Obituaries
Howard E. Munson Sr.
Jan 20, 2021
Howard E. Munson, Sr., 85, was born on August 10, 1935 in St. James, Minnesota to Esther (Lee) and Henning Munson. He graduated from St. James High School in 1953 where he excelled at wrestling. He went on to serve in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska. He later graduated from University of Minnesota, where he...
Marjorie F. Straight ("G.G.")
Jan 18, 2021
Marjorie F. Straight (“G.G.”), 100 of La Crosse, passed away in her home on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Marjorie was also known as “Puddin’ Pie” by her beloved husband Keith of 72 years and known as “G.G.” by her four great grandsons.
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Howard F. Kramer
Jan 17, 2021
Howard F. Kramer “Mitt” passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Howard was born on October 10, 1937 in La Crosse, WI to Benjamin and Teckla (Thesing) Kramer. He was raised on the family farm in Lanes Valley and lived most of his life raising his children nearby in the valley. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from...
Kathleen C. Witte
Jan 16, 2021
La Crosse, WI/Poughkeepsie, NY
Kathleen “Kathy” C. Witte, 96, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 in La Crosse, WI after a brief illness.
The daughter of the late Charles and Alice Callahan, she was born December 17, 1924 in Cortland, NY. She graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelors Degree and...
Frank Rediske
Jan 14, 2021
Franklin R. Rediske, 88, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
He was born in La Crosse on November 14, 1932, to William and Mary (Kerska) Rediske. He attended La Crosse schools and graduated from La Crosse Central High School. Upon graduation, Frank enlisted in the...
Joyce Dawn Silha
Jan 14, 2021
Joyce Dawn Silha was born on June 29, 1937, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2021, at the Hillview Nursing Home in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at the age of 83. Her son Jeff Silha and brother Scott La Fleur were able to be with her a short time before she...
Kristine M. "Kris" Loeser
Jan 11, 2021
On Monday, January 11, 2021, as the sun shined brightly, the Gates of Heaven opened wide for Miss Kristine Loeser, age 70, of Onalaska, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, to enter when at which time we are sure her dear mother stood there, arms extended to greet her and along with Kris's many lifelong and loving...
Jason H. Ruud
Jan 11, 2021
Brothers Daniel Brian Ruud and Jason Harold Ruud passed away unexpectedly on January 11 th , 2021 at their homes in Platteville, WI. Their loss leaves their families and friends shocked and deeply saddened.
Daniel was born on September 3 rd , 1980 in La Crosse, WI. He attended Onalaska High School and moved on to graduate...
Daniel B. Ruud
Jan 11, 2021
Brothers Daniel Brian Ruud and Jason Harold Ruud passed away unexpectedly on January 11 th , 2021 at their homes in Platteville, WI. Their loss leaves their families and friends shocked and deeply saddened.
Daniel was born on September 3 rd , 1980 in La Crosse, WI. He attended Onalaska High School and moved on to graduate...
Howard J. Olson
Jan 9, 2021
Howard J. Olson, 83 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born August 28, 1937 in Westby, WI to Olaf and Mabel (Pederson) Olson. Howard proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957.
On June 3, 1961 he married Anita...
Patricia Jean Lydon
Jan 8, 2021
Patricia Lydon passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 8 th , 2021. She was married to the late Jack Lydon for 62 years. Pat was dedicated to her family and managed a busy life of activities in support of caring for them and her home. Over her lifetime, she worked at the La Crosse Telephone Corporation, was...
Paul B. Boarman
Jan 8, 2021
Paul Bryant Boarman
Paul Bryant Boarman, 65, of La Crosse passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 in his home. He was born on September 14, 1955 in Evansville, IN to Norbert and Elizabeth (Greenwell) Boarman. Paul attended St. James Catholic School and Aquinas High School graduating in 1973. He then attended Viterbo College until he joined...
Eunice M. O'Connor
Jan 7, 2021
Eunice M. O’Connor, 96, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully January 7, 2021, at Benedictine Living Community. She was born April 1, 1924, in Iowa City, Iowa, to William and Libby (Swab) Parizek. Eunice graduated from Iowa City High School and attended business college in Iowa City. Her great adventure as a young woman was riding her bicycle...
Raymond E. Pearson
Jan 6, 2021
Raymond “Ray” Edward Pearson, age 96, of La Crosse, WI, passed away January 6 th , 2021 at Eagle Crest South. Ray was born in Duluth, MN, on September 7, 1924 to Arthur and Mabel (Johnson) Pearson.
Ray graduated from Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN in 1943. He attended North Park College, Chicago, IL and received as...
Robert E. Rybold
Jan 6, 2021
Robert E. Rybold, 87 of La Crescent, Minn. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born November 14, 1933 in La Crosse to Henry and Agnes (Petrosky) Rybold.
Robert is survived by his wife of 63 ½ years, Jo Ann; a daughter, Lynn...
Winifred K. Mcguire
Jan 6, 2021
Winifred “Winnie” McGuire lived life to the fullest for all of her 90 years. She peacefully passed away after a brief illness surrounded by her family in her home on January 6, 2021, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Winnie was born on April 16, 1930, to Hamden and Mary (Gallagher) Corey in Winona, Minnesota. She grew up on...
Richard Gordon Friberg
Jan 5, 2021
Richard Gordon Friberg, 87, formerly of La Crescent, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. Richard was born to Richard W. and Hazel (Gunderson) Friberg in Colfax, WI on February 13, 1933. The family moved to Westby where he graduated from high school in 1951 and later attended Luther College in Decorah, IA....
Gloria V. Patterson
Jan 5, 2021
Gloria V. Patterson, 86 of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Hillview Healthcare Center. She was born May 8, 1934, in Houston, Mn to Miles and Nellie (Flatten) Summers. In her summer months of High School she worked as a car hop at the root beer stand in Winona, set pins at the...
Frances Ann Zeimet
Jan 5, 2021
Frances Ann Zeimet (nee Ward) passed peacefully on Tuesday morning following a decade long battle with Alzheimer’s, coupled with the after effects of Covid.
Fran, a.k.a. “Bitsy”, was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin on January 13, 1931, to Evan and Margaret (Bachmann) Ward. Her natural beauty and lovely smile stood out wherever she went, and presented her...
Jane Marie Elton
Jan 4, 2021
Jane Marie Elton (McConaghy), 70, of La Crosse died on Monday, January 4, 2021. She put up a tremendous fight for life, but ultimately her MS won.
Jane was born on October 27, 1950, in La Crosse, to James and Adeline (Oestreich) McConaghy. Jane went to Holy Trinity Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High School in...
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