Obituaries

Joan M. Mueller

Joan M. Mueller

Mar 23, 2026

Joan M. Mueller, 102, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Caretta Memory Care. She was born January 20, 1924, in London, England, to Frederick Erskine Cooper and Ada (Hearn) Cooper. She married the love of her life, Asa E. “Ace” Mueller, on April 14, 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her...

Rosemary I. Grosskreutz

Rosemary I. Grosskreutz

Apr 14, 2026

Rosemary I. (Brown) Grosskreutz, age 66 of La Crosse, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

She was born March 5, 1960, in La Crosse, Wl, the daughter of Joe and Irene Brown.

She married Lee Grosskreutz on Feb. 13, 1988, and they just recently celebrated 38 years of marriage. She was the adoring mother...

Mark D. Percy

Mark D. Percy

Apr 13, 2026

Mark Percy went home to the Lord’s loving embrace, passing away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 13th, 2026, at the age of 72.

Mark was born on July 27th, 1953, in Madison, Wisconsin, the second of five children of Hugh and Barbara Percy. He graduated from West High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree...

Walter D. Freehill

Walter D. Freehill

Apr 13, 2026

Walter D. Freehill, almost 91 of La Crosse, passed away April 13, 2026, very peacefully at Emplify by Gundersen.

He was born on May 14, 1935 to Walter J. & Helen E. Freehill in Fort Wayne, IN. On August 24, 1957 he was united in marriage to Gloria D. Lichtie at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in La Crosse. They celebrated...

Theresa (Terry) F. Pohja

Theresa (Terry) F. Pohja

Apr 6, 2026

Theresa (Terry) F. Pohja, age 85 of Onalaska, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

Terry was born on January 31, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Leo and Rose Hanson. She married Lawrence (Larry) Pohja on September 1, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They started their married life together in Hawaii when Larry was stationed...

Carmen G. Byrnes

Carmen G. Byrnes

Apr 3, 2026

Carmen G. (Polzin) Byrnes, age 99 of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026.

She was born September 26, 1926, in Eland, Wisconsin, to Edward and Elsie (Radies) Polzin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1950. Following graduation, Carmen worked at her parents’ resort, Polzinville, in St. Germain, Wisconsin (now known as Thunderbird Pass), where...

Dylan Patrick Lunney

Dylan Patrick Lunney

Mar 28, 2026

Dylan Patrick Lunney of Cidra, Puerto Rico, passed away on March 28, 2026. Dylan was a wonderful human being who also struggled with depression. The complications from his suicide attempt at the end of December became too much for his body to overcome.

Dylan was born on July 11, 1989 to Lori & Pat Lunney in Ft. Collins, Colorado. After graduating...

Thomas James Kreibich

Thomas James Kreibich

Mar 28, 2026

Husband, Son, Grandpa, Uncle, Brother, Father, and Foog were all names he was proud of. Thomas James Kreibich, age 61 of La Crescent, MN passed away Saturday, March 28th 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 3rd, 1964 to Clarence and Lucille Kreibich. The youngest of 8 Children (Kathy, Garry, Mark, Jane, Deb, Bill, and...

Lilah Jane Bartz

Lilah Jane Bartz

Mar 27, 2026

Lilah Jane Bartz, 94, of Dakota, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Bay Harbor of La Crescent on Friday March 27, 2026.

She was born December 31, 1931, to John and Verna (Jenks) Kramer in Dresbach, MN. She was a member of St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Nodine, MN.

On September 20, 1952, she married Walter Bartz and they enjoyed 70 wonderful...

Marjorie Ann Bushek

Marjorie Ann Bushek

Mar 25, 2026

Marjorie Anne (nee Stokes) Bushek passed away peacefully into her Savior’s arms on March 25, 2026. She was born December 24,1928 to John and Maude Stokes and was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph, brother John Stokes Jr., sister Rita Stern, daughter-in-law Andrea Bushek, nephews John Stokes III and Allen Bushek, a great grandson, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous...

Lorin Willis Wuensch

Lorin Willis Wuensch

Mar 25, 2026

Lorin [ Lou] Willis Wuensch of Lacrosse passed away March 25th with family at his bedside. 

Lou was born to Orlando and Delia Wuensch on June 8th, 1932 in Lacrosse. He attended Central high school graduating in 1950. He excelled in football, basketball and track at Central. Upon graduating he attended Beloit college for 1 year before joining the Air Force...

Melvyn F. Carl

Melvyn F. Carl

Mar 25, 2026

Melvyn “Mel” Carl, 88 of La Crosse passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

He was born September 19, 1937, in Prairie du Chien (PDC) to Edward (Roger) and Edna (Braudt) Carl. He graduated from PDC high school in 1955 where he was elected class president.

A bit of a daredevil in his younger days, you might find Mel and his...

James "Jim" L. Nagle

James "Jim" L. Nagle

Mar 25, 2026

James (Jim) Nagle, 78, of Onalaska, peacefully passed away at home after a brief illness amidst ongoing health complications. He was born in La Crosse, Wis., on November 26, 1947, to Edward and Elrose (Murphy) Nagle, Jr. After graduating from Logan High School and attending UW-La Crosse for some time, Jim proudly served in the Air Force for four years,...

Cheryl Ann Pickle

Cheryl Ann Pickle

Mar 24, 2026

Cheryl Ann Pickle, age 69, of Onalaska, WI, passed away on March 24, 2026, at Mulder Health Care Center in West Salem, WI. Cheryl was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on December 6, 1956, to Raymond and Lorraine (Vanderzee) Forer.

Cheryl spent most of her life working at La Crosse Rubber Mills. She enjoyed being outdoors with her horses, and she...

Stella M. Doud

Stella M. Doud

Mar 24, 2026

Stella Marie Doud, 73, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, surrounded by her children.

Stella was the eldest daughter of 6 kids. She was born on May 12, 1952, to Leonard (Bud) Nicolas Doud and Rosie Bloom in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Mom liked to color outside of the lines and did things her way. As...

Lois Ann Leren

Lois Ann Leren

Mar 21, 2026

Lois Ann (Gile) Leren, of West Salem, WI, passed away peacefully at Mulder Health Care Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in La Crosse, WI, on June 22, 1943, to Frank and Leona (Bauer) Gile.

Lois married Bill Leren, the love of her life, on September 19, 1970, and they shared 35 wonderful...

Dylan Richard Brown

Dylan Richard Brown

Mar 20, 2026

Dylan Richard Brown passed away at his home in La Crosse, Wisconsin on the morning of Friday, March 20, 2026—the first day of spring. He was forty-one years old.

Born to his parents, Richard W. Brown and Robin Kay (Teaser) Roush, in La Crosse, on October 16, 1984, he grew up in both La Crosse and Onalaska.

His interests were varied and...

Theodore "Ted" C. Rohde

Theodore "Ted" C. Rohde

Mar 20, 2026

Theodore “Ted” Rohde, 93, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family at the Mayo Clinic Health System.

Ted was born January 22, 1933, and with the exception of his military service, he lived his entire life in La Crosse. He was the youngest of five children, born to Velmor and Hildegard (Jungen) Rohde.

After graduating from La...

Steven K. Schulz

Steven K. Schulz

Mar 18, 2026

Steve Schulz, 71, of La Crosse, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1954 in La Crosse. Steve was baptized and confirmed at First Ev. Lutheran Church in La Crosse and attended First Lutheran Grade School, Luther High School and Central High School. He grew up on the river and spent several...

Roxanne A. Lonkoski

Roxanne A. Lonkoski

Mar 16, 2026

Roxanne Agnes Lonkoski, 78, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at her home on Monday, March 16, 2026, with close friends by her side.

Rox was born in La Crosse on June 20, 1947, to Joseph and Mabel (Gutweiler) Woods. She was a graduate of Central High School. On December 1st, 1983, she married the love...