Obituaries
Marion Joan Christiansen
Mar 6, 2026
Marion J. Christiansen, 101, of Galesville, WI passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026.
Marion was born to Frederick and Mathilda (Tillie) Rohrer in La Crosse, WI on December 9, 1924. She was the youngest of 4 children. She has been a resident at Marinuka Manor in Galesville for almost 2 years. Marion was born and raised on La Crosse’s north...
Cindy L. Rose
Mar 3, 2026
Cindy Lou Rose, 64, of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 10, 1961 to Richard and Bertie (Hall) Rose. In 1981 she married Donald Fonk and together they had one daughter, Jennifer. The couple later divorced.
Cindy spent 42 years working as a waitress, spending many of those years at...
Jacqueline Margaret Heal
Mar 2, 2026
Jacqueline Margaret Heal, 94, of Onalaska WI entered eternal life on March 2, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1932, in Viola, WI to Kenneth and Alvina Keach.
Jackie graduated from Kickapoo High School, Viola WI in 1950 where she met Denver during her high school years. She went on to study nursing at St. Francis School of Nursing, graduating...
Sally K. Raymond
Mar 2, 2026
Sally K. Raymond, 86 of La Crosse, passed away March 2, 2026 at Hearten House II in La Crosse.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home in La Crosse.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Bruce Edward May
Mar 2, 2026
Bruce Edward May, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. Bruce was born on November 7, 1949, to the late Edward and Joyce May of Niagara, Wisconsin, where he spent his formative years and graduated high school. In high school, he played football and was consistently...
William "Bill" Bruring
Feb 26, 2026
William “Bill” Edward Bruring passed away on February 26, 2026, four days shy of his 101st birthday. He grew up on the south side of La Crosse when bicycles and streetcars were the only mode of transportation. In his later years, Bill liked to reflect on how La Crosse had changed over his lifetime. When he was a boy, Losey...
Ronald E. Callender
Feb 23, 2026
Please note: Service location has changed to Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home in Onalaska.
Ronald E. Callender, 68 of Sumner, IA, and formerly of Onalaska, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in Rochester, MN following a brief battle with illness.
Ron was born August 17, 1957 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Robert E. Callender and Jewel H. (Wuerger) Callender. He was confirmed...
Carol Ann Smith
Feb 20, 2026
Carol Ann Smith (76) of La Crosse, WI passed away on February 20th, 2026 after a rough battle with cancer.
Carol was born on December 10th, 1949 to James & Margaret Ford in Rosendale, WI.
Carol went to Marion College and became a Medical Technician. She spent a number of years as a stay-at-home mom. She returned to work as a grade...
Mavis E. Littlejohn
Feb 19, 2026
Mavis E. Littlejohn, 96, of La Crosse, passed away February 19, 2026, at Riverside Transitional Care, surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 26, 1929, in Rushford, Minnesota, to Adolph and Elva (Halvorson) Evenson.
She graduated from Rushford High School in 1947. She married Edward G. Littlejohn Sr., and they later divorced.
Mavis worked as a seamstress at La Crosse Garment...
Donna M. Finch
Feb 18, 2026
Donna Mae (Hicke) Finch passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in the place she proudly called home for the past 31 years.
She was born on November 8, 1932, to Herman and Ida Hicke in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
We celebrate the remarkable 93 years of a woman who never once confused “being quiet” with “being polite.” As they say, dynamite comes...
Therese A. Boisvert
Feb 18, 2026
Therese “Terri” Ann Boisvert approached life with steadfast faith and the kindest of spirits. Therese never allowed any struggle to turn her sky into a ceiling. She truly saw the best in people, had a heart that forgave the worst in people and had a soul that never lost faith in God. Therese's plans for every new day were always...
Donna Mae Schomberg
Feb 18, 2026
Donna Mae Schomberg: Passing into New Life of Light, Truth, Love and Life Eternal.
Donna Mae Schomberg passed peacefully into New Life on February 18th surrounded by Faith, Family and Friends, her three greatest treasures during her 94 years of life on earth.
Donna was born on February 22, 1932 to Effie and Anker Knudson in West Salem Wisconsin on a small...
Roger L. Wick
Feb 17, 2026
Roger L. Wick, aged 74, passed away on February 17, 2026, in his hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born on December 17, 1951, to Wilbert and Dorothy (Schoen) Wick.
He graduated from Aquinas High School. Roger worked alongside his father at Wicks Well Drilling, where his passion for his work led him to become a skilled Journeyman Plumber and Fitter for...
Darrell R. Hodson
Feb 17, 2026
Darrell R. Hodson passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at his home in Brice Prairie, WI. He was born on April 17, 1958 to Gerald R. Hodson and Florence L. (Thompson) Hodson.
Darrell is survived by his son, Steve (Betsy) Hodson; grandsons, Dylan (Hally) Davis, and Aaron and Triston Hodson; granddaughter, Ava Hodson; three great grandchildren, Adam, Aubrey, and Lillia...
Susan Margaret Link
Feb 17, 2026
Susan Margaret Bishop Link, 79, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2026, with her beloved cat, Feather, by her side.
Sue was born on July 4, 1946, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to Lt. Colonel Gordon Bishop and Peg Hoeck Bishop. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1964 and earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology...
Janet P. Davenport
Feb 16, 2026
Janet (Jan) Pauline Davenport (née Hoffland), 86, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.
Jan was born on June 30, 1939, in Blue River, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur Hoffland and Zelma Kalish. She attended high school in Blue River, where she formed lifelong friendships she spoke of often and cherished deeply.
Jan continued her education at the...
Dorothy Ann Theilen
Feb 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dorothy Ann Theilen
October 20, 1946 – February 14, 2026
With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Ann Theilen, who went home on February 14, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the comfort of her home and the love of her family.
Dorothy was the heart...
Susan "Susie" M. (Cibulka) Hines
Feb 14, 2026
Susan “Susie” (Cibulka) Hines passed away on February 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of fierce love, resilience, and generosity that will live on in everyone who knew her.
Born on November 18, 1952, just twenty minutes after her twin sister, Sandy—Susie entered this world with a built-in best friend and a fighting spirit that would define her life. She grew...
James "Jim" M. Clements
Feb 11, 2026
James Michael Clements (Jim), 59, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Jim was born on March 15, 1966, to John and Bonnie Clements in Madison, Wisconsin.
Being an “Air Force Brat,” Jim spent his younger years in various parts of the country with his sisters and brother (Lori, John, Julie). He spent his youth being carefree...
Phillip R. Hengel, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Phillip Raymond Hengel, Jr. passed away in his home on February 9, 2026. Phil was born on October 18, 1956 to Phil and (Nelda) Jane Hengel in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Phil was a master plumber who took great pride in his work and in helping others with his skills. In addition, he was an artist talented in drawing, painting, and wood-working....
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