Obituary
John L. Stevens
John L. Stevens, 58, of La Crosse, passed away Monday July 7, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born August 31, 1966 in Iowa City, IA, to Eugene Wade and Myrna (Hunt) Stevens, who were preceded in death.
He is survived by his sister, Tina (Fredy) Molina; nieces, Anneka “Rag” (Randy) Yeager, Carretha “Carre” “Turtle” (Darnell) Yeager; nephew, Tucker “Hawk” Yeager; great nephews, Jux Yeager, Leland Ritter, Neko Miller; great niece Aya Yeager; and many other relatives and friends.
John’s world revolved around his family and many friends near and far. He loved collecting ducks, playing bingo, and going to the casino to gamble with his baby sister Tina, who he loved to the moon and back (cause she’s the baby). He’s touched so many people’s lives, rather it was a through a hug, funny saying on his shirt, or anyway else he could. He worked as a desk clerk (Assistant GM) in many hotels, most of the time with his good friend Ann. He loved all get togethers both family and non, where he would help out in so many ways offering to get any items missed at the last minute.
He loved going on bus trips to the casino with all of his friends, always counting on some little gadget he had to share with. Oh and don’t forget he loved spending time and picking on his special friend Matt.
John was full of life, a bit of a drama queen, as well as loving and caring. He will be missed by so many people.
A celebration of life will be held on July 26, 2025 at the Onalaska American Legion Post 336 from 11am to 3pm. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Very sad to hear. Bingo on Tuesdays at the Legion will never be the same. He always made me smile and laugh when bingo came to a close and I was dog tired from working that shift. Fly high my friend. I am so happy you were a part of my life as little as it was. forever remembered!
Well this awful news. I will say I loved this dude. Always enjoyed working with him at the legion for BINGO and laughs. Always made sure to have his hamburger and partially cooked fry’s ready. I will miss you brother. Enjoy the other side.
I will miss u auntie Johnny the family get to gathers and family holidays and miss always having something smart to say and not caring who’s feeling le we hurt and didn’t care who heard Il miss the small conversations we had and knowing that I could talk to you about anything and never passed a judgement on me or judged what I did even drinking all your Pepsi or eating all the toppings of the pizza u ordered for us kids when we were little you were always there when I needed you even when there was times I didn’t want you there you never gave up on me I have always loved you and always will your the best uncle/aunt I could ever have thanks for being part of my life and wouldn’t ask for it any other way love you always fly high and give them hell and give grandma and grandpa a big hug for me and we will see each other again one day
I miss you uncle johnny, I wish I can see you again, you were the best, we all miss you
This is some of the saddest news that I’ve ever received. It seems like it was just mere hours since his diagnosis. I’ll miss you, John.
John worked for me in Des Moines During the early 00’s where he played a dual role as friend and one of the most responsible workers that I had. He was one of those kind of guys who would always take a shift when you were in a bind, and not complain too much about it. When I would see him out and about downtown, we always had fun together. We had lots of friends in common, too. I’ve been telling them about what has happened to John and they are all shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. Rest well, Cousin Claudia (inside joke about Dynasty…sorry). May you soar with the angels.
oh John you were Heather and I favorite front desk person at norwood Inn and you trained me while it last , you were funny as all heck and had a huge heart I’ll miss you idk what happened but you were too young to go so soon , rest up i’ll see you up there one day !!!
oh John you were Heather and I favorite front desk person at norwood Inn and you trained me while it last , you were funny as all heck and had a huge heart I’ll miss you idk what happened but you were too young to go so soon , rest up i’ll see you up there one day !!!
really nice guy met him at bingo
Johnny why did you have to go so soon.? You were all i had. I love you so much, what am I going to do without you now. I am so sorry that I wasn’t there for you more.I miss you so much. It is so hard to not be able to pick up the phone and call you just to vent or to make sure that you are OK. Give them Hell up there. Give mom a hug for me and please tell her that I miss her. Find my dad and tell him that I’m sorry and that I love and miss him more than he would ever know. I am ok just like I promised you. Fly high and keep your chin up you will always be my big brother. I love you, until I see you again!
you were Heather and I favorite front desk person at norwood i’m on french island , you trained me while it lasted and we had some good times , you were spunky and you will be missed save us a spot up there , see you soon
omg! john you will be missed so much. you were a great friend, co worker, and all around great guy. so sorry to hear the news. will try to make it for your celebration of life. I’m crying real tears for you!!!
There was never a dull moment at bingo. My condolences to the family. RIP bingo John.
I am so very sad to hear about John’s death – my condolences to his family and friends. I lived next door to him and he was always such a kind and friendly neighbor – I will miss his “Hi neighbor” greetings as he was getting home from a night of work and I’d be hanging out laundry on a Sunday morning. I’d ask how he was and his standard reply would be “tired”, with a smile. He loved dogs and when he had to give his beagle he loved so much up, he would share love with my dog. A good man gone too soon!
It was a sad bingo night without you there. You definitely made it more fun. It’ll never be the same without you. We’ll miss you, and all your sass and charm. RIP
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear that we lost Johnny. My most sincere sympathy to Tina and her family. Tina, you and John made bingo night at the legion fun. John will be so missed. Rest in peace and God bless. 🇺🇸🦆