Obituaries
Leonard Richard Palubicki, III
Sep 10, 2026
Leonard Richard Palubicki III, age 55, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Leonard was born on January 24, 1971, to Nancy Jo and Leonard Palubicki Jr. He will be remembered for his quick wit, his sense of humor, and his ability to make those around him laugh and smile. Leonard was always...
Kelly Ann Thompson
Sep 9, 2026
In loving memory of Kelly Ann Thompson. Beloved wife, mother of 3, and grandmother of 2. Courageous, Beautiful, Loving, and most of all the light that pushed everyone forward.
Kelly Thompson was a woman who knew how to fill a room with love, laughter, and warmth. She had a presence that could make people feel seen, cared for, and connected. On...
Eunice L. Johnson
Sep 9, 2026
Eunice L. (Siebrecht) Johnson, 96, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Onalaska Care Center. She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on October 19, 1929, to Alfred and Marie (Schaffer) Siebrecht. Eunice graduated from Central High School.
On July 21, 1961, Eunice married Lloyd Johnson. Together, they raised two daughters, Lynn and Lisa. She worked...
Eunice Elaine Hepfel
Sep 6, 2026
Eunice Elaine (Olson, Bjorge) Hepfel, 86, of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at Bethany Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
She was born on October 1, 1939, in Yucatan, Minnesota to Theodore and Myrtle Olson.
Eunice grew up in a large family with five brothers and four sisters. She spent her early years on a farm...
Lorraine Marie Shisler
Sep 5, 2026
Lorraine Marie Shisler, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 5, 2026. Lorraine was born on November 25, 1939 in La Crosse to George and Margaret (Halbach) Forer. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1958. On September 3, 1960 she married the love of her life Harvey Eugene Shisler at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in La Crosse....
Donald W. "Brick" Volden
Sep 3, 2026
Donald W. “Brick” Volden, 96, of La Crosse, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1930 in La Crosse, to Norman and Lucine (Wrobel) Volden. He married Shirley M. Mattson on August 1, 1953 and together they had two sons. Don was a 1948 graduate of La Crosse Central. He enlisted in the United...
Steven Howard Kreutzer
Sep 1, 2026
Steven Howard Kreutzer, 69, of Caledonia, MN, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1957 in La Crosse to Howard and Helen (Howe) Kreutzer. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School. He married Joanne Niedfeldt on May 19, 1979 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Onalaska. Steve worked at Metz Baking for...
Patricia Rae Molling
Aug 30, 2026
Patricia “Patti” Rae Molling, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved friend of so many, passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 83.
Patti was born Patricia Rae Fritsch on January 23, 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, Orville Molling, on October 15, 1966, and together they built a life centered around family, friendship, generosity, and...
Hailee Hina Hildebrandt
Aug 27, 2026
Hailee Hina Hildebrandt passed peacefully in the arms of her family on August 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was born on August 14, 2025.
She is survived by her loving parents, John and Nikki; her paternal grandparents, Bob and Barb Hildebrandt; her maternal grandparents, Chris and Masako Nelson; and many more of her adoring family.
Hailee’s time...
Joseph C. Nunnally
Aug 26, 2026
Joseph C. Nunnally, age 85, of La Crosse, WI passed away on August 26, 2026 from a long-time illness, surrounded by loved ones.
Joseph was born May 25, 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Evelyn M. Wilson and Stafford B. Nunnally.
Joseph received his G.E.D. Certificate in 1993. He married Carol R. Palumbo on December 23, 1972 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and...
Christine E. Genz
Aug 25, 2026
Christine E. Genz, 84, passed away on August 25, 2026 at her home.
Chris was born in La Crosse, WI on October 12, 1941 to Alex and Elsie (Panke) Genz. She grew up on the North side, and after graduating from Logan High School, she attended nursing school in Rockford, IL and became an LPN. She worked for many years at...
Patricia Ann Formanek
Aug 25, 2026
Patricia Ann (Hass) Formanek, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born on May 3, 1950 in La Crosse to Goodwin Sr. and Leone (Hammes) Hass. Patty shared 57 wonderful years of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Formanek, whom she...
Gordon G. Davis
Aug 25, 2026
Gordon Gerald Davis, age 88, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully with his loving daughter by his side on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Mulder Health Care Facility in West Salem, just four days after celebrating his 88th birthday. He was born to Gerald and Margery (Wilson) Davis on August 21, 1938, in Richland Center, WI. In 1956, he met the...
Dorothy E. Ritter
Aug 24, 2026
Dorothy E. Ritter, 89, of French Island, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 24, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 4, 1936, in La Crosse to Leslie and Violet (Aiken) Tyler, and she graduated from Logan High School. She married John "Jack" Ritter on September 10, 1960, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and were...
Geraldine Ann Opdahl
Aug 21, 2026
Geraldine “Geri” Opdahl passed away, with her son, Ron by her side, on August 21st, 2026 at Hillview Health Care in LaCrosse, Wisconsin at the age of 91 years.
Geri was born July 18th, 1935 to Arthur and Ruth Yost in LaCrosse. She had three sisters; Marjory, Jeanne, Emy and one brother, Art. Geri grew up in LaCrosse and graduated from...
Linda L. Dagrud
Aug 20, 2026
Linda L. Dagrud, 73, of Mendota Heights, MN and formerly of La Crosse, WI and Villa Park, IL, passed away on August 20, 2026 in Mendota Heights. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 27, 1952 to Leroy and Agnes (Smith) Dagrud. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1971 and Western Wisconsin Technical College in 1976....
Eric D. Sorenson
Aug 20, 2026
Eric D. Sorenson, 75, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He was born on December 29, 1950, to Donald and Delores (Hanson) Sorenson in Eau Claire, WI.
Eric graduated from Eau Claire North High School and was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1969 to 1972. Following...
Jeanette K. Harvey
Aug 17, 2026
Jeanette "Jean" K. Harvey, 83, of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026.
She was born on March 30, 1943, in Savanna, IL, to Jerrold F. and Ruth M. Harvey while her father was working in that city at an ordnance depot. She was raised in Pickwick, MN, and attended grade school there through sixth grade, after which...
Sharon K. Jirsa
Aug 15, 2026
Sharon K. Jirsa, 87, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on July 21, 1939 in La Crosse to Milton and Lillian (Spika) Larson. She married Eugene “Gene” Jirsa on August 29, 1959 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in La Crosse. Sharon worked as an account representative...
Gary G. Priem
Aug 15, 2026
Gary George Priem, 72, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on August 15, 2026. He was born June 7, 1954, in Neenah, WI, the son of George and Dorothy (Krueger) Priem. Gary was baptized on June 20, 1954, and confirmed on April 7, 1968.
Gary graduated from Shawano High School in 1972, and after working in farming and construction, went on to...
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