Obituaries
Delores G. Soller
Nov 25, 2025
Delores G. Soller, age 89, passed away November 25, 2025 at Bethel Oaks in Viroqua, WI. She was born on September 15, 1936 in Middle Ridge, Wisconsin to the late Wenzel and Ida Kaiser.
Delores, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and a friend to all who knew her, passed away surrounded by the loved ones she spent her life...
Edward A. Bathke Jr.
Nov 23, 2025
Edward A. Bathke, Jr. “Chip”, left us way too soon on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at this home in La Crosse. He was born January 18, 1966 to Edward A. Sr. and Marge Bathke (Luedtke). His big blue eyes and curly blond hair and happy personality made him easy to love. A little out-doorsy guy, he would follow the garbage...
Bobby Alan Last
Nov 23, 2025
Bobby Alan Last (lovingly known as Booby), of Sparta, WI, passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2025 at the age of 34, surrounded by the people who loved him most.
Bobby was born on June 29th, 1991 to Joel Goessl and Wendy (Last) Staff in Manitowoc, WI. He grew up with a vibrant spirit and a kind heart that stayed with...
Elva L. Kerns
Nov 23, 2025
Our precious mother and grandmother, Elva Lorraine (Papenfuss, Erdmann) Kerns, 94, went to her eternal home on November 23, 2025 surrounded by family.
She was born March 2, 1931 to Ernest and Agnus (Gile) Papenfuss. She devoted her life to her family. Her greatest love was her family and she could never get enough time with them. She led her life...
Carole D. Myhre
Nov 22, 2025
Carole DeLane (Hanson) Myhre, age 89, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carole was born on March 14, 1936, in Fergus Falls, MN. She grew up on a farm just outside Battle Lake, MN. She was the second of four daughters born to Laura (Hilden) and Herbert Hanson.
She considered herself...
Gertrude V. "Gertie" Fitch
Nov 20, 2025
Gertrude Viola Fitch (Rueger), 95, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2025. Born to Herman and Elsie (Simmons) Rueger, Gertrude grew up on a farm in Antigo, where, instead of working outside like her siblings, she often stayed indoors to help her mother cook—planting the early seeds of the quiet, nurturing spirit she...
Steven Helgeson
Nov 19, 2025
Steven J. Helgeson, 66, of Onalaska, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes. He was born January 21, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI, to LeRoy and Elveda Helgeson.
Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Sara, and her husband, Michael; his son, Connor, and his wife, Karlie, and stepson, William. Additionally, he leaves behind his brother Kurt...
Carol J. Pesch
Nov 18, 2025
Carol J Pesch, born on July 27th 1959, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was the daughter of John Papaceck and Dorothy Papaceck (Kihm). Carol lost her battle to stage 4 gastroesophageal cancer at Gundersen Hospital on November 18th, 2025. She passed peacefully while being sung ‘The Best Day’, by Taylor Swift, in the arms of her loving husband,...
Ronald David Phillips
Nov 18, 2025
Ronald David Phillips, 74 of Mindoro, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born June 19, 1951 in La Crosse to Donald Phillips and Joyce Bundy.
Ron always enjoyed the outdoors, camping in his younger years, fishing, canoeing, and doing yard work and gardening. He also loved going to the La Crosse...
Amanda J. Spielman
Nov 15, 2025
Amanda J. Spielman, 85, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on November 15, 2025.
Please direct any memorials to Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse, WI. https://ci.ovationtix.com/36764/store/donations/54712
Janet H. Stearns
Nov 11, 2025
Janet “Jan” Helen Stearns, 84, of Stoddard, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jan was born on August 30, 1941, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and grew up as an only child in Stoddard. She married her high school sweetheart, Norm Krause, in 1959. They were living in Racine, W,I when an opportunity arose to purchase...
Ruth "Ruthie" M. Hafner
Nov 11, 2025
Ruth “Ruthie” M. Hafner, 79 of La Crosse, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Northshore Health, Soldier’s Grove, WI. She was born September 6, 1946 to Raymond and Kathryn (Williams) Hafner.
Ruthie graduated from La Crosse Aquinas in 1964 and graduated in 1966 from Coleman Technical Institute (now Western WI Technical College) with a degree. She worked various jobs until...
Jean Marie Lensing
Nov 10, 2025
Jean Marie Lensing (70) of La Crescent, MN passed away on November 10th, 2025 at her home.
Jean was born on July 30th, 1955 to Joseph & Marie Buehler in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from La Crescent, she went on to land her first job at Heilman’s in La Crosse where she worked for many years until she left to...
Patricia "Pat" A. Mc Dowell
Nov 10, 2025
Patricia “Pat” McDowell, age 91, passed away peacefully at Bethany St. Joesph’s on November 10th, 2025.
She was born on June 11, 1934, at her family home on the original La Crosse Country Club golf course. She graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Pat worked at Trane Company in La Crosse. It was there that she met Blaine McDowell....
Grace L. Anderson
Nov 9, 2025
On November 9, 2025, Grace Louise Anderson, aged 76, passed away peacefully in Rochester, MN, with her loving family by her side. Born on January 6, 1949, in Caledonia, MN, to Lyle and Marie Klinski, Grace was the eldest of six siblings. She grew up a true country girl, where she relished doing chores and contributing to farm life. In...
Annette Lois Haefs
Nov 9, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Annette Lois Haefs, 84 of La Crescent MN, on November 9, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. Annie was born on December 8, 1940, to Spencer and Lorenza (nee Kenyon) Reinstra.
Annie married the love of her life, Donald Haefs, on November 19,1963 in La Crosse. Together they built their home in...
Charles William Boma
Nov 8, 2025
Charles William Boma, 95, of La Crescent, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Tomah Veterans Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1930 in La Crosse to Rupert and Catherine (Von Arx) Boma. Charles served with the US Navy from 1951 – 1954. He worked as a rural mail carrier in La Crescent for over 27 years....
Barbara "Barb" S. Callan
Nov 5, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Callan, age 68, of La Crosse, WI, peacefully passed away on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Emplify Health by Gundersen.
She was born on May 8, 1957 to Lyle and Doris Miller in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Onalaska High School, she met the love of her life, Charles Callan. They were married on...
Allan G. "Al" Karg
Nov 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Al Karg
A Great Husband, Father, Brother, Friend, Uncle, and Leader
Today we honor the life of Al Karg, a man who led with heart, lived with purpose, and left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.
Al's life was built on hard work, honesty, and kindness. From his early days working on cars to running gas stations,...
Neil L. Tomczak
Nov 1, 2025
Neil L. Tomczak, 73, peacefully passed away at home in La Crescent, MN, on November 1, 2025. Neil will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know him. Born December 19, 1951 Racine, WI, to Edward and June Tomczak. A graduate of the Class of 1970 Washington Park High School, Racine, WI.
In 1976, Neil married...
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