Obituaries
Joseph C. Nunnally
Aug 26, 2026
Joseph C. Nunnally, age 85, of La Crosse, WI passed away on August 26, 2026 from a long-time illness, surrounded by loved ones.
Joseph was born May 25, 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Evelyn M. Wilson and Stafford B. Nunnally.
Joseph received his G.E.D. Certificate in 1993. He married Carol R. Palumbo on December 23, 1972 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and...
Robin Leslie Olsen
Sep 17, 2026
Robin Leslie Olsen passed away in Whitehall, WI, on September 17, 2026. Robin was born on September 23, 1964, in Toppenish, WA, to Alice May Hjelmeseth and Robert Leslie Olsen, the 6th of 6 children. She grew up in Forks, WA. Robin earned an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Studies at Peninsula College in Washington, as well as a Fashion Design...
Eugene “Gene” J. Carlisle
Sep 16, 2026
Eugene “Gene” James Carlisle, M.D., 84, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away at Hillview Health Care Campus on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy.
Gene was born May 27, 1942, in Woodstock, Illinois, the son of James and Greta Hutson Carlisle.
He graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock in 1960. He completed a...
Charlene M. Dingeldein
Sep 16, 2026
Charlene M. Dingeldein, 98, of La Crosse, WI, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.
Charlene was born in La Crosse on September 25, 1927 to Arthur and Bertha (Meyers) Taylor. She grew up in La Crosse and graduated from Central High School. She married Joseph M. Dingeldein on November 16, 1946 in La Crosse.
After living in...
Leland Walter Zibrowski
Sep 16, 2026
Leland Walter Zibrowski went home to heaven on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. His life was one of devotion — to his loved ones, his faith, his work, and his community.
Born on November 22, 1929, in Caledonia, Minnesota, to Arthur and Edna (Rusert) Zibrowski, Leland grew up on the family farm in Hokah. Life on the farm...
Julie Ann Kjos
Sep 11, 2026
Mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Julie passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and warmly welcomed by those who passed before her. Julie is preceded in death by parents, Richard and Barbara (McConnell) Kjos. Sister Kathy and brother Eric Kjos.
Julie survives by her brothers, Randy Kjos,...
Leanne J. James
Sep 10, 2026
Leanne J. James, 54, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in La Crescent, MN on September 10, 2026. She was a loving and beautiful Pacific Island woman, born and raised on the remote island of Misima in Papua New Guinea to Naomi (Elijah) Samson and Richard Porior. In 1996, while visiting family in the US, she was introduced...
Leonard Richard Palubicki, III
Sep 10, 2026
Leonard Richard Palubicki III, age 55, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Leonard was born on January 24, 1971, to Nancy Jo and Leonard Palubicki Jr. He will be remembered for his quick wit, his sense of humor, and his ability to make those around him laugh and smile. Leonard was always...
Eunice L. Johnson
Sep 9, 2026
Eunice L. (Siebrecht) Johnson, 96, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Onalaska Care Center. She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on October 19, 1929, to Alfred and Marie (Schaffer) Siebrecht. Eunice graduated from Central High School.
On July 21, 1961, Eunice married Lloyd Johnson. Together, they raised two daughters, Lynn and Lisa. She worked...
Eunice Elaine Hepfel
Sep 6, 2026
Eunice Elaine (Olson, Bjorge) Hepfel, 86, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at Bethany Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
She was born on October 1, 1939, in Yucatan, Minnesota to Theodore and Myrtle Olson.
Eunice grew up in a large family with five brothers and four sisters. She spent her early years on a farm...
Lorraine Marie Shisler
Sep 5, 2026
Lorraine Marie Shisler, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 5, 2026. Lorraine was born on November 25, 1939 in La Crosse to George and Margaret (Halbach) Forer. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1958. On September 3, 1960 she married the love of her life Harvey Eugene Shisler at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in La Crosse....
Donald W. "Brick" Volden
Sep 3, 2026
Donald W. “Brick” Volden, 96, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1930 in La Crosse, to Norman and Lucine (Wrobel) Volden. He married Shirley M. Mattson on August 1, 1953 and together they had two sons. Don was a 1948 graduate of La Crosse Central. He enlisted in the United...
Steven Howard Kreutzer
Sep 1, 2026
Steven Howard Kreutzer, 69, of Caledonia, MN, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1957 in La Crosse to Howard and Helen (Howe) Kreutzer. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School. He married Joanne Niedfeldt on May 19, 1979 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Onalaska. Steve worked at Metz Baking for...
Patricia Rae Molling
Aug 30, 2026
Patricia “Patti” Rae Molling, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved friend of so many, passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 83.
Patti was born Patricia Rae Fritsch on January 23, 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, Orville Molling, on October 15, 1966, and together they built a life centered around family, friendship, generosity, and...
Hailee Hina Hildebrandt
Aug 27, 2026
Hailee Hina Hildebrandt passed peacefully in the arms of her family on August 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was born on August 14, 2025.
She is survived by her loving parents, John and Nikki; her paternal grandparents, Bob and Barb Hildebrandt; her maternal grandparents, Chris and Masako Nelson; and many more of her adoring family.
Hailee’s time...
Christine E. Genz
Aug 25, 2026
Christine E. Genz, 84, passed away on August 25, 2026 at her home.
Chris was born in La Crosse, WI on October 12, 1941 to Alex and Elsie (Panke) Genz. She grew up on the North side, and after graduating from Logan High School, she attended nursing school in Rockford, IL and became an LPN. She worked for many years at...
Patricia Ann Formanek
Aug 25, 2026
Patricia Ann (Hass) Formanek, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born on May 3, 1950 in La Crosse to Goodwin Sr. and Leone (Hammes) Hass. Patty shared 57 wonderful years of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Formanek, whom she...
Gordon G. Davis
Aug 25, 2026
Gordon Gerald Davis, age 88, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully with his loving daughter by his side on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem, just four days after celebrating his 88th birthday. He was born to Gerald and Margery (Wilson) Davis on August 21, 1938, in Richland Center, WI. In 1956, he met the...
Dorothy E. Ritter
Aug 24, 2026
Dorothy E. Ritter, 89, of French Island, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 4, 1936, in La Crosse to Leslie and Violet (Aiken) Tyler, and she graduated from Logan High School. She married John "Jack" Ritter on September 10, 1960, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and were...
Geraldine Ann Opdahl
Aug 21, 2026
Geraldine “Geri” Opdahl passed away, with her son, Ron by her side, on August 21st, 2026 at Hillview Health Care in LaCrosse, Wisconsin at the age of 91 years.
Geri was born July 18th, 1935 to Arthur and Ruth Yost in LaCrosse. She had three sisters; Marjory, Jeanne, Emy and one brother, Art. Geri grew up in LaCrosse and graduated from...
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