Obituaries
Thomas Wuttke
Sep 7, 2023
Thomas Richard Wuttke, age 88, of La Crosse, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community.
He was born October 12, 1934, in La Crosse, the son of Fred and Evelyn (Kildow) Wuttke. He attended Hamilton and Lincoln, and graduated from Central High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, and was able to...
Judith 'Judy' M. Onsgard
Sep 3, 2023
Judith M. Onsgard, 65, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on January 18, 1958, to Robert and Dorothy (Pahnke) Walters in La Crosse. She married Jeff Onsgard, and they later divorced. She recently had a special partner, Jeff Ward.
Judy worked as an Insurance Claims Specialist at Gundersen Medical...
Roger L. Nichols
Aug 31, 2023
Roger Louis Nichols, 74 of La Crosse, died Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home.
Roger was born February 23, 1949, to Marvin and Leona (Rinn) Nichols. He graduated from Logan High School and spent most of his life on French Island.
He enjoyed fixing bikes, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his four children, Tanya (James) Hart, Jerimiah...
Dr. John R. Ujda
Aug 29, 2023
John Riordan Ujda, June 3, 1943 - August 29, 2023, passed away at age 80 in La Crosse, WI. John is survived by his wife, Roberta (Toft); their 4 sons John (Mary), Robert, Justin (Leah) and Gregory; his 4 grandchildren Nathan, Andrew, Moira and Brennan; and his sisters Patricia Toft and Nancy Stanley. He was preceded in death by parents...
Mary Ann Bornheimer
Aug 26, 2023
Mary Ann Bornheimer, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 at Gundersen Health System with family at her side. She was born at Grandview Hospital in La Crosse, WI to Herbert and Beatrice (Harty) Kelly on April 27, 1933. She was raised in Soldiers Grove, WI and graduated from Soldiers Grove High School, Class of 1951. Mary Ann...
Linda Ann Rayfield
Aug 25, 2023
Linda A. Rayfield, 69, of Brownsville, MN., died on Friday, August 25, 2023, in Spring Grove, MN. She was born on May 2, 1954, in La Crosse, to John and Joan (Richards) Forschler. She married Bob Rayfield, on September 5, 1973, in Brownsville, and they later divorced.
Linda loved iPad coloring, crafting, stamping, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and collecting items. She...
Tamara June Benson
Aug 13, 2023
On August 13th, 2023, Tamara June Benson (Zessin) passed away peacefully in her home in LaCrescent, Minnesota, at the age of 64. She was born June 12, 1959, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Myron and Shirley Zessin and was a lifelong resident in the LaCrescent area.
She graduated from LaCrescent High School in 1977 and went on to attend Viterbo...
Barbara J. Durst
Aug 4, 2023
Barbara Joan Durst (Barbi till her teens, then Barb) was born on New Year’s Eve, 1964 and died of end-stage Alzheimer’s disease on August 4, 2023.
Barb was predeceased by her parents: Dr. Joseph B. Durst and Joan M. Durst and her brothers: Joseph M. Durst and Paul H. Durst.
She is survived by her sisters: Meg (Jack) Storkamp and...
Gloria M. Mickschl
Aug 2, 2023
Gloria M. Mickschl, 81, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Serenity House, Tomah.
Gloria is survived by her children, Kimberly Hansen, Christopher Mickschl, Mark (Hansina) Mickschl, and “adopted daughter”, Gina Knowles, sister, Judy (Al) Washko, brother, Jim Kruschek, 23 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 nieces, 4 nephews, many cousins, and many very special friends.
She was preceded...
Gene Mossing
Aug 2, 2023
Gene Lawrence Mossing (78) of La Crosse died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by his family while overlooking the Mississippi River.
Gene was born July 26, 1945 in River Falls, Wisconsin to Milfred and Marvel Mossing. He moved with his family to Rushford, Minnesota where he graduated from Rushford High School in 1963. In high school, Gene was the "bread...
Phyllis J. Seufzer
Jul 28, 2023
Phyllis J. Seufzer, 81, of La Crosse, WI, died on Friday, July 28, 2023 in her home. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 2, 1942, to Henry and Marie (Schwendt) Giebelhaus. She married Donald Seufzer in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 13, 1962.
In 1970, Phyllis and Don moved to La Crosse. They enjoyed square dancing and round dancing....
Walter Earl Johnson
Jul 11, 2023
Walter ‘Wally’ Earl Johnson, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Gundersen Health System.
He was born on November 17, 1927; the eldest of 6 children of Earl and Esther (Beeler) Johnson. He was a proud lifelong north sider of La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School in 1945. After graduation, Wally served in...
Lori Ann Halderson
Jul 10, 2023
Lori Ann Halderson, 60, of Savannah Georgia, passed away from natural causes on July 10, 2023. Lori was born on January 17, 1963 to Norman and Judith (Fleming) Halderson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
After Lori graduated from Central High School in 1981, she went to college at both the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the University of Denver-Colorado and graduated in...
Paul Leegard Felion
Jul 1, 2023
Paul Leegard Felion was born in St. Paul Minnesota on November 22, 1932 and died on July 1,2023.
He lived in Akley, MN until 1941, Minneapolis until 1945, St. Paul until 1958. He graduated with honors from St. Thomas Military Academy in 1950, the College of St. Thomas in 1954 and the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1958. He...
Thomas Eugene Johnson
Jun 22, 2023
Thomas (TJ) Johnson passed away suddenly at his home on June 22nd, 2023 while tending to his yard. Born January 10th, 1968 to Patricia and Gary Johnson, he was a gentle giant and the love of Deidra’s life.
TJ grew up in Darlington, WI and graduated from Darlington High School in 1986. He went on to Milwaukee School of Engineering...
Sariyah A'diamond Howell
Jun 14, 2023
Sariyah A’Diamond Howell, age 4, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born on December 11, 2018, in La Crosse, to Briana Howell.
Sariyah loved painting, drawing, arts and crafts, playing at the park, playing with her baby dolls, and watching Cocomelon and Littlest Pet Shop. She had fun doing Gymnastics, swimming, and dancing. Sariyah...
Alan Bennett
Jun 14, 2023
Alan Wayne Bennett, age 86, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Alan, "Dubby", overcame many medical obstacles over the past 40 years. He courageously fought to live yet peacefully went to be with the Lord with his loving wife and daughters at his side. Alan is survived by his beloved wife...
Michael Paul Gardner
Jun 10, 2023
Michael "Mike" Paul Gardner, 67, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born December 13, 1955 to Maynard and Catherine (McCann) Gardner. Mike was raised in La Crosse with three younger siblings: Therisa, Tony, and Jeff. The Gardner kids hung out and played with southside neighborhood friends like Cindy and Kathy Dahl, who lived...
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,...
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