Obituaries
Betty M. Haas
Jul 11, 2026
Betty Marie (Johnson) Haas, age 98, passed away on July 11, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1927, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from Logan High School in 1945. Betty was married to Robert Haas for 63 years and had two daughters.
Throughout her life, Betty was an avid reader, loved animals -especially dogs, dancing, and loved sharing her...
Sherry A. Churchill
Jul 9, 2026
Sherry A. Churchill, 89, of La Crosse passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Sherry is survived by her husband, Lawrence “Larry” Churchill; children, Steve (Julie), Kevin (Amy), and Debbie (Ron Atkisson); grandchildren, Stephanie (Bryant) Neises, Nathan (Leonard Escalante), Jordan (Christine), and Kayla (Paul) Beron; and great grandchildren, Cohen and Colbi Beron.
Funeral services will be held...
Judith "Judy" Ann Hansen
Jul 8, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann (Baumgartner) Hansen, 81, entered her eternal paradise on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born to Susan (Hafner) and Ambrose Baumgartner, Judy was the second of fourteen children. She grew up on the family farm in Bush Valley, rural La Crescent, where she learned the values of hard work and the importance of family—qualities that would define her for...
Richard F. Shay
Jul 6, 2026
Richard Francis Shay
~ In Loving Memory ~
April 4, 1937 – July 6, 2026
Richard Francis Shay, 89, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away on July 6, 2026, after a battle with lung cancer.
A lifelong resident of La Crosse and a man of deep and steady faith, Richard was known for a sharp wit and an endless rotation of dad jokes —...
Joseph J. Marcou
Jul 5, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Marcou, age 61, of Onalaska, passed away suddenly on July 5 (his father’s birthday) leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and deep love for his family. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on September 23, 1964, and later made his home with his family in Stoddard, WI. Growing up in a lively household as one of...
Patricia Claire Schmitt
Jul 5, 2026
Patricia Claire Schmitt, née Flanagan, was born in Chicago on October 29, 1946. As the only sister among six brothers, life was rarely quiet. There was always someone to keep up with, cheer for, or sing to sleep. Amid the joyful commotion of her brothers, she developed the strength, wit, and warmth that would become hallmarks of her life. She...
William Allen Espe
Jul 5, 2026
William "Bill" Espe, age 70, passed away at his home on July 5, 2026.
Bill was born on May 21, 1956, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Earl and Mary (Moosbrugger) Espe. After graduating from Aquinas High School in 1974, he attended the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, where he studied business.
Known to many throughout the La Crosse community as the "Candy Man,"...
Susan M. Miller
Jul 5, 2026
Susan M. Miller (Sue), 77, of La Crescent, MN, passed away on July 5, 2026. Sue was born in La Crosse, WI, on February 6, 1949, to Martin and Beatrice (Weiland) Miller.
She was the oldest child out of 6. She never let her siblings forget that!
She went to Crucifixion Grade School through 8th grade. Then she stopped at Lincoln and...
Clayton O. Nelson
Jul 3, 2026
Clayton “Clay” O. Nelson, 77, of Onalaska, WI, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, July 3, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Clay was born in La Crosse, WI, on October 1, 1948, to Clinton and Marian Nelson.
Staying local, Clay completed his high school education at Central High School in 1966....
Beverly A. Rohde
Jun 29, 2026
Beverly “Bev” Rohde, 92, of La Crosse, passed June 29, 2026, surrounded by family, just three months after losing Ted, her husband of 73 years. Beverly Ann (Stair), born 3-16-34 in La Crosse, was the second child to Laura (Schroeder) Stair and Benjamin Stair.
Bev attended local schools and graduated from La Crosse Central in 1952. While a sophomore in high...
George F. Walinski
Jun 29, 2026
George F. Walinski, of Onalaska, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:30 AM at the Riverside Transitional Care. He was born on January 29, 1927 in Winona, MN to Henry and Mary (Przybylski) Walinski. George married Genevieve Vereb on November 14, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy.
George was in...
Ronald Fred Marohl
Jun 28, 2026
Ronald F. Marohl, 76, Genoa, WI, passed away on June 28, 2026. He was born on May 1, 1950, to Arthur and Iola Marohl.
Ron graduated from Central High School in 1968. He joined the U.S. Army in 1968 and was a Vietnam Veteran 1969-70.
Ron married Di Ann (Geary) on June 24, 1972, in La Crosse. They celebrated 54 years of...
Thomas Milton Isler
Jun 25, 2026
Thomas Isler passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, WI. Tom spent his last few days laughing and visiting with close family members.
Tom was born on January 29, 1939, in La Crosse, WI and graduated from Aquinas High School. Tom had one brother, Kenneth Isler, and two sisters, Jeanine Veglahn and Judy Isler.
Tom married...
Richard J. Brandau
Jun 25, 2026
Richard (Rick) J. Brandau, 82, of Holmen, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Rick was born on November 2, 1943, to Harold and Emogene (DeWitt) Brandau. He graduated from Wilton High School in 1961.
He worked at General Motors in Janesville, WI, before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in March of 1968.
On November 9, 1968,...
Richard L. Larsen
Jun 22, 2026
Richard L. Larsen passed away on June 22, 2026. Richard was born May 3, 1940, to Joseph and Ora Larsen in Huntington, UT.
Richard graduated from North Emery High School and went on to attend the University of Utah. After college, Richard joined Trane Manufacturing Company in Salt Lake City and enjoyed a long career in La Crosse, WI, as a...
Gordon Lee Reberry
Jun 18, 2026
Gordon Lee Reberry, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 18, 2026 at Gundersen/Emplify Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. He was known for his love for God, his contagious smile, music, and his compassion for those in need.
Gordon’s faith was the foundation of his life, and his family find comfort in knowing he is now...
Forrest G. Heitmann
Jun 17, 2026
Forrest Gregg Heitmann left this physical world on June 17, 2026, at the age of 55, after suffering a “sudden cardiac event” while at work.
Preceded in death by his father and mother, Gary & Jane Heitmann; grandparents Lillian & Douglas P’Pool and Lorraine & Glenn Heitmann; aunt Becky Brown; uncle Glenn Heitmann. Lifelong friend Debbie Corrao.
Survived by life partner Earlonda...
Esther A. Suter
Jun 16, 2026
Esther Amanda Suter (née Gustafson), 96, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at Onalaska Care Center, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humility, and unwavering love for others.
Esther was born on February 9, 1930, in Kenora, Ontario, Canada to her loving parents Wictor and Ingrid (née Adamson) Gustafson. Her early years were spent in the quiet beauty of northern...
Rosella M. Henderson
Jun 15, 2026
Rosella "Rosie" M. Henderson passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Rosie was born in April of 1936 to Ed and Margaret Richmond in Dakota, MN, and grew up as one of 18 children. Growing up in a large family helped shape the strong, hardworking, kind, and loving woman she became....
Samuel A. Prokes
Jun 14, 2026
Samuel Ayres Prokes June 14th, 2026.
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I ask of him. So now I give him to the Lord.” 1 Samuel 27-28
Samuel Ayres Prokes, precious son of Tyler Anthony Prokes and Emma Ayres Prokes, was deeply loved from the very beginning. Born at 16 weeks and 4 days, Samuel spent...
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