Obituaries
Rachel Ann McCabe
May 25, 2023
Rachel Ann McCabe, 27, of La Crosse passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Rachel was born on Wednesday, February 14, 1996, in La Crosse to Steve and Evonne (Donley) McCabe. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Crosse. When she was growing up, Rachel loved going to the Dells, Erickson Pool and spending...
Patricia Ann Luhman
May 20, 2023
Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Luhman, 76, of La Crosse, WI, died on May 20, 2023, in her home. She was born in La Crosse, on November 30, 1946, to Ronald and Veronica (LaFleur) Luhman.
She loved cats, doing crossword puzzles, and collecting knick knacks. She served in the Navy for 17 years.
Patricia is survived by four nieces and four nephews,...
Willard 'Bill' G. Hart
May 19, 2023
Willard ‘Butch’ ‘Bill’ Gene Hart, 77, of La Crosse, died on Friday, May 19, 2023, in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse, on Oct. 31, 1945, to Ervin Clarence Pearl Hart, and Ethel Evelyn Luce Hart. He married Kimberly A. Alexander, on April 14, 2007, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Bill loved being a...
Jane Elizabeth Deignan
May 8, 2023
Jane Mueller-Deignan passed away on May 8th, 2023 at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen. She was born in La Crosse to Dr. H.H. and Miriam Mueller on May 6, 1945. Jane was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Deignan and her parents: Dr. H.H. and Miriam. Jane is survived by her siblings: Ellyn (Frank) Enyeart, Fred (Beth) Mueller and...
Rev. Bernard O. McGarty
May 8, 2023
Monsignor Bernard O’Connell McGarty, 98, died Monday, May 8, 2023 at his La Crosse, WI home with his niece Elizabeth Flynn at his side.
Bernard was born to Dr. Matthew and Mary O’Connell McGarty on January 13, 1925. He attended St. Mary’s grammar school, Aquinas High School, Loras College (Dubuque, Iowa) and Kenrick Seminary (St Louis, Missouri).
He was ordained...
Randolph S. Reget
May 4, 2023
Randy S. Reget, 58, of Hillsboro, WI, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Hillsboro. He was born in La Crosse, on June 21, 1964, to Edward and Patricia (Mackie) Reget.
Randy loved his family and all his special care providers at Harmony House. He enjoyed get-togethers with his family, loved his car rides, books,...
Jay Leslie Slind
May 4, 2023
Jay Slind passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2023. Jay was born in Menomonie, WI on Feb. 11, 1955 to Douglas and JoAnn (Prim) Slind.
Jay grew up in Boyceville, WI. He graduated from Boyceville High School in 1973.
Jay joined the Air Force in 1973. He served his country for 3 years, including time spent stationed in...
Judith "Judy" Ringler
Apr 23, 2023
Judith M. “Judy” Ringler, 82, of La Crosse, WI died on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Benedictine Manor in La Crosse.
Judith Mae Small was born on August 27, 1940, in La Crosse to LeRoy and Beulah (Ball) Small. She was raised in La Crosse and Black River Falls, WI. Judy married Robert L. Huebner. To this marriage...
Donald W. Moen
Apr 22, 2023
Donald William Moen, 90, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Eagle Crest South. He was born on February 27, 1933, in Green Bay, WI, to William Deilke and Janice Stellflue. He was adopted by Jorgen Moen in La Crosse, WI on October 19, 1946.
He attended Aquinas High School and Western Technical College. He married Beverly...
Michael N. Devine Sr.
Apr 21, 2023
Michael N. Devine Sr., 59, of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023, while enjoying something he enjoyed the most, hunting. He was born in La Crosse, WI. to Richard and Patricia (David) Devine on October 18, 1963. He married Sandy Green on August 23, 1986, in La Crosse WI.
He graduated from Aquinas High School in...
Julie Ann Montabon
Apr 15, 2023
Julie Montabon, 76, died April 15, 2023.
Julie was born February 15, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI, to Ruth (Kuntz) and Lloyd Bishop. She graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1965 and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. At a summer party in her hometown, she caught the eye of Dennis Montabon. They fell in love, married in 1967, and...
Patricia Burbach
Apr 11, 2023
Patricia Ann “Pat” Burbach, 81, of La Crosse, WI died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, surrounded by her family, following a brave battle with cancer.
Patricia Ann Gora was born on Sunday, December 7, 1941, in La Crosse, WI to Harry and Magdelen (Seracki) Gora. She was raised in La Crosse and graduated from...
Therese Skemp
Apr 11, 2023
Therese H. Skemp, 86, of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse.
Therese was born on March 4th, 1937, to Dr. George and Mary (McManus) Skemp. She attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Aquinas High School, graduating in 1955. Therese then worked many years in Milwaukee before returning...
Harold Frederick Ritter Jr.
Apr 6, 2023
Harold ‘Harry’ F. Ritter Jr., 75, of La Crosse, died surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Gundersen Health System.
He loved all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Everybody that knew him knew he was a huge Chicago Bears and Milwaukee Brewers fan. Harry was an avid Euchre, cribbage, 500 Rummy, and dart player.
He worked for...
Donna L. Ritter
Apr 3, 2023
Donna L. (Welch) Ritter,93, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on Monday April 3, 2023, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse.
Madonna(Donna) Leonette Welch was born at her family home in Lansing IA on May 27th, 1929 to Leo T. and Anna(Laughlin) Welch. She was the oldest of six children who all learned the value of hard work on...
Cheryl Ann Espe
Mar 25, 2023
Cheryl Espe (Boardman), Age 66 passed away in her home, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born May 19, 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Phyllis (Hanson) and James Boardman. She graduated from Logan High School in 1974 and has always been dedicated to the things that she was passionate about, including her children, grandchildren, gardening, fishing, cooking, drawing and...
Elaine M. Bonsack
Mar 18, 2023
Elaine M. Bonsack, 87, of La Crosse, WI died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home with her family at her side.
Elaine Mary Heilman was born on Friday, September 6, 1935, in Sparta, WI to Victor and Myrtle (Ebert) Heilman. Elaine was raised on the family farm near Sparta and was a graduate of Sparta High School....
James Webb
Mar 16, 2023
James A. Webb of La Crosse passed away on March 16, 2023. Jim was born on October 22, 1951 in Nevada, Iowa to Donald and Mary (Mahling) Webb. He attended Aquinas High School graduating in 1969 and graduated from Iowa State University in 1973 with a Construction Engineering degree. He married Gail Wiggins on August 16, 1976.
He worked as...
Robert Wagner Crooks
Mar 13, 2023
Robert ‘Bob’ W. Crooks Jr., 83, of La Crosse, died peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1940, to Robert and Bernice (Tholen) Crooks, in Quincy, IL.
Bob graduated high school in Quincy, IL, in 1958 and left Quincy in March of 1962 to serve in the Military where he commanded and...
Donna Mae Blank
Mar 1, 2023
Donna Mae (Kane) Blank, 92, passed away peacefully, on March 1, 2023, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, in La Crosse. Donna was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing. She was born November 1, 1930, in Prairie du Chien to Donald and Agnes (Leary) Kane, of Lynxville, WI.
Donna attended a one room school until...
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