Obituaries

Vicki A. Gilbertson

Vicki A. Gilbertson

Jan 20, 2026

Vicki A. Gilbertson, age 74, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1951, in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of Ronald and Dolores Roach.

Vicki graduated from La Crosse Central High School, Class of 1969, then went to Western Wisconsin Technical College, earning a degree as a dental...

Mavis E. Littlejohn

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 Mae Schomberg

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

Roger L. Wick

Feb 17, 2026

Roger L. Wick, age 74, of La Crosse, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse on December 17, 1951, to Wilbert and Dorothy (Schoen) Wick.  

A full obituary and service details will be available soon.

Darrell R. Hodson

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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....

Vera Irene Wensole

Vera Irene Wensole

Feb 9, 2026

Vera Irene Wensole (94) of La Crosse, WI passed away on February 9th, 2026 after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s.

Vera was born on January 5th, 1932 in La Crosse, WI to Alvin & Bertha Wensole. She grew up in La Crosse, graduated from Central High School.

After graduation, she worked at Ed Phillips & Son in La Crosse then went...

Dorothy Ann Ferguson

Dorothy Ann Ferguson

Feb 8, 2026

Dorothy Ann Marshall Ferguson (D.A.) LA CROSSE - She approached life with the curiosity of a chemist and the spirit of an athlete. She knew how to get things done, and she had fun doing them.

Born on October 2, 1930, in Huntington, West Virginia, D.A. was the daughter of the late Mahrea Goucher Marshall and Edmund Aaron Marshall. She and...

Ethel Andrews

Ethel Andrews

Feb 6, 2026

Ethel Lee Caroline Andrews, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Emplify Health (Gundersen) in La Crosse, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family.

Ethel was born April 28, 1931, in Chesterfield, South Carolina to Eddie and Bessie Teal. The youngest of six children, she spent the first 21 years of her life in the Carolinas, calling the...

Roger C. Hanson

Roger C. Hanson

Feb 6, 2026

Roger C. Hanson, formally of La Crosse passed away peacefully with family at his side at the Tomah VA on February 6, 2026. Roger was born to James and Irene (Vereide) Hanson on March 7, 1941, in Ferryville, WI.

Roger grew up on the family’s farm in Viroqua and Ferryville. Roger graduated from Viroqua High School and joined the Marines in...

George Edward Kleinhaus

George Edward Kleinhaus

Feb 6, 2026

George Edward Kleinhaus, 83, passed away on February 6, 2026, in La Crosse, Wisconsin-the city where he was born on April 25, 1942 to parents George and Gladys Kleinhaus. His life was deeply rooted in the community he called home from beginning to end.

George dedicated much of his professional life to the railroad industry, where he served as a yardmaster....

Colleen A. Welper

Colleen A. Welper

Feb 5, 2026

Colleen Ann Welper, 87, passed away peacefully on February 5th at Bay Harbor in La Crescent, MN. She was born on June 16th, 1938, to Jay and Bess Kane and grew up in Cascade IA. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Clarke College in Dubuque, IA. During her first teaching assignment in New Albin, she met Delbert Welper and they...

Lynn E. Ceason

Lynn E. Ceason

Feb 5, 2026

Lynn Edward “Butch” Ceason was born October 4, 1941, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Fred and Margaret (Culbert) Ceason. He died at his home on February 5, 2026.

Lynn and the love of his life, Ellen Hegenbart,h celebrated 62 years of marriage in June 2025. They built a loving family, including 4 daughters: Sandi, Kelli, Kristi, and Jodi. They managed to...

Alvin Albert Hazelton

Alvin Albert Hazelton

Feb 3, 2026

Alvin Albert Hazelton passed away on February 3rd, 2026 in La Crosse, WI. He was a bus mechanic for the Barron area school district and served in the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles & Aurillia Hazelton. He is survived by his son Joel Hazelton as well as his grandson Ryker Hazelton.

Ruth Alice Proksch

Ruth Alice Proksch

Feb 3, 2026

Ruth Ideker Proksch passed away on February 3, 2026 at her home in Bay Harbor Assisted Living in La Crescent MN (formally Springbrook). She was born November 27, 1939 to William and Pearl Ideker and was the fourth child of seven. She was raised on a farm outside of Brownsville, MN where she attended a 1-room school from grades 1-8...