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Leslie "Les" Dean Messerschmidt
Nov 16, 2022
Leslie Dean Messerschmidt, 92, of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 16, 2022, at Bethany Riverside Transitional Care.
He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in East Troy, WI to the late Bauer and Leta (Mentz) Messerschmidt. He graduated from Whitewater High School. He often shared stories of his time on the football team and his...
Carole Marie Potaracke
Nov 12, 2022
Carole Marie Potaracke, 76, of La Crosse, WI passed away November 12, 2022.
Carole was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law and sister-in-law. She married her husband, Carl, in 1968 and had a daughter, Cindi, and a son, Craig. The family moved from Onalaska, WI to Ankeny, IA in 1978 where she and Carl lived...
Pia Simone Zwibel
Nov 12, 2022
Pia Simone Zwibel, five weeks old, of La Crosse, WI, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at her home with her family at her side.
Pia proved that great joy comes from babies who have trisomy 18. She brought great grace to her family’s life and others.
Pia was born on October 8, 2022, to Edward and Jennifer Zwibel...
Richard D. Branson
Nov 7, 2022
Dick Branson, 65, of La Crosse, WI, died peacefully in his home on Monday, November 7th. He was surrounded by his loving family as he made his journey to the stars.
Dick is survived by his adoring wife of 44 years, Diane (Schlegel) Branson, his daughter, Karen (Branson) Peterson and Jon Van Roo, his son, Mark Branson, and daughter...
Richard Andrew Walz
Nov 6, 2022
Richard (Dick) Andrew Walz, 68, born on October 4, 1954, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2022, following a courageous fight against Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing.
Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Jane Lynn Walz; his parents...
Richard Joseph Mulholland
Oct 31, 2022
Richard J. 'Rick' Mulholland, 55, of La Crosse died unexpectedly at home on Monday October 31, 2022,
Rick was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on April 17, 1967, to Darrel 'Dick' and Kathleen (Klimek) Mulholland. He graduated from Logan High School in 1985.
Rick was formerly employed at jobs over the years. He was previously employed by...
Mary Virginia Marcou
Oct 23, 2022
Mary was born June 13, 1931, in La Crosse, WI, to Oscar and Merceline (Devine) Winter.
Mary attended Blessed Sacrament School, Aquinas High School, and the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse for Bachelor and Master degrees in Elementary Education.
Mary taught physical education in Onalaska, WI, from 1963 to 1968. Beginning in 1970, she taught kindergarten at Fauver...
Karl Edward Burrows
Oct 21, 2022
Karl Burrows passed away in La Crosse, WI after a battle with cancer on Friday, October 21st, 2022 with his wife Kelly at his side. He was born in Kenosha, WI, to Carol and Lee Burrows, the family moved to Dubuque, Iowa and then later Minneiska, MN where he attended high school in Winona, MN. He grew up with...
Patricia Kimball
Oct 19, 2022
Patricia Ann Kimball of La Crosse was born the only child of Leroy and Hazel (Orwell) Kimball on February 11, 1926. She passed peacefully to her heavenly home on October 19, 2022, at the age of ninety-six.
Pat lived in Cicero, Illinois when she was a young child until her father died after an automobile accident. Pat and her mother...
Margaret Mary Harrison
Oct 4, 2022
Margaret M. Harrison, 76, of La Crosse, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. She was beloved and known by those close to her as the Mother Teresa of the North Side.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, W25704 Highway 95, Arcadia,...
Patricia Karen Sands
Oct 3, 2022
Patricia “Penny” Karen Sands, 78, of La Crosse, WI died on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, IA.
Penny was born on August 14, 1944, to Harold and Francis Mathison. She lived on the north side of La Crosse for the majority of her live. She graduated from Logan High School. On July 2, 1966, Patricia...
Janice Ruth Crooks
Oct 2, 2022
Janice “Jan” R. Crooks (Holt), 82, of French Island, Wis., left for her heavenly home, on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Quincy, IL., on July 12, 1940, to Oliver and Ruth (Scheiter) Holt. She graduated high school from Quincy Senior High in 1958. She married Kenneth Bell, and they later divorced. ...
John Henry Haag
Sep 26, 2022
John H. Haag died Tuesday September 26, 2022 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was 100 years old.
John was born in Falkton, South Dakota August 6, 1922 to Otillia (Foster) and Ambrose Haag. His parents and four brothers farmed. John learned to “make do” by fixing things instead of buying new and to conserve...
Corrine Thelma Abegglen
Sep 13, 2022
Corrine Thelma Abegglen, née Peterson, passed from this earth into eternal life September 13, 2022, her Mother's birthday, at the age of 83. By the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we pray she was welcomed by all her dear family and friends who've gone before, at a table set for her Mom's birthday party.
Corrine was born...
Susan Marie Quillin
Aug 29, 2022
Sue M. Quillin, 61, died Monday, August 29, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Sue was born in La Crosse, WI, June 30, 1961 to Phillip J. Quillin and Barbara (Stuber) Quillin.
She is a graduate of Aquinas Catholic Schools and University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
Sue enjoyed a rewarding career in Sales and Marketing,...
Richard Moran
Aug 21, 2022
Richard L. Moran, 85, of La Crosse, WI, died on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Mayo Health System - Franciscan Medical Center in La Crosse.
Richard was born on Thursday, September 10, 1936, in Winona, MN to Lloyd and Ruth (Faas) Moran. He was raised in Adams-Friendship, WI and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School. On June 30, 1962, Richard was...
Edna Mae Larson
Jul 27, 2022
Edna Mae Larson, 91, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at her home on July 27th, 2022. Edna was born on June 5th, 1931, to Walter and Esther Larson. Edna was baptized on September 6th, 1931, in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, of which she was a lifelong member. Edna married the love of her life, Rev. Walter O. Larson on...
Ronald Asfoor
Jul 27, 2022
Ronald "Ron" A. Asfoor passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27th in La Crosse, WI at the age of 76. Ron was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam war. A lover of life.
Ron was born on September 1st, 1945 in La Crosse to Michael and Betty (Faroh) Asfoor. As a child, Ron was described as...
Michael F. Myers
Jul 21, 2022
Michael F. Myers, 85, died Thursday, July 21 at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse. Mike was born on April 16, 1937 to Forrest and Veronica (Prill) Myers in Sioux Falls, SD. There he met the love of his life, Carmen Nessan, and the two were united in marriage in the summer of 1960. They were blessed with three children:...
Jean Elizabeth Weigel
Jul 19, 2022
Jean Elizabeth (Meek) Weigel passed away peacefully the morning of July 19, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on September 29, 1925 in Bonetrail, ND, to Samuel and Katherine (Hill) Meek.
The family lived in North Dakota and Ohio before moving to Wisconsin. Jean graduated from Holmen High School in 1943. She married Bernard...
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