Obituaries
John Gross III
Oct 17, 2025
John Gross III, 71 of La Crosse, WI passed away on October 17, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 12, 1953 to Dorothy (Kramer) and John Gross II.
John proudly served in the US Army before becoming an auto mechanic and later a semi driver. He served his community of Stoddard, WI as a volunteer...
Allan G. "Al" Karg
Nov 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Al Karg
A Great Husband, Father, Brother, Friend, Uncle, and Leader
Today we honor the life of Al Karg, a man who led with heart, lived with purpose, and left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.
Al's life was built on hard work, honesty, and kindness. From his early days working on cars to running gas stations,...
Neil L. Tomczak
Nov 1, 2025
Neil L. Tomczak, 73, peacefully passed away at home in La Crescent, MN, on November 1, 2025. Neil will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know him. Born December 19, 1951 Racine, WI, to Edward and June Tomczak. A graduate of the Class of 1970 Washington Park High School, Racine, WI.
In 1976, Neil married...
Elwood Dean Harebo
Oct 31, 2025
Elwood Harebo quietly passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 93. A lifelong resident of the La Crosse community, Elwood will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know him.
Born on June 16, 1932, to Oscar and Annie Harebo, Elwood grew up in La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School...
Vicki Lynn Larson
Oct 28, 2025
Vicki Lynn Larson, 72 of La Crosse, passed away in her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Vicki was born February 18th, 1953 to Roy and Shirley Svoboda in La Crosse.
Vicki graduated from Logan High School – Class of 1971. She was part of the National Honor Society and was an honor student. There was one school day she was...
Joseph A. Petrick
Oct 28, 2025
Joseph A. “Joe” Petrick, age 88, of La Crescent, passed away surrounded by family on October 28, 2025. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on September 23, 1937, to Joseph S. and Kittie Petrick.
Joe graduated from Central High School in 1956 and proudly joined the United States Navy in 1957. He served as a radio operator and was stationed...
Mary Ella Humm
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Ella (Davies) Humm, age 86, passed away peacefully at Caretta Memory Care on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025.Mary was born at Fort Riley, Kansas, on August 19th, 1939, to Frank and Minnie Davies.After graduating from high school in 1957, Mary went on to attend Clark’s Business School in Topeka, KS. Her first job was at the Department of Agriculture in...
Kathleen I. "Kathy" McHenry
Oct 25, 2025
Kathleen Irene (Wojahn) McHenry, 75, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 25, 2025, after a brief illness. But she will forever remain in our hearts.
Kathy touched the lives of countless people and was loved by even more. She had the biggest heart and a will stronger than most. An avid reader, crime-show enthusiast, and HGTV...
LeRoy R. Humm
Oct 24, 2025
LeRoy Humm passed away on October 24, 2025 at Brookdale in La Crosse at the age of 91. He was born on April 21, 1934 in La Crosse to Francis and Bertha (Prindle) Humm. LeRoy graduated from Central High School in 1952. He proudly served in the US Army and was stationed in Vicenza, Italy from 1956-1958. After his military...
Robert (Bob) L. Benish
Oct 23, 2025
Robert L . Benish (Bob) age 93, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2025 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Bob was the 10th out of 11 children, born on May 12th, 1932 to Louis and Jessie (Wachuta) Benish where he was raised on the family farm in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Bob graduated from Prairie du Chien High School...
David J. Pehl
Oct 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dave Pehl, a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend, who left us far too soon on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Dave had a passion for cooking, especially recreating family favorites from Grandma Audrey and Granny’s. He loved spending time with his family, always eager to help anyone in need....
Fred W. Ahlstrom
Oct 21, 2025
Fred W. Ahlstrom, age 77, of Onalaska, died Tuesday morning, October 21st, at his home. He was born on September 25th 1948 in Streator IL, the son of Norman and Kathryn (Molberg) Ahlstrom.
Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. On August 16th 1975 he was married to the former Anitra Wilcox. Fred was a graduate of...
Don R. Botcher
Oct 17, 2025
Don R. Botcher, 78, of La Crosse, died on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Riverside Transitional Care. He was born on January 27, 1947 in Caledonia, MN. Don grew up in Hokah, MN with his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Fred Melcher, and attended school in Houston, MN. He married Lola Ann Lindner on April 25, 1974 in Milwaukee and...
Marlene Marie Koula
Oct 17, 2025
Marlene Marie was born on February 23, 1933, in Montana to Olive Anderson and Reuben Moen of Coon Valley, Wi. Olive brought her back to La Crosse and she was adopted by Jack and Pauline Voves. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic grade school from kindergarten thru the 8th grade. They then moved to French Island and Marlene decided to go...
Hazel Josephine Anderson
Oct 16, 2025
Hazel Josephine Anderson, age 89, of La Crosse, WI passed away on October 16th, 2025 at the Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska, WI.
Hazel was born on November 5th, 1935 to Joseph & Clara Jones in La Crosse, WI. She graduated from Central High School in 1953. Hazel spent the majority of her working years at JC Penney’s and Saint Francis...
Aaron C. Fewell
Oct 14, 2025
Aaron C. Fewell, 61 of La Crosse passed away October 14, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Aaron was born August 13, 1964 to Carl and Dixie Fewell in La Crosse. He grew up on the Northside and graduated from Logan High School. Aaron met Xue through Xue’s sister, Pao, who was also his neighbor. Aaron planned a visit to Laos in...
Louise M. Bina
Oct 14, 2025
Louise Marie Bina passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen. She was born on March 28, 1936 in Ladysmith, WI, to Clarence and Rose (Martinson) Heintz. For many years she was raised by her grandparents on a farm near Glen Flora, WI. She later moved to La Crosse to live with her mother and...
Kathy A. Reilly
Oct 12, 2025
Kathy Ann Reilly, better known as "Birdie," 75, of La Crescent, MN passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 with her loving husband by her side.
Kathy was born on September 2, 1950 in Dubuque, IA, to Eugene and Virginia Sweeney.
Kathy graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1968, then went on to the University of Northern Iowa. She earned a...
Rosemary Bennett
Oct 10, 2025
Rosemary (Maule) Bennett, age 94, of La Crescent, MN, passed away at home on October 10th, surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life.
Born on June 28, 1931, in Independence, Wisconsin, Rosemary was the daughter of Adolph and Mary Claire Maule, and the stepdaughter to Clotilda Sckroch Maule. From an early age, Rosemary embodied compassion and resilience—qualities...
Robert "Bob" G. Nygaard
Oct 9, 2025
Robert Bob Nygaard, a devoted father grandfather and friend died peacefully on October 9, 2025 in La Crescent, Minnesota at the age of 85.
Bob was born and raised in Hawkins, Wisconsin. Though he left to pursue a college education in teaching, Hawkins always felt like home to him. After graduating from college, he taught in North Dakota for a few...
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