Obituaries

Apr 8, 2019

Maria E. (Katz) Fleming, 69, of Onalaska died on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born on April 17, 1949 in Germany to Isreal and Johanna (Winkler Doerfert) Katz. She married Patrick Fleming on June 24, 1995 in California, Maryland.

Maria loved to use her creative side. She was a wonderful artist and especially loved painting and doing needle crafts....

Apr 7, 2019

Susan J. Duffrin, 72, of La Crosse, Wis., died Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Benedictine Manor, La Crosse, Wis.,

She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on Oct. 11, 1946, to Lewis and Beverley (Welch) Jones. She married Robert G. Duffrin on March 30, 1970 in St. James the Less Catholic Church, La Crosse, Wis.

She is survived by her...

Apr 5, 2019

Robert “Bob” Larkin, 90, of La Crosse died Friday, April 5, 2019, surrounded by his family at home.

He was born November 14, 1928, to Allie and Irene (Schmidt) Larkin.  He graduated from Aquinas High School and 1947, and attended Loras College.  He served in the 1st and 2nd Amored Division at Fort Hood, Texas from 1950 to 1952. He...

Mar 30, 2019

SMITH, Edith Mae

Edith Mae Smith, 86, of La Crosse, Wis., died Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Mayo Health Center, La Crosse, Wis. She was born in Washington on Sept. 6, 1932, to Harry and Rachel (Almandinger) Tester. She married Hollis W. Evans in 1952, married Melvin L. Harm in 1968, and married Richard A. Smith on July 17,1978 in...

Mar 23, 2019

Larry Lee Budnik, 71, of Minocqua, Wis., passed away on March 23, 2019, after a short hard-fought battle with cancer.

Larry was born in Indiana, one of two children of Leo and Joan (Zarnowski) Budnik. After High School he enlisted in the US Army and achieved the rank of Staff Sargent.

He worked hard his whole life, sometimes even having...

Mar 17, 2019

Donald B. Gilbert, 85, of La Crosse passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, after a brave battle with Mesothelioma. Don was born to Lyle and Catherine (Stuber) Gilbert. Don was married to Anne for 62 years, and together they found joy in their family, daughters Carol Gilbert-Arozian (Matt) and Dawn Gilbert Muller and grandchildren Lauren and Daniel Muller.

After graduating...

Mar 12, 2019

Shirley R. Schneyer, 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Born on October 31, 1935, Shirley embraced her “spooky” birthday with the same fun-loving spirit that guided her life. Those who knew her will remember her infectious smile, ready jokes, and tendency to burst into song.

Shirley was born in Rock Island, IL, to Gertrude and Raymond Bright and...

Mar 12, 2019

Gary N. Werner, 71, of Stoddard, WI, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Gundersen Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born in La Crosse, WI on August 24, 1947, to Willard and Evelyn Werner.  He married Linda M. Servais on October 21, 1967, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph Ridge, WI.

Gary worked for Quality Supply and Heating...

Mar 7, 2019

Joan Kathryn Willis, most recently from Bangor, WI, passed away on March 7, 2019.  Joan lived her life bringing knowledge, joy and kindness to all she met.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota to David and Fanny Hoffman, Joan grew up to be an accomplished scholar, strong Christian and wonderful mother and wife. After graduating from Hamlin University, Joan started her...

Mar 5, 2019

REALE, Robert S.

Robert S. Reale, 74, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Neshonoc Manor, in West Salem, Wis.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home, 1501 West Ave. South. Rev. Rick Roberts will officiate with burial to be held in Oak Grove...

Mar 4, 2019

Marion R. Egan passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019, surrounded by her family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  She was born June 25, 1929, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Marion graduated from Aquinas High School in 1946.  She graduated from the College of St. Katherine in 1951, with degrees in art, French, and education.  On November 17, 1951,...

Mar 3, 2019

HELEN I. (BIRNBAUM) PERLICH

Helen Perlich passed away on March 3, 2019. She beat breast cancer, but could not beat dementia.

Helen was born September 12, 1946 to Howard and Frances (Zink) Birnbaum. She was raised a proud Northsider, attending St. James Elementary School. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1964 and received her Bachelor’s degree from UW-LaCrosse, after...

Mar 1, 2019

 

LYDON, Jerry Michael

Jerry Michael Lydon, 68, of Stoddard, Wis., passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2019 surrounded by his family at UW Medical Center in Madison.  Jerry was born in La Crosse on March 11, 1950 to Jack and Margaret (Wampach) Lydon.  He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1968.  After high school he joined the Army...

Feb 27, 2019

Fell, Dorothy

LaCrosse, Wis.

Dorothy Fell, 87, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on February 27, 2019 at Clare Bridge Memory Care Facility, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born on November 27, 1931 in Burlington, Wisconsin to George and Agnes (Becker) Krueger. She attended school in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School in 1949.   Dorothy  left Burlington to...

Feb 19, 2019

Gary Edward Hanson, 72, of La Crosse, Wis., died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in Mayo Health System, La Crosse, Wis.

He was born May 13, 1946, to Hilmer J. and Ruth (Fuller) Hanson.

Gary loved to play the lottery and loved the game of Football. He was known for his cooking and baking. Gary was also known by the nickname...

Feb 17, 2019

Frank Ollie Johnson, 77, of La Crosse passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his home with his wife, daughter and son at his side.  He was born on February 20, 1941 to Ollie and Josephine Johnson. Frank graduated from Shadyside (Ohio) High School and later served four years in the U.S Air Force.   He graduated from UW-La Crosse...

Feb 13, 2019

SCHNICK, Len W.

Len W. Schnick, 71, of La Crosse  passed away with his son, daughter, brothers, sister, and close family by his side, on Wednesday,  February 13, 2019 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born on March 9, 1947 to Leonard and Helen (Young) Schnick.

He is survived by his son Nathan (Sarah), their son William and daughters...

Feb 11, 2019

Rudolph “Rudy” A. Jolivette, 91, of La Crosse passed away February 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born June 10, 1927 to Corneilus Sr. & Josephine (Lohmueller) Jolivette.  Rudy lived on French Island his whole life.

Rudy farmed with his dad until joining the United States Air Force.  He served for 4 years and in the...

Feb 10, 2019

Feb 5, 2019

 

Kay Helen (Snyder) Groth, 79 of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Hillview Healthcare Center surrounded by family.  She was born December 21, 1939 in La Crosse, WI to Lee W. and Carol I. (Gordon) Snyder and was the second oldest of ten children.

Kay graduated from Logan High School in 1957.  She then...