La Crosse Tribune Obituaries

Judith “Judy” E. Paggi, age 83, of Genoa, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 31, 1940, on the family farm in Genoa to Harold and Annie (Willenberg) Woodward. Judy grew up…

Ruth Joanne Uglum went home to be with Jesus on March 28, 2024. Ruth was born to Henry and Nora Hansen on May 29, 1931, in De Soto, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed in Freeman Lutheran Church, and in…

Betty L. (Bruring) Gilbertson, 99 of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, after a short illness with family at her side. She was born to Theodore and Louise Bruring on August 21, 1924. She graduated from LaCrosse…

Helen Smalley 1929-2024—“Helen died.” At one of our family meetings talking about funerals, Mom’s reply to what she wanted for an obituary was, “Just put Helen died in the paper.” There, we are doing her wishes, but did we mention……

Joanne Marie Knaack (Lierman) passed away surrounded by her biggest fans (her family) on April 1, 2024. Joanne was born to Milton O. and Alpha M. (Blicher) Lierman May 27, 1944. Growing up, Joanne learned the importance of hard work,…

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Roger B. Howard, 84, of Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Virginia “Ginnie” Ann Rasmus, 86, of Chippewa Falls went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at LakeHouse Senior Living in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

VIROQUA—Joseph Bernard Kearney, age 84, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully April 3, 2024, at Vernon Manor. He was born on November 21, 1939, in Viroqua to Lawrence and Ethel (Leahy) Kearney. He loved to deer hunt and spend time outdoors.…

Faye Jean Harter

John C. McKeeth Jr., 95, of Galesville passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Dickinson Family Funeral Home in Holmen on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm.

Sharon M. Zibrowski, 78, of Mindoro, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at RBI Caring Hearts in Bangor. Arrangements are being planned and will be announced.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Kelly Jo Bowe, affectionately known as Jo Jo or Grandma K, 55, of Chippewa Falls, town of Tilden, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her residence.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Ray Rubenzer, 79, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Christian Country Chapel, 19092 Co. Hwy. J, Chippewa Falls. Visitation will be at…

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Robert J. King, 75, of Chippewa Falls died Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital-Eau Claire.

TREMPEALEAU—Vernon A. “Skip” Klingbeil, 72, of Trempealeau, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St., Onalaska, WI. His full obituary…

LA CROSSE—Alexander “Alex” J. Duresky, 30, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

LA CRESCENT, MN—Carol Lee Grattan, 85, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. She was born December 14, 1938 in South Bend, IN to…

LA CROSSE—Earl L. Bonsack, 89, of La Crosse, WI died on Monday, April 1,2024 peacefully with his family by his side.

COON VALLEY—Betty L. (Bruring) Gilbertson, 99 of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, after a short illness with family at her side. She was born to Theodore and Louise Bruring on August 21, 1924. She graduated from…

LA CROSSE—Douglas P. Breidel, 72 of La Crosse passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home.