Obituaries

Rev. R. Francis Jones

Rev. R. Francis Jones

Dec 21, 2020

Rev. R. Francis Jones, known as “Francis” went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2020, at his home in La Crosse, WI, at the age of 87. Francis was born on a farm outside of Richland Center, WI on November 26, 1933. His commitment to the Christian faith began at the Assembly of God church...

George J. Stuber

George J. Stuber

Dec 20, 2020

George J. Stuber, 98, passed away at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse on Saturday, December 20, 2020. George was born to Ida May & Erhart Stuber on February 27, 1922 at the Grandview Hospital In La Crosse. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Patricia Stuber (Knapp), brothers, Robert, John and Donald Stuber...

Helen Anita Genz

Helen Anita Genz

Dec 18, 2020

Helen Anita Genz, 89, of La Crosse, died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Riverside Transitional Care Center. She was born on August 3, 1931 in La Crosse to Alfred and Hattie (Winsky) Kolb. She was a graduate of Central High School. Helen married Earl “Roger” Genz on October 20, 1956 in La Crosse. He preceded her in...

Kathleen Mae Michel

Kathleen Mae Michel

Dec 17, 2020

Kathleen (Kate) Mae Michel left this life to be reunited with her husband of fifty-eight years, Bernard (Bernie) Michel. They were the parents of a large family but always found room to welcome in all that they met. To Mom especially, the world was not full of strangers, but simply friends that she had not yet had a chance...

Duane P. Zenke

Duane P. Zenke

Dec 16, 2020

Duane Paul Zenke, 84, of La Crescent, MN, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on June 21, 1936 to Arnold and Maggie (Papenfuss) Zenke. He married Lois Papenfuss on April 23, 1955 in Pickwick, MN. They lived in Nodine, MN, where they raised their four sons, moving to La Crescent...

Ronald James Roach

Ronald James Roach

Dec 16, 2020

Ronald James Roach, 92 of La Crosse passed away at his home in Eagle Crest South on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 with his wife of 70 years at his side. He was born, August 20, 1928 in Sioux Falls, SD to Clare and Gladys (Grandsal) Roach.

On October 14, 1950 he married Dolores Moe...

Elaine J. Odemoe

Elaine J. Odemoe

Dec 15, 2020

Elaine Julianne Odemoe, 70, of Onalaska, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

Elaine was born in Viroqua, Wis., on March 21, 1950, to Arnold Leif and Doris Elaine (Volden) Bakkestuen.  She married Richard E. “Odie” Odemoe on May 3, 1997, in La Crosse.

Throughout her...

Lyle W. Bauer

Lyle W. Bauer

Dec 14, 2020

Lyle W. Bauer, age 62, of New Hartford Township, MN, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - La Crosse. Lyle was born in La Crosse on July 7, 1958 to Walter and Leona Bauer. On April 27, 1991 he married Deborah Nagel at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nodine, MN. Together they had...

Daniel P. Wilder

Daniel P. Wilder

Dec 13, 2020

Daniel P. Wilder, 75, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born January 18, 1945 to Walter and Ann (Ruzicka) Wilder. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1963. Dan was in the Air Force from 1965 until 1969. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and also spent time in Vietnam in Cam Ron Bay, servicing aircrafts....

Terry Scott Valentine

Terry Scott Valentine

Dec 12, 2020

Terry Scott Valentine, 55, of La Crosse passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born in La Crosse on July 15, 1965 to Clair and Beverly (Jerome) Valentine. He was the youngest of four children. His parents joked that they had him later in life so he could take care of them when...

Patricia A. Bosshart

Patricia A. Bosshart

Dec 12, 2020

Patricia Ann Bosshart, 71, of Onalaska, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.

Pat was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 29, 1949, to George C. and Mary Klebs Maack Smith.  She grew up in Janesville, Wis., and graduated from Janesville Senior High School.  Pat then attended Mercy...

Vivian M. Brewer

Vivian M. Brewer

Dec 12, 2020

Vivian M. Brewer, born March 5, 1930. Remembered as a loving mother, beloved daughter, devoted and caring friend. She is survived and loved by her son, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mom will be greatly missed but never forgotten. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Gerald R. Morrison

Gerald R. Morrison

Dec 11, 2020

On December 11, 2020 at home in La Crescent, Jerry fought his final battle with lung fibrosis and cancer, holding the hand of his beloved wife Pat, and with son, Al beside him. He drew his last breath and peacefully passed to eternal comfort and light. Born May 7,1937 in La Crosse, WI to Florence (Behrndt) and Gerald Jr....

Pauline E. Dolder

Pauline E. Dolder

Dec 9, 2020

LA CRESCENT MN – Surrounded by family, Pauline E. Dolder, 92, died of natural causes December 9, 2020 at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent. She was born October 2, 1928 to Fred and Ida (Ingold) Kuntz in Rankin, Illinois. She graduated from the Lakeview School of Nursing in Danville, Illinois in 1949. On March 20, 1951 she married Russell...

Terri Lynn Becker

Terri Lynn Becker

Dec 8, 2020

Terri Becker, 62 of La Crosse, WI, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was born in La Crosse on April 1, 1958 to Romeo J. and Marie (Miller) Becker. She married Bryan Anderson on August 20, 1983 and they later divorced.

She is survived by her son Brad Anderson, sister Monica (John)...

Norman J. "Norm" Page

Norman J. "Norm" Page

Dec 7, 2020

Norman “Norm” Jeffery Page, 90, of Holmen, Wisconsin, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 7, 2020, after a long and blessed life.  He was born on April 7, 1930, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and born again on June 5, 1972 through Jesus’s finished work on the cross of Calvary.  He joyfully rested in...

Frederick J. Brown

Frederick J. Brown

Dec 6, 2020

Frederick Jules Brown, 65, of La Crosse, Wis., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Fred graduated from Fennimore High School and earned a BA from St. Olaf College.

Fred’s warm, engaging personality made him a favorite with everyone he met.  His work at the Freight House Restaurant in La...

Andrew "Drew" Joseph Coleman

Andrew "Drew" Joseph Coleman

Dec 6, 2020

Andrew (Drew) Coleman, age 15 of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2020, surrounded by his devoted and adoring family.

Although Drew’s time was far too short, he filled all his days with adventure. He was profoundly curious, an explorer, strong-willed, and fiercely independent.

Drew was mature beyond his years,...

William A. Finn

William A. Finn

Dec 6, 2020

William A. “Bill” Finn, 85 of La Crosse passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born October 26, 1935 in La Crosse to William R. and Catherine (Murphy) Finn.

Bill served in the United States National Guard. On March 21, 1977 he married Karleen...

Cheryl Jean Muenzenberger

Cheryl Jean Muenzenberger

Dec 4, 2020

Cheryl J. Muenzenberger, 72, of West Salem, passed away on what would have been her 55 th wedding anniversary, Friday, December 4, 2020, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

She was born in La Crosse on November 22, 1948, to Miles and Virginia (Glick) Newman.  She married Paul E. Muenzenberger on December 4, 1965, at...