Obituaries

Mary Ann Conway

Mary Ann Conway

Sep 5, 2022

Mary Ann Conway, 86 of La Crescent, MN passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. She was born March 31, 1936, in Lake City, Minnesota to Roy and Anna (Russell) Dankwardt.

On March 1, 1969, she married the love of her life, George Conway in Waukon, IA and he preceded her in death on...

Myron P. Zessin

Myron P. Zessin

Sep 3, 2022

Myron Paul Zessin, 87, of rural LaCrescent, Minnesota, passed away at his home on September 3, 2022, following a brief illness with ALS. He was born April 20, 1935, in Nodine, Minnesota, to Paul and Evelyn (Breyer) Zessin and was a lifelong resident in the LaCrescent area.

His life was filled with a busy work schedule that...

David A. Solie, Sr.

David A. Solie, Sr.

Sep 2, 2022

In the presence of his family, David A. Solie, of Onalaska, passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was 95.

Dave grew up in La Crosse, the youngest of the three children of Theodore and Teresa (Nedvidek) Solie. He attended La Crosse Central High School, where he excelled at football and tennis, and was...

Lorraine M. Rau

Lorraine M. Rau

Aug 29, 2022

Lorraine “Lori” Marie (Weigel) Rau, 84, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on August 29, 2022 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse, WI with loved ones at her side. Lorraine was born in La Crosse, WI, and eventually relocated to Vero Beach, FL.  Most recently she would return to La Crosse in summer to spend time with her...

Gary E. Schock

Gary E. Schock

Aug 28, 2022

Gary Eugene Schock of LaCrosse, WI, 81, peacefully passed away on August 28, 2022, at the VA Center in Tomah, WI after a long illness. He was born on March 8, 1941, to Gordon Eugene Schock and Dorothy (Hengel, Schock) Cox. Gary is survived by a sister, Lynn (Dev) Desplinter, Moline, IL; four children, Gary G. Schock (Sheila), Algonquin, IL;...

Bernice Martha Lange

Bernice Martha Lange

Aug 27, 2022

Bernice Martha Lange, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family who loved her deeply, on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Heritage Court Assisted Living in Houston, MN.

She was born July 1, 1928, in Adrian, MN, to Gerhard and Helen (Reining) Bauer. She married Leslie Lange on October 13, 1947, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Caledonia,...

Gerald L. "Cactus" Johnson

Gerald L. "Cactus" Johnson

Aug 27, 2022

Gerald L. “Jerry” “Cactus” Johnson, 85 of Onalaska, WI passed away at his daughter’s home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born August 17, 1937, in La Crosse to Morris and Georgina (Larson) Johnson and grew up in Onalaska. He attended La Crosse Logan High School where he excelled in baseball.

Jerry served...

Levi Roger Beckstrom

Levi Roger Beckstrom

Aug 26, 2022

Levi Roger Beckstrom passed away peacefully in his parents' arms early in the morning on August 26th, 2022. Levi was born a healthy baby to Jill and Andrew Beckstrom and big brother Mason on August 10th, 2022 in La Crosse, WI. They got to spend two days at home together as a family of four before Levi would spend...

Angeline M. Becker

Angeline M. Becker

Aug 25, 2022

Angeline M. Becker, 102, formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Morrow Nursing Home in Sparta, WI. She was born on May 28, 1920 in Cashton, WI to Peter and Mary (Ammun) Miller. She married Raymond N. Becker on June 29, 1942, they were married for 37 years before his death in...

Trudy Ann Christenson

Trudy Ann Christenson

Aug 24, 2022

Trudy Ann Christenson, of La Crosse, WI., went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the age of 85, surrounded by her children and her sister.

Trudy was born on July 12 th , 1937, in Appleton, WI., to Joseph and Mabel (Gutweiler) Woods. She grew up in La Crosse, WI., where she attended...

Dentin J. Antony

Dentin J. Antony

Aug 24, 2022

Dentin’s biggest and most important accomplishment in life was his “baby girl” Alyvia. Their silly, fun relationship was evident every time you saw them together. Whether they were swinging, making duck faces, or cuddling you saw genuine happiness and joy plastered on their faces. His love and gentleness with her will remain in her heart forever.

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Myra B. Johnson

Myra B. Johnson

Aug 24, 2022

Myra B. Johnson, 83, of Onalaska died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse and woke to eternal life in the arms of her Savior.

She was born October 14, 1938 at her family home in La Crescent, MN, which is still standing today, to Horton and Doris (Wolff)...

Judy L. Hill

Judy L. Hill

Aug 23, 2022

Judy Lynn Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the age of 64.

Judy was born on July 24, 1958, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Harold and Marliss (Uhrig) Collinson. As a child, Judy and her siblings loved adventuring around the family farm. She graduated from Loyal High School in...

Loann M. Eder

Loann M. Eder

Aug 23, 2022

Loann M. Eder, 84 of Holmen, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born May 26, 1938, in Waumandee, WI to Ben and Ivaneil (Harold) Ziegler and graduated from Fountain City High School. On January 31, 1958, she married Ralph Eder.

Loann had worked for many years in the home healthcare...

Daniel T. Holter

Daniel T. Holter

Aug 21, 2022

Daniel T. Holter, 65, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

He was born November 4, 1956, in La Crosse, WI to Oscar T. And Sylvia (Dopson) Holter.  He graduated from Parkview High School in Orfordville, WI in 1975.  Dan attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa from 1976-1978 where he earned an Associate...

Sr. Geralyn Misura, Fspa

Sr. Geralyn Misura, Fspa

Aug 21, 2022

“All praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine!”

Sister Geralyn Misura, FSPA

Sister Geralyn Misura, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA), 88, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was in the sixty-seventh year of her religious profession.

Mary Jane was born to Raymond and Stella (Bien) Misura...

Ardith Ann Amsrud

Ardith Ann Amsrud

Aug 18, 2022

Ardith Ann Amsrud, 94, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in her home. She was born on February 19, 1928 in La Crosse, WI to William and Ella (Sullivan) Engstler. She attended and graduated from St. Peter’s Catholic School in Hokah. She married Morris Amsrud in Hokah on October 4, 1952. Ardith was...

Patricia Ann Ulmen

Patricia Ann Ulmen

Aug 17, 2022

Patricia A. “Pat” Ulmen, 83 of Hokah, MN., passed away while surrounded by her children on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse.

She was born in La Crosse, WI., on July 28, 1939 to Fred “Fritz” and Leona (Johnston) Tschumper. She married William Ulmen on October 26, 1960 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church...

Paul Alphonse Hauser

Paul Alphonse Hauser

Aug 16, 2022

Paul Alphonse Hauser, 91 of La Crosse passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility.

Paul was raised on a dairy farm in Cashton, WI. He had to quit school in the 9 th grade to help his family on the farm. At the age of 22, he met...

Catherine Howerton

Catherine Howerton

Aug 16, 2022

Catherine “Katie” Howerton, 94, of Dresbach, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. She was born on December 23, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to John and Cecelia (Zimmer) Murphy. She married Loren Howerton on May 23, 1953 in Mason City, Iowa. In her early years Katie’s time was spent homemaking and...