Obituaries
Ray Ott Wrobel Sr.
May 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray Ott Wrobel Sr. of La Crosse, who entered into eternal peace on May 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on December 22, 1939, to Raymond and Dorothy Wrobel (Ott), Ray’s final journey was marked by profound serenity. He passed as he lived—enveloped by the warmth of...
David L. Trulson
May 28, 2026
David Lee Trulson, age 74, of New Amsterdam, WI, passed away on May 28, 2026.
Dave was born on July 28, 1951, in Galesburg, IL, to Fred and Mable Trulson. The family moved to Wisconsin in the early 1960’s. He graduated from high school in Holmen and was employed as a laborer (laying track) for Burlington Northern railroad until he retired.
He...
Julie J. Lesky
May 27, 2026
Julie J. Lesky, 61, of West Salem, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem. She was born in La Crosse, WI on June 4, 1964 to Albert and Gladys (Kramer) Lesky. Julie worked for many years at Riverfront Activity Center, now known as Aptiv, Inc.
Julie is survived by her sister, Nancy...
Wayne A. Hafner
May 27, 2026
Wayne A. Hafner, 77, formerly of Hokah, MN, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in La Crescent. Wayne was born on May 10, 1949 at St. Anne’s Hospital in La Crosse to William and Emma (Tschumper) Hafner. Wayne grew up in Hokah and attended St. Peter’s Catholic Schools and La Crescent High School. He was...
Shannon L. Olson
May 27, 2026
Shannon Lee Olson, 37, of Nodine, was greeted by her father in Heaven on May 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on June 25, 1988, to Roger and Linda (Brown) Olson, Shannon attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from La Crescent-Hokah Senior High School in 2006. Throughout her life, Shannon held several...
Catherine Ann Fowler
May 26, 2026
Catherine "Cathy" Fowler, 79, of La Crescent, MN, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in La Crosse, WI, on May 26, 2026.
Born in Harvey, Illinois, in 1946, Cathy and her family moved to Backus, Minnesota, in 1959. Cathy met her future husband, Robert, while a senior in high school at a local country store. He had just returned from...
Lynn Glenn Robertson
May 26, 2026
Lynn Glenn Robertson, 83, of Stoddard, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Creamery Creek Nursing Home in Stoddard. He was born on February 8, 1943 in La Crosse to Glenn C. and Iris E. (Mittelbach) Robertson.
Lynn graduated from Central High School class of 1960. He went on to join the National Guard and served six years....
Marla L.H. Withey
May 25, 2026
Marla Lea Hammond Withey, 72 of La Crosse passed away on Monday May 25, 2026 at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse.
She was born March 30, 1954, in Viroqua, WI to Iva Lea (Worman) and Cecil Hammond. She graduated in 1972 from De Soto High School and continued her education at Viterbo University graduating with honors cum laude in 1976...
Paul Henry Steingraeber, M.D.
May 25, 2026
Paul Henry Steingraeber, M.D., passed away Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, following a brief illness and in the presence of his loved ones.
Paul was born September 2, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Joseph and Elaine (Kalman) Steingraeber. He was raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he attended St. Mary’s...
Susan M. Jenkins
May 24, 2026
Susan Marie (Evenson) Jenkins, 65, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, surrounded by her family.
Sue was born on October 8, 1960, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Donald and Sally Evenson. She attended Houston High School and spent most of her life in Houston, Minnesota, where she built deep...
Vivien Mae Edwards
May 22, 2026
Vivien Mae Edwards, PhD, was the eldest of six children to be born to Gordon and Marie (Gruessing) Edwards on July 30, 1940 in Wausau WI. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. Vivien was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Patricia (Huffaker) and Mary (Schwenkhoff). She is survived by brothers James (Marilyn) of Fairview Park,...
Wayne Merlin Stendalen
May 21, 2026
Wayne Merlin Stendalen, 78, of Onalaska, WI passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2026. He was born February 17, 1948, to Edwin and Irene (Lee) Stendalen of Westby, WI. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Westby High School. Wayne was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968 and proudly served until being honorably...
Horace "King" Holley, III
May 20, 2026
Horace King Holley III, born in La Crosse, WI on July 24, 1936, current resident of Sparta, WI, passed away on May 20, 2026 at the age of 89.
He attended undergraduate school at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. He was a career realtor for many companies in La Crosse and was President of the La Crosse Area Realtors Association in...
Linda L. Lehrke
May 20, 2026
Linda L. Lehrke, 79, of Holmen, passed away on May 20, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Linda was born on August 3, 1946, to Marion and Viola Finch in Sparta, WI. After graduating from 1964, she went on to study Accounting. Linda met John, and they wed on November 25, 1967, going on to have 3 children, John...
Dorothy M. De Lacy
May 20, 2026
Dorothy Mae De Lacy joined her heavenly Savior at home with family surrounding her on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1940 in Norwalk, WI to David and Martha (Fuenger) Pottinger. As the oldest of five children, she carried many responsibilities on the family farm. One of her favorite stories was working in the “pickle patch”...
Joyce Elaine Witt
May 20, 2026
Joyce E. Witt, age 90, peacefully passed on into heaven, on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at St. Anne’s Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN. She was born in La Crosse, WI., on March 25, 1936 to Alvin R. and Luella C. (nee Mades) Bartsch. Joyce was raised on the family farm on South Ridge. She attended Ireland school of South Ridge...
Margaret Mary Schaub
May 19, 2026
Margaret M. Schaub (Clements), 98, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Bethany St. Joseph Nursing home. She was born on September 29, 1927, to Rudolph and Veronica (Hohlfeld) Clements. She grew up on a dairy farm in Coon Valley near St Joseph’s Ridge, where she attended school. Margaret moved to La Crosse when she...
John P. Benson
May 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of John P. Benson announces that on Monday, May 18, 2026, he passed away suddenly after years of struggling with his mental health. We pray for grace and understanding as he is welcomed into his heavenly home. His suffering here on Earth is over. May he rest in eternal love and peace.
John...
James W. Anderson
May 16, 2026
James William Anderson died May 16th, 2026 in La Crosse, WI at the age of 91. He was born on April 5th, 1935, in Sioux City, IA to Norman and Elizabeth Anderson. Jim was preceded in death by his older sister, Janeen Johnson, from the Portland, OR area.
Jim grew up and attended school in Wilmette, IL. After graduating from New...
Anthony John Murphy
May 16, 2026
Anthony “Tony” John Murphy of La Crescent, MN passed away on May 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born on February 26, 1945 in Paignton, England to Richard and Marcelle Murphy. Tony served as a Military Police officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and received multiple commendations for his service.
Tony grew up in Randolph,...
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