Obituaries

Jul 16, 2017

Elaine was born on August 7th, 1940, in Hokah, Minn., to Chuck & Adeline (Hanson) Shawley. She was married to Norbert (Flip) Wolf and later to William “BJ” Johnston who both preceded her in death.   Elaine would say she was lucky to have fallen in love twice in a lifetime. Also, preceding her in death was her twin brother...

Jul 14, 2017

Jul 13, 2017

Hurley, Patrica A.

Patricia A. Hurley, 63, of La Crosse, Wis., died peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born in La Crosse on December 5, 1953, to Norman and Margaret (Culligan) Rondorf. She married James Hurley on May 10, 1980, in West Salem, Wis.

Pat enjoyed crafting, watching movies, listening to rock and roll music, and...

Jul 11, 2017

John “Jack” H. Harter, 84, of French Island, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Hillview Health Care Center. He was born in Sparta, Wis., on August 14, 1932, to Casper and Gertrude (Bock) Harter. Jack married Joann Potaracke on August 6, 1955, in St. James the Less Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Joann; his children Jeann...

Jul 7, 2017

William David Harrison, 66, of La Crosse died Friday, July 7, 2017, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis.

David is survived by his family and friends, Elizabeth (Sybil) Harrison, Richard Lepsch, Kathleen Pishaw, and Lorrae Swartz.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Duane Harrison and Marion Harrison Einer and his grandparents.

The family extends...

Jul 6, 2017

Meredith A. Jiracek

It is with great sadness that the family of Meredith A. Jiracek announces her passing.  After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on June 28, 2017, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, she passed away on July 6, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl and Laura (Bauch)...

Jun 24, 2017

Frances M. Mc Kenzie, 92, of La Crosse, Wis.,  died Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Four Winds Manor, Verona, Wis.  She was born in La Crosse, Wis, on February 1, 1925, to John C. Johnson and Margery Rose Colgan

Frances loved visiting with her many friends, caring for her dogs, and holiday trips with family.

She is survived by her...

Jun 22, 2017

Mary S. Keil, 61, of La Crosse, Wis., died Thursday, June 22, 2017, in her home. She was born on September 8, 1955, in La Crosse, Wis., to Franklin and Lorraine (Bahr) Keil. Mary was a member of Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Parish, La Crosse.

She worked at Bethany St. Joseph Nursing Home for many years. Mary enjoyed...

Jun 22, 2017

Elaine I. Kohner, 87, of La Crosse, Wis., died Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Azura Memory Care, Eau Claire, Wis. She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on April 3, 1930 to Adolph and Francis (Sikorski) Kessel.

She married Michael “Mike” F. Kohner. Elaine loved to grow flowers and travel. She and her husband traveled all over Europe. She also...

Jun 19, 2017

Mary Ellen Hampton, 78 of Onalaska, died Monday, June 19, 2017, peacefully, surrounded by her family.  She was born on Nov. 15, 1938 in LaCrosse to John and Elaine (Schubert) Gautsch.  She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1956.  Mary Ellen met Bob Hampton in 1986 and they married on April 7, 1991.  She worked for a local jeweler for...

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 13, 2017

Joan A. Soller, age 86, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Bethany Riverside, in La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on October 8, 1930, to Elmer and Margaret (Burcum) Helvig. She married Raymond Soller on October 4, 1958, in St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, in La Crosse.

Joan loved animals and volunteered at the...

Jun 13, 2017

Cornelia ‘Cornie’ L. Kamla, age 93, of La Crosse, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse. She was born on March 18, 1924, to Leon and Mathilda Narloch, in Wausau, WI.

Cornie graduated from Wausau High School in 1942. She married Joachim (Jim) Kamla, on September 1, 1945, at St. Michael’s Church in Wausau,...

Jun 9, 2017

Denis N. Kuennen, age 81, of La Crosse, Wis., died on June 9, 2017 at Mayo Health System of pulmonary fibrosis.

Denis Nicholas Kuennen was born on May 28, 1936, on what was known as “the prairie” about three miles northwest of St. Lucas, Iowa.   His parents were Leo Frank Kuennen and Elizabeth Mary Kuehner Kuennen. He was baptized...

Jun 6, 2017

Margaret Herring, age 79, of La Crosse, died June 6, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse. She was born on January 11, 1938, in La Crosse to Harry and Frances Schnick. She married Reuben Herring in La Crosse.

Margaret loved the Cubs, gameshows, and playing her Nintendo 64. She graduated from Aquinas High School, and retired from...

May 30, 2017

William “Bill” R. Reisner, 82 of La Crosse, Wis., died Tues. May 30, 2017, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. he was born on Nov. 24, 1934, to William and Marion (Beohm) Reisner. He married Barb Lein on December 17, 1986 in Cancun,  Mexico.

He served our country as a US Marine, and also worked for the La...

May 27, 2017

James “Cooney” D. Coonan, 69, of La Crosse, Wis., died Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Mayo Health System, La Crosse, Wis.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on November 19, 1947 to Donald J. and Ruth D. (Schmidt) Coonan. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by one sister; Kathleen (Philip) Bouche of Oconomowoc, Wis., as...

May 25, 2017

Lilly Lecheler, 89, of La Crosse, died peacefully Thursday, May 25, 2017, in her home. She was born July 15, 1927, to Joseph and Mary Hejna in Bolivar, Mo.

She married Raymond J. Lecheler Oct. 8, 1949, in Springfield, Mo. He preceded her in death April 10, 2012.

Lilly was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished family unity and...

May 22, 2017

Our precious angel, Weston Edward Sass, born on May 22, 2017, at 7:23 AM passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at 8:27 AM the same day.

Weston was the beloved son of Valerie Grulkowski and Anthony Sass.

Dearest Weston, please know that our greatest gift was having you. Heavens gain was our loss when our little Angel...

May 19, 2017

CHAMBERLAIN, Daniel A.

Daniel A. Chamberlain, 27, lost his life on May 19, 2017.  He was born April 2, 1990, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare to Mark and Minda Chamberlain.  Dan was baptized, received first Holy Communion and was confirmed at Blessed Sacrament Church.  He attended Blessed Sacrament School and then Aquinas Middle and High Schools, graduating in 2008.  He went...