Obituaries
Eileen Knothe
Dec 17, 2024
Eileen Catherine Doyle was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on February 21, 1930, to Joseph Leo Doyle and Coletta DeMuth Doyle. Most of her ancestors are from Ireland and Luxembourg. She grew up in Sparta with her sisters, Jeanne and Mary, and her brothers, Johnny and Pat. Eileen graduated from Sparta High School and received her nursing training at St. Francis...
Philip J. Murray
Dec 14, 2024
Philip J. Murray, 80, of La Crosse, died peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born on August 5, 1944, in La Crosse, to John and Mary (Leinfelder) Murray. He married Sheila George on March 26, 1966, at Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Phil was a man always trying to find and share his strong connection to...
Colleen F. Smith
Dec 10, 2024
It is with a very, very heavy heart that I announce the passing of the toughest, strongest lady I have ever known, my mom, Colleen F. Smith. She died peacefully at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Colleen overcame many heath issues over the years like a trooper, but in the last four years, dementia took a...
Clarence John Fritsch
Dec 5, 2024
Clarence “Jack” J Fritsch, age 97 of La Crosse passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born in Wabeno, Wisconsin March 30, 1927, the son of Stella (Clevette) and Clarence Fritsch.
Jack was amazing in all roles of his life. He was 97 and a half years young and came from a time when life was simpler. He never flew...
Holiday Service of Remembrance
Dec 5, 2024
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Kathy Stegen
Dec 2, 2024
Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Stegen, née McLain, wife of Neuman (Bill) Stegen Jr., beloved mother to Aric and Chrystal, passed away peacefully at her home on December 2nd 2024. Kathleen was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1960 to Inez and William McLain. She attended Logan High School after which she became manager of the Plaid Pantry before becoming a CNA spending...
Adolph J. Lindahl
Nov 21, 2024
Adolph Lindahl, 95, of La Crosse, A Great, Great, Grandfather, Father, Husband, Farmer, Teacher, Artist, Author, Designer, Draftsman, A Landlord, A Boy Pioneer Leader, and Jack of all trades. Died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Born March of 1929 and raised through the depression, Adolph left his footprints in the memory of many in the...
Sharon Pagel
Nov 20, 2024
Sharon Kay (Ebner) Pagel ,74, of La Crosse, WI died Wednesday November 20, 2024, at Warren Barr Leiberman in Skokie, Illinois, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She was born March 1, 1950, to Kathleen M. Kay Ebner and William A. Ebner Sr.
She was married to Stuart Pagel (divorced) and is survived by her daughters, Lisa Marie (Michael...
Donald L. Wisong
Nov 16, 2024
Donald Leslie Wisong, 97, passed away at home on November 16, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Don is survived by his loving daughters, Dawn Marie Wisong Fundell and Lisa R. Wisong Miller, as well as five wonderful grandchildren and nine beautiful great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his dear, loving wife, Irene E. Wisong.
Seaman First Class Donald Wisong proudly served...
Joseph Hengel
Nov 7, 2024
Joseph D. Hengel, 68, born on All Saints Day, November 1st, 1956 of La Crosse, WI, passed away at Gundersen Health System on November 7, 2024. Joe fought a courageous 11 year battle against colon cancer with grace, humility, and strength. His determination came from his love of family and God.
Joe attended Aquinas High School where he developed life-long friendships....
Frederick Lachman
Oct 26, 2024
The family of Frederick James Lachman, 71, of La Crosse, WI, is
saddened to announce his passing on October 25, 2024. Fred
was born on September 10, 1953 to Jerome and Pauline
Lachman of La Crosse, WI.
Fred is survived by his three children, Tina (Travis) Scharmach,
Nicole (Jay) Reinan, and Jeff (Leah) Lachman and his
grandchildren, Lily, Finley, Lucy, Carter, Nash and Rylie. As well
as...
Robbin Moe
Oct 25, 2024
Robbin (Bobbi) Kay Moe went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Robbin was born March 14, 1943 in Sparta, WI to the late Harry and Ruth Joles. She was a graduate of Logan High School in La Crosse, WI. She married Ronald Paulson and together they had 3 successful children who she devoted her life to while working...
Marceen M. Weilandt
Oct 23, 2024
Marceen “Marcie” Weilandt, age 83, of LaCrosse, WI died peacefully with family by her side at Mayo Clinic Health System La Crosse. She was born to Forrest and Teresa (Burzinski) McGregor on September 4, 1941 at St. Ann’s Hospital in La Crosse. She married Gerald “Jerry” Weilandt on June 2, 1962 at the Cathedral Parish in La Crosse.
The joy of...
Jeanette Ann Hammes
Oct 18, 2024
Jeanette Hammes of La Crosse, WI, 85, met our heavenly Father and many loved ones on October 18, 2024. She shared her final earthly moments surrounded by members of her family and listening to scripture readings.
She was born in Rockland, WI to Eugene and Elizabeth (Sedevie) Freit, and enjoyed growing up on their family farm with her two brothers. She...
Roy Chuck Bentzen
Oct 14, 2024
Roy ‘Chuck’ Bentzen, 79, of Trempealeau, WI, died on Monday, October 14, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on August 10, 1945, to LeRoy and Rosemary (Gautsch) Bentzen. He married Monica Becker on August 12, 1967, in Blessed Sacrament Parish, La Crosse.
He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1963, then enlisted in the...
Carol Wrobel
Sep 25, 2024
Carol J (McLain) Wrobel 92. Died peacefully on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.Carol was born April 2nd, 1932, to Lloyd and Gertrude (Anderson) McLain in La Crosse.
She married Ken Wrobel on July 8th, 1950, they were married for 66 years. She was a wonderful caregiver and mother of 5 children. Carol was a great cook, loved her flower gardens, and loved...
Carolyn A. Bott
Aug 29, 2024
Carolyn A. Bott, 73, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in her home. She was born to Albert and Harriet (Netzel) Bott, in La Crosse, on January 29, 1951, and grew up in La Crescent, MN.
Caroline was a longtime supporter of NAMI
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Onalaska...
Barbara Hafner
Aug 27, 2024
Barbara JoAnn Hafner, 90, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse with her daughter and son by her side.
Born August 16, 1934, in La Crosse to John Smikla and Frances (Michalski) Smikla, she attended Holy Cross Grade School and was a 1953 graduate of Aquinas High School. Barb worked in several...
Lorraine Fitzpatrick
Aug 16, 2024
Lorraine M. Fitzpatrick, age 97, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. She was born December 20, 1926, in the town of Greenfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Strittmater.
Lorraine married Robert Fitzpatrick on July 2, 1953, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. She enjoyed...
Lorna Ernst
Aug 14, 2024
Lorna C. Ernst passed away August 14, 2024. She was born Lorna Uffelman in Gresham, Nebraska. Lorna was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. During the depression and the dust bowl her family moved from Nebraska to the west coast.
Lorna married Carl Scargall in 1951. She and Carl had 4 children. During this time Lorna lived in several places including...
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