Obituaries

Alan L. "Toby" Hanson

Alan L. "Toby" Hanson

Sep 15, 2021

Alan “Toby” Hanson, 73, of La Crosse passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Gundersen Health System from pancreatic/liver cancer. He was born on July 29, 1948 in La Crosse to Aldor and Beverly (Dennis) Hanson. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1966. Alan was employed at Trane Company for 34 years until his retirement and...

Ann M. Grokowsky

Ann M. Grokowsky

Sep 13, 2021

Ann M. (Elder) Grokowsky, age 77, of Onalaska, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at home. Ann was born on April 25, 1944, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Jeanette (Larson) Elder. She attended school in Holmen, graduating with the Class of 1962. On September 12, 1964, she married the love of her life, Jerome Grokowsky, at Holmen Lutheran...

Daniel R. Balduzzi

Daniel R. Balduzzi

Sep 13, 2021

Daniel Robert Balduzzi, 58, of Onalaska, WI passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 in his home. He was born on March 18, 1963 in La Crosse to Robert and Suzann (Kane) Balduzzi. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Onalaska. He graduated from Onalaska High School in 1981 and UW-L in 1985 with a...

Gerald J. "Jerry" Poellinger

Gerald J. "Jerry" Poellinger

Sep 10, 2021

Gerald J. "Jerry" Poellinger, 84 of La Crosse, WI., died on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Heath System, La Crosse. Jerry was born in La Crosse on January 25, 1937 to George and Marie (Hauser) Poellinger. Jerry had served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on May 3, 1962. Jerry will be laid...

Bernard Melvin Feldmeier

Bernard Melvin Feldmeier

Sep 10, 2021

Bernard “Bernie” M. Feldmeier, 89 of Hokah, MN died on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, MN. Bernie was born in the township of Hokah, on October 29, 1931 to Philip and Anna (Schnedecker) Feldmeier. He married Phyllis Heberlein on October 16, 1954 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, MN. She preceded him...

Cheyenne M. Stolfuss

Cheyenne M. Stolfuss

Sep 9, 2021

Cheyenne M. Stolfuss, age 71, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center.

Chester E. Andersen, Jr.

Chester E. Andersen, Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

Chester “Chet” E. Andersen, Jr., 94, of Onalaska, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Springbrook Assisted Living in Onalaska.

He was born in Milwaukee on January 20, 1927, to Chester E. and Edith (Jensen) Andersen, Sr.  He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the sub tender USS Jason in the Pacific Theater during World War...

Carol J. Ebner

Carol J. Ebner

Sep 8, 2021

Carol J. Ebner, 80 of La Crosse passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born August 16, 1941, in Milwaukee to William and Elaine (Jenner) Knueppel. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1959.

On December 9, 1961, she married Jon “Jack” Ebner and he preceded her in death on...

William "Bill" F. Johnson

William "Bill" F. Johnson

Sep 7, 2021

William “Bill” Fredrick Johnson, 81, of West Salem, WI, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital La Crosse, WI, surrounded by love. A special thank you to Mayo Clinic nurses, doctors, and staff for their professional and compassionate care of Bill. Bill was born on February 12, 1940, to Ed and Leona Johnson on...

Jeffery Hare

Jeffery Hare

Sep 5, 2021

Jeffery “Jeff” Hare died on September 5, 2021. He was born on December 19, 1962 in La Crosse, WI to Ron and Judy Hare. Jeff was a graduate of Logan High School and at the time of his death was working for Go Riteway Transportation. Jeff was known to be someone you could count on for help if he...

Delores J. Osweiler

Delores J. Osweiler

Sep 4, 2021

Delores "Dee" (Kjos) Osweiler passed away at the age of 90 years old, on Saturday, September 4, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

Delores was one of 13 children born to Albert and Clara (Estenson) Kjos, along with her twin sister, Dorothy, on July 7, 1931, in Whitehall, Wis. In her youth, she played shortstop for fast-pitch softball...

George W. Hanson

George W. Hanson

Sep 3, 2021

George W. Hanson, 83, of La Crosse, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Ascension Hospital in Franklin, Wis.

He was born in La Crosse on November 21, 1937, to Einar and Clara (Olsen) Hanson. He attended La Crosse Schools and graduated from Central High School. On August 6, 1960, George married Sharon F. Osowski...

Marilyn L. Zick

Marilyn L. Zick

Sep 2, 2021

Marilyn L. Zick, 71 of La Crosse, WI., died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. She was born in Milwaukee, WI., on December 22, 1949 to Walter and Lucille (Blum) Sarge.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in the Marian Chapel of St. Joseph...

Betty Lou Schultz

Betty Lou Schultz

Sep 1, 2021

Betty L. Schultz, 95, of La Crosse, died at her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was born in La Crosse on November 30, 1925 to Ervin G Fischer and Ethel (LeJeune) Fischer.  She was a graduate of Central High School class of 1946.  On October 22, 1949, Betty married Harry W. Schultz in La Crosse.

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Ronald D. "Ron" Mckelvey

Ronald D. "Ron" Mckelvey

Sep 1, 2021

Ronald Deane McKelvey died on September 1, 2021, resting peacefully with family by his side at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. He was 77 years old and had fought more than 20 years with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on June 24th, 1944, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Hugh and Shirlee McKelvey. Ron graduated from Lakeview High...

Emaline M. Garavalia

Emaline M. Garavalia

Sep 1, 2021

Emaline M. Garavalia

Emaline M. Garavalia, 99, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Bethany – St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. She was born on August 3, 1922 in La Crosse to Joseph and Mae (Jambois) Malin. She married Ambrose Garavalia on October 10, 1940. Emaline was a cook...

Raymund H. G. Hahn

Raymund H. G. Hahn

Aug 31, 2021

Raymund H.G. Hahn, 102, died August 31, 2021. He is survived by four children: Diane (George) Waldow, Renae (Paul) Eckberg, Alan Hahn, and Terry Hahn (Karla Kensinger); five grandchildren: Kelly (John) Perry, Chelsea Eckberg, Leslie (Kristoffer) Shideman, Heidi (Luke) Zenger, and Jamie (Savannah) Eckberg; five great-grandchildren: Johannah, Jordan, & Damien Perry, and Zoey & Pearl Zenger; and numerous nieces and...

Barry Howard Clark

Barry Howard Clark

Aug 31, 2021

Barry Howard Clark, age 71, passed away on Tuesday August 31st, 2021.  He was born on March 20th,1950 in La Crosse, WI, where he resided for much of his life. He was the middle of three sons to Lois Dawson and Theron Clark. He was witty, whimsical and spoke fluent sarcasm. He was a goofball and a dreamer at...

Allan E. Anderson

Allan E. Anderson

Aug 28, 2021

Allan E. Anderson, 85 of Onalaska, WI., died on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. He was born in Whitehall, WI., on September 5, 1935 to Alvin and Corrinne (Fredrickson) Anderson. At the age of 17, Allan joined the United States Air Force and served for 7 years until he was honorably discharged. He married Darlene...

Raymond Lawrence Wuensch

Raymond Lawrence Wuensch

Aug 27, 2021

Raymond Lawrence Wuensch passed away from cancer at his home on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1923 the 6 th child of Edwin and Elizabeth (Kreibich) Wuensch. He spent his early life as a farm boy, attending St. Joseph’s Ridge grade school. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1941. While attending Aquinas, Ray...