Obituaries
Daniel H. "Dan" Schnedecker
Oct 15, 2022
Dan Schnedecker, 75, of La Crescent MN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
Dan was born in La Crosse WI on April 13 th , 1947 to Francis and Dorothy (Norwick) Schnedecker. He grew up in Hokah, MN where he graduated from St. Peters Catholic School in...
Allen L. Bushek
Oct 12, 2022
Allen L. Bushek, 83, of Onalaska, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Al was born on June 16, 1939, in Vernon County, WI to Sylvester and Muriel (Christianson) Bushek. He was a 1957 graduate of Cashton High School. After high school, Al joined the U.S. Navy. His first assignment...
Andrew James Wuttke
Oct 11, 2022
Our son, Andrew James Wuttke, 28, passed away quietly in his sleep at his home on October 11, 2022.
We are so heartbroken over the sudden loss of such a wonderful young man. He was loved by everyone in his family and will be missed so much!
Andrew loved his family, having fun with his...
Peter R. King
Oct 11, 2022
Peter R. King, 76, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Serenity House in Tomah, WI.
Peter was born on October 18, 1945, to Raymond A. and Ona P. (Storsveen) King in La Crosse. He attended La Crosse public schools, graduating from Central High School in 1963. Attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,...
Joy H. Zissler
Oct 10, 2022
Joy Helen (Smith) Zissler, 86, of La Crosse, WI, passed away, on October 10, 2022, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Joy was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 24, 1936, to Winslow and Helen (Loebs) Smith.
She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1954...
Matt Stephen Haug
Oct 10, 2022
Stephen Matthew “Matt” Haug, 60 of Oakland, CA., passed away suddenly on Monday, October 10. 2022. Matt was born August 14, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA., to Dr. Stephen and Rose Mary (Fitzpatrick) Haug. The family moved to La Crosse, WI., when Matt was three years old. He attended St. Thomas More Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High...
Vernetta Mades Fish
Oct 9, 2022
Vernetta Mades Fish passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1923, to John and Lydia (Becker) Mades and grew up in the rural Bangor/Sparta area, graduating from Bangor High School in 1940.
Vernetta gained her teaching certificate at the Normal School in La Crosse in 1942 and taught in a rural school...
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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