Obituaries

Donnalee M. Stein

Donnalee M. Stein

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...

Thomas N. Mruz

Thomas N. Mruz

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...

John  Schwanbeck

John Schwanbeck

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....

Mary V. Hurley

Mary V. Hurley

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...

Claire R. Walz

Claire R. Walz

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,...

Joseph T. Schwabenbauer

Joseph T. Schwabenbauer

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...

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...