Obituaries
Shirley Ann Lee
May 6, 2022
LA CRESCENT - Shirley Ann Lee, of La Crescent, MN passed away at Springbrook Assisted Living, La Crescent, MN.
She was born August 21, 1934 to Esther and Elmer Deschner of Brownsville, MN. She married her highschool sweetheart, Tom Lee on July 31, 1954 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Caledonia. Shirley and Tom raised eight children...
Ruby M. Pinski
May 5, 2022
Ruby Pinski, 97 of Onalaska (formerly of La Crosse) passed into the eternal care of her Savior on May 5, 2022 at the Onalaska Care Center.
She was born December 18, 1924 to Henry and Lisette (Wege) Schmeckpeper in Barre Mills, Wisconsin. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in June of 1942.
After...
David E. Hansen
May 3, 2022
David E. Hansen, age 77, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sandra Carol Thesing
May 2, 2022
Sandra Carol Thesing, 79, of La Crosse, died on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Benedictine Living Community in La Crosse. She was born on January 21, 1943 in Winona, MN to Charles and Emily (Steinfeldt) Mullane. Sandra married Terry Baier in 1967 and they had one daughter Heidi. They later divorced. She married Warren Thesing on May...
Robert "Bud" J. Smith
May 1, 2022
Robert James “Bud” Smith, 89, of Holmen and formerly of La Crosse, peacefully crossed over to eternal life at his home on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Bud was born October 15, 1932, to John Robert “Jack” and Pernell Agnes “Nellie” (Kenyon) Smith. He was a proud “Northsider” and attended St. James Grade School and was a 1951...
Lenora L. Edmondson
May 1, 2022
It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Lenora L. Edmondson (Drahos) on May 1, 2022, at the age of 72. She was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed. She was born in Waterloo, IA on March 8, 1950 to Antone and Lenora (Hamilton) Drahos. She graduated...
Dr. George B. Ellenz
May 1, 2022
FORT MYERS, FL/LA CROSSE, WI
Dr. George B Ellenz, 97, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his residence in La Crosse.
George was born in La Crosse, WI, on December 20, 1924 to Albert P & Margaret (Druschke) Ellenz. On his first day at Aquinas High School, he met...
Jason Schaller
May 1, 2022
Jason Schaller, 42, of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday May 1 st , 2022 at Gunderson Health System of La Crosse after a courageous battle with ALS. Jason is survived by his parents Terry and JoAnn Schaller; sister Jessica (Neal) McGough; nephews Wesley and Graeley McGough and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.
Jason was a...
Olivia Ellenor Krajewski
Apr 27, 2022
Olivia Ellenor Krajewski, age 96, died peacefully in her home on April 27, 2022. She was born to Andrew and Mary Barron on December 23, 1925, and raised on their small farm near Belfast, Northern Ireland, alongside six brothers and sisters. At age 20, she met her soon-to-be husband, Louis Krajewski of La Crosse, Wisconsin, during World War II. ...
Mary M. Rotering
Apr 27, 2022
Mary Margaret Rotering, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 27,2022 at Lakeview Health Center with her daughter and son-in-law by her side from congestive heart failure and complications of dementia.
She was born in La Crosse, WI July 21, 1946 to Genevieve (Hess) and Ralph Mattison and grew up in an extended family home. Mary attended...
Mary Ann Bartel
Apr 26, 2022
Mary Ann (Paul) Bartel, age 101, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home, Galesville, Wis. She was born to Roland and Louise (Gilles) Paul in La Crosse, Wis., on March 20, 1921, and graduated from Aquinas High School. She married William Robert Bartel on Feb. 28, 1949. Mary Ann was a member of St....
Leatrice Ann Zuleger
Apr 26, 2022
Leatrice Ann Zuleger, 84, of Appleton, WI, and formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.
Leatrice was born in Oshkosh, WI, on March 28, 1938, to Robert and Edna (Berzinski) Allen. She grew up in La Crosse, attending St. James Elementary School and...
Thomas "Tom" Strange
Apr 25, 2022
Thomas (Tom) Strange, age 77, died peacefully at Gundersen Hospital on Monday, April 25 of injuries sustained from a fall.
Tom was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska on June 24, 1944, to Walter T. Strange and Leonora Lillian Rohweder. He married his soulmate, Michele Marie Floersch, on June 24, 1972 at St. John’s Church in Omaha, Nebraska. They...
Wendi Lee Franke
Apr 24, 2022
Wendi Franke , 49, La Crescent, MN., chose to end her life on this earth, Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her home. She was born in Lansing, MI., on September 25, 1972 the daughter of Gary & Bonnie (Pflughoeft) Franke.
Wendi was a respected professional employed as a real estate agent for Gerrard Hoeschler for...
John "Jack" Lucey
Apr 24, 2022
John E. (Jack) Lucey passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Jack was the fourth son born to Donald and Mildred (Cassidy) Lucey at the home farm in Gays Mills, WI. He graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1956. He was a star basketball and baseball player....
Irene L. Martini
Apr 23, 2022
Irene L. Martini, 98 of La Crosse (formerly of Onalaska) passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022 after a brief stay at Bethany Riverside.
Irene was born to Louis and Frances (Gagermeier) Kendhammer in La Crosse on April 16, 1924 as the baby of the family. She married the love...
Edward C. Tanke
Apr 23, 2022
Edward Tanke passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, with his children at his side. Ed was born on March 11, 1933, in La Crosse, WI, the oldest of three sons to Clarence (Pete) and Dorothy Tanke. Ed grew up in La Crosse, graduating from Central High School where he made numerous lifelong friends and met the love of...
Arlene Mae Ready
Apr 19, 2022
Arlene Mae Ready, 95, of La Crescent, MN., passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Arlene was born in Hokah, MN., on February 5, 1927 to George and Alice (Lorenz) Abnet. Always a Hokah girl at heart, she worked excessively hard throughout her life and enjoyed sharing in the kindness and love of her community.
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Gerald P. Humm
Apr 19, 2022
Gerald (Jerry) Humm passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 83. He was born in La Crosse in 1939, to Francis and Bertha Humm. Jerry graduated from Central High School in 1957. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1962 and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. This is...
George J. Kannam
Apr 16, 2022
George J. Kannam, age 89, passed away on April 16, 2022, at Creamery Creek Senior Living in Viroqua, WI. A private family service was held on April 20, 2022.
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