska High School in 1967.
Cris married Gordon (Gordy) Wilder on...
Earl G. Mattison
Sep 22, 2022
Earl George Mattison, 83, of West Salem, WI passed away on September 22, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, WI. Earl was born to Jesse and Garnet Mattison on July 25 th , 1939 in La Crosse, WI.
Earl was always willing to put others before himself, helping anyone in the...
Diana M. Strickland
Sep 21, 2022
Diana M. Strickland, age 81, of De Soto, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent, MN.
Gale R. Kreibich
Sep 21, 2022
Gale Kreibich was simply the best. He packed ten lifetimes of experiences into his 68 years. He was funny, creative and one of a kind. He could talk to anyone and make them feel like they were the most important person in the room.
Travel was an integral part of Gale’s life. He met...
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