La Crosse Tribune Obituaries

Richard Dennis Carroll, “Dick,” was born on Jan. 29, 1949, in Winona, the third child of John Leonard “Jack” and Mary (Helene) Carroll.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Dave Salling, known affectionately as “Satch” and “Trapper,” lived a rich and fulfilling life deeply rooted in Chippewa Falls. Born on Jan. 2, 1942, to Theodore Salling and Marjorie McCarty, he embodied the spirit of his hometown.…

HOKAH, MN—Sandra H. “Sandy” Lehmann, 72 of Hokah, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

HUDSON, Fla. — Michael (Mike) John Buege, 63, passed away on Jan. 13, 2024, in Hudson, Florida. He was born Aug. 27, 1960, to Robert and Beverly (Marking) Buege in Slinger, Wisconsin, and spent most of his childhood in Winona,…

WAUNAKEE—Christiane Bruns, age 99, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Chatelet, Belgium on January 28, 1925 to Albert and Paula (Morton) Chavepeyer. She led an incredible and full life. She spent most of her childhood…

SPRING PARK, MN—Margy Lynn [Olson] Kersten, 82, died Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born November 16, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI, to Raymond and Helen [Hanson] Olson. Margy was a graduate of La Crosse Central High School and UW—La Crosse.…

Mary C. Wood, age 75, of Holmen, WI, passed away peacefully in her home on April 13, 2024 with her husband Timothy Wood by her side.

LA CROSSE—Norma Jean Baker, 88, of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System. The Dickinson Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. For a complete obituary and online condolences please…

La CRESCENT, MN—Michael W. Thesing, 64, of La Crescent, MN passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ.

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Lisa G. Griffin passed away, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Hospice Touch Serenity House in Tomah. Lisa was born on July 1,1964, the daughter of Roland (Stub) and Leola (Gregoroff) Griffin.

Donald Frank Marsh, a longtime resident of Necedah, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

TOMAH—Donald “Donnie” Wagner, 91, of Tomah died on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Serenity House in Tomah. On August 22, 1932, Donnie was born to Albert and Sophia Wagner in the Township of Adrian. He was baptized on September…

Mary Jane Parkhurst, 93 of Elroy passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Tomah. She was born on February 14, 1931, to Clyde and Annie (Blaha) Winchel in Vernon County.

Kevin Lee Ritter, age 64, of rural Sparta and formerly of Tomah, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Kevin and his twin brother, Karl, were born on July 13, 1959, to George and Evelyn (Zieber) Ritter…

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Lenore Mae Wescott, 94, of Chippewa Falls passed away in her home on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was blessed to be surrounded by family in love and prayer during her final days of life.

WINONA — Tom Thompson, Devoted Family Man of Faith, 1951-2024.

ROCKFORD, IL—Roland Gudie, 84, of Rockford, IL, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at UW Swedish American Hospital. Ron was born June 14, 1939, in La Crosse, WI to Walter and Millie Gudie. A visitation will be Thursday, April…

Kathryn A. Mannstedt, 75 passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Eagle Crest South, La Crosse.

BROWNSVILLE, MN—Deb Rohrer-Ekern, age 63, of Brownsville, MN, passed away April 15, 2024, at Gundersen Medical Center, LaCrosse, WI. A Celebration of Life will be held, Sunday, April 21, from 3 to 6 pm at the Brownsville Community Center. Jay…