Obituaries

Kristen "Kris" Willey

Kristen "Kris" Willey

Oct 13, 2023

Kristen "Kris" (Londroche) Willey, 58 of La Crosse died Friday, October 13, 2023 after a short but valiant fight with Ovarian cancer.Kris was born February 2, 1965 in , Minneapolis, MN to Gerald and Nancy (Helmuth) Londroche. She grew up in Fridley and graduated from Spring Lake Park High School in 1984. She then graduated from Mankato State University with...

Thomas Larkin

Thomas Larkin

Oct 11, 2023

 

Born on August 26, 1930 to Aloysius and Irene (Schmidt) Larkin, Tom Larkin passed away on October 11, 2023, surrounded by family, at Mayo Hospital, La Crosse.

Tom married the love of his life, Virginia C. Marcotte, on September 6, 1952, at Blessed Sacrament, and they enjoyed 68 years together. They were blessed with 6 children, 11 grandchildren and...

Ruth M. Kerska

Ruth M. Kerska

Oct 6, 2023

Ruth Mary Kerska, 97, of La Crosse, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, Friday, October 6, 2023.  She was born in La Crosse on October 18, 1925, to Wenzel and Mae (Raper) Kerska.

Ruth enjoyed working for the Trane Company, retiring in 1987 after 30 years.  She loved going for walks, traveling and spending time with family. ...

Jeanette Graf

Jeanette Graf

Sep 28, 2023

Jeanette (Merrell) Graf, 95, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023 surrounded by her family at Morrow Community Nursing Home in Sparta.  Jeanette longed to reunite with her dear, loving husband Al who passed away in November 2020 after 67 years of marriage.  

Jeanette was born in La Crosse, WI and attended Holy Trinity Grade School.  She graduated from Aquinas...

James Kroner Sr.

James Kroner Sr.

Sep 13, 2023

James Kroner, Sr., 96, of La Crosse, died at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 among his loving family. He was born on December 27, 1926 to Edgar L. and Katharine (Kitty) Kelly in La Crosse. He grew up in La Crosse and attended St. Mary’s, and then Blessed Sacrament grade schools before attending and graduating from Aquinas High School...

Thomas Wuttke

Thomas Wuttke

Sep 7, 2023

 

Thomas Richard Wuttke, age 88, of La Crosse, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community.

He was born October 12, 1934, in La Crosse, the son of Fred and Evelyn (Kildow) Wuttke. He attended Hamilton and Lincoln, and graduated from Central High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, and was able to...

Judith 'Judy' M. Onsgard

Judith 'Judy' M. Onsgard

Sep 3, 2023

Judith M. Onsgard, 65, of La Crosse, died on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Hillview Health Care Center. She was born on January 18, 1958, to Robert and Dorothy (Pahnke) Walters in La Crosse. She married Jeff Onsgard, and they later divorced. She recently had a special partner, Jeff Ward.

Judy worked as an Insurance Claims Specialist at Gundersen Medical...

Roger L. Nichols

Roger L. Nichols

Aug 31, 2023

Roger Louis Nichols, 74 of La Crosse, died Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home.

Roger was born February 23, 1949, to Marvin and Leona (Rinn) Nichols.  He graduated from Logan High School and spent most of his life on French Island.

He enjoyed fixing bikes, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his four children, Tanya (James) Hart, Jerimiah...

Dr. John R. Ujda

Dr. John R. Ujda

Aug 29, 2023

John Riordan Ujda, June 3, 1943 - August 29, 2023, passed away at age 80 in La Crosse, WI. John is survived by his wife, Roberta (Toft); their 4 sons John (Mary), Robert, Justin (Leah) and Gregory; his 4 grandchildren Nathan, Andrew, Moira and Brennan; and his sisters Patricia Toft and Nancy Stanley. He was preceded in death by parents...

Mary Ann Bornheimer

Mary Ann Bornheimer

Aug 26, 2023

Mary Ann Bornheimer, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 at Gundersen Health System with family at her side.  She was born at Grandview Hospital in La Crosse, WI to Herbert and Beatrice (Harty) Kelly on April 27, 1933.  She was raised in Soldiers Grove, WI and graduated from Soldiers Grove High School, Class of 1951.  Mary Ann...

Linda Ann Rayfield

Linda Ann Rayfield

Aug 25, 2023

Linda A. Rayfield, 69, of Brownsville, MN., died on Friday, August 25, 2023, in Spring Grove, MN. She was born on May 2, 1954, in La Crosse, to John and Joan (Richards) Forschler. She married Bob Rayfield, on September 5, 1973, in Brownsville, and they later divorced.

Linda loved iPad coloring, crafting, stamping, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and collecting items. She...

Tamara June Benson

Tamara June Benson

Aug 13, 2023

On August 13th, 2023, Tamara June Benson (Zessin) passed away peacefully in her home in LaCrescent, Minnesota, at the age of 64.  She was born June 12, 1959, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Myron and Shirley Zessin and was a lifelong resident in the LaCrescent area.

She graduated from LaCrescent High School in 1977 and went on to attend Viterbo...

Barbara J. Durst

Barbara J. Durst

Aug 4, 2023

Barbara Joan Durst (Barbi till her teens, then Barb) was born on New Year’s Eve, 1964 and died of end-stage Alzheimer’s disease on August 4, 2023.

Barb was predeceased by her parents: Dr. Joseph B. Durst and Joan M. Durst and her brothers: Joseph M. Durst and Paul H. Durst.

She is survived by her sisters: Meg (Jack) Storkamp and...

Gloria M. Mickschl

Gloria M. Mickschl

Aug 2, 2023

Gloria M. Mickschl, 81, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Serenity House, Tomah.

Gloria is survived by her children, Kimberly Hansen, Christopher Mickschl, Mark (Hansina) Mickschl, and “adopted daughter”, Gina Knowles, sister, Judy (Al) Washko, brother, Jim Kruschek, 23 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 nieces, 4 nephews, many cousins, and many very special friends.

She was preceded...

Gene Mossing

Gene Mossing

Aug 2, 2023

Gene Lawrence Mossing (78) of La Crosse died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by his family while overlooking the Mississippi River.

Gene was born July 26, 1945 in River Falls, Wisconsin to Milfred and Marvel Mossing. He moved with his family to Rushford, Minnesota where he graduated from Rushford High School in 1963. In high school, Gene was the "bread...

Phyllis J. Seufzer

Phyllis J. Seufzer

Jul 28, 2023

Phyllis J. Seufzer, 81, of La Crosse, WI, died on Friday, July 28, 2023 in her home. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 2, 1942, to Henry and Marie (Schwendt) Giebelhaus. She married Donald Seufzer in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 13, 1962. 

In 1970, Phyllis and Don moved to La Crosse.  They enjoyed square dancing and round dancing....

Walter Earl Johnson

Walter Earl Johnson

Jul 11, 2023

Walter ‘Wally’ Earl Johnson, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Gundersen Health System.

He was born on November 17, 1927; the eldest of 6 children of Earl and Esther (Beeler) Johnson. He was a proud lifelong north sider of La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School in 1945. After graduation, Wally served in...

Lori Ann Halderson

Lori Ann Halderson

Jul 10, 2023

Lori Ann Halderson, 60, of Savannah Georgia, passed away from natural causes on July 10, 2023. Lori was born on January 17, 1963 to Norman and Judith (Fleming) Halderson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

After Lori graduated from Central High School in 1981, she went to college at both the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and the University of Denver-Colorado and graduated in...

Paul Leegard Felion

Paul Leegard Felion

Jul 1, 2023

Paul Leegard Felion was born in St. Paul Minnesota on November 22, 1932 and died on July 1,2023.

He lived in Akley, MN until 1941, Minneapolis until 1945, St. Paul until 1958. He graduated with honors from St. Thomas Military Academy in 1950, the College of St. Thomas in 1954 and the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1958. He...

Thomas Eugene Johnson

Thomas Eugene Johnson

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas (TJ) Johnson passed away suddenly at his home on June 22nd, 2023 while tending to his yard. Born January 10th, 1968 to Patricia and Gary Johnson, he was a gentle giant and the love of Deidra’s life.

TJ grew up in Darlington, WI and graduated from Darlington High School in 1986. He went on to Milwaukee School of Engineering...

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