Obituaries

Allen J. Krueger

Allen J. Krueger

Oct 17, 2026

Allen James Krueger passed away at the age of 94 on October 17, 2026. He was the only child born to Gladys (Sherwin) and Armand Krueger on January 24, 1932 in Black River Falls, WI. They moved to Humbird, WI where he attended school then his junior year, they then moved to Whitehall where he finished his senior year in...

Janet Rae Kleinschmidt

Janet Rae Kleinschmidt

Oct 16, 2026

Janet Rae Kleinschmidt, 90, of Onalaska, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Onalaska Care Center. She was born on February 13, 1936, in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, to Reuben and Edna (Christensen) Marson. Janet graduated from Aquinas High School in 1954 and married Neil Kleinschmidt in La Crosse on July 31, 1954. She worked in the office at Trane...

David "Dave" E. Coelin

David "Dave" E. Coelin

Oct 16, 2026

David “Dave” Elmer Coelin, 62, of West Salem, WI, beloved husband, step-father, brother, uncle; passed away at his home on October 16, 2026.

David met the love of his life, forever person and soulmate when h met Melissa in 2002. They shared 22 wonderful years together and he viewed their love as valuable, sacred, and an essential part of his life....

Arleen Ann Nelson

Arleen Ann Nelson

Oct 16, 2026

Arleen Ann Nelson (88) passed away in La Crescent, MN on October 16th, 2026. She was born on May 16th, 1938 to Edward & Jean Babiash in Green Bay, WI. There will be no services.

Tonya Marie McCabe

Tonya Marie McCabe

Oct 16, 2026

Tonya (Tonie) Marie (Hutzenbuehler) McCabe passed away on October 16th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones and her beloved Spouse Mike.

She was born August 7th, 1955 at St. Ann's Hospital in La Crosse, WI. Tonya was the wife of Michael R. McCabe: her soulmate.

Daughter of Don and Rita (Kabat) Hutzenbuehler, sister to Donald, Douglas, Michael Hutzenbuehler, Susie Lee, Patricia Meixelsperger, and...

Timothy W. Coorough

Timothy W. Coorough

Oct 13, 2026

Timothy William Coorough, 67, of Holmen, WI passed away on October 13, 2026.

Tim was born October 15,1958 in La Crosse, WI to Gary Coorough and Ann Anderson (Coorough).

Tim graduated from Central High School, La Crosse, WI in 1977. He then obtained his associates degree at Western Technical College.

Tim married Danette Pierce on September 10, 2016 at their home surrounded by...

Steven Charles Asp

Steven Charles Asp

Oct 13, 2026

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Steven Charles Asp passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve was born to Frederick and Janet Asp. He lived his whole life in the La Crosse area, devoting his time and talents to the area that he loved.

He attended Mt. Calvary Lutheran School (now Mt. Calvary-Grace Lutheran School), then Luther High School in...

Gayle D. Harrell

Gayle D. Harrell

Oct 12, 2026

Gaylord D. Harrell

Gayle Harrell passed away on October 12, 2026, five days shy of celebrating a 73rd wedding anniversary with “the love of his life” Carol (Ulrich) Harrell. He was at home with his beloved wife and family members when he left this world to meet his Savior in heaven. It is often hard to think of Gayle and Carol...

Robert M. Stanton

Robert M. Stanton

Oct 10, 2026

Rob Stanton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60, surrounded by loved ones at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Born on June 10, 1966, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Rob was the cherished son of Robert and Elona Stanton. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Tammy Irvine, grandparents, uncle...

Kent H. Sween

Kent H. Sween

Oct 8, 2026

Kent Harry Sween, 93, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on October 8, 2026, in the company of his family.

Kent was born September 6, 1933, to Harry and Margaret (Putman) Sween. He was raised in Holmen and was a lifelong resident of La Crosse County. After graduating from Holmen High School, he volunteered for the Army in 1953 during the...

Everett George Peterson

Everett George Peterson

Oct 8, 2026

Everett "Bud" George Peterson Jr. passed away in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 8th, 2026. Everett was born to Lillian and Everett Peterson Sr. On March 31st, 1947, in Poplar, WI as the youngest of three siblings, where his family nicknamed him Bud. At the age of 21, he married his life partner, Kathleen (Kathy) on October...

David "Dave" Elwyn Johnson

David "Dave" Elwyn Johnson

Oct 7, 2026

David “Dave” Elwyn Johnson (68) peacefully passed away at his home Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Dave was born on April 22, 1958, in Chestertown, Maryland. He attended Swarthmore High School, where he participated in sports. He later attended Temple University’s Ambler Campus, studying horticulture. After living in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maryland, Dave moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin in May of 2000....

Susan Ann (Knutson) Wuensch

Susan Ann (Knutson) Wuensch

Oct 7, 2026

Susan Ann Knutson Wuensch, 71, passed away on October 7, 2026 in La Crosse, WI. She was born on January 17, 1955 to Derald and Jean Knutson.

Susan’s kindness, compassion for others, and passion for life were contagious. She was always a helping hand and willing to serve others in need. She took challenges in stride and radiated resilience. She was...

Shirley Jean Nagle

Shirley Jean Nagle

Oct 7, 2026

Shirley Jean Nagle, 91, of Nodine, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 7th at La Crescent Health Services, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born in La Crosse on April 5th, 1935, to Esther and Otto Dobrunz. She grew up in Dakota, MN with her 8 brothers and sisters.

Shirley graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953 and married Gordon Nagle...

Joseph L. Tschumper

Joseph L. Tschumper

Oct 6, 2026

Joseph Leroy Tschumper, 80 years old, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on October 6th 2026, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital.

Joe was born on September 12, 1946, to Ellen and Joseph Tschumper in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Central High School, he went on to study accounting at Western Technical College. Joe served in the National Guard as a supply Sergeant...

Mary Fay DeFlorian

Mary Fay DeFlorian

Oct 3, 2026

Mary Fay DeFlorian, 79, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mary was born on June 28, 1947, to Betty (Davidson) Jambois and Harris Jambois. She grew up in the small river town of Genoa, Wisconsin, where she formed lifelong friendships and deep roots that remained important to her throughout...

Patricia A. Schmidt

Patricia A. Schmidt

Oct 3, 2026

Patricia A. (Ryder) Schmidt, 78, of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse.

Pat was proud to own and operate her own business, Express Printing, for 25 years. She loved to sew, craft, and travel. Some of her favorite memories were traveling the world and trapping with her father, Harold. Above...

Steven C. Ray

Steven C. Ray

Oct 2, 2026

Stevie Ray, 72, of French Island, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1945, in La Crosse to William and Donna (Nichols) Ray.

Steve discovered his love of drumming at a young age, and music remained his passion throughout his life. He attended the University of Wisconsin, where he played drums in the band and...

Thomas D. Cronk

Thomas D. Cronk

Oct 2, 2026

Thomas David Cronk, 82, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Tom was born on June 18, 1944, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Warren and Clara Cronk. He was the second youngest of fourteen children and grew up surrounded by the values of hard work, family, and faith that would guide him throughout...

Nancy Jones Anderson

Nancy Jones Anderson

Oct 1, 2026

Nancy Jones Anderson, recently of La Crescent, MN died in La Crosse, WI at the Brookdale Assisted Living facility on October 1st, 2026.

She was born on July 29th, 1938 in Danville, IL to A.H. & Margaret L. Jones of Robinson, IL. Nancy graduated near the top of her class at Robinson Highschool and entered the University of Illinois in Champaign...