Obituaries

Dec 7, 2021

Barbara Ann (Hickisch) Swertfeger, 88, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara was a wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, candy connoisseur, event planner, stand-up comedian, faithful Christian – and the best hugger ever. Her laugh was infectious, her loyalty was unquestionable, and her smile was warm and bright like the sun.

Barbara was born...

Dec 6, 2021

Dorothy J. Golomski, 99, died at Hillview Health Care Center, on December 5, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1922, to John and Margaret Golomski of Custer, Wisconsin. She spent most of her working and retirement life in Milwaukee prior to moving to La Crosse to be near her sister.

She served in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII....

Nov 30, 2021

Helen J. Cole, 87, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in Eagle Crest South, La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on October 10, 1934, to Mynard and Irene (Paul) Stavlo. She married Eugen M. Cole on May 14th, 1966, in La Crosse.

She worked for La Crosse Telephone Co., for 14 years and First...

Nov 28, 2021

James “Jim” F. Rossi, 95, of Lansing died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held at a later date at Immaculate Conception Church, 648 Main Street, Lansing, Iowa.

Nov 26, 2021

Edna M. Spohn of La Crosse, WI, died on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the age of 90. She was born in Glendale Township on May 26, 1931, to Ferdinand and Emily (Tyrolt) Spohn.

Edna graduated from Kendall High School in 1949, Juneau County Normal School in 1951, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1966. She taught in one...

Nov 21, 2021

Ralph N. Schwanbeck, 97, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 21, 2021, with family by his side.

He was born on February 13, 1924, in La Crosse, to Eugene and Zita (Knothe) Schwanbeck Sr. Following graduation from Aquinas High School in 1943, Ralph enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve during World War II. He was training...

Nov 11, 2021

Nov 10, 2021

Marie E. (Mae) Underhill left this earthly world on November 10, 2021.

Our beloved mother is survived by her son, William (Jacqueline) Underhill, daughters, Jane (Ron) Schritz, Barbara Kneifl, Judith (Darol) DeYoung, Patricia Underhill, Carol Hansen, Theresa (Don) Gerdes, Katherine, son Gerald Underhill and a sister, Donna Ammerman.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, James, Randall, Johanne and...

Nov 7, 2021

Barbara Starsky, 84 of La Crosse, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on April 2, 1937, in La Crosse to Frank and Alice (Reichgelt) Kendhammer. Barbara married Jack Starsky on Feb. 16, 1957, at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse.

Barb raised her four children and then...

Nov 1, 2021

Marilyn Mahlum, 86, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on November 1, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born on Aug 21, 1935 to Harvey and Kathryn (Loughan) Hauser. She graduated from Logan High School and married Robert L.Genz in 1953. Throughout their life together they raised three daughters, Sally, Sherry and Sandy....

Nov 1, 2021

Robert A. Guggenbuehl Sr., age 88 of La Crosse, died November 1, 2021 at Hillview Care Center.

Robert was born on March 30, 1933 to George and Regina Guggenbuehl. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until he was honorably discharged.

On June 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to the love of his life,...

Oct 27, 2021

Gerard “Jack” Owen, 67, of La Crescent, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in his home.

Private family services are going to be held with burial to be in the Veterans Cemetery in Brownsville, Minn.

Oct 27, 2021

Oct 27, 2021

Margaret M. Muehlenkamp, 100, of La Crosse passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Benedictine Manor.

She was born on March 1, 1921, to the late William and Amelia (Gehrke) Krause. Margaret graduated from Wilton High School and earned a B.E. Degree from UW-La Crosse. She married John Muehlenkamp. He preceded her in death after 55 years of marriage....

Oct 23, 2021

Dr. Kenneth H. “Ken” Woodruff, D.C., 75, of Chaseburg, WI, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 due to complications of Covid, with his family by his side.

Ken was born to Dr. Raymond and Geraldine (Everett) Woodruff in Monticello, WI on Nov. 30, 1945. He graduated from Monticello High School and continued his education at UW Whitewater and...

Oct 19, 2021

Oct 5, 2021

Ronald J. Vauk, 73, of La Crosse, Wis., died on Tuesday October 5, 2021 in his home.

Born October 3, 1948, to Ronald John Vauk Sr. and Mary Geraldine Vauk in LaCrosse,WI. They later divorced. Ron passed after losing his battle with cancer, and wishes to thank all the wonderful health care providers who enabled him to live longer, esp.,...

Sep 24, 2021

Sep 23, 2021

Cole James Berra, 22, of Genoa, Wisconsin passed to eternal life on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota after a courageous battle with NUT 1 Carcinoma. Cole was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on September 11, 1999 to Dennis and Kay (Sonsalla) Berra.

Cole packed a lot into his all too short life. He...

Sep 16, 2021

Diane Joyce Wright, caring wife, mother and friend, passed away on September 16, 2021 at the age of 77 in La Crosse, Wisconsin after a long battle with lung disease. Diane is survived by her husband Ken; a daughter Lori (Jim) Schroeder; a son Michael (Ioana) Wright; two brothers, Dave and Kim; as well as two step-grandchildren and numerous nieces...