Obituaries

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....

Nov 1, 2021

Robert A. Guggenbuehl Sr., age 88 of La Crosse, died November 1, 2021 at Hillview Care Center.

Robert was born on March 30, 1933 to George and Regina Guggenbuehl. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until he was honorably discharged.

On June 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to the love of his life,...

Oct 27, 2021

Margaret M. Muehlenkamp, 100, of La Crosse passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Benedictine Manor.

She was born on March 1, 1921, to the late William and Amelia (Gehrke) Krause. Margaret graduated from Wilton High School and earned a B.E. Degree from UW-La Crosse. She married John Muehlenkamp. He preceded her in death after 55 years of marriage....

Oct 27, 2021

Gerard “Jack” Owen, 67, of La Crescent, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in his home.

Private family services are going to be held with burial to be in the Veterans Cemetery in Brownsville, Minn.

Oct 27, 2021

Oct 23, 2021

Dr. Kenneth H. “Ken” Woodruff, D.C., 75, of Chaseburg, WI, died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 due to complications of Covid, with his family by his side.

Ken was born to Dr. Raymond and Geraldine (Everett) Woodruff in Monticello, WI on Nov. 30, 1945. He graduated from Monticello High School and continued his education at UW Whitewater and...

Oct 19, 2021

Oct 5, 2021

Ronald J. Vauk, 73, of La Crosse, Wis., died on Tuesday October 5, 2021 in his home.

Born October 3, 1948, to Ronald John Vauk Sr. and Mary Geraldine Vauk in LaCrosse,WI. They later divorced. Ron passed after losing his battle with cancer, and wishes to thank all the wonderful health care providers who enabled him to live longer, esp.,...

Sep 24, 2021

Sep 23, 2021

Cole James Berra, 22, of Genoa, Wisconsin passed to eternal life on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota after a courageous battle with NUT 1 Carcinoma. Cole was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on September 11, 1999 to Dennis and Kay (Sonsalla) Berra.

Cole packed a lot into his all too short life. He...

Sep 16, 2021

Diane Joyce Wright, caring wife, mother and friend, passed away on September 16, 2021 at the age of 77 in La Crosse, Wisconsin after a long battle with lung disease. Diane is survived by her husband Ken; a daughter Lori (Jim) Schroeder; a son Michael (Ioana) Wright; two brothers, Dave and Kim; as well as two step-grandchildren and numerous nieces...

Sep 14, 2021

Carole was the beloved daughter of Richard and Inez (Waehler) Schwartz. She grew up on the family poultry farm, Schwartz Leghorn Farm, in Lomira, Wisconsin, where she attended the local schools. She started her post-secondary education at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, later transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her bachelor of arts degree. She then earned...

Sep 8, 2021

Constance Arneson, 91 years, passed away on September 8, 2021. Connie was born March 30, 1930, in Montevideo, MN and was preceded in death by her younger brother, Robert Brown and cherished husband, Marcus Arneson.

She is survived by daughters Kathryn Bouquet Wine of La Crosse, WI and Sarah (Larry) Peltier of Cashton, WI; granddaughters Nicole (Jack) Morrison of Cashton,...

Aug 29, 2021

Donna L. Nagy, sister to Thomas Sawyer (Dresbach), passed away peacefully Aug 29, 2021. She was born to Raymond and Mary Sawyer on June 29, 1937, in West Allis, WI. Donna and her mother Mary, moved to LaCrosse in 1995 to be closer to Tom and his family. Together they had great adventures and much laughter.

Donna worked as...

Aug 26, 2021

Paul M. Degnan, 70, of West Salem, Wis., died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, in Mayo Hospital-La Crosse. He was born on November 7, 1950 in Lake City, Minn., to John and Kathryn (Logelin) Degnan.

Paul loved music, especially the Beatles, going out to eat, visiting shops and garage sales and riding his bike. An artist, Paul enjoyed drawing and...