Obituaries
Irene A. Jiracek
Mar 13, 2026
Irene Ann Jiracek, 93, Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away on 13th March 2026 at the Mulder Nursing home in West Salem. Unable to recover from a case of pneumonia.
Irene was born on November 9th, 1932, on a farm just outside Hokah, MN, to Emile and Ann Walters.
She attended school at St. Peter's in Hokah, MN.
In the early years of marriage, they...
Carol Ann Carlson
Mar 12, 2026
Our “Grammie,” - Carol Ann Carlson - beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and fierce friend - passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Dresbach, Minnesota home on March 12, 2026, after a courageous journey following a diagnosis of lung cancer approximately 2.5 years prior. Despite learning of this troubling news, Grammie lived every day after with positivity, humility,...
Nathan R. Mysliwiec
Mar 11, 2026
Nathan Robert Mysliwiec left us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
A beautiful, sensitive soul with an infectious laugh, he had a selfless heart and always wanted to pour his love out to the world and to anyone who needed to be lifted up. He found happiness in making others smile. He had an immense love for his family and those he...
Mike R. Gilbert
Mar 10, 2026
Michael “Mike” R. Gilbert, 75, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 in hospice care after a short illness. Mike was born on August 18, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI to Frank and Irene (Nauman) Gilbert.
Mike attended grade school in La Crosse and Onalaska and graduated as valedictorian from Tomah Senior High School in 1968. The principal...
Anne Marie Malone
Mar 8, 2026
Anne Marie Malone, 60, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1965, in London, England, to Gerald and Iris Poellinger.
Anne graduated from Logan High School, attended Viterbo, UW-L, and graduated from Western Technical College in 2021, where she made the President's List from 2019-2022, striving to achieve...
Erik Gundersen
Mar 8, 2026
Dr. A. Erik Gundersen “Dr. Erik,” 95, passed away peacefully at his home in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on March 8, 2026.
Alf Erik Gundersen, the second of four children of Dr. Alf H. Gundersen and Carroll McCarty Gundersen, was born on December 26, 1930, at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
Erik attended elementary school at Campus School, a training school for student...
Richard Louis Carrell
Mar 7, 2026
Richard Louis Carrell, age 77, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on December 5, 1948, he was raised by his parents, Ralph and Julia E. Carrell.
In 1969, Richard was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he served in the First Cavalry Division. Following his military service, he married...
Mary Sue Asmus
Mar 7, 2026
Mary Sue (Grosskopf) Asmus, 63, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Mary was born on December 18,1962 to Richard and Marjorie Grosskopf of La Crosse.
Mary graduated from Aquinas High School in 1981 and attended Western Wisconsin Technical Institute. Mary worked for over 20 years at Gundersen Hospital in the Heart Institute Department.
Mary will be remembered for her kind heart,...
Marie Bernice Servais
Mar 6, 2026
Marie Bernice Servais (LeJeune) March 26, 1935 – March 6, 2026.
Marie Bernice Servais 90 of La Crosse, WI died peacefully into new life at home surrounded by her loving family.
Marie was born on March 26, 1935 to John and Mary LeJeune. Marie married Donald Servais on September 29, 1953. Together they built a lifelong marriage of 72 years. Great joys...
Marion Joan Christiansen
Mar 6, 2026
Marion J. Christiansen, 101, of Galesville, WI passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. Marion was born to Frederick and Gitilia Melvina “Tillie” Rohrer in La Crosse, WI on December 9, 1924. She was the youngest of 4 children. She has been a resident at Marinuka Manor in Galesville for almost 2 years.
Marion was born and raised on La Crosse’s...
John "Jack" R. Hammond
Mar 4, 2026
John (Jack) R. Hammond, age 95, joined our Lord and Savior and passed family and friends on March 4, 2026. Jack was born on December 2, 1930. He was the last of 8 children born to Lawrence and Nellie (Eng) Hammond. He grew up on the family farm in Galesville WI. and graduated from Galesville High School with the great...
Cindy L. Rose
Mar 3, 2026
Cindy Lou Rose, 64, of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 10, 1961 to Richard and Bertie (Hall) Rose. In 1981 she married Donald Fonk and together they had one daughter, Jennifer. The couple later divorced.
Cindy spent 42 years working as a waitress, spending many of those years at...
Jacqueline Margaret Heal
Mar 2, 2026
Jacqueline Margaret Heal, 94, of Onalaska WI entered eternal life on March 2, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1932, in Viola, WI to Kenneth and Alvina Keach.
Jackie graduated from Kickapoo High School, Viola WI in 1950 where she met Denver during her high school years. She went on to study nursing at St. Francis School of Nursing, graduating...
Sally K. Raymond
Mar 2, 2026
Sally K. Raymond, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2026 at Hearten House of La Crosse, with her family by her side.
Sally was born January 6th, 1940 in La Crosse, the 2nd daughter to William and Cora Eckart. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, La Crosse.
Sally graduated from Central High school and it was...
Bruce Edward May
Mar 2, 2026
Bruce Edward May, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2026, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. Bruce was born on November 7, 1949, to the late Edward and Joyce May of Niagara, Wisconsin, where he spent his formative years and graduated high school. In high school, he played football and was consistently...
William "Bill" Bruring
Feb 26, 2026
William “Bill” Edward Bruring passed away on February 26, 2026, four days shy of his 101st birthday. He grew up on the south side of La Crosse when bicycles and streetcars were the only mode of transportation. In his later years, Bill liked to reflect on how La Crosse had changed over his lifetime. When he was a boy, Losey...
Janet R. Beckwith
Feb 25, 2026
Janet Rochelle Beckwith, 87, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026.
Janet was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Donald and Anita Grube. She grew up in Alton, Illinois, and later moved to Maumee, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a nursing degree. She worked as a nurse in Chicago, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin, where she met her...
Ronald E. Callender
Feb 23, 2026
Please note: Service location has changed to Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home in Onalaska.
Ronald E. Callender, 68 of Sumner, IA, and formerly of Onalaska, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in Rochester, MN following a brief battle with illness.
Ron was born August 17, 1957 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Robert E. Callender and Jewel H. (Wuerger) Callender. He was confirmed...
Carol Ann Smith
Feb 20, 2026
Carol Ann Smith (76) of La Crosse, WI passed away on February 20th, 2026 after a rough battle with cancer.
Carol was born on December 10th, 1949 to James & Margaret Ford in Rosendale, WI.
Carol went to Marion College and became a Medical Technician. She spent a number of years as a stay-at-home mom. She returned to work as a grade...
Mavis E. Littlejohn
Feb 19, 2026
Mavis E. Littlejohn, 96, of La Crosse, passed away February 19, 2026, at Riverside Transitional Care, surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 26, 1929, in Rushford, Minnesota, to Adolph and Elva (Halvorson) Evenson.
She graduated from Rushford High School in 1947. She married Edward G. Littlejohn Sr., and they later divorced.
Mavis worked as a seamstress at La Crosse Garment...
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