Obituaries

May 9, 2013

May 8, 2013

SHERER, Margaret “Peg” R. Zirckel,

She was born in Chicago, Ill., on August 4, 1917, oldest daughter of Charles and Ruthester (Anderson) Zirckel. On January 12, 1946, she married her high school sweetheart, Richard J. Sherer in La Crosse, Wis. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1984.

Peg was active for over 40 years in the Girl Scouts,...

May 7, 2013

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May 1, 2013

  She was born in La Crosse on December 3, 1923 to Jacob and Louise Chalsma.  She married Tilferd “Tip” Torgerson on July 28, 1943 in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. 

Evelyn is survived by her children: John Torgerson of La Crosse, Kathy Hafner (fiancé Joel Serres of Brownsville, MN), Keri Torgerson of Milwaukee, 

Evelyn was blessed by...

Apr 30, 2013

Apr 27, 2013

Warren F. Stark, 90, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

He was born in Sparta, Wis., to George and Beatrice (Leek) Stark on April 21, 1923. On June 31, 1947, married Dorothy Pulford and together they had two daughters.

Warren was a avid hunter, fisherman, Pilot, woodworker and gunsmith. He also enjoyed spending time...

Apr 24, 2013

  Greene of Sparta, Wis., and three brothers; Roger (Jean) Knudtson of Onalaska, Wis., Wayne (Clarice) Knudtson of Holmen, Wis., and Leslie (Barb) Knudtson of Holmen, Wis., and one brother-in-law; Roy Gamoke of Holmen, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter Hillary, two sisters Beverly Pederson and Diane Gamoke, one brother Calvin, two brothers in infancy...

Apr 22, 2013

Anthony J. Silva., 90, of La Crosse, Wis., died Monday, April 22, 2013, in his home. He was born in Kearsarge, Mich., on Aug. 7, 1922 to Gabriel and Martina (Piana) Silva. He married Marjorie E. Lapish in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Anthony served in the US Army 10th Mountain Division in the Pack Artillery.

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Apr 18, 2013

Paul John Frederick, 80, died on April 18, 2013, in La Crosse. He was the oldest of 12 children born to Michael and Martha (Brueggeman) Frederick of Cashton. He was born on Feb. 12, 1933, and attended schools in Cashton. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1951 to 1955. He then returned to the La Crosse...

Apr 17, 2013

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Apr 15, 2013

Apr 15, 2013

  Marjorie “Midge” (Sackett) Tossenberger, 82, passed away on April 15, 2013 at Bethany Riverside in LaCrosse. Born on January 1, 1931 in Milwaukee, Midge was the daughter of Tess (Miotke) Sackett and Warren W. Sackett. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy, earned her bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and her master’s degree from UW-Whitewater. She married the love of her...

Apr 12, 2013

Kranz, Bernie 

La Crosse

Bernie Kranz, 78, of La Crosse, WI, Died Friday at Mayo Clinic Health System-La Crosse, WI. He was born  in Mauston on Nov. 7, 1934 to George and Agnes Kranz. He graduated from Madonna High School in Mauston. He then joined the Marines for 2 years. He married Paulette Shankey on June 4, 1966 at St....

Apr 8, 2013

 

VACH, John “Jack” F. Jr. 

John “Jack” F. Vach Jr., 61, of La Crosse, Wis., passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. He was born in La Crosse, Wis., on May 10, 1951, to John and Mary (Zlabek) Vach Sr. He married Ruth Abts on Aug. 6, 1977, in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, La Crosse, Wis.

He enjoyed spending...

Apr 7, 2013

Apr 5, 2013

KELLER, Raymond B.

Raymond B. Keller, 83, of La Crosse, Wis., died Friday, April 5, 2013, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. He was born in Wonewoc, Wis., on January 28, 1930, to Leo and Florence (Bauer) Keller. He married Mary Volk on May 3, 1952. Ray served in the US Army during the Korean War and was...

Apr 4, 2013

Herbert H. Lee, a longtime La Crosse businessman, passed away April 4, 2013 at age 91. While studying at the University of Minnesota, Herb worked at the Army-Navy Lab (1945-1947) and also built his first radio station, KDHL, in Faribault, MN. 

  He later began a second radio station, FM-WSPL, and operated both stations until his retirement in 1984.  He...

Apr 1, 2013

Irene C, Newlin, 90, of La Crosse, Wis., died Monday, April 1, 2013, in Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse, Wis. She was born in Winona, Minn., On Sept. 30, 1922 to Henry and Cecelia (Selbach) Marcotte. She married Ed Newlin on June 3, 1967, in Immanuel Lutheran Church, La Crosse, Wis.

After retirement Irene and Ed traveled and...

Mar 23, 2013

Florence Marie Wigdal, 77, died Saturday March 23, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born on November 5, 1935 to Lloyd and Christine (Merfeld) Knutson. She graduated from Aquinas high School, married Marvin R. Wigdal on April 7, 1956, and was employed by Trane Company for 17 years.

Her love for travel, card...

Mar 14, 2013

Sharon Rae Snyder, 72, of La Crosse, WI, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born in La Crosse, WI, on August 9, 1940 to Lawrence and Ida (Temp) Miller. She married Robert Snyder on April 11, 1959 in English Lutheran Church, La Crosse, Wi.

Sharon Graduated from Central High School and...