Obituaries
Russell "Rusty" Thomas Brandt
May 8, 2026
Russell “Rusty” Thomas Brandt passed away on May 8th, 2026 at his home with family due to complications from paralysis. He was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on September 16, 1969 to Thomas and Linda Brandt.
From a young age, Rusty had a deep love for hunting and fishing. He shared countless trips with friends and family, making lasting memories and...
Patricia Lee
May 7, 2026
Patricia Lee, 78, of West Salem, WI passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on June 2, 1947 to Samuel and Mary Lee. Patricia spent her career as a factory worker.
Patricia is survived by her brother, Samuel Lee, Jr.; and close family friend, Rhonda.
Patricia was preceded in death by...
Theodora A. Lapitz
May 6, 2026
Theodora A. Lapitz (Renner), age 94, of La Crosse, passed away on Wednesday, May 6th, at Bethany Riverside Transitional Care. She was born on January 22nd, 1932, to Frank and Louise Renner in La Crosse, WI. Theo grew up in La Crosse and, in her young years, relocated to Marshalltown, IA.
Theo was her father's favorite helper at Renner’s Flower Shop...
Wayne A. Jacobson
May 2, 2026
Wayne Alan “Jake” Jacobson passed away in his home unexpectedly in Onalaska, WI, on May 2, 2026. Wayne was born on April 5, 1945, in Beloit, WI, to Elmer & Janet (Olson) Jacobson. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963 and received his Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees from the University of WI-La Crosse in education. He was a social...
Carol A. McCabe
Apr 30, 2026
Carol A. McCabe, 83, of Hokah, MN passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Bay Harbor of La Crescent. She was born on February 16, 1943 in Newport, Arkansas to Joseph and Malinda (Pilger) Lorenz, the third of four children. She married James “Lumpy” McCabe on July 1, 1961 and together they had three boys, Michael, William, and Daniel....
Charles L. Chapel
Apr 29, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Chapel, lovingly known to many as "Papa," age 88, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Charlie was born on October 27, 1937, to Kenneth and Dolly Chapel. He graduated from Houston High School in 1955 and proudly served in the Army National Guard while still in high school.
On October 22, 1960, Charles married the love...
Maria K. Holley
Apr 28, 2026
Maria Hildegard Kritchman Holley, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Milestone Senior Living Center in Stoughton, WI. She was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Stewartville, MN, to John A. Kritchman and Elfrieda M. Miller.
She is survived by: Rebecca Holley Guzman (Ed), Henry "Hank" Guzman, Alyssa Maria Young (Anthony) and their daughter Holly Lou, Tony Sciortino (Rachel),...
Michael B. Zein
Apr 28, 2026
Michael (Mike) B. Zein, age 73 of Onalaska, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born May 15, 1952 in La Crosse, the son of Frank and Dorothy Zein.
Mike went to St. Patrick’s Grade School in Onalaska and graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse. He went on to earn a...
Mary L. Klingelhofer
Apr 24, 2026
Mary Lynn Klingelhofer, 83 of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 24th with her family by her side.
Mary Lynn Klingelhofer was born July 13th, 1942, to Mary and Delos Doyle in La Crosse, Wisconsin. After graduating from Aquinas High School, Mary attended a tech school where she earned a degree in X-ray technology. Mary then went on to...
Raymond Lee Washington
Apr 23, 2026
Raymond Lee Washington, 73, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Creamery Creek Senior Living Center in Stoddard, WI.
Raymond was born on November 2, 1952, in Carthage, Texas, to his stepfather, David Lee Washington, and his mother, Elenor Marie Collins.
He graduated from high school and later enlisted in the Army, where he served as...
James L. Friedl
Apr 23, 2026
Jay passed away peacefully under hospice care on April 23, 2026, with his children at his side.
He was born September 14, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of James R. and Patricia (Nugent) Friedl. Jay graduated from Columbus High School in Waterloo in 1974 and from the University of Northern Iowa in 1980 with a degree in Business Finance.
Jay dedicated...
Carla J. Johnson
Apr 22, 2026
Carla J. Johnson, 92, of Holmen, WI., died on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen. She was born in Houston, MN, on March 22, 1934 to John and Avis (Tietz) Anderson. She married Gordon Johnson on November 5, 1955. They moved to La Crescent, MN., shortly afterward and they lived in La Crescent for most of...
William "Bill" E. Zierke, Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
Bill was born on August 6, 1931 in La Crosse. His parents, William and Minnie, raised him with Depression Era values to appreciate everything you have and cherish those blessings. He lived those values every day.
Bill, 94 will be joining his parents and siblings Lucille (Fred) Albers, Gerald (Caroline) Zierke, Loraine (Orville) Renslo, for another round of martinis and some...
Julie L. Scholz
Apr 22, 2026
Julie Louise Scholz, 79, of the north side of La Crosse, died on April 22, 2026, at Brookdale Sterling House.
She was born on September 19, 1946, to Bernard and Louise (Olsen) Kast. She graduated from Aquinas High School. In 1970, she married John Scholz. They made their life on the north side of La Crosse, raising their son there, and...
Joan F. Deyo
Apr 22, 2026
Joan F. Deyo (Svec), 92, of La Crosse, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Joan was born January 25, 1934 to Frank and Regina (Taylor) Svec of La Crosse, WI.
Joan attended Aquinas High School and graduated in the Class of 1952. She went on to further her education at St. Agnas School...
Christopher Paul Polus
Apr 21, 2026
Christopher Paul Polus (48) passed away on Tuesday April 21st, 2026 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital.
Chris enjoyed fishing, hunting and looking for mushrooms in his free time. He was a very hard-working man and would give you the shirt off his back. Even in his darkest times, in his heart he loved his family. Special thanks to all of his doctors...
Lowell M. Peterson
Apr 20, 2026
Lowell M. Peterson, 88, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away on April 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Marvin K. and Florence A. (Carlson) Peterson. Lowell married Mary Jo (Moody) Peterson on June 20, 1959.
Lowell was a loving father to Nancy Johnson, Linda (John) Ryan, Kenneth (Cheryl) Peterson, and...
Stanley B. Howe II
Apr 19, 2026
Stanley Brent Howe II was born on May 17, 1981, in Appleton, Wisconsin, and lived 44 years in a way that was entirely his own. He passed away on April 19, 2026.
Stan was someone people noticed. He had a way of drawing others in—quick with a joke, ready with a story, and was usually in the middle of whatever was...
James R. Furr
Apr 18, 2026
James R. Furr, 91, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Brookdale in La Crosse. He was born on April14, 1935 to Freeman and Edna (Klickner) Furr. James had worked for many years at Gateway Foods.
He is survived by his wife Donna, Daughter Robin Del Rio, Son Mike Furr, and grandchildren, Kara, Jessica, and James.
Memorial services will...
Roseann Kolden
Apr 18, 2026
Roseann (Krueger) Kolden, 79, of La Crosse, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. Born on December 28, 1946, in La Crosse, WI, Rose was the cherished child of Alexander and Rose Krueger.
Over the course of her long and meaningful life, Rose built a legacy rooted in hard work, family, and friends. She lived through remarkable times and...
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