Obituaries

Mar 23, 2019

Larry Lee Budnik, 71, of Minocqua, Wis., passed away on March 23, 2019, after a short hard-fought battle with cancer.

Larry was born in Indiana, one of two children of Leo and Joan (Zarnowski) Budnik. After High School he enlisted in the US Army and achieved the rank of Staff Sargent.

He worked hard his whole life, sometimes even having...

Mar 17, 2019

Donald B. Gilbert, 85, of La Crosse passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, after a brave battle with Mesothelioma. Don was born to Lyle and Catherine (Stuber) Gilbert. Don was married to Anne for 62 years, and together they found joy in their family, daughters Carol Gilbert-Arozian (Matt) and Dawn Gilbert Muller and grandchildren Lauren and Daniel Muller.

After graduating...

Mar 12, 2019

Gary N. Werner, 71, of Stoddard, WI, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Gundersen Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born in La Crosse, WI on August 24, 1947, to Willard and Evelyn Werner.  He married Linda M. Servais on October 21, 1967, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph Ridge, WI.

Gary worked for Quality Supply and Heating...

Mar 12, 2019

Shirley R. Schneyer, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Born on October 31, 1935, Shirley embraced her “spooky” birthday with the same fun-loving spirit that guided her life. Those who knew her will remember her infectious smile, ready jokes, and tendency to burst into song.

Shirley was born in Rock Island, IL, to Gertrude and Raymond Bright and...

Mar 7, 2019

Joan Kathryn Willis, most recently from Bangor, WI, passed away on March 7, 2019.  Joan lived her life bringing knowledge, joy and kindness to all she met.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota to David and Fanny Hoffman, Joan grew up to be an accomplished scholar, strong Christian and wonderful mother and wife. After graduating from Hamlin University, Joan started her...

Mar 5, 2019

REALE, Robert S.

Robert S. Reale, 74, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Neshonoc Manor, in West Salem, Wis.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. South. Rev. Rick Roberts will officiate with burial to be held in Oak Grove...

Mar 4, 2019

Marion R. Egan passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019, surrounded by her family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  She was born June 25, 1929, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Marion graduated from Aquinas High School in 1946.  She graduated from the College of St. Katherine in 1951, with degrees in art, French, and education.  On November 17, 1951,...

Mar 3, 2019

HELEN I. (BIRNBAUM) PERLICH

Helen Perlich passed away on March 3, 2019. She beat breast cancer, but could not beat dementia.

Helen was born September 12, 1946 to Howard and Frances (Zink) Birnbaum. She was raised a proud Northsider, attending St. James Elementary School. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1964 and received her Bachelor’s degree from UW-LaCrosse, after...

Mar 1, 2019

 

LYDON, Jerry Michael

Jerry Michael Lydon, 68, of Stoddard, Wis., passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2019 surrounded by his family at UW Medical Center in Madison.  Jerry was born in La Crosse on March 11, 1950 to Jack and Margaret (Wampach) Lydon.  He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1968.  After high school he joined the Army...

Feb 27, 2019

Fell, Dorothy

LaCrosse, Wis.

Dorothy Fell, 87, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on February 27, 2019 at Clare Bridge Memory Care Facility, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born on November 27, 1931 in Burlington, Wisconsin to George and Agnes (Becker) Krueger. She attended school in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School in 1949.   Dorothy  left Burlington to...

Feb 19, 2019

Gary Edward Hanson, 72, of La Crosse, Wis., died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in Mayo Health System, La Crosse, Wis.

He was born May 13, 1946, to Hilmer J. and Ruth (Fuller) Hanson.

Gary loved to play the lottery and loved the game of Football. He was known for his cooking and baking. Gary was also known by the nickname...

Feb 17, 2019

Frank Ollie Johnson, 77, of La Crosse passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his home with his wife, daughter and son at his side.  He was born on February 20, 1941 to Ollie and Josephine Johnson. Frank graduated from Shadyside (Ohio) High School and later served four years in the U.S Air Force.   He graduated from UW-La Crosse...

Feb 13, 2019

SCHNICK, Len W.

Len W. Schnick, 71, of La Crosse  passed away with his son, daughter, brothers, sister, and close family by his side, on Wednesday,  February 13, 2019 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born on March 9, 1947 to Leonard and Helen (Young) Schnick.

He is survived by his son Nathan (Sarah), their son William and daughters...

Feb 11, 2019

Rudolph “Rudy” A. Jolivette, 91, of La Crosse passed away February 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born June 10, 1927 to Corneilus Sr. & Josephine (Lohmueller) Jolivette.  Rudy lived on French Island his whole life.

Rudy farmed with his dad until joining the United States Air Force.  He served for 4 years and in the...

Feb 10, 2019

Feb 5, 2019

 

Kay Helen (Snyder) Groth, 79 of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Hillview Healthcare Center surrounded by family.  She was born December 21, 1939 in La Crosse, WI to Lee W. and Carol I. (Gordon) Snyder and was the second oldest of ten children.

Kay graduated from Logan High School in 1957.  She then...

Feb 3, 2019

Dorothea C. Haberman, of La Crosse, died February 3, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System.

Thea was born in La Crosse on May 5, 1926 to Dorothy and Arnold Marking. She was a graduate of Logan High School. In January of 1952, she married Frank J. Haberman at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. After working as a stay-at-home mother for 16 years,...

Jan 21, 2019

Jan 8, 2019

Thomas Charles Wilson, 74, lived an incredible life and passed on to the next one on January 8, 2019. His last moments were filled with grace and laughs and love and music and ice cream, surrounded by his dearest friends and family—exactly how God intended.

He came into the world in Des Moines, IA as the only son of Thomas...

Jan 7, 2019

William “Bill” Charles Meyer, 89, of Onalaska passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019.

He was born April 10, 1929 to Harold and Mildred (Yeske) Meyer in Bangor, Wisconsin. He attended Vocational School in La Crosse. He was married to his wife, Eunice Gruen for 68 years. Together they had one daughter; Marla. Bill was the guy that would offer...