Obituaries
Anthony John Murphy
May 16, 2026
Anthony “Tony” John Murphy of La Crescent, MN passed away on May 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on February 26, 1945 in Paignton, England to Richard and Marcelle Murphy. Tony served as a Military Police officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and received multiple commendations for his service.
Tony grew up in Randolph,...
Daniel A. Hundt
May 16, 2026
Daniel A. Hundt, age 72 of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1954 in La Crosse, the son of Arthur and Cecelia Hundt.
Dan graduated from Central High School in La Crosse, class of 1972. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in computer science from the...
Douglas C. Schober Sr.
May 15, 2026
Douglas C. Schober Sr. passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, his 91st birthday. Doug was born on May 15, 1935, the oldest son of Anna Schober.
On March 2, 1957, Doug married Sally J Curtis, and together they raised 3 children.
Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Sally (9/2016). He is survived by his children, son Doug Jr and...
Teri Gaustad
May 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Teri Gaustad, a woman whose warmth, kindness, and radiant spirit touched countless lives. Teri passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy defined by selflessness, laughter, and unwavering love for those around her.
A Celebration of Life in Brownsville, MN, in June...
Cynthia "Cindy" A. Sacia
May 12, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” A. Sacia, 72, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Cindy was born on February 5, 1954, and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1972. After graduation, she remained in La Crosse for several years. In 1986, she moved to New Canaan, CT, for a year, where she enjoyed traveling and exploring new places. She...
Robert E. Fowler
May 11, 2026
Robert “ Bob “ Fowler, 86, of LaCrescent, MN passed away peacefully at Brookdale Memory Care on May 11th, 2026 with family at his side
Bob was born in a country home of very humble beginnings in March 1940. He entered the Air Force after high school. Shortly after his return home, he met Catherine Fowler at a local country store....
Thomas Howard Larson
May 11, 2026
Tom Larson, 81, passed away May 11th 2026 peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
Tom was born in 1945 to Howard and Genevieve Larson in La Crosse.
Tom spent his entire career working at United Auto Supply. He was a hardworking and dependable man who enjoyed the simple things in life and spending time with the people closest to him.
Tom was married...
Jeffery S. Howe
May 10, 2026
Jeffery S. Howe passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56 in Blair, Wisconsin, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, doing what he loved: working on the family farm.
Jeff was born in 1970 to Kenneth and Sandra (Hubert) in La Crosse, WI. He graduated from Onalaska High School in 1988, though he spent the majority of his school years in Holmen....
Russell "Rusty" Thomas Brandt
May 8, 2026
Russell “Rusty” Thomas Brandt passed away on May 8th, 2026 at his home with family due to complications from paralysis. He was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on September 16, 1969 to Thomas and Linda Brandt.
From a young age, Rusty had a deep love for hunting and fishing. He shared countless trips with friends and family, making lasting memories and...
Patricia Lee
May 7, 2026
Patricia Lee, 78, of West Salem, WI passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on June 2, 1947 to Samuel and Mary Lee. Patricia spent her career as a factory worker.
Patricia is survived by her brother, Samuel Lee, Jr.; and close family friend, Rhonda.
Patricia was preceded in death by...
Theodora A. Lapitz
May 6, 2026
Theodora A. Lapitz (Renner), age 94, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, May 6th, at Bethany Riverside Transitional Care. She was born on January 22nd, 1932, to Frank and Louise Renner in La Crosse, WI. Theo grew up in La Crosse and, in her young years, relocated to Marshalltown, IA.
Theo was her father's favorite helper at Renner’s Flower Shop...
Wayne A. Jacobson
May 2, 2026
Wayne Alan “Jake” Jacobson passed away in his home unexpectedly in Onalaska, WI, on May 2, 2026. Wayne was born on April 5, 1945, in Beloit, WI, to Elmer & Janet (Olson) Jacobson. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963 and received his Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees from the University of WI-La Crosse in education. He was a social...
Carol A. McCabe
Apr 30, 2026
Carol A. McCabe, 83, of Hokah, MN passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Bay Harbor of La Crescent. She was born on February 16, 1943 in Newport, Arkansas to Joseph and Malinda (Pilger) Lorenz, the third of four children. She married James “Lumpy” McCabe on July 1, 1961 and together they had three boys, Michael, William, and Daniel....
Charles L. Chapel
Apr 29, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Chapel, lovingly known to many as "Papa," age 88, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Charlie was born on October 27, 1937, to Kenneth and Dolly Chapel. He graduated from Houston High School in 1955 and proudly served in the Army National Guard while still in high school.
On October 22, 1960, Charles married the love...
Maria K. Holley
Apr 28, 2026
Maria Hildegard Kritchman Holley, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living Center in Stoughton, WI. She was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Stewartville, MN, to John A. Kritchman and Elfrieda M. Miller.
She is survived by: Rebecca Holley Guzman (Ed), Henry "Hank" Guzman, Alyssa Maria Young (Anthony) and their daughter Holly Lou, Tony Sciortino (Rachel),...
Michael B. Zein
Apr 28, 2026
Michael (Mike) B. Zein, age 73 of Onalaska, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1952 in La Crosse, the son of Frank and Dorothy Zein.
Mike went to St. Patrick’s Grade School in Onalaska and graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse. He went on to earn a...
Mary L. Klingelhofer
Apr 24, 2026
Mary Lynn Klingelhofer, 83 of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 24th with her family by her side.
Mary Lynn Klingelhofer was born July 13th, 1942, to Mary and Delos Doyle in La Crosse, Wisconsin. After graduating from Aquinas High School, Mary attended a tech school where she earned a degree in X-ray technology. Mary then went on to...
Raymond Lee Washington
Apr 23, 2026
Raymond Lee Washington, 73, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Creamery Creek Senior Living Center in Stoddard, WI.
Raymond was born on November 2, 1952, in Carthage, Texas, to his stepfather, David Lee Washington, and his mother, Elenor Marie Collins.
He graduated from high school and later enlisted in the Army, where he served as...
James L. Friedl
Apr 23, 2026
Jay passed away peacefully under hospice care on April 23, 2026, with his children at his side.
He was born September 14, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of James R. and Patricia (Nugent) Friedl. Jay graduated from Columbus High School in Waterloo in 1974 and from the University of Northern Iowa in 1980 with a degree in Business Finance.
Jay dedicated...
Carla J. Johnson
Apr 22, 2026
Carla J. Johnson, 92, of Holmen, WI., died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen. She was born in Houston, MN, on March 22, 1934 to John and Avis (Tietz) Anderson. She married Gordon Johnson on November 5, 1955. They moved to La Crescent, MN., shortly afterward and they lived in La Crescent for most of...
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