Obituaries
Dean S. Peterson
Jan 5, 2023
Dean S. Peterson, 92, of La Crosse, Wis., passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1930, in Sparta, Wis., to Morris and Myrtle (Anderson) Peterson. He married Patricia Trapp in Sparta.
Dean was an avid car fanatic and was a member of Coulee Classics Car Club. He could be seen...
Sharon Roberta Bakkum
Dec 15, 2022
Sharon Roberta Clark Weber Bakkum, Dec. 2, 1941 to Dec 15, 2022...
Our Beautiful Sweet Mom passed away peacefully early Thursday morning. She is survived by Mary (Mike), Theresa, Dan (Cindi) and Linda (Greg) and all her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by Woody and her Mom and Dad (Robert and Ruth Clark.)
Rest easy Mom....
Jerry H. Roesler
Dec 12, 2022
Jerome “Jerry” Roesler of La Crosse, Wisconsin, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, at 80 years old. Jerry was born on September 8, 1942 to Kenneth and Irene Roesler. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1960. Jerry married his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Olson on October 24, 1964 and they enjoyed 58 beautiful years...
Mary V. Brennan
Dec 7, 2022
Mary V. (Downey) Brennan peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, on December 7th, 2022.
Our mom was born January 19, 1935 in La Crosse. She was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Aquinas High School. She married Ralph Brennan (dad) on December 28th, 1957.
When asked about what matters most...
Robert P. "Pete" Zetes
Nov 27, 2022
Robert P. "Pete" Zetes, 83, of La Crosse, WI died on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, WI.
Robert Peter Zetes was born on January 28, 1939, in Lynn, MA to Peter Nicholas and Katherine Lucy (Caswell) Zetes.
He is survived by his significant other, Josephine Neitzke; three children: Nicholas (Erin) Zetes of Madison, WI,...
Nicole Marie Murphy
Nov 26, 2022
Dear Sweet Niki,
Before I met your mom, I wanted a family to care for, to work for and to love. I hoped and prayed for a family so rich and saturated in love that should any of us stumble, the others would rush to catch. My hope was for a family whose children would blossom into my...
Rose A. Onyango
Nov 25, 2022
Rose A. Onyango, 60, wife to Joshua O. Wuomuga, tragically passed away Friday November 25th, 2022 at the Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Born January 1, 1962, in Siaya, Kenya, she was the daughter of the late Doris Abiero and the late John Okello .
Mrs. Rose Onyango attended Aluor Girls High School, then proceeded to a technical college...
Bryan G. Sinclair
Nov 22, 2022
Bryan George Sinclair passed away peacefully November 22, 2022. He was 60 years old. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Mickey and Bill Sinclair of Green Bay. He is survived by his siblings and their families, Brad (Cindy Sinclair), Craig (Yvonne Sinclair), Jody (Bill McTurner), Lisa Steward, Julie (Dan Gerety), Mike (Kim Sinclair) and our honorary...
Robert James Daley
Nov 18, 2022
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Robert (Bob) James Daley, Sr., 95, went to Heaven in the early hours on November 18, 2022.
Robert was born January 21, 1927, in La Crosse to William and Helen Daley. He attended St. Joseph Cathedral Grade School and Aquinas High School. He studied accounting at the universities of Wisconsin and Southern Methodist....
Leslie "Les" Dean Messerschmidt
Nov 16, 2022
Leslie Dean Messerschmidt, 92, of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 16, 2022, at Bethany Riverside Transitional Care.
He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in East Troy, WI to the late Bauer and Leta (Mentz) Messerschmidt. He graduated from Whitewater High School. He often shared stories of his time on the football team and his...
Carole Marie Potaracke
Nov 12, 2022
Carole Marie Potaracke, 76, of La Crosse, WI passed away November 12, 2022.
Carole was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law and sister-in-law. She married her husband, Carl, in 1968 and had a daughter, Cindi, and a son, Craig. The family moved from Onalaska, WI to Ankeny, IA in 1978 where she and Carl lived...
Pia Simone Zwibel
Nov 12, 2022
Pia Simone Zwibel, five weeks old, of La Crosse, WI, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at her home with her family at her side.
Pia proved that great joy comes from babies who have trisomy 18. She brought great grace to her family’s life and others.
Pia was born on October 8, 2022, to Edward and Jennifer Zwibel...
Richard D. Branson
Nov 7, 2022
Dick Branson, 65, of La Crosse, WI, died peacefully in his home on Monday, November 7th. He was surrounded by his loving family as he made his journey to the stars.
Dick is survived by his adoring wife of 44 years, Diane (Schlegel) Branson, his daughter, Karen (Branson) Peterson and Jon Van Roo, his son, Mark Branson, and daughter...
Richard Andrew Walz
Nov 6, 2022
Richard (Dick) Andrew Walz, 68, born on October 4, 1954, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2022, following a courageous fight against Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing.
Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Jane Lynn Walz; his parents...
Richard Joseph Mulholland
Oct 31, 2022
Richard J. 'Rick' Mulholland, 55, of La Crosse died unexpectedly at home on Monday October 31, 2022,
Rick was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on April 17, 1967, to Darrel 'Dick' and Kathleen (Klimek) Mulholland. He graduated from Logan High School in 1985.
Rick was formerly employed at jobs over the years. He was previously employed by...
Mary Virginia Marcou
Oct 23, 2022
Mary was born June 13, 1931, in La Crosse, WI, to Oscar and Merceline (Devine) Winter.
Mary attended Blessed Sacrament School, Aquinas High School, and the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse for Bachelor and Master degrees in Elementary Education.
Mary taught physical education in Onalaska, WI, from 1963 to 1968. Beginning in 1970, she taught kindergarten at Fauver...
Karl Edward Burrows
Oct 21, 2022
Karl Burrows passed away in La Crosse, WI after a battle with cancer on Friday, October 21st, 2022 with his wife Kelly at his side. He was born in Kenosha, WI, to Carol and Lee Burrows, the family moved to Dubuque, Iowa and then later Minneiska, MN where he attended high school in Winona, MN. He grew up with...
Patricia Kimball
Oct 19, 2022
Patricia Ann Kimball of La Crosse was born the only child of Leroy and Hazel (Orwell) Kimball on February 11, 1926. She passed peacefully to her heavenly home on October 19, 2022, at the age of ninety-six.
Pat lived in Cicero, Illinois when she was a young child until her father died after an automobile accident. Pat and her mother...
Margaret Mary Harrison
Oct 4, 2022
Margaret M. Harrison, 76, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. She was beloved and known by those close to her as the Mother Teresa of the North Side.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, W25704 Highway 95, Arcadia,...
Patricia Karen Sands
Oct 3, 2022
Patricia “Penny” Karen Sands, 78, of La Crosse, WI died on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, IA.
Penny was born on August 14, 1944, to Harold and Francis Mathison. She lived on the north side of La Crosse for the majority of her live. She graduated from Logan High School. On July 2, 1966, Patricia...
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