Obituaries

Linda L. Isler

Linda L. Isler

Jan 18, 2026

Linda L. Isler, 84, of Holmen, WI passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Onalaska, WI. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of Mass at the church. A full...

Margaret H. Gramling

Margaret H. Gramling

Jan 15, 2026

Margaret Helen (Chambers) Gramling, 80, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born on August 17, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Russell and Laura (Shanahan) Chambers. She grew up in Springville, Iowa and Mountain View, California. After high school graduation in 1963, she attended and received her Licensed Practical Nursing...

Mark S. Davini

Mark S. Davini

Jan 13, 2026

Mark Davini, age 67, of La Crescent, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026, surrounded by love. Mark shared his life with his wife, Barbara Kelsey, the love of his life. He had a generous heart and a fun, irreverent sense of humor that never dimmed, even in the hardest moments. He loved making people laugh, lifting...

Russell F. Wickus

Russell F. Wickus

Jan 12, 2026

Russell Frank Wickus was sent to his eternal home on January 12, 2026, at the SpringBrook Assisted Living Center in La Crosse, WI. He was 90 years old. The family is deeply saddened by his death. Russ was born on November 3, 1935. Russ is survived and missed by his loving second wife, Phyllis, his children, Scott, and Jeff. Forever...

Georgia A. Stall

Georgia A. Stall

Jan 12, 2026

Georgia Stall, age 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 12, in West Salem, Wisconsin.

She was born on February 13, 1954, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Henry and Joanne Stall. Georgia was known by those who loved her as a kind and giving person, someone who cared deeply for others and gave what she could, often putting...

Robert "Bob" Long

Robert "Bob" Long

Jan 12, 2026

Robert “Bob” D. Long, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Bob was a long-time resident of De Soto, WI and was very well known and respected around town. He served on the De Soto School Board for several years helping the district’s students. Bob was born in La Crosse, WI on July 11, 1930 to Cecil...

Daniel J. Poellinger

Daniel J. Poellinger

Jan 11, 2026

Daniel (Dan) Jerome Poellinger, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1963, in La Crosse to Jerome and Dorothy (Johnson) Poellinger.

Dan was quiet and kind, generous, and known for his endless patience. He lived humbly, yet his reserved presence brought comfort to many. The loss is immeasurable,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Phelps

Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Phelps

Jan 9, 2026

Ronald Joseph “Ronnie” Phelps, 94, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the Tomah VA Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. We would like to thank the staff at the Memory Care Unit at Tomah VA for the loving care they gave Ron.

Born December 7, 1931, in La Crosse, Ron...

F. Lorraine Olson

F. Lorraine Olson

Jan 7, 2026

Lorraine (Jelen) Olson, age 94, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on January 7, 2026, at Eagle Crest South. Lorraine was born in Helena, Montana, on January 27, 1931, to Edward and Genevieve (Ender) Jelen. She was also raised by her aunt, Geneva, and uncle, Frank Ender, while growing up in Westby, Wisconsin.

In her younger years, Lorraine completed her high...

Maggie Grace Servent

Maggie Grace Servent

Jan 7, 2026

Marilyn "Maggie" Grace Servent, age 25, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at home with her husband by her side. She was born January 19, 2000 in Rhinelander, WI, the daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Servent.

Maggie graduated as valedictorian from Three Lakes High School, Class of 2018, then went on to UW-La Crosse, graduating with...

Warren W. Tyson

Warren W. Tyson

Jan 7, 2026

Warren W. “Ty” Tyson, age 84, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 7, 2026. He was born on February 11,1941, to Charles and Evelyn (Vold) Tyson in Little Fork, Minnesota.

His family later moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin and made it their home. He graduated from Central High school in 1959, where he excelled in...

Bruce M. Erickson

Bruce M. Erickson

Jan 3, 2026

Bruce Michael Erickson, 64, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.

Bruce was born on July 11, 1961, to Lloyd and Adeline Erickson (Kasten) of New Albin, Iowa. Bruce was 1 of 14 children and graduated from Lansing High School. Bruce was a skilled mechanic, laborer, and woodworker. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Lu L. Miller Osborn

Lu L. Miller Osborn

Jan 2, 2026

Lu Miller Osborn, 96, of La Crosse, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. She was born on February 1, 1929 to Oscar and Mollie (Kapanke) Miller. She married Arthur M. Osborn on April 13, 1974. They spent their married life in La Crescent, MN and La Crosse, WI. An active member...

Patrick Joseph Clements

Patrick Joseph Clements

Jan 1, 2026

Patrick Joseph Clements, 76, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at Brookdale Memory Care in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Born on March 17, 1949, to John and Minnie (Hohlfeld) Clements, Pat was the youngest of seven children. He grew up on the family farm on Brice Prairie and later on St. Joseph’s Ridge. After graduating from West Salem High School in...

Rita M. Spah

Rita M. Spah

Dec 31, 2025

Rita Marie Spah, 76, of La Crosse, Wis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 31, 2025.

Rita was born October 29, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis. The daughter of Glenn and Dolly Peterson. Rita married Thomas W Spah on June 17, 1972. Rita loved flowers and birds. In her early years she taught homebound children and worked as...

Arlene S. Schumacher

Arlene S. Schumacher

Dec 31, 2025

Arlene Sadie (Mark) Schumacher passed away on December 31, 2025 at 103 years 9 months and 13 days. Her children were with her when she started to journey to the Grand Reunion. She was residing at Bay Harbor of LaCrescent aka Springbrook Village in LaCrescent, MN.

She was born on March 18, 1922 to Rudy and Elsie (Boldt) Mark in Mound...

Raymond J. Seufert

Raymond J. Seufert

Dec 31, 2025

Jesus took our father Raymond J. Seufert to heaven on New Year’s Eve 2025. At the age 91, he passed peacefully from this life into eternal glory He was born on December 28, 1934, in Sarcoxie, Missouri, to George A. Seufert and Mary (Elbert) Seufert. Raymond lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and steadfast love. He graduated...

Anita G. Lorenz

Anita G. Lorenz

Dec 30, 2025

Anita G. Lorenz, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born July 15, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to Elvin and Ruth Berger.

Anita was married to William Lorenz of Hokah, MN on April 23, 1966. Anita was a nurse LPN, a job she put on hold as she had 4 children and became a mother and house...

Ricky "Rick" Tamminga

Ricky "Rick" Tamminga

Dec 30, 2025

Ricky Edward Tamminga, known affectionately as Rick to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on March 15, 1958, to the late Ted and Joyce Tamminga in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Rick was a man of intellectual curiosity and analytical in nature. His passing in Holmen, Wisconsin, marks the end...

Teresa A. Walter

Teresa A. Walter

Dec 30, 2025

Teresa Ann (Gilles) Walter was born on October 7, 1949, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to William and Helen Gilles. She passed away December 30, 2025 leaving behind a life filled with love, service, life-long learning, and travel

Teresa had a lifelong love affair with her best friend and husband, Richard Walter--and with books. A gifted student, she took pride in learning...