Obituaries

Aug 18, 2017

Robert   “Rob” Daniel Dowiasch, 59, of Onalaska, Wis., died Friday, August 18th, 2017, in Gundersen Health Care, La Crosse, Wis. He was born in Viroqua, Wis., on July 19, 1958, to Sylvester and LeIlah (Kerska) Dowiasch. He married Christine Hess on June 9th, 1979, in St Joseph Ridge Catholic Church, St Joseph’s Ridge.

Robert was a man of “Faith, Family,...

Aug 16, 2017

James W. Joseph, age 87, of La Crosse, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born on September 21, 1929, in Cloquet, Minn., to Ruth and Walter Joseph. James married June J. Joseph on August 6, 1955, in Skokie, Ill.

James graduated from Cloquet High School in 1947, then went to the U.S. Naval Training...

Aug 11, 2017

Carol A. Russell, age 69, of Onalaska, Wis., went to be with the Lord Friday, August 11, 2017, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. Carol was born to Jim and June (Prindle) Engh on June 1, 1948, in La Crosse. She married James Russell on September 1, 1971. Jim preceded Carol in death in 2007.

Carol was a nurse at...

Aug 9, 2017

Thomas J. Larson, 71, passed peacefully at Hillview Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with MS, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

A native of La Crosse, Tom attended Central High School and served his country in the United States Air Force.  He enjoyed telling stories, listening to Elvis, and the occasional trip to “the boat”.  His smile and...

Aug 6, 2017

Marie Anita West, age 60, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017, in her home. She was born in Madison on Nov. 17, 1956, to Kenneth and Edith (Skrenes) Kramer. She married Charlie West on May 22, 1976 in Rio, Wis.

When Marie was younger, she enjoyed working with her church and helping with youth groups. She sang...

Aug 4, 2017

Aug 4, 2017

Bob died on Aug. 4, 2017, at Gundersen Lutheran at the age of 84.  Bob was born on Jan. 16, 1933, to Wallace and Lenora Clement in La Crosse, WI.  Bob resided the majority of his life in La Crosse with the exception later in life when he wintered in Engelwood, Fla. Bob attended St. James School until 8th grade...

Aug 4, 2017

Frank A. Hass Sr., 90, of LaCrosse, Wis., died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Hillview Health Care Center, LaCrosse, Wis. He was born in Cherokee, Wis., on Aug. 2, 1927, to Frank and Esther (Meinke) Hass. He married Theresa Gavin on July 28, 1962, in LaCrosse, Wis.

Frank proudly served our country in the US Army from 1951 to 1953,...

Jul 24, 2017

Jerold “Jerry” W. Houser, 62, of West Salem, Wis., passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, in his home. He was born in La Crosse, Wis., on July 20, 1955, to Wendell and Dorothy (Schaller) Hauser.

Jerry graduated from West Salem High School, Class of 1973. He then attended UW River Falls, River Falls, Wis., and earned a Bachelor of Science...

Jul 22, 2017

Joseph Jerome Skemp MD, 88, of La Crosse, Wis., died Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born on March 19, 1929, on the Feast of St. Joseph, at St. Ann’s Maternity in La Crosse, to Thomas H. and Beulah (Kelley) Skemp.

Baptized at St. James the Less Catholic Church, on the Northside of La Crosse, on March 31, 1929, he...

Jul 20, 2017

Betty M. Fitzpatrick, age 96, passed away on July 20, 2017, at Eagle Crest South, La Crosse, WI. She was born June 11, 1921, to Joseph and Mayme Wiltinger in La Crosse.

She graduated from Aquinas High School. In February 1942, she married the love of her life, Merle “Fitz” Fitzpatrick. When her husband enlisted in the Army Air Force,...

Jul 18, 2017

MATTINGLEY, Robert J.

Robert J. Mattingley, 42, of La Crosse, Wis., lost the battle with his mental illness on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was born in Sidney, Montana on Feb. 1, 1975, to Robert and Carol (Beall) Mattingley. He married Jennifer Ullrich on Aug. 24, 1996, in Broadus, Montana.

Rob (RJ) attended and graduated high school in Sidney, MT...

Jul 16, 2017

Elaine was born on August 7th, 1940, in Hokah, Minn., to Chuck & Adeline (Hanson) Shawley. She was married to Norbert (Flip) Wolf and later to William “BJ” Johnston who both preceded her in death.   Elaine would say she was lucky to have fallen in love twice in a lifetime. Also, preceding her in death was her twin brother...

Jul 14, 2017

Jul 13, 2017

Hurley, Patrica A.

Patricia A. Hurley, 63, of La Crosse, Wis., died peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born in La Crosse on December 5, 1953, to Norman and Margaret (Culligan) Rondorf. She married James Hurley on May 10, 1980, in West Salem, Wis.

Pat enjoyed crafting, watching movies, listening to rock and roll music, and...

Jul 11, 2017

John “Jack” H. Harter, 84, of French Island, died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Hillview Health Care Center. He was born in Sparta, Wis., on August 14, 1932, to Casper and Gertrude (Bock) Harter. Jack married Joann Potaracke on August 6, 1955, in St. James the Less Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Joann; his children Jeann...

Jul 7, 2017

William David Harrison, 66, of La Crosse died Friday, July 7, 2017, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis.

David is survived by his family and friends, Elizabeth (Sybil) Harrison, Richard Lepsch, Kathleen Pishaw, and Lorrae Swartz.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Duane Harrison and Marion Harrison Einer and his grandparents.

The family extends...

Jul 6, 2017

Meredith A. Jiracek

It is with great sadness that the family of Meredith A. Jiracek announces her passing.  After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on June 28, 2017, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, she passed away on July 6, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl and Laura (Bauch)...

Jun 24, 2017

Frances M. Mc Kenzie, 92, of La Crosse, Wis.,  died Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Four Winds Manor, Verona, Wis.  She was born in La Crosse, Wis, on February 1, 1925, to John C. Johnson and Margery Rose Colgan

Frances loved visiting with her many friends, caring for her dogs, and holiday trips with family.

She is survived by her...

Jun 22, 2017

Elaine I. Kohner, 87, of La Crosse, Wis., died Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Azura Memory Care, Eau Claire, Wis. She was born in La Crosse, Wis., on April 3, 1930 to Adolph and Francis (Sikorski) Kessel.

She married Michael “Mike” F. Kohner. Elaine loved to grow flowers and travel. She and her husband traveled all over Europe. She also...