Obituaries
Kathleen I. "Kathy" McHenry
Oct 25, 2025
Kathleen Irene (Wojahn) McHenry, 75, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 25, 2025, after a brief illness. But she will forever remain in our hearts.
Kathy touched the lives of countless people and was loved by even more. She had the biggest heart and a will stronger than most. An avid reader, crime-show enthusiast, and HGTV...
Robert (Bob) L. Benish
Oct 23, 2025
Robert L . Benish (Bob) age 93, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2025 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Bob was the 10th out of 11 children, born on May 12th, 1932 to Louis and Jessie (Wachuta) Benish where he was raised on the family farm in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Bob graduated from Prairie du Chien High School...
David J. Pehl
Oct 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dave Pehl, a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend, who left us far too soon on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Dave had a passion for cooking, especially recreating family favorites from Grandma Audrey and Granny’s. He loved spending time with his family, always eager to help anyone in need....
Fred W. Ahlstrom
Oct 21, 2025
Fred W. Ahlstrom, age 77, of Onalaska, died Tuesday morning, October 21st, at his home. He was born on September 25th 1948 in Streator IL, the son of Norman and Kathryn (Molberg) Ahlstrom.
Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. On August 16th 1975 he was married to the former Anitra Wilcox. Fred was a graduate of...
Don R. Botcher
Oct 17, 2025
Don R. Botcher, 78, of La Crosse, died on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Riverside Transitional Care. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Caledonia, MN. Don grew up in Hokah, MN with his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Fred Melcher, and attended school in Houston, MN. He married Lola Ann Lindner on April 25, 1974 in Milwaukee and...
John Gross III
Oct 17, 2025
John Gross III, 71, of La Crosse, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be available soon.
Marlene Marie Koula
Oct 17, 2025
Marlene Marie was born on February 23, 1933, in Montana to Olive Anderson and Reuben Moen of Coon Valley, Wi. Olive brought her back to La Crosse and she was adopted by Jack and Pauline Voves. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic grade school from kindergarten thru the 8th grade. They then moved to French Island and Marlene decided to go...
Hazel Josephine Anderson
Oct 16, 2025
Hazel Josephine Anderson, age 89, of La Crosse, WI passed away on October 16th, 2025 at the Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska, WI.
Hazel was born on November 5th, 1935 to Joseph & Clara Jones in La Crosse, WI. She graduated from Central High School in 1953. Hazel spent the majority of her working years at JC Penney’s and Saint Francis...
Aaron C. Fewell
Oct 14, 2025
Aaron C. Fewell, 61 of La Crosse passed away October 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Aaron was born August 13, 1964 to Carl and Dixie Fewell in La Crosse. He grew up on the Northside and graduated from Logan High School. Aaron met Xue through Xue’s sister, Pao, who was also his neighbor. Aaron planned a visit to Laos in...
Louise M. Bina
Oct 14, 2025
Louise Marie Bina passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen. She was born on March 28, 1936 in Ladysmith, WI, to Clarence and Rose (Martinson) Heintz. For many years she was raised by her grandparents on a farm near Glen Flora, WI. She later moved to La Crosse to live with her mother and...
Kathy A. Reilly
Oct 12, 2025
Kathy Ann Reilly, better known as "Birdie," 75, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 with her loving husband by her side.
Kathy was born on September 2, 1950 in Dubuque, IA, to Eugene and Virginia Sweeney.
Kathy graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1968, then went on to the University of Northern Iowa. She earned a...
Rosemary Bennett
Oct 10, 2025
Rosemary (Maule) Bennett, age 94, of La Crescent, MN, passed away at home on October 10th, surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life.
Born on June 28, 1931, in Independence, Wisconsin, Rosemary was the daughter of Adolph and Mary Claire Maule, and the stepdaughter to Clotilda Sckroch Maule. From an early age, Rosemary embodied compassion and resilience—qualities...
Robert "Bob" G. Nygaard
Oct 9, 2025
Robert Bob Nygaard, a devoted father grandfather and friend died peacefully on October 9, 2025 in La Crescent, Minnesota at the age of 85.
Bob was born and raised in Hawkins, Wisconsin. Though he left to pursue a college education in teaching, Hawkins always felt like home to him. After graduating from college, he taught in North Dakota for a few...
Janet V Fitzpatrick
Oct 8, 2025
Janet Fitzpatrick, age 88, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on October 8, 2025, at Cottagewood Senior Communities after a brief stay.
Jan was born on February 18, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Alex and Viola (Debold) Brunner. Her first fourteen years in Milwaukee—surrounded by family, the culture of city life, and especially the Milwaukee Public Library—sparked her lifelong love of books...
John F. Zoerb
Oct 8, 2025
John F. Zoerb, 98, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. John was born on August 27, 1927 in La Crosse to John “Hans” and Isabella (Berck) Zoerb. Growing up with two younger brothers in the Greenhouse and Floral Shop at La Crosse Floral meant plenty of “dirt” piles...
Rita Jean Holliday
Oct 8, 2025
Rita Jean Holliday (Grams, Ma): August 5, 1939 - October 8, 2025 - Forever in Our Hearts
Ladies and gentlemen, if you hear the sound of knitting needles clicking away in the great beyond, fear not—it's just Rita Jean Holliday, affectionately known as "Grams" or "Ma," keeping busy in her celestial workshop. Born on August 5, 1939, in the quiet, peaceful...
Ronald W. Waller
Oct 8, 2025
Ronald W. Waller, 75, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse immediately following the visitation.
Ronald was born on December 17, 1949...
Kenneth L. Knutson
Oct 3, 2025
Kenneth L. Knutson passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Ken was born on March 3, 1941, to Kenneth C. and Bernice Knutson in La Crosse, WI.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Jean, and their children, Gary (Jayme) of Sparta, WI, Robert (Michele) of Eau Claire, WI, and Christine “Cici” Gengler of Rochester, MN, 7...
Mavis A. Kruckow
Oct 2, 2025
Mavis Anita (Rosendahl) Kruckow, 85, of Hokah, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born on July 7, 1940 in Spring Grove, MN to Arthur and Margaret (Drivold) Rosendahl. Mavis graduated from Houston High School in 1958. On August 15, 1959, she married Lyle Kruckow and together they raised three...
Cathy Jane Braund
Oct 2, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Cathy Jane Braund
Cathy Jane (Gruen) Braund, a woman whose life was a testament to faith, joy, and sacrificial love, entered her heavenly home on October 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born to Edward and Anita (Zellmar) Gruen on June 20, 1950, in Wilton, Wisconsin, Cathy was...
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