Ellen Ristow, our dear sister, favorite auntie and great auntie, and special friend to many, died on Friday, March 24, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. A complete obituary will follow with a memorial gathering planned for summer.

Allen Lee Gutzel, 77, of La Crosse, Wisconsin found eternal peace from his cancer on Friday, March 24, 2017. He was born at home on January 23, 1940 to Donald F. Gutzel and Gwendolyn M. (Cellar) Gutzel.  Allen married Barbara Jirsa Verhota at English Lutheran Church...

Richard "Rich" E. Mills, 81, of New Albin, IA and formerly Ferryville, died March 24, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He left behind 2 sisters, 3 daughters, 1 son, 4 grandchildren, special friend, Karen Hutson and their dog Itsy Bitsy. He lived a full,...

John McNeill Halgrimson, 57, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017 in La Crosse, WI. He was born September 7, 1959 to Dr. Ken and Patsy Halgrimson.. He married Elizabeth DeVriend on September 12, 1981 in Eau Claire, WI. As a structural steel...

Boyd Norris Lee, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Springbrook Assisted Living Facility in Onalaska, Wis. He was born on the farm in Holmen June 8, 1924, to the late Aurelia (Bratberg) and Bernt N. Lee. Boyd married Bernice Mae Gollnick on May...

Branden McGinnis, 30, of La Crosse, passed away on March 16, 2017 after losing a long hard fought battle with addiction.  He was born on November 26, 1986 in Viroqua, WI to Scott McGinnis and Linda McLees. Branden was a fun little boy with a big heart.  He enjoyed...

Robert Francis Welsch, 87, of La Crosse and formerly of Prairie du Chien,  passed away on March 20, 2017 at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse.  He was born on July 2, 1929 in Prairie du Chien, WI. the son of Leo and Adella (Minney) Welsch. He served in the U.S. Naval...

Veteran of the US Navy, John Keith Herrick, 72, passed away at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse on March 14, 2017.  Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston.

Paulla Darlene Edwards, 70, of La Crosse, passed away March 13, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse with her family at her side.  She was born February 2, 1947 to Paul and Darlene (Knutson) Wood.  Paulla married Henry Walter Edwards Sr. in 1965 and...

Rick was born to Velma (Chitwood) and Frank Dull in Richland Center, WI on July 19, 1944. He spent his childhood growing up in Soldiers Grove, a community that he always cherished. During this time he developed a passion for hunting and fishing. After high school, he...

Edward “Ed” Zellmer, 79, of Sparta, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2017 in his home. Ed is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Greg Zellmer (Carrie Solberg), Sherri (Wayne) Bohl, Lori Chopp (Bryan Harris); step son, Mark Miller; brother, Bill; and many nieces...

Karlene Kay (Davis) Walters passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at home surrounded by family and friends.  She was born January 17, 1946 to Charlotte Bernice (Neary) and Charles Davis. Karlene grew up in La Crosse, attended Logan High School, and married...

  John “Jack” Joseph Magin, 88, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.  He was born December 17, 1928 to Herman and Barbara (Jansky) Magin.  He married Margaret “Maggie” Crogan August 5, 1950 in La...

James "JD" DeVere Oelke Jr Of Onalaska- James "JD" DeVere Oelke Jr, 57, died February 26, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Noon at the Onalaska American Legion Post 336 with...