Mylan E. Ottum
Mylan E. Ottum, age 80, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2019 Mylan was born to Edwin E. and Evelyn O. (Kolbo) Ottum June 2, 1939 in Westby, WI. He married Linda L. Mitchell on November 11, 1972 in Marquette, Michigan. Mylan enjoyed spending time camping and...
Dorothy E. Olson
Dorothy E. Olson age 80 of Seneca WI passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 5, 2019. She was born August 4, 1938 in DeSoto WI to William and Kathryn Bates. While she was working at a roller-skating rink she met the love of her life...
William M. “Bill” Bryan
VIROQUA — William M. (Bill) Bryan, 82, of Lindström, MN died peacefully Friday, June 7, 2019, at Bethel Home in Viroqua, WI after a long struggle with Lewy body dementia, and colon cancer. In the end, his neurological condition became his greatest blessing, taking him...
Dwight Odell Backman
Dwight Odell Backman, a five-decade resident of Sparta, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on the morning of Saturday, 23 May. After the discovery of late stage cancer, Dwight immediately moved to hospice care at Eagle Crest South in Lacrosse where he...
Donna M. Steen
Donna Mae (Miller) Steen, 89, peacefully passed away on June 4, 2019 at Bethany Saint Joseph’s in La Crosse, WI. She was born September 14, 1929 to Guy and Hazel Miller in Durand, WI. She was married to LaVern Steen on June 10, 1948. Donnas was a wonderful wife,...
Mike J. Adams
Mike J. Adams, 71, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Mike was born on October 4, 1947 to Buford and Doris Adams. He married Linda Thompson on July 27th1985 in La Crosse. Mike lived in Onalaska most...
James “Jim” Albert Brickson
James “Jim” Albert Brickson, age 79, of La Crosse Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 30, 1939 to Albert and Clarabelle Brickson. He married Carol Ann Friedrichs on August 26, 1961 in Mankato...
Carl J. Koch
Carl J Koch, 73, of La Crosse, WI passed away on May 30, 2019 at Mayo hospital after years of treatment for prostate cancer. He was born on June 16, 1945 in Memphis, TN. He was the second child of Joseph and Helen Koch. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Jill F. Witt
Jill F. Witt, 70, of Onalaska, WI, and formerly of Houston, MN, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born September 27, 1948 to Dale and Lois (Nimocks) Witt. Jill was born in Caledonia and raised on farms in Houston,...
Doris May Gerke
Doris May Gerke, 97, of Genoa, formerly of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Bethany Riverside. She was born on April 23, 1922 to Frank and Martha Roesler. She married Leo Gerke on February 18, 1941 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La...
Bernard “Bud” Bakkestuen
Bernard “Bud” M. Bakkestuen, 51, of La Crosse, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 26, 2019 in his home. He was born on September 2, 1967 to Willard and Carol (Hammes) Bakkestuen. Bud was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was an over the top fan of the...
Shelley Bjorkman
Shelley Bjorkman, 53, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in her home. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Zone, 9929 WI-21, Sparta.
Julius “Hoot” E. Julson
Julius “Hoot” E. Julson (77) passed peacefully and beautifully at home in the loving embrace of Karen Ann, his bride of 56 years on May 22, 2019. Hoot was brought into this world June 10, 1942 - the seventh of eight children to Franklin and Lillian Julson in Oxford,...
Wanda O. (Bunn) Jensen
Wanda O. (Bunn) Jensen, 94, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, died peacefully Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Hillview Heath Care Center in La Crosse. She was born in Fancy Gap, VA on August 18, 1924 to Robert and Gertrude (Bolen) Bunn. She attended a one-room school house;...
Charles “Chuck” John Wolowicz Jr.
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our son, Charles John Wolowicz, Jr. of Onalaska, WI on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Chuck, as he would introduce himself, was born on March 17, 1978 in Berwyn, IL. His youth was spent in Central Stickney, IL and Eau...