Obituaries
Vicki C. Otto
Jun 11, 2026
Vicki C. (Jacobson) Otto passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2026, surrounded by family. Vicki was born in Stoughton, WI, on May 27, 1955, to Robert and Stella Jacobson. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1973 and later earned her BS degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. On April 8, 1978, she married Richard “Dick” Otto. A loving relationship...
Seuk Bong Kang, M.D.
May 21, 2026
SEUK BONG KANG, MD
Born: 1941 | Died: 2026
At home, surrounded by his loving wife and children, Seuk Bong Kang (“Bong”) passed peacefully on May 21, 2026. He lived a remarkable life—one shaped by hardship, tenacity, compassion, and curiosity. Through it all, he carried himself with humility and grace.
Born in China to Il Joong Kang and Pan Im Lee, far from...
Rosella M. Henderson
Jun 15, 2026
Rosella "Rosie" M. Henderson passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Rosie was born in April of 1936 to Ed and Margaret Richmond in Dakota, MN, and grew up as one of 18 children. Growing up in a large family helped shape the strong, hardworking, kind, and loving woman she became....
Samuel A. Prokes
Jun 14, 2026
Samuel Ayres Prokes June 14th, 2026.
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I ask of him. So now I give him to the Lord.” 1 Samuel 27-28
Samuel Ayres Prokes, precious son of Tyler Anthony Prokes and Emma Ayres Prokes, was deeply loved from the very beginning. Born at 16 weeks and 4 days, Samuel spent...
Michael J. Yeager
Jun 13, 2026
Michael J. Yeager, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his family, including his beloved cat Mittens. He was born February 6, 1953 in La Crosse, WI to Bernard and Virginia Yeager.
A 1972 graduate of Onalaska High School, Mike went on to earn an Associates degree in Accounting from WWTC. He worked at...
Helen Marie Coleman
Jun 12, 2026
Helen Coleman, 99, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on June 12, 2026, in La Crosse. She was born on February 15, 1927, in rural Crawford County, Wisconsin, to Ole and Inga (Nederloe) Helgerson. She was raised on the family farm with her siblings Reuben, Joe, Katherine, and Rolf. She graduated from Gays Mills High School as valedictorian in 1944....
Robert J. Traister
Jun 12, 2026
Robert Jr. Traister, 100, passed away on June 12, 2026.
Robert was born on January 10, 1926, to Frank and Cora Traister in Ottumwa, Iowa. Robert went on to marry Fern Janice (Piepenhagen), and they were married for 75 years until her passing in 2024. They had four children: Steven Traister, Pamela J. Carlson, Lee (LeRoy) Traister of Arkansas, and Patricia...
Dixie A. Forsberg
Jun 11, 2026
Dixie Anne Forsberg, age 90, passed peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was known for her sweet smile, love for God, music, and her heart of gold.
Dixie's faith was the foundation of her life, and her family finds comfort in knowing she is now in the presence of the Savior she loved so dearly. As...
Gerald LaVerne Strittmater
Jun 11, 2026
Gerald LaVerne Strittmater (87) of Onalaska, WI passed away on June 11th, 2026 after experiencing a massive stroke.
Gerald was born on April 15th, 1939 to Harold & Gladys Strittmater in La Crosse, WI. He attended both Aquinas and La Crosse Central before enlisting in the United States Army in 1957. After serving in Germany, he came back to La Crosse...
Linda L. Trynowski
Jun 11, 2026
Linda Louise Trynowski, age 77, of Dakota, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Linda was born on July 10, 1948, to John McCabe and Geraldine (Witt) McCabe. She grew up in the area she loved and built a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and caring for others.
On February...
Delores M. Kenyon
Jun 11, 2026
Delores (Dee) Kenyon (Page), 87 of Onalaska, WI passed away on June 11, 2026.
Delores was born on October 20, 1938 to Robert and Florence (Herrmann) Page in Onalaska. She was the 3rd of 15 children and the eldest girl. Delores was baptized and confirmed at Onalaska United Methodist Church. She was proud to be a lifetime resident of Onalaska and...
Julia Lynn Hagen
Jun 10, 2026
Julia Lynn Hagen, 64 of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at Emplify by Gundersen at 9:40 pm on Wednesday, June 10 th , from complications related to Myotonic Dystrophy.
Julia was born May 27 th , 1962, to Oscar & Emmeline Hagen of La Crosse. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School and UW-L with a business degree, and furthered...
Ann E. Paradise
Jun 10, 2026
Ann Elizabeth Paradise passed away peacefully and went home to be with God on June 10, 2026.
She was born Ann Elizabeth Gavin on July 6, 1941, to her father James II, whom she described as “adorable,” and her mother Dorothy, whom she described as wise, smart, and kind. She often said that together they formed her understanding of God.
Ann was...
Carol K. Gittens
Jun 9, 2026
Carol Kathryn Gittens, 88, of La Crescent, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after a short illness.
She was born on March 2, 1938, in La Crosse, WI, to Earl and Ruth (Horihan) Gittens.
She is survived by her son, Kevin (Annette) Gittens; grandchildren, Jimmy (Jill) Gleason, Amanda (Dom) Miller, Taylor (Scott) Caven, and Jordan (Jen) Gittens; eight great-grandchildren, and...
Marguerite Lucia Widner
Jun 5, 2026
Marguerite “Marge” Lucia Widner, age 94, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Springbrook Assisted Living in Onalaska.
She was born on September 17, 1931, in La Crosse, daughter of William and Lucia Schuetze. Marge graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1949 and was a proud member of the ‘49ers that would get together...
Dennis K. Ryan
Jun 5, 2026
Dr. Dennis K. Ryan of La Crosse, age 86, passed peacefully away on June 5, 2026, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on September 30, 1939, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Terrance and Geneva (Janisch) Ryan. He graduated in 1957 from St. Paul (Minnesota) Harding High School. His strongly developed work ethic resulted in him graduating as...
Celia P. Stoltz
Jun 4, 2026
Celia P. Stoltz (written by Celia Stoltz)
Celia P. Stoltz, age 83 of La Crescent, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at home with her family by her side. She was born into the amazing world to loving and devoted parents, Robert and Katherine (Covert) Carr on January 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI.
She graduated from Arrowhead High School, Hartland, WI, and...
Charles F. Anderson
Jun 4, 2026
Charles “Charlie, Chuck” F. Anderson, age 90 of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Benedictine Manor. He was born December 17, 1935 in Dunbar, WI to the late Eldred and Lucille (Smith) Anderson.
Charlie served proudly in the U.S. Navy and after his discharge, he dedicated his entire career to the plumbing business. He worked as a manufacturer’s...
Lois Ann Wendorf
Jun 2, 2026
Lois Ann Wendorf (Kruger) passed away at her home on June 2, 2026 after a brief illness.
She was born October 13, 1938 to Fred and Bertha (Olson) Kruger in Hayfield, MN. Lois was baptized and confirmed at First Presbyterian Church in Hayfield. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1956.
She married Robert (Bob) D. Wendorf on March 29, 1958 at...
Daniel M. Weinberger
May 31, 2026
Daniel M. Weinberger, a God-fearing gentleman, devoted husband, and loving father, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at the age of 88 on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born on February 27, 1938, to James and Marie (Bauer) Weinberger of LeRoy, Wisconsin, Dan was the second youngest of ten children and went on to become the proud father of ten...
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