Obituaries

Jun 14, 2013

Daniel T. Flaherty, 89, of La Crosse, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at Clare Bridge of La Crosse after a brief illness.

He was born July 22, 1923, in West Bend, Wis. to Raymond and Hildegard Flaherty.  Dan was a graduate of Holy Angels Grade School in the class of 1937, and a 1941 graduate of West Bend High School,...

Jun 9, 2013

Rudolph G. Strasser, (Rudy) and Dude to his family and close friends, died peacefully at the age of 83, on Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2013 at his rural Stoddard home. Rudy was in his favorite chair watching the races.

Born on April 10, 1930 in La Crosse, Wis., to Rudolph and Victoria (Sobkowiak) Strasser. He was a lifelong resident of...

Jun 4, 2013

Linda J. Bentzen, 66, of La Crosse passed away unexpectedly Tuesday June 4, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.  She was born in La Crosse April 12, 1947 to LeRoy and Rosemary (Gautsch) Bentzen.  Linda attended St. Thomas More Grade School and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1965.  Linda was a long time employee of the Quillin’s Grocery Store...

May 31, 2013

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Paul graduated from Aquinas High School in 1950.  For many years he and Jean enjoyed their houseboat where they spent many happy hours going up and down the Mississippi.

He is survived by his wife; Jean, of La Crosse, Wis., four daughters; Barbara Bliznik of Sparta, Wis., Paula (Tom) Kromke of La Crosse, Wis., Laurie (Mark) Beeskau...

May 30, 2013

Mozelle ‘Mo’ M. Echols, 74, of Onalaska, Wis., died Thursday, May 30, 2013, in Benedictine Manor, La Crosse, Wis. She was born in Belton, Goerga, on January 9, 1038, to James and Arrie (Pannell) Echols.

She is survived by her Domestic Partner Diana Hellerud of Onalaska; her son Leonard Wayne Johnson; Nieces Tanya (Mike) Macbride, Patricia (Howell) Colmen; great...

May 28, 2013

William J. Kratt, 82, of La Crosse died May 28th, 2013 at Clare Bridge care facility.Bill was born May 7, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Lumina (Harmon) Kratt. His parents later moved to La Crosse where his father started Kratt Lumber Company.Bill graduated with honors from Aquinas High School in the class of ’49 where he played on...

May 25, 2013

 

 

 Shirley Ann (Vetsch) Lutz, 72, of La Crosse, Wis., passed away peacefully Saturday May 25, 2013, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, Wis., after having many health complications. She was born on August 7, 1940, to Andrew and Evelyn Vetsch.

 

 

 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 28th, 2013,...

May 23, 2013

May 15, 2013

Sister Rose Catherine Kuehner, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 99, died Wednesday evening, May 15, 2013, at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse. She was in the seventy-third year of her religious profession.

Sister Rose Catherine was born to Nicholas and Katherine (Hackman) Kuehner on Dec. 18, 1913, in St. Lucas, Iowa. She entered St. Rose Convent in 1937. Sister Rose...

May 11, 2013

Paul J. Hefti 

 

 Paul J. Hefti, 100, of La Crosse passed away Saturday May 11, 2013 at Benedictine Manor. He was born Dec. 15, 1912 in La Crosse to Fred and Antoinette (Martinek) Hefti.  Paul graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School, Central High School, the College of Commerce, and the Vocational Printing School.  While going to college, he worked...

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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