Obituaries

Edward 'Ed' V. Watson

Jul 17, 2025

Edward ‘Ed’ V. Watson, 70, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at home.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am, on Friday, August 1, 2025, in Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, 2006 Weston St., La Crosse Rev. Brian D. Konopa will officiate, with burial to take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family and friends...

Jeanette Olson

Jul 3, 2025

Jeanette “Jeanne” M. Olson, 88, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse.

Jeanne was born on October 27, 1936, in La Crosse to Clyde V. and Anna C. (Leibl) Allen. She was a proud graduate of Aquinas High School, Class of 1954. After high school, Jeanne built a fulfilling...

Mary Korthals

Jul 1, 2025

Mary Julia Korthals, 98, passed away at 5:00 AM, Monday, July 1, 2025 at her apartment in the Eagle Crest South Community in La Crosse, WI.

Mary was born in Racine, WI to Thomas and Agata (Benuska) Galis on May 22, 1927. She was the youngest child born to her Slovakian parents. She attended elementary school and St. Catherine’s High School...

Thomas Edward Roesler

Jun 25, 2025

Thomas Edward Roesler, 59, of La Crosse, WI, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at home. He was born on June 7, 1966, to David and Mary (Jaekel) Roesler, in La Crosse.

Tom was predeceased by his parents: David J. and Mary A. Roesler, his grandparents, and his aunt Joanie Roesler..

He is survived by sisters: Ann (Dennis) Miller and Barb (Ron)...

Jean Hahn

Jun 24, 2025

Jean C. Hahn, 93, of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2025.

Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jean was also a switchboard operator at St. Francis hospital and the city phone company. She loved plants, flowers, knitting, and elephants.

She is survived by her children Robin, Mary, Jackie, Judy, Lisa, Barbara, Kristin, and John. She is...

Arlys Johnson

Jun 14, 2025

Arlys Anna (Larsen) Johnson, a devoted wife, mother, nurse, and crafter extraordinaire, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at MCHS Hospital in La Crosse. Born on August 16, 1934, in Iona, Murray County, Minnesota, to Margaret May (Crabtree) and Arthur Christopher Larsen, she embraced a life rich in faith, love, dedication, and creativity.

From her early years in Mankato,...

Richard Treakle

Jun 6, 2025

Richard Treakle could always be counted on for a good conversation and an even better laugh. Richard Treakle, 79 of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on June 6th, 2025 in his home.

Rich was born in La Crosse on March 3rd to Roy and Louise Treakle. Rich graduated from Logan High School in 1964 before starting his career at Reserve Supply...

Florence Schill

May 30, 2025

Florence Schill, age 100, of Holmen WI, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born on May 18, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the beloved daughter of Bernard and Pauline Bykowski.

On October 12, 1946, she married the love of her life, George Schill. Together, they shared 52 beautiful years of marriage and were blessed with three children, Richard, Patrick,...

John Bradley, D.D.S.

May 28, 2025

John F. Bradley, D.D.S.

John Bradley, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey on January 23, 1931 to John and Margaret (nee Dunsmore) Bradley and graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Paterson in 1949. He attended Seton Hall University for two years, and then served in the United...

Bud Kark

May 21, 2025

Emil E. "Bud" Kark, 88 of La Crosse passed away May 21, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health Care-Sparta. He was born June 12, 1936 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the son of Flora (Bowman) and Emil Kark.

Bud joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1970. He graduated from St. Olaf College with a business degree. Bud was...

David Olson

May 19, 2025

David "Dave" Olson, "Coach Ole" was born on September 12, 1945, to Adolph and Ida Olson. He passed away on Monday, May 19.

He was preceded in death by his parents Adolph and Ida Olson (Nelson), Brother Leonard (Beatrice) and sister Audrey.

Dave is survived by his brothers Arthur (Beverly) and Scott (Betsy), sister Margie (Doug...

James Fema

May 12, 2025

James "Jim" D. Fema, Jr. age 65 of Genoa, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born in La Crosse August 21, 1959, son of Shirley (Clements) and James Fema.

Jim married Dawn Wendling March 21, 1989 and together they raised three children. He lived in La Crosse until 1987, it was then Jim made Genoa his...

Peter F. Schaettle

May 10, 2025

Peter Francis Schaettle, 92, of LaCrosse, passed away peacefully in the early morning on May 10, 2025 at his home.

Peter was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, April 15, 1933 the second of Karl A. & Harriett (O'Connor) Schaettle's four children. Peter was a life-long resident of the La Crosse area, having attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Aquinas High School, and...

Lloyd Koenig

May 1, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lloyd Albert Koenig, 86, who entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Lloyd was born in St. Augusta, MN, on Sept. 22, 1938, to William and Florence (Voigt) Koenig as the second of five sons.

He grew up on a farm near this small, close-knit community, where he...

Dennis Moulis

May 1, 2025

Dennis Moulis, 82, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Bethany St. Joseph Nursing Home. He was born, in La Crosse, on July 7, 1942, to Joseph and Hildegard (Halbach) Moulis.

He enjoyed woodworking, going to local softball games, helped his brother in his concrete business, and occasionally helped with some commercial fishing. He worked as a custodian...

Gary G. Weigel

Apr 27, 2025

Gary Weigel, 76, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away of natural causes at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Gary was born on March 3, 1949, in La Crosse to Bonnie and Robert Weigel. Gary proudly served six years in the U.S. Navy, where he began his lifelong career as an electrical engineer. After his service, he met and married...

Gloria Lindahl

Apr 21, 2025

Gloria D. Lindahl, age 89, of La Crosse, was a beloved great-great-grandmother, mother, wife, sister, child caregiver, quilter, seamstress, crafter, and card player. She passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 21, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on July 4, 1935, Gloria grew up during the latter part of the Great Depression and was never one...

Arlene Leibold

Apr 19, 2025

Arlene Leibold, 95, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Gundersen Medical Center. She was born on September 16, 1929, to Edgar and Margaret ‘Ellen’ (Hunter) Hammon.

She is survived by her sisters, Clara Jane Hammon, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and Glorine (Wayne) Benson, of Henderson, Nevada, and several nieces and nephews.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband...

Robert L. Spacek

Apr 2, 2025

Robert L. Spacek, 86, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Brookdale Memory Care - La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse on January 31, 1939, to Louis and Rose (Schrabeck) Spacek. He married Ruth Garske on February 20, 1982.

Bob is survived by his daughter Lisa Hengstl; sister Carol Hoeft; stepdaughter Jeri and Jeff, of Minnesota;...

Kathleen Collins

Apr 1, 2025

Kathleen J. Collins, “Kathy”, 93, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at Benedictine Living Community on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Kathy was born June 5, 1931, to George and Maxine (Larkin) Nekola in La Crosse. Kathy attended Aquinas High School, graduating in 1949. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Quint (they were Homecoming Queen and King) in June, 1951,...