Obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

Jan 2, 2022

Jan 1, 2022

Lori Ann Monk, 56, of La Crosse, WI died peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Lori was, born, raised, and lived her entire life in La Crosse. She graduated from Central High School in 1983 and worked at Fanny Farmer Corp. for 22 years. Lori was also employed by the Recovery Room Bar and Grill in La...

Jan 1, 2022

Ruth A. Smith, 79, of La Crosse, WI died on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Riverside Transitional Care Center in La Crosse, WI.

Ruth Ann Groeschel was born on the family farm in Vernon County, WI to Albert and Christina (Zink) Groeschel. She moved to Stoddard as a child and graduated from Desoto High School. Ruth worked as a seamstress...

Dec 31, 2021

Raymond E. “Bud” Munsdack, 80, of La Crosse, died on Friday, December 31, 2021, in his home. He was born on February 6, 1941, in rural Genoa to Elmer and Meta (Mueller) Mundsack. He married Karen J. Anderson on May 19, 1962.

Bud worked at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery for 37 years. He then worked with his daughter at...

Dec 22, 2021

Bernard R. “Ben” Buchner, age 88, died December 22, 2021. He was born April 18, 1933 at home in La Crosse, WI to Bernard J. “Bernie” Buchner and Elizabeth “Liz” (Schmidt) Buchner. He attended Holy Trinity grade school and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1951.

His father purchased the Midway Bar, now Sloopy’s, from his siblings in 1946....

Dec 22, 2021

Elaine M. Schneider 83, of Racine, WI, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021, at Pleasant Point Senior Living. She was born November 17, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of John H. and Wilma G. (Strohmeyer) Schneider.

Elaine grew up in La Crosse, WI and graduated from Aquinas High School, class of 1957. Following graduation, she worked with developmentally...

Dec 14, 2021

Doria M. Norskog (Viner), 62, of La Crosse, WI, passed away December 14, 2021, at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN. Doria was born in La Crosse, on January 28, 1958, to Lyle and Star (Hinkle) Norskog.

Doria attended Campus School K-7, continuing through Parochial Lutheran Schools until graduating from Central High School in 1976. She graduated from the University...

Dec 14, 2021

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Liz) Nutter. Liz had a never-ending passion for education and helping those in need, she touched the lives of so many and will be missed by all who knew her.

Elizabeth (Teff) Nutter, age 84, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She is survived by...

Dec 14, 2021

Norma J. Panka, 91, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born to Wallace and Violet Valley, on June 16, 1930. She married William J. Panka and shared 53 loving years together. Bill and Norma built and operated for 30 years one of the most elegant salons in the city of La Crosse at 720...

Dec 7, 2021

Barbara Ann (Hickisch) Swertfeger, 88, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara was a wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, candy connoisseur, event planner, stand-up comedian, faithful Christian – and the best hugger ever. Her laugh was infectious, her loyalty was unquestionable, and her smile was warm and bright like the sun.

Barbara was born...

Dec 6, 2021

Dorothy J. Golomski, 99, died at Hillview Health Care Center, on December 5, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1922, to John and Margaret Golomski of Custer, Wisconsin. She spent most of her working and retirement life in Milwaukee prior to moving to La Crosse to be near her sister.

She served in the Women’s Army Corps during WWII....

Nov 30, 2021

Helen J. Cole, 87, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in Eagle Crest South, La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on October 10, 1934, to Mynard and Irene (Paul) Stavlo. She married Eugen M. Cole on May 14th, 1966, in La Crosse.

She worked for La Crosse Telephone Co., for 14 years and First...

Nov 28, 2021

James “Jim” F. Rossi, 95, of Lansing died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held at a later date at Immaculate Conception Church, 648 Main Street, Lansing, Iowa.

Nov 26, 2021

Edna M. Spohn of La Crosse, WI, died on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the age of 90. She was born in Glendale Township on May 26, 1931, to Ferdinand and Emily (Tyrolt) Spohn.

Edna graduated from Kendall High School in 1949, Juneau County Normal School in 1951, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1966. She taught in one...

Nov 21, 2021

Ralph N. Schwanbeck, 97, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 21, 2021, with family by his side.

He was born on February 13, 1924, in La Crosse, to Eugene and Zita (Knothe) Schwanbeck Sr. Following graduation from Aquinas High School in 1943, Ralph enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve during World War II. He was training...

Nov 11, 2021

Nov 10, 2021

Marie E. (Mae) Underhill left this earthly world on November 10, 2021.

Our beloved mother is survived by her son, William (Jacqueline) Underhill, daughters, Jane (Ron) Schritz, Barbara Kneifl, Judith (Darol) DeYoung, Patricia Underhill, Carol Hansen, Theresa (Don) Gerdes, Katherine, son Gerald Underhill and a sister, Donna Ammerman.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, James, Randall, Johanne and...

Nov 7, 2021

Barbara Starsky, 84 of La Crosse, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on April 2, 1937, in La Crosse to Frank and Alice (Reichgelt) Kendhammer. Barbara married Jack Starsky on Feb. 16, 1957, at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse.

Barb raised her four children and then...

Nov 1, 2021

Marilyn Mahlum, 86, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on November 1, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born on Aug 21, 1935 to Harvey and Kathryn (Loughan) Hauser. She graduated from Logan High School and married Robert L.Genz in 1953. Throughout their life together they raised three daughters, Sally, Sherry and Sandy....