Obituaries

Sep 16, 2018

KACHEL, Robert W.

Robert William Kachel, 88, of La Crosse, Wis., passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, September 16, 2018, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 20th,1930, to Clarence and Rose (Roubik) Kachel. Robert graduated from Aquinas High School in 1948, and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp.

S Sgt. Robert W. Kachel USMC...

Sep 10, 2018

Beverly (Bev) L. Bjergum of La Crosse, Wis. died on Monday, September 10, 2018, at her apartment. She was born on May 29, 1927, in La Crosse, Wis., to Alfred and Beatrice (Wright) Farley. She married Grant O. Bjergum on August 1, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Beverly worked at the Auto Lite & Moen Photo.

She is...

Sep 9, 2018

Joseph J. Deignan, 85, of La Crosse, Wis., died on Sunday, September 9, 2018, in Mayo Clinic Health System- La Crosse. He was born on February 8, 1933, in New York, to Joseph and Mary (McCarthy) Deignan. Joe married Jane Mueller-Deignan earlier this year.

Joe was known for being a great musician who loved to play the piano and performed...

Sep 2, 2018

Aug 19, 2018

Helen L. Moga, 95, of La Crosse left this world to join our Heavenly Father Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018.

Helen is survived by her children, John (Pamela), Steve (Joyce), Patty (Stan) and Bonnie (Bob); two loving sisters, Marie Underhill, Donna Ammerman; grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mae Apka; sisters, Eleanor and Annette; and...

Aug 19, 2018

HANKE, Helen B.

Helen B. Hanke, 97, of La Crosse, died Sunday, August 19, 2018, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born in Irene, South Dakota, on August 22, 1920, to Bert and Amanda (Leer) Moen. Helen married Al Hanke on April 23, 1967 in Ham Lake, Minn.

Helen was well known for being able to communicate and connect with...

Aug 19, 2018

 

WERNER, Evelyn K.

Evelyn K. Werner, 94, of La Crosse, Wis., and formerly of Stoddard, Wis., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in the Benedictine Manor, La Crosse, Wis. She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on Dec. 29, 1923, to Nicholas and Mary (Weiker) Clements. She married Willard P. Werner on June 20, 1944, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,...

Jul 29, 2018

Donnalee M. Stein, 89, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Onalaska Care Center. She was born in Tomah on August 11, 1928, to Lee and Agnes (Nolan) Dodsworth. She married Calvin Stein on March 30, 1947 in Tomah.

Donnalee loved camping, babysitting for family and friends, and having the opportunity to raise her four children. She...

Jul 28, 2018

Thomas N. Mruz, 77, of La Crosse, Wis., died Sunday, July 28, 2018, in his home. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 29, 1940, to John and Fidetia (Imholte) Mruz. He married Kathy Cassidy on Dec. 31, 1966, in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Thomas graduated from St. Cloud Tech on May 29, 1959. He then joined the US Army...

Jul 25, 2018

John R. Schwanbeck

John Raymond Schwanbeck, 85, of La Crosse WI, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. John was born in La Crosse on August 31, 1932 to Raymond and Gretchen (Mastenbrook) Schwanbeck. In 1953 John joined the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He married Betty L. Smith on August 9, 1958 and she preceded him in death in 1997....

Jul 18, 2018

HURLEY, Mary Violet (Vi) Sokolik

Mary Violet (Vi) Hurley passed away in her home on Friday, July 6th, 2018, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Mary, born October 21st, 1920, was the last child born to Joseph and Mariann (Janouch) Sokolik of La Crosse, Wis.  Mary grew up across the street from St. Rose Convent; attending Lincoln elementary and graduating...

Jul 15, 2018

Claire Rose Walz, 5 weeks and 4 days old, of LaCrosse died Sunday, July 15, 2018, very unexpectedly. She was born June 6, 2018, in LaCrosse, WI, to Susan Walz and Adrianus Theunisse.

She is survived by her mother, Susan Walz; father, Adrianus Theunisse; sisters Alexandra and Julia Walz; brothers Garrett and Oliver Theunisse; grandmother Donna Walz; and several aunts,...

Jul 12, 2018

Joseph Thomas Michael Schwabenbauer, 78, was born on June 15, 1940 to Paul and Charlotte (Will) Schwabenbauer in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Joe attended St. John’s Catholic School and graduated from Logan High School in 1958. He married Arlene (Mathews) October 14, 1961 at St. James Catholic Church in LaCrosse, The celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary was a reflection of their...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...