Obituaries

Nov 29, 2020

Dorothy M. Johnson, 87, of La Crosse and formerly of Milwaukee, Wis., died on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in her home. She was born on January 28, 1933 to John and Margaret (Bailke) Hertel.

She is survived by three daughters, Judith (Larry) McRoberts of Stoughton, Wis., Susan Lipke of La Crosse., Wis., and Charlotte Johnson of Milwaukee, Wis.; two sons...

Nov 28, 2020

Nov 27, 2020

Debra A. Hahn, 64, of La Crosse, died on Friday November 27, 2020 in her home.

Debbie was proud to be a veteran and served 4 years in the U.S. Navy.

She loved spending lots of time at the ocean while in Virginia.

She loved living life to its fullest.

She was a people person and loved an occasional cocktail...

Nov 17, 2020

Alfred L. Graf age 91 of Hokah, MN and formerly of La Crescent died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Bethany St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, La Crosse. Al was born on April 14, 1929 to Charles and Bernice (Enos) Graf in Brownsville, MN.

On May 9, 1953 Al married Jeanette Merrell at Holy Trinity Catholic Church; celebrating 67 years...

Nov 15, 2020

The world lost an amazing man, Joseph Bernard Hengel. Everyone in the area seemed to know him. He was born September 11, 1932 to Joseph and Hildegarde (Buchner) Hengel.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, John (Edna) and Ed (Rose), and his sisters, Patty Hinytzke (Dick) and Mona McIntyre (Dan).

His work ethic started early with...

Nov 13, 2020

Mary Ann Melvin transitioned to her eternal life on Friday, November 13, 2020 at her home in La Crosse. She was born December 3, 1946 to Thomas M. and Irene (Kearney) Melvin joining her older brother Tom in the family unit. Unfortunately, their mother passed away when Mary Ann was only two and Tom was four. Mary Ann and her...

Nov 2, 2020

Rita Veronica (Kierzek) Nowicki, 77, of Stoddard, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 2, 2020. Rita was born on July 9, 1943 in Avon, Minnesota. She was the first of three children born to John and Martha (Morgel) Kierzek. The family lived on a farm near Avon, Minnesota, then settled in the town of St. Joseph, Minnesota....

Oct 31, 2020

Oct 23, 2020

Oct 13, 2020

Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lorenz A. “Bud” Bischel passed away on October 13, 2020 at age 92.

Bud was born in Chippewa Falls to Louis and Isabelle Bischel. He grew up in Downing, alongside his siblings Helen, John, Rich, Gene, Jeanette and David. In his early school years, the priests in town called him Buddy. That stuck. And,...

Sep 28, 2020

Merlyn A. Wavra, 93, of La Crosse, Wis., died on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Hillview Healthcare Center, La Crosse. She was born on Sept. 2, 1927 in Live Oak, Florida to Leo G. and Lucille (McCall) Balcer. She was raised and educated in Glendive, Montana where she attended Dawson County High School, graduating with the class of 1945.

Merlyn...

Sep 23, 2020

George D “Boonie” Reynolds, 85, of West Salem, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the Tomah VA Medical Center. George was born on November 2, 1934 and grew up in La Crosse. He joined the Air Force in 1951, serving his country for 20 years before retiring in 1971 and settling in Onalaska. While stationed in England,...

Sep 21, 2020

Donald Joseph Pehler, 86 of La Crosse, Wisconsin died September 21, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-La Crosse. Don was born in Arcadia, Wisconsin on October 25, 1933 to Joseph and Mary Ann (Kaiser) Pehler. On June 7, 1956, he married Jean Stange at St. John’s Catholic Church in La Crosse.

Don served his country during the Korean War...

Sep 19, 2020

Leonard Joseph Ambrose, 89, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was born in La Crosse on May 25, 1931 to Joseph and Eva (Flottmeyer) Ambrose. On October 5, 1957 he married Betty Jane Vatland and they were together for 41 years until her passing away in 1999. He married Elizabeth...

Sep 19, 2020

Sep 18, 2020

James Knutson, 92, a long-time resident of Onalaska, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Jim was born August 27, 1928 in La Crosse, WI to Lloyd and Christine (Merfeld) Knutson.

Jim was raised in La Crosse and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1947. After attending Loras College for two years, he enlisted in the Army in 1949 and...

Sep 18, 2020

Edwin David Miller Jr., 59, of La Crosse WI, passed away peacefully on Friday September 18, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Heath System of La Crosse.

Ed was born on October 14, 1960 in Waterloo Iowa to Edwin D Sr. and Carol (Page) Miller. He graduated from Central High School class of 1978. He worked at Alter Metal recycling of La...

Sep 13, 2020

Diane K. Dittman Franke, 89, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2020.

She was born the second of three children on April 14, 1931 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Kathleen and Albert Dittman.

As a little girl, she enjoyed getting together with her best girlfriends at the local swimming pool and wandering around LaCrosse, which was always “God’s country” in...

Sep 4, 2020

Deltha (Delthe) L. Schumacher, 96, of La Crosse, Wis., died on Friday September 4, 2020 at Benedictine Manor, La Crosse. Delthe lived in Benedictine Manor for over 2 years and made many friends. Deltha was born on a bitterly cold night on January 25, 1924 in Vernon County to Emo and Selina (Melby) Clark. She married Bernard L. Schumacher on...

Sep 3, 2020

Our mother, Mary Lou Larkin, age 83, born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.  As they were in life, mom and dad are now together forever.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter Laure (spouse Lynette), and sons Dan (spouse Maite) and Brian (spouse Terese). Her grandchildren are Florence, Emma, Carolina, Eric, Aaron...