Obituaries
Evelyn M. Rutz-Thornton
Jan 5, 2025
Evelyn Mable Rutz-Thornton (Zimmerman) passed away with her family at her side in Onalaska, Wisconsin on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Evelyn (Evy) was a remarkable 98 year old woman. She was born on March 18, 1926 in Coon Valley on her family farm and was the oldest of 11 children. Evy had a passion for helping others and was an active...
Bonnie J. Venner
Jan 5, 2025
Bonnie Jeanne M. Venner, 83, of Genoa, WI, entered eternal rest at Creamery Creek Senior Living in Stoddard WI, with her loving family at her side, on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Bonnie’s life was a profound reflection of devotion, resilience, and grace. A woman of remarkable strength, she embodied the ideals of love, faith, and selflessness in every aspect of...
Dorothy J. Oldenburg
Jan 4, 2025
Dorothy Jean (Wetchen) Oldenburg, age 99, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Riverside Transitional Care. She was born on March 9, 1925, to Irving and Gertrude (Schlabach) Wetchen, as the oldest of three children. Her family lived in Pine Creek, where Jean attended the Toledo one-room school. After the death of her father, they moved to Hokah, MN....
Larry S. Michalke
Jan 3, 2025
Larry S. Michalke, 58 of La Crescent, MN died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the La Crescent Health Services. He was born June 2, 1966, in La Crosse, WI to Bruce and Marcella (Randall) Michalke and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1987.
Larry had lived for a time in Rochester before returning to La Crescent. He was proud...
Theo Jeanine Abnet
Jan 3, 2025
Theo “Grammi” Jeanine Curtis Abnet, 86, of Onalaska, passed away January 3, 2025, at Gundersen (Emplify) Health System in La Crosse. She is preceded in death by her husband Ken Abnet, her parents Clifford and Myrtle Curtis, sister Sally Schober, infant/young brothers and sisters David, Lynn, Lee Brian, and Leslie Curtis, and brothers and sisters in-laws George and Marcela Abnet,...
Major Linda Marie Maas
Jan 2, 2025
Major Linda Marie Maas, 79, formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Hillview Health Care Center. She was born December 19th, 1945 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Glenn and Georgia Maas.
Linda graduated from Aquinas High School in 1964. That same year she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps. Upon completion of her enlistment, she returned home and...
Evelyn R. Kessel
Dec 31, 2024
Evelyn Rose Kessel, age 98 of Salem, WI and formerly of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at home in Salem, WI. She was born July 8, 1926, to Palmer and Ida Traff. Evelyn married Donald Kessel and they were married for 63 years.
Evelyn retired from F.W. Means after twenty-five years. She was a member of...
George D. Chart Jr.
Dec 29, 2024
George D. Chart, Jr.
George D. Chart, Jr. 69, of La Crosse, WI and formerly of Kenosha, WI passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Mary’s Campus. He was born on January 4, 1955, in Kenosha, WI to Ann M. and George D. Chart, Sr.
He attended St. Anthony Grade School and graduated from St. Joseph High...
Charles R. Williams
Dec 27, 2024
Charles R. Williams, 62, of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024. Chuck was born in Indiana on July 17, 1962 to Robert and Lorraine (Drees) Williams. He worked for many years at Great Lakes Cheese. Chuck is survived by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at Kramer's Bar & Grill of La...
Katherine Louise Baier
Dec 27, 2024
Katherine Louise Baier passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin at age 85.
Kathy was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on December 21, 1939, to Elsie (Panke) and Alex Genz. She grew up on the North side and graduated from Logan High School. Kathy is survived by sons Steven (Pamela), Mark...
Jeffrey Thomas Palmer
Dec 27, 2024
Jeffrey Thomas “J.T.” Palmer, 79, of La Crosse, died on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Hillview Healthcare Center. He was born on July 6, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Irving and Virginia (Boldt) Palmer. J.T. had served with the U.S. Navy. He is survived by a brother Bruce (Beverly), sister Pamela (Rich) and sister-in-law Jeanie. He was preceded in...
John Charles Greening
Dec 26, 2024
John Charles Greening, 73 of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully in his comfy chair at home waiting to watch his beloved Chicago Bears on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
He was born on March 4, 1951, in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Emil and Ruby (Exum) Greening. John graduated from Buchanan High School in Buchanan, Michigan and was raised on his family’s...
Lyle E. Helke
Dec 25, 2024
Lyle Eldred Helke, 82, of Stoddard, Wisconsin passed away on December 25, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
He was born December 8, 1942, in La Crosse, WI to Arnold and Dorothy (Groth) Helke. Lyle was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stoddard, WI, where he remained a lifelong member. He graduated from La Crosse...
Stephan L. Mueller
Dec 24, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steve Mueller, who peacefully departed on December 24, 2024, at 84. Steve was born to Jessie and Leo Mueller in La Crosse, WI, on March 27, 1940. He graduated from La Crosse Central in 1958 and from the University of Wisconsin in 1962. On December 29, 1962, he married Linnea Hayek. Steve...
Michael Louis Ferris
Dec 24, 2024
Michael “Felix” Louis Ferris
Michael Louis Ferris, 67, passed away in his home on Christmas Eve surrounded by his large family and loved ones.
Mike was born on March 29, 1957 in Lawton, Oklahoma while his father served in the army. A few years later the family returned to La Crosse, Wisconsin, where Mike was a life-long resident.
When he was young Mike...
Donovan "Don" W. Zimmerman
Dec 23, 2024
Donovan "Don" W. Zimmerman, age 95 of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse. He was born September 10, 1929 to the late Werner and Mabel (Dreier) Zimmerman in Norwalk, WI.
In his younger years, he worked at Uncle Ed’s farm and delivered milk in town driving a horse-drawn wagon. He graduated from...
Carlene Sanborn
Dec 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlene Sanborn, a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully with family at her side on December 22, 2024, at the age of 93.
Carlene was born in Derry, New Hampshire, in 1931 to Dorothy Benson and John Caldwell. She grew up during the Great Depression, a time that...
Lorraine Marie McIlraith
Dec 19, 2024
Lorraine McIlraith, age 92 of La Crosse, WI passed away on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. She was born September 5th, 1932, in Davenport, Iowa to Lucretia Marie (McMahill) and Caesar Salato and married to Stuart Morton McIlraith September 3rd, 1960. She is survived by sons Kirk (Sue) and Thomas (Paula), grandchildren Marcus, Percival and Connor; step-granddaughter Jean Johnson (Todd), Step-great...
Marcene D. Monsoor
Dec 19, 2024
Marcene (VerSteeg) Monsoor born 9/28/1935 was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on December 19th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace, and dedication. She has now rejoined her cherished husband, Frank, and beloved grandson, Isaac. She leaves behind her 3 children, Laura Monsoor, Nick Monsoor (Marilyn), Anne Sanders (Terry), as well as 4...
Lillian F. Hanson
Dec 19, 2024
Lillian F. Hanson, 100, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at The Home Place of Stanley in Stanley, WI.
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