Obituaries
Roger L. Wick
Feb 17, 2026
Roger L. Wick, aged 74, passed away on February 17, 2026, in his hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born on December 17, 1951, to Wilbert and Dorothy (Schoen) Wick.
He graduated from Aquinas High School. Roger worked alongside his father at Wicks Well Drilling, where his passion for his work led him to become a skilled Journeyman Plumber and Fitter for...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Frederick Otto Mahnke
Feb 3, 2026
Frederick Otto Mahnke departed this life for eternal life in heaven on February 3rd, 2026. His time of grace upon this earth was 91 years, 5 months, and 16 days.
Frederick was born in Green Bay, WI, to Paul and Lorena (nee Bubolz) Mahnke on August 18th, 1934. He became God’s adopted and redeemed child through the sacrament of Holy Baptism...
Carol Beth Popelka
Feb 2, 2026
Carol Beth (née Coupal) Popelka died peacefully in her sleep, at her home, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, after a five-year battle with Frontotemporal dementia.
Carol was born May 1st, 1952, to Ruth Evelyn (Duston) Coupal and Joseph Richard Coupal Jr in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Her early years were spent there and in Maine with her parents and...
Roger "Reggie" Owen Wojahn
Feb 1, 2026
Roger "Reggie" Owen Wojahn went to rock the big ole jukebox in the sky on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Reggie graced the world with his presence on a warm summer day on the 17th of August, 1957 as the youngest boy of Avis (Gaustad) and Elmo Wojahn. To say Reggie shined from the moment he entered this world, is an...
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