Obituaries

Hazel M. Tyler

Hazel M. Tyler

Jul 20, 2025

Hazel Tyler passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at Eaglecrest South in La Crosse at the age of 90.

She was born Hazel Margaret Scarseth on September 26, 1934 to Edwin and Alice (Bibby) Scarseth in La Crosse and was the eldest of three children. She was a 1952 graduate of Logan High School and shortly after started her long...

Carole Crowell

Carole Crowell

Jul 19, 2025

Carole (Burns) Crowell, 78, of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse. A full obituary will be available soon.

Marlene A. Shimanski

Marlene A. Shimanski

Jul 17, 2025

Marlene A. Shimanski, born on October 28, 1940, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Marlene’s life was marked by a profound commitment to her family and a marriage that beautifully spanned 55 years, reflecting a legacy of love and partnership that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Marlene’s life was one of quiet...

Garry G. Hayes

Garry G. Hayes

Jul 14, 2025

Garry Gene Hayes, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025 surrounded by the family he loved so much.

Garry was born September 11, 1950, to Elmer & Shirley Hayes in La Crosse, WI and joined his older brother Larry at home.

He attended The School District of La Crosse, State Road, Lincoln, and graduated from Logan High School in 1968....

Marie A. Orcutt

Marie A. Orcutt

Jul 13, 2025

Marie Ann (Salus) Orcutt, 87, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse WI. Marie entered this world on November 26, 1937, the first child of Frank and Adronie (Van Massenhove) Salus. She grew up with her parents and her little brother, Jim, in Superior WI. While attending Cathedral High School in...

Donnis Mae Buchan

Donnis Mae Buchan

Jul 12, 2025

Donnis Mae (Carpenter) Buchan, 93 of La Crescent, MN died peacefully at her daughter’s home at 2:12 a.m. on Saturday July 12, 2025.

Donnis was born on Friday the 13th in the month of May 1932. Her parents were Alice (Harris) and Raymond Carpenter. Her father was going to go rattlesnake hunting that morning and her mom said, “I think we...

Tonya Jeannine Low

Tonya Jeannine Low

Jul 11, 2025

Toni J. Low, age 92 of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Riverside Transitional Care Center. A private family service will be held at Onalaska City Cemetery.

Tonya Jeannine Low was born on January 15, 1933, to Alf H. And Alta E. (Moen) Modahl in La Crosse Wisconsin. She graduated from Central High School in 1950. After high...

James R. Williams

James R. Williams

Jul 8, 2025

James (Jim) Richard Williams, proud father of 2 children, 24 and 21, of Homen, WI, passed away at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse, WI of a cardiac arrest on July 8th 2025.

He was born in La Crosse, WI in 1967 to Fern Williams, and grew up in La Crescent, MN on the family farm. Jim graduated from La Crescent-Hokah Middle/High...

Donna Mae Coudrey

Donna Mae Coudrey

Jul 8, 2025

Our loving mother, Donna Mae Coudrey (Larson), 84, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on February 5, 1941, to Raymond and Dora Larson, where she and her siblings were raised in a very small 3-bedroom home on La Crosse's 4th street.

Donna is survived by her two children,...

Carla A. Korish

Carla A. Korish

Jul 7, 2025

Carla Alberta Korish, 92, of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully in her home on French Island on July 7, 2025 following a brief illness.

Carla was born on October 18, 1932 to George and Hazel (Aiken) Richmond in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Logan High School in 1949, she worked for Dr. James Kelly, D.D.S., Thorp Finance, and Lindsey...

Thomas "Tom" E. Helland

Thomas "Tom" E. Helland

Jul 2, 2025

Thomas E. “Tom” Helland, 63, of La Crescent, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Time Out Tavern, 444 No. Chestnut Street, La Crescent. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Gundersen Hospice Program or La Crescent...

Gerald C. Grossbach

Gerald C. Grossbach

Jul 2, 2025

Gerald C. Grossbach, 87, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System/Franciscan Health Care in La Crosse with his daughter by his side.

Jerry was born on January 10, 1938 to Carl and Ermal (Hayes) Grossbach. On November 29, 1958 he married Elaine (Bashaw) Campbell. They were blessed with 57 years of marriage, before her death in 2015.

Gerald...

Therese Schaub

Therese Schaub

Jul 1, 2025

Therese Margaret Mary (Rybarczyk) Schaub, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the Onalaska Care Center. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Newberg Corners to Joseph and Anna (Janner) Rybarczyk. She married Sylvester Frank Schaub on June 16, 1956. Therese had worked at the La Crosse Garment Co. and was a nursing assistant...

Mildred Sperbeck

Mildred Sperbeck

Jun 30, 2025

Mildred (Kerns) Selke Sperbeck, 98, of La Crescent passed away at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse on Monday, June 30, 2025. Mildred was born on September 16, 1926 to Angus and Iva (Riley) Kerns. She married Arnold Selke and together they had three children, Walter, Debra and Laura. Mildred worked very hard as a farm wife. She was...

Beulah L. Larson

Beulah L. Larson

Jun 29, 2025

Beulah Lorraine (“Toots”) Larson, forever cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at the age of 100 (1/2) years.

Born Beulah Lorraine Olson on December 22, 1924, to Oscar and Annie (Nedland) Olson in Avalanche, Wisconsin, Beulah later moved and spent the majority of her life in the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, where together...

Barbara Rose Graw

Barbara Rose Graw

Jun 27, 2025

Barbara Rose (Jenks) Graw, age 84 of La Crosse, Wisconsin passed away from complications of cerebral amyloid angiopathy on Friday, June 27th, 2025 supported by her loving husband Richard “Dick” Graw.

Barbara Rose Jenks was born on May 8th, 1941 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Fred and Evelyn Jenks. Barb was the third daughter following Phyllis and Loralie (Lorie). Barb was...

Norma C. Platz

Norma C. Platz

Jun 24, 2025

Norma Cecilia Platz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on July 30, 1933, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Norma spent her entire life in the community she loved, side by side with the love of her life, her devoted husband, Jim. Together, they shared 73 beautiful years of marriage—a...

Tony Knutson

Tony Knutson

Jun 24, 2025

Tony Knutson, 86, of Holmen, WI passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1938 to Olger and Emma (Bergerson) Knutson in Onalaska, WI. He married Carol Roubik and together they raised two children, Kim and Kraig. Tony was drafted into the Army and served our country for two years before he...

Betty Ann Straight

Betty Ann Straight

Jun 23, 2025

Betty Ann Straight (Dobrunz) passed away June 23, 2025 at her daughter, Peggy’s home, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on April 16, 1936 to Otto and Esther (Zenke) Dobrunz at her parent’s home in Dakota, MN. She was a 1954 Winona Sr. High graduate. Betty married Ronald Straight on October 25, 1958 and they started their married life...

Carl J. Everson

Carl J. Everson

Jun 22, 2025

Carl Everson, 97, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, in Mabel, Minnesota. A devoted follower of Jesus and a quiet source of wisdom to those who knew him, Carl lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and service. Born to William Everson and Sylvia (O'Brien) on January 15, 1928, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, Carl grew up surrounded...