Obituaries
Ruth "Ruthie" M. Hafner
Nov 11, 2025
Ruth “Ruthie” M. Hafner, 79 of La Crosse, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Northshore Health, Soldier’s Grove, WI. She was born September 6, 1946 to Raymond and Kathryn (Williams) Hafner.
Ruthie graduated from La Crosse Aquinas in 1964 and graduated in 1966 from Coleman Technical Institute (now Western WI Technical College) with a degree. She worked various jobs until...
Jean Marie Lensing
Nov 10, 2025
Jean Marie Lensing (70) of La Crescent, MN passed away on November 10th, 2025 at her home.
Jean was born on July 30th, 1955 to Joseph & Marie Buehler in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from La Crescent, she went on to land her first job at Heilman’s in La Crosse where she worked for many years until she left to...
Patricia "Pat" A. Mc Dowell
Nov 10, 2025
Patricia “Pat” McDowell, age 91, passed away peacefully at Bethany St. Joesph’s on November 10th, 2025.
She was born on June 11, 1934, at her family home on the original La Crosse Country Club golf course. She graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Pat worked at Trane Company in La Crosse. It was there that she met Blaine McDowell....
Grace L. Anderson
Nov 9, 2025
On November 9, 2025, Grace Louise Anderson, aged 76, passed away peacefully in Rochester, MN, with her loving family by her side. Born on January 6, 1949, in Caledonia, MN, to Lyle and Marie Klinski, Grace was the eldest of six siblings. She grew up a true country girl, where she relished doing chores and contributing to farm life. In...
Annette Lois Haefs
Nov 9, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Annette Lois Haefs, 84 of La Crescent MN, on November 9, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. Annie was born on December 8, 1940, to Spencer and Lorenza (nee Kenyon) Reinstra.
Annie married the love of her life, Donald Haefs, on November 19,1963 in La Crosse. Together they built their home in...
Charles William Boma
Nov 8, 2025
Charles William Boma, 95, of La Crescent, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Tomah Veterans Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1930 in La Crosse to Rupert and Catherine (Von Arx) Boma. Charles served with the US Navy from 1951 – 1954. He worked as a rural mail carrier in La Crescent for over 27 years....
Barbara "Barb" S. Callan
Nov 5, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Callan, age 68, of La Crosse, WI, peacefully passed away on November 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Emplify Health by Gundersen.
She was born on May 8, 1957 to Lyle and Doris Miller in La Crosse, WI. After graduating from Onalaska High School, she met the love of her life, Charles Callan. They were married on...
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...
Otto Leigh Fuchsteiner
Oct 29, 2025
Otto Leigh Fuchsteiner gained his angel wings on October 29, 2025. He was born to parents Crystal Goulet and Dylan Fuchsteiner at Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse.
He is survived by his parents Dylan Fuchsteiner and Crystal Goulet; older siblings Liam (5) and AubreeAnn (10); grandparents Cynthia Fuchsteiner, Kim and Randy Haskey, and Paulette Olson.
-Dad’s poem -
We never had the...
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...
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