Elizabeth Louella Strong
Elizabeth Louella Strong, 84, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016 at the Bluffview Memory Care Center in Holmen. She was born May 14, 1932 in La Crosse to Alois and Evelyn (Schubert) Hansen. She married Paul L Strong October 23, 1954 in La...
Harry Gilbert Trowbridge
Harry Gilbert Trowbridge, age 98 of Arcadia WI, passed away peacefully on 8/26/2016 in Grandview Care Center. He was born on 8/19/1918 to Robert and Winifred (Gibb) Trowbridge. He married Dee Kolstad on 9/7/1942 at Tamarak Lutheran Church. He is survived by his...
Joe Pataska
Joe Pataska, 40, of La Crosse passed away on Friday August 19, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He is survived by his daughters, Aleana Anderson, Aria Pataska; father, Ronald Pataska; brothers, Brian (Stephanie) Pataska, Russ Aarhus, Dean Block; sister,...
James “Jim” Barney
James "Jim" Edward Barney, 53, of Onalaska, Wis. passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Hatfield, Wis. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on April 25, 1963 to Donald and Nancy (Patterson) Barney. Jim graduated from Onalaska High School, class of 1981, then went on to...
Cindy Lou Steele
Cindy Lou Steele, 59, of La Crosse passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center. She was born Dec. 27, 1956 to Frank and Joyce (Amborn) Haldorson. On Sept. 17, 1978, Cindy married John C. Steele. During her earlier years, Cindy worked at...
Larry G. Hemker
Larry Gene Hemker, 75, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2016 at home. He was born January 14, 1941 to Clarence and Lucille Hemker. Larry enjoyed gardening, watching and feeding his birds, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the West Salem Legion,...
Judith Mary Schurhammer (Sullivan)
Judith Mary Schurhammer (Sullivan) died in her home on August 12, 2016 in La Crosse, WI. surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. She was 73. Judy was born on March 10,1943 in La Crosse to her parents, George and Mildred Sullivan. She graduated from...
George L. Edwards
George Lewis Edwards, 75, of Barre Mills, died August 10, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Private services will be held at a later date.
Wayne H. Bratberg
Wayne Harris Bratberg, age ninety, died peacefully on August 11, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 6, 1926 at the home farm in Holmen on Long Coulee to Wilda (Skogen) and Ansel Bratberg. Wayne completed his elementary education at Long Coulee...
Elverna (Ellie) Stanhope Horstmann
Elverna (Ellie) Stanhope Horstmann, 86, went to be with her Lord August 6, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ellie was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Salem. She touched many lives caring for countless children over the years. Ellie was...
Thomas Ralph Ball
Thomas Ralph Ball, 74, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Faith and Life Center at Bethany Riverside Care Center, 2575 S 7th...
BettyJean “B.J.” Schmidt
BettyJean (B.J.) Schmidt, 37, passed away on August 4, 2016. B.J. was born in La Crosse, WI on December 1, 1978. She is survived by her mother, Rose Schmidt (Al Adamski); son, Damian Schmidt; long time friend, Andy Compton; sister, Robyn Wimmer; Uncles: Kevin (Nancy)...
Henry “Hank” Thicke
Henry “Hank” A. Thicke, 80, of Bangor, WI, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016 in his home. He was born October 6, 1935 to Henry and Hedwig (Fuchs) Thicke. He married Ann Shelmidine November 24, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bangor. Henry owned and...
Seth T. Sebranek
Seth T. Sebranek, 37 of West Salem, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Seth was born on November 3, 1978 in La Crosse, WI, to James A. and Pamela A. (Lankey) Sebranek. Seth was a 1997 graduate of West Salem High School in West Salem, WI...
Erin Renee Johnson
Erin Renee Johnson, 34, of Trempealeau, passed away peacefully after a courageous, 2 year battle with cancer, on July 25, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born June 1, 1982 to Barry and Kathy (Knutson) Johnson. Erin loved to spend time with her...