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Kenisha Marie McGuire, nicknamed “Neesh,” “Nesha,” or “Kenny” of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 34. Kenisha was born on May 2, 1990, and was the cherished daughter of Louis and Vicky McGuire.
Kenisha achieved great things from a young age and went on to be the Tribune’s 2008 Softball Player of the...
On Monday 5/20/24 at 8:55pm, our dear father Lo-ken ‘Johnny’ Chang passed away peacefully at home - seven years after suffering from a ruptured brain aneurysm, which left him with debilitating dementia.We were fortunate to be able to care for him in the comfort of his own home. He is survived by his wife, Lin “Echo”, of 60 years and...
George Ronkoske, age 91, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born on April 17, 1933, George's legacy will forever be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Throughout his life, George found joy in the simple things - tending to his beloved garden, engaging in pull tabs and meat raffles at Hillbillies, and crafting creations for the...
Janeen A. Symicek, 70, of La Crosse, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. She was born on April 29, 1954 to Charles and Katherine (Marshall) Deitelhoff, in Cazenovia, WI. On April 26, 1975, she married Ron Symicek at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse, WI.
Janeen grew up in a family of 6...
Lee William Stence of Coon Valley, WI, passed away Monday May 6th, 2024, at the Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
Lee was born August 20th, 1947, to James and Lillian (Mohr) Stence, in Elkader, IA. Lee began his life working the family farm on Pony Hollow Road in Clayton County. On the farm, field work was his calling as he...
Barbara E. Bates, 77, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in her home with her family by her side. She was born to Edward and Betty Kadera on August 3, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa. She married Theron (Dale) Bates on June 27, 1965 in Bettendorf, Iowa and had two children, Kathy (Scott) Defor and Brian (Tamara) Bates.
She...
Odelia Bina lived a long and vibrant life, putting exceptional energy into her roles as a devoted wife, loving mother and good friend to so many people. After 101 years, she died peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2024 at Hearten House in La Crosse, WI. Delia was spontaneous, spunky, funny and always had people wondering what she might say or do...
Jean A. Pehler, 87, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children. She was born on January 19, 1937, to Roland and Catherine (Weber) Stange, in La Crosse. On June 7, 1956, she married Don Pehler at St. John’s Catholic Church in La Crosse.
She graduated from Aquinas High School, Class...
John Dudley, age 69, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, on April 14, 2024, at the UF Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, FL. Family and friends are invited to a Requiem Mass at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, 530 Main Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Msgr. Richard Gilles will officiate, with burial to take...
Jacob L. Hoff, 83, of La Crosse, WI, died on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Gundersen Medical Center. He was born in Eureka, SD, on March 10, 1941, to Jacob J., and Lydia (Arnold) Hoff. He married Sandra Bartosh on November 1, 1993, in Eau Claire, WI.
Jake enjoyed hunting, hunting dogs, the Packers, Vikings, and Chiefs, country music, cooking, dancing,...
Roy L. Erickson, 68, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at home after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. His wife of 44 years held his hand as he took his last breath. He was born on October 12, 1955, in LaCrescent, MN, to Lowell and Mary (Diekrager) Erickson. He married Mag Foley on October 13, 1979, in...
Earl L. Bonsack, 89, of La Crosse, WI died on Monday, April 1,2024 peacefully with his family by his side.
Earl L. Bonsack was born February 23,1935 in Sparta, WI to Lloyd and Lina Bonsack. Earl was the youngest of 6 children. He was raised on the family farm near Bangor, WI. Earl had a great work ethic at a young...
Carol Jean VanMinsel (Halaska) passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin at Hillview Nursing Home, at the age of 94. Born on March 7, 1930, in La Crosse, Wisconsin she was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Carol was a vibrant individual known for her love of playing bingo, shopping, and collecting various items. She cherished...
Robert G. “Bob” Duffrin, 79, of Eau Claire, Wis., died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
He was born in La Crosse, Wis., on September 29, 1945, to Norman Duffrin, Sr. and Viola (Euler) Duffrin and remained a lifelong city resident. He married Susan Jones on March 30, 1970, at St. James the Less Catholic Church, La Crosse,...
Wenzel ‘Weasel’ Joseph Smetana was born in Burlington, Wisconsin to Joseph and Clara Smetana on February 21, 1936. He passed into eternal life on March 8, 2024.
Wenzel was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and attended St. Mary’s School from first grade through graduation in 1954.
Wenzel married Edna McCarthy on October 16, 1954. They raised their ten children in Burlington...
Randy A. Madson, 59, of La Crosse, died on Monday, March 4, 2024, in La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse, on January 9, 1965, to Conrad and Carol (Wiggins) Madson.
Randy graduated from Central High School in 1983 and went on to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Business Administration in 1992. He...
Louis Martin Bornheimer, age 93, died on March 2, 2024 in La Crosse, WI. He was born in Big Bend, WI to Alfred and Elizabeth (Guanella) Bornheimer on June 23, 1930. The family moved to a dairy farm outside of Cashton, WI. Louis graduated from Cashton High School, Class of 1948 and moved to La Crosse. He met Mary Ann...
Thomas ‘Tom’ D. Schams, 73, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Gundersen Medical Center. He was born in La Crosse on April 28, 1950, to Walter and Florence (Gerke) Schams. He married Susan Johnson on May 1, 1976, in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
He graduated from Central High School in 1968. After high school, he went...
David Richard Von Ruden passed away peacefully in his home on the evening of February 26, 2024, following a long struggle with ALS which consumed the later years of his life. He was 69. Born on June 30, 1954, he attended Aquinas High School for two years before graduating from Central High School in 1972. Dave worked many different jobs during...
Velma Marie (King) Luehne died February 15th, 2024 at Gundersen Healthcare during a short hospitalization. She lived 100 years, 2 months, 8 days.
She was born in Pepin County to Levi and Christena (Hei) King on December 7, 1923. She was raised on the family dairy farm along with her nine other siblings throughout the Great Depression era.
Velma was a 1941...
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