Obituaries
Carole D. Myhre
Nov 22, 2025
Carole DeLane (Hanson) Myhre, age 89, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carole was born on March 14, 1936, in Fergus Falls, MN. She grew up on a farm just outside Battle Lake, MN. She was the second of four daughters born to Laura (Hilden) and Herbert Hanson.
She considered herself...
Gertrude V. "Gertie" Fitch
Nov 20, 2025
Gertrude Viola Fitch (Rueger), 95, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2025. Born to Herman and Elsie (Simmons) Rueger, Gertrude grew up on a farm in Antigo, where, instead of working outside like her siblings, she often stayed indoors to help her mother cook—planting the early seeds of the quiet, nurturing spirit she...
Steven Helgeson
Nov 19, 2025
Steven J. Helgeson, 66, of Onalaska, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes. He was born January 21, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI, to LeRoy and Elveda Helgeson.
Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Sara, and her husband, Michael; his son, Connor, and his wife, Karlie, and stepson, William. Additionally, he leaves behind his brother Kurt...
Carol J. Pesch
Nov 18, 2025
Carol J Pesch, born on July 27th 1959, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was the daughter of John Papaceck and Dorothy Papaceck (Kihm). Carol lost her battle to stage 4 gastroesophageal cancer at Gundersen Hospital on November 18th, 2025. She passed peacefully while being sung ‘The Best Day’, by Taylor Swift, in the arms of her loving husband,...
Ronald David Phillips
Nov 18, 2025
Ronald David Phillips, 74 of Mindoro, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. He was born June 19, 1951 in La Crosse to Donald Phillips and Joyce Bundy.
Ron always enjoyed the outdoors, camping in his younger years, fishing, canoeing, and doing yard work and gardening. He also loved going to the La Crosse...
Amanda J. Spielman
Nov 15, 2025
Amanda J. Spielman, 85, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on November 15, 2025.
Please direct any memorials to Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse, WI. https://ci.ovationtix.com/36764/store/donations/54712
Janet H. Stearns
Nov 11, 2025
Janet “Jan” Helen Stearns, 84, of Stoddard, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jan was born on August 30, 1941, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and grew up as an only child in Stoddard. She married her high school sweetheart, Norm Krause, in 1959. They were living in Racine, W,I when an opportunity arose to purchase...
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...
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