Obituaries

Kathleen A.  Crogan

Kathleen A. Crogan

Jan 28, 2016



Kathleen Ann Crogan, 87, of La Crosse, died Thursday, January 28, 2016. She was born April 11, 1928 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Otto and Anna (Grupp) Kracklauer. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1946 after spending a year as a novice at St. Rose Convent. She married Bernard L. Crogan on October 28, 1950 in Holy Trinity...

Michelle A.  Mosher

Michelle A. Mosher

Jan 27, 2016



Michelle Ann Mosher, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, Myron Mosher, who welcomed her into heaven with open arms alongside other loved ones waiting for her at the Gates.



She is survived by her devoted mother, Maxine, caring brothers Mark (Pam), Mike (Brigit), Matt and Marty...

Arthur F.  Levy

Arthur F. Levy

Jan 24, 2016



Arthur Francis Levy, born May 11, 1923, passed away on January 24, 2016. Arthur was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean Conflict, serving as an infantryman and military police officer before being called back to work on the farm. He attended school and learned auto mechanics and loved car races. Arthur was a devout Catholic and a...

Richard E.  Volten

Richard E. Volten

Jan 20, 2016



Richard ‘Dick’ E. Volten, 86, of La Crosse, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua, WI. He was born on May 20, 1929 to Rudolph and Esther (Erickson) Volten in West Allis, WI. His father died in November of 1940. In June of 1941, with his mother and sisters, he moved to La Crosse.



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Jeffrey R.  Kamla

Jeffrey R. Kamla

Jan 18, 2016



Jeffrey “Jeff” R. Kamla, 55, of Chandler, Ariz., and formerly of La Crosse, Wis., died unexpectedly in his home, Monday, January 18, 2016, in Chandler, Ariz. He was born in La Crosse, Wis., on Sept. 23, 1960 to Joachim “Jim” and Cornelia “Cornie” (Narloch) Kamla. He married Julie Hesselberg on Sept. 25, 1982, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bangor,...

Thelma L.  Urbanek

Thelma L. Urbanek

Jan 16, 2016

Thelma L. Urbanek, 91, of La Crosse, Wis., went home to be with Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 16, 2016, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. She was born in Viroqua, Wis., on May 18, 1924, to Alvah W. and Emma L. (Brandt) Marshall. She married Arthur E. Urbanek on Sept. 21, 1943, in...

Steven M.  Beranek

Steven M. Beranek

Jan 14, 2016



Steven Mark Beranek, 54, of La Crosse died peacefully Jan 14, 2016, after fighting his battle with cancer. He was born on Jan 8, 1962, to James & Beverly (Owen) Beranek. He graduated from Logan High School in 1980, and was employed with the Onalaska school district since 1990, currently working at Irving Pertzsch Elementary School. For the past...

Randy P.  Hopkins

Randy P. Hopkins

Jan 13, 2016



Randy “Hoppy” Hopkins, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on French Island, Wednesday, January 13, 2016.



Randy was born on February 18, 1953, in La Crosse, Wis., to Marion and Jerold “Hoppy” Hopkins. He was a life-long resident of French Island. He and his father built his home some 35 years ago. As a career machinist, Randy...

Sylvia  Yutuc

Sylvia Yutuc

Jan 9, 2016

YUTUC, Sylvia

Sylvia Mae Yutuc passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday Jan. 9th.

She was born April 6, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH to Cecilia M. and Harry Mallory. She married Wilfrido (Fred) R. Yutuc on October 2, 1959 after falling in love with him on their first blind date. She and Fred lived a full...

Kathleen  Schneider

Kathleen Schneider

Dec 28, 2015



SCHNEIDER, Kathleen T.



Kathy Schneider, 61, of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully December 28, 2015, in her home with family. Kathy was born in Burlington, WI on October 11, 1954, later moving to La Crosse where she started her teaching career of 35 years with the La Crosse School District. She was named “Teacher of the Year”...

Fiona M.  King

Fiona M. King

Dec 23, 2015



Beloved Fiona Midori King, 4 1/2 years old, passed away in her parents’ arms December 23, following a courageous battle against GM-1 Gangliosidosis Type I.  Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving parents, her sister, and her Viterbo nursing students.  Fiona’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that...

Virginia  Munk

Virginia Munk

Dec 23, 2015



Virginia Munk, 96, died December 23rd in Menlo Park, CA.  She was a long time member of St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral parish, involved in the Catholic Women`s Organization, was a member of the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and worked for the County Nutrition Program for the elderly.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.



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Edward D.  Shawley

Edward D. Shawley

Dec 23, 2015

SHAWLEY, Edward D.

Edward Dean Shawley, 53, of LaCrosse, WI., Passed away in his home, with his loving wife by his side on December 23rd 2015, after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

He is survived by his soulmate Patty. They had a wonderful 26 years of marriage, filled with lots of love, support, friendship and many priceless...

Terry D.  Wenger

Terry D. Wenger

Dec 19, 2015

 

Terry D. Wenger, 64, of Holmen died Saturday Dec. 19, 2015 at his home. He married Theresa Ann Phillips June 17, 1972 in La Crosse; she preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2003. He married Sara S. Koscianski June 24, 2006. Terry was a truck driver for several years and enjoyed camping and motorcycles. He is survived by...

Marvin R.  Wigdal

Marvin R. Wigdal

Dec 15, 2015



Marvin R. Wigdal, 83, died peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Gundersen Health System, surrounded by his loving family.



He was born August 8, 1932, to Otto and Esther (Pribbenow) Wigdal on their family farm near Arlington, Wis. He graduated from Central High School. He then joined the Army and later discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He completed...

Teresa M.  Hoff

Teresa M. Hoff

Dec 12, 2015

TOWER-HOFF, Teresa M.

Teresa M. Tower-Hoff, 55, of De Soto, Wis., died Sat., Dec. 12, 2015, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on October 15, 1960, to Fred “Tom” and Sharon (Klinger) Tower. She married Tom Hoff on July 5, 1980, in The Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa, and the later divorced....

Rev. Leon Anthony  Powell

Rev. Leon Anthony Powell

Dec 7, 2015

Father Leon Powell, at the age of 81, and a priest for 44 years, died on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse.

Leon Anthony Puwalowski was born on July 26, 1934, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the only child of Leo S. Puwalowski and Bernice T. (née Glowienka) Puwalowski. As an adult,...

Besl Gerald J.

Besl Gerald J.

Nov 27, 2015

 





Gerald (Gerry) J. Besl, age 91, of La Crosse, died Friday, November 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 10, 1924 to George and Magdalena (Zeimentz) Besl. He married Bernie Ghelfi on July 16, 1949 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in La Crosse.



Gerry enlisted in the US...

Ethel M.  Haag

Ethel M. Haag

Nov 15, 2015



Ethel M. Haag, 97, of La Crosse, Wis., died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Mayo Health System, La Crosse, Wis. She was born June 12, 1918, in Chicago, Ill., to Hugo and Mary (Reich) Damrow. She married Leo Haag, on June 2, 1944 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her husband passed away shortly after they celebrated their 50th anniversary.

She...

Darlene G.  Campbell

Darlene G. Campbell

Nov 9, 2015



Darlene G. Campbell, age 71, of Stoddard, Wis., and formerly of La Crosse, Wis., died Monday November 9, 2015, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on June 19, 1944, to Ray and Theodora (Berndt) Smith. She married Andrew A. Campbell on May 29, 1964, in La Crosse, Wis.

She enjoyed...