La Crosse Tribune Obituaries

APPLETON — Marilyn Mae Spieth, 83, of Appleton passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. Born on Oct. 13, 1940, in Cochrane, Wisconsin, Marilyn was the only child of Florence and Kermit Spieth. Marilyn attended elementary school and graduated from…

Susan Elizabeth Skemp, 76, passed away on August 10, 2024, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born on September 27, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, she was a beacon of kindness and warmth throughout her life. Services will be held at Schumacher-Kish Funeral…

WEST SALEM—LaVonne Joy Garbers, 92, of West Salem, passed away August 10, 2024, at her home.

John Peter Wieczorek, 71, of French Island passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 11th with his girls by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 17th, at St.…

Howard Dwayne Christianson went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024, he was 94 years old. Howard was born on June 19, 1930, to Omer and Tilda Christianson in La Crosse, WI. Howard attended Central High School in…

Pamilla Jean (Lindmark) Welch, 80, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, with her family by her side after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 19, 2024, at North Presbyterian Church…

Larry D. Soucheck, 68, of Stoddard, WI died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on February 19, 1956, in La Crosse, WI to Alois and Audrey (Wangen) Soucheck. He grew…

Robert L. Bothner passed away after a short illness on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Tomah Health. Robert was born on October 15, 1947 to Leonard and Eileen (Hansen) Bothner in Wausau, Wisconsin. After graduating from high school Bob traveled…

William A. “Bill” Martell, 85, of West Salem, passed away August 9, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in…

Robert “Bob” Arnold Pendleton, Age 79, Of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at Gundersen Health System. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 11:00 am until 1:00…

COLFAX—Thomas “Tom” G. Rude, age 79 of Colfax, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family under the care of Mayo Hospice on July 26, 2024.

On May 7, 2024, during a morning nap, Christine Lundsten McKahan died of pulmonary failure in Menomonie, WI. She was 75.

Daniel C. Christianson, age 52 of Randolph, formerly of Denmark, WI, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Northview Heights in Juneau.

VIROQUA—Terry Lee St. John, age 76, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on June 1, 1948, to Maxwell and Edith (Weber) St. John. Terry was married to Gretchen Matson on…

CHIPPEWA FALLS — William G. McIlquham Sr., 93, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, got his wings on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Tammy Jaenke (née Veach), aged 64, passed away at home on Aug. 9, 2024, with her husband and daughter at her side.

WINONA — Neil Allen Hinkley, 93, of Winona passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

Gary Harland Ekern, 72 of Homen, WI passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse following complications from heart surgery.

Bruce E. Volden, age 73, passed away June 28, 2024. He was born October 22, 1950, to Eugene and Mabel (Anderson) Volden.

LA CROSSE / COON VALLEY—Rolf H. Lee, 60 of La Crosse and formerly Coon Valley died quietly in his sleep on August 6, 2024.