Obituaries

Carol J. Marshall

Carol J. Marshall

Jul 8, 2018

Carol J. Marshall, 71, of Holmen, Wis., died on July 8, 2018, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born on January 19, 1947, in La Crosse, to Earl and Glida (Riffle) Bishofsky. She was formerly married to Larry Marshall.

Carol loved gardening, reading books, especially mysteries, her chihuahua Baby, spending time with her grandchildren, watching tennis, and listening to...

Gao  Vang

Gao Vang

Jul 1, 2018

VANG, Gao Jer Joann

Gao Jer Joann Vang, 15, of Onalaska died on July 1, 2018, in Winona County. She was born on December 15, 2002, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Xao Vang and Mai Vang.

She enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, being with friends, eating food, listening to music and helping people with a smile on her face.

Gao Jer is...

John P. Mutch

John P. Mutch

Jun 18, 2018

John P. Mutch, 79, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Hillview Health Care Center surrounded by this family. He was born in Melrose Park, IL., on January 21, 1939, to Paul and Helen (Roubik) Mutch.

At the age of three, John’s family moved to La Crosse where John attended Holy Trinity Grade School and...

Marlin  Foellmi

Marlin Foellmi

Jun 7, 2018

FOELLMI, Marlin J.

Marlin J. Foellmi (78) of La Crosse died Thursday, June 7th at Hillview Health Care Center.   He was born September 27, 1939, in La Crosse, Wi to Arnold and Eleanor (Bruemmer) Foellmi. In December 1962, he married Margaret (Margie) Buehler in La Crescent, MN. In November, 1962, he was drafted and served in the US Army...

Martha J. Becker

Martha J. Becker

Jun 4, 2018

BECKER, Martha J

Martha J. Becker, 91, of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 in Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on April 13, 1927 in Baraboo to Arnott and Pearl (Henderson) Angell. In 1945, she married Elmer Becker  in La Crosse.

Martha worked as a custodian at Viterbo University and eventually retired from UW-La Crosse....

Douglas C. Miller

Douglas C. Miller

May 27, 2018

Douglas C. Miller, 74, of French Island, WI passed away on May 27, 2018 at Gundersen Health System with his wife , daughters, and family by his side.

Doug was born April 19, 1944 to Charlie & Judy Miller. He grew up in La Crosse, WI.

After serving in the Army; he met Karen Ender in 1965 and they were...

Steve  Gollnick

Steve Gollnick

May 25, 2018

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GOLLNICK, Albert “Steve”

Steve Gollnick, 77, of La Crosse, passed away at his home with his wife at his side after a long battle with cancer.

He was born April 28, 1941, to Arnold and Rose Gollnick. He attended Central High School. Steve Joined the Marine Corps and proudly served for 20 years. He then became deputy sheriff...

Sally A Hall

Sally A Hall

May 24, 2018

Sally Ann (Kendhammer) Hall

LA CROSSE – Sally Ann (Kendhammer) Hall, 80, of La Crosse lost her courageous battle to cancer with her family by her side on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Bethany Riverside.   She was born January 26, 1938, in La Crosse.

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be greatly missed.

Sally is survived by...

Michael L. Erickson

Michael L. Erickson

May 18, 2018

Michael L. Erickson, 61, of La Crosse, lost his courageous battle to cancer on Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1957. He married Chyrel Reinhart on July 31, 1978 in La Crosse.

Michael loved golfing, fishing, playing horseshoes and watching the Packers in his free time.

He is survived by his wife Chyrel;...

Robert L. Snyder

Robert L. Snyder

May 11, 2018

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SNYDER, Robert L.

Robert (Bob) Lee Snyder, 80, of La Crosse passed away Friday May 11, 2018 unexpectedly in his home.

He was born August 16, 1937 in La Crosse, to Carol I. (Gordon) and Lee W. Snyder and was the oldest of 10 children. He attended Logan High School where he graduated in 1955. Following graduation, he...

Edwin J. Thome

Edwin J. Thome

May 9, 2018

THE REVEREND EDWIN JOSEPH THOME

 Father Edwin Joseph Thome, at the age of 92 and a priest for nearly 67 years, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Bethany St. Joseph Corporation skilled nursing facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Ed Thome was born on February 22, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Edward and Rose Frances (Theisen) Thome.  He attended...

Harry  Korthals

Harry Korthals

May 1, 2018

Harry Charles Korthals, 93, of La Crosse, passed away at 4:00 AM, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his apartment in Eagle Crest South Community in La Crosse, Wis.

Harry was born in La Crosse to Henry and Lydia (Wehling) Korthals on March 31, 1925. He attended the elementary Lutheran school affectionately referred to as “Dutch College.” He graduated from La...

Beverly M. Jungen

Beverly M. Jungen

Apr 30, 2018

Beverly M. Jungen, 93, of La Crosse, Wis., died Monday, April 30, 2018, in her home. She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on May 29, 1924, to Leo and Myrtle (Bensen) Bohlman. She married Bernard Jungen and they later divorced.

Beverly was a self-employed seamstress that provided services for many cleaners and people all over the city of La...

Dorothy  M. Blum

Dorothy M. Blum

Apr 30, 2018

Dorothy M. Blum, 87 of La Crosse, WI, passed peacefully away Monday, April 30, 2018, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, WI. She was born in La Crosse on January 23, 1931 to Edwin and Pearl Young. Dorothy married Arthur S. Blum on October 7, 1950 at Holy Cross Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

Carol J. Hawley

Carol J. Hawley

Apr 29, 2018

Carol Jean Hawley, loving mother and grandmother, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 29, 2018. She was born on June 14, 1935, and raised in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She married Thomas John Hawley in 1955, and they lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They later divorced in...

Arlene E. Schwabenbauer

Arlene E. Schwabenbauer

Apr 23, 2018

Arlene Elizabeth Mary Mathews Schwabenbauer, 74, of La Crosse, died on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. A treasured child of God, and daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (Smithlin) Mathews was born October 19, 1943.  Arlene attended St. James School in LaCrosse, then graduated from Aquinas High in 1961.  Arlene Mathews and Joseph Schwabenbauer were married at...

Marion L. Dunn

Marion L. Dunn

Apr 16, 2018

Marion L. Kohlhaus-Dunn, 91, of La Crosse, Wis., died Monday, April 16, 2018, at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, Wis. She was born in Rockland, WI, on June 19, 1926, to Adolph Jr. and Lois (Schroeder) Kohlhaus. She married Robert William Dunn on August 26, 1950 in La Crosse, WI.

She graduated from both UWL and Viterbo Colleges, where...

Steven  Wiedman

Steven Wiedman

Apr 7, 2018

 

Steven “Steve” E. Wiedman, 66, of Brownsville, Minn., died Saturday, April 7, 2018, in his home.

He was born May 5, 1951, in La Crosse, Wis., to Edward and Betty (Gunderson-Englund) Wiedman. His early days were spent in Brownsville, Minn., until the family moved when he finished 7th Grade. After a couple of moves they remained in Houston, Minnesota,...

Richard E. Shimshak

Richard E. Shimshak

Apr 3, 2018

Richard Edward “Shim” Shimshak, of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the age of 91, surrounded by his family’s love at the Bland Bekkedal Center for Hospice Care in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Shim was born September 3rd, 1926, in La Crosse, WI to Edward J. and Bernice (Lemke) Shimshak. He was the middle of three...

Robert  Schneyer

Robert Schneyer

Mar 30, 2018

Robert G Schneyer, 80, of La Crosse died peacefully at his home Friday, March 30, 2018, surrounded by God and folks who loved him.

Bob was born in Beaver Dam, WI in 1938 to Hubert and Helen (Pavek) Schneyer and graduated from La Crosse Aquinas High School in 1956. After High School, he attended Holy Cross Seminary for a year...