Obituaries
Travis T. Brommerich
Apr 6, 2025
Travis T. Brommerich, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 6, 2025, at the young age of 41. Born on September 19, 1983, in Winona, Minnesota, he was the cherished son of Timothy and Glenda (Washburn) Brommerich.
Growing up, Travis spent most of his childhood on the family farm with his two aunts and his Grandma Betty. He...
Ronald "Ron" J. Knutson
Apr 14, 2025
Ronald J. “Ron” Knutson, 75, of Holmen, WI, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System ICU in La Crosse on Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born on January 2, 1950 to Orton and Leona (Tauscher) Knutson. Ron and his wife Laurel Lee both graduated from Central High School in 1969 and were married on October 11, 1969 on a...
Betty J. Riley
Apr 13, 2025
Betty Janice (Dusso) Riley, 97, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her residence at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Born on December 15, 1927, in La Crosse, WI, to Lyle and Betty Dusso, Betty was the sister of the late Fern Marie Blell, late Marjorie Thygesen, and late Ted Dusso. She attended Aquinas High School and later worked...
James E. Anderson
Apr 13, 2025
James E. “Jim” Anderson, 81, of La Crosse, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. James was born on December 10, 1943, to Marcus and Gladys Anderson in La Crosse. He graduated from Central High school in 1962. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Army reserve 389th Engineers. On July 15, 1967, he married Madeline Neprud, they...
Shirlee Ann Allen
Apr 12, 2025
Shirlee Ann Allen, 84, of La Crosse, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 9, 1940 in La Crosse to Harry and Ann (Miller) Harnish. Shirlee had worked at J.C. Penney in Minneapolis for many years and then at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse. She volunteered at RSVP,...
Sandra K. Elliott
Apr 12, 2025
Sandra Kay Elliott, 80, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born on June 28, 1944 and raised by her mother Shirlie Hanson and her grandfather Hollice Helland. She worked in health care for 45 years, 25 of those years spent with the Springer family, especially...
Carol Mae Larson
Apr 11, 2025
Carol Mae Larsen, age 85, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025.
Carol was born on May 6, 1939, in Wausau, WI, to Gordon and Mary (Jankovich) Walters. A devoted mother and grandmother, Carol was affectionately known throughout the La Crosse area for many years as “The Avon Lady.”
In her younger years, Carol loved ice skating, and later...
Elmer Carl Blank
Apr 11, 2025
Elmer Carl Blank, 92, of La Crosse, WI passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on June 7, 1932 in La Crosse to Fred and Luella (Bartsch) Blank. He was baptized and confirmed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He graduated from Central High School in 1951. He...
John H. Molstad
Apr 10, 2025
John H. Molstad, 86, of La Crosse passed away April 10 with his wife by his side at Bethany St. Joseph Nursing Home after a long illness.
John was born on April 19, 1938 to Selmer and Gertrude Molstad in Galesville, WI.
He lost his mother shortly after his birth. He lived with relatives until the age of 7 at which time...
Barbara Jean Reedy
Apr 10, 2025
Barbara (Barb) Reedy passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was born in Winona, MN to Alfred and Lillian (Kiekhoefer) Amundson of Arcadia, WI on June 16, 1926. Barb attended Arcadia Public Schools and graduated as salutatorian of her high school class in 1943. After graduation, she worked at the State Bank of Arcadia for several years.
Barbara and Howard...
Janice "Jan" Larkin
Apr 8, 2025
Janice "Jan" M. Larkin, age 89 of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
She was born October 13, 1935 to Dorothy (Jones) Hanson and Harvey Hanson in La Crosse WI and graduated from Central High School in 1953 from which she had many happy memories.
On September 24, 1955, Jan married the love of her life, Bill Larkin...
Betty Jane Voves
Apr 4, 2025
Betty Jane Voves, born on November 24, 1924, in Chaseburg, WI, passed away peacefully at the age of one hundred on April 4, 2025, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, WI. She was the youngest of the eight children of Bernard and Isabelle (Geary) Veglahn. Betty's life was marked by her dedication to her family, a deep...
Kathryn D. Bandell
Apr 1, 2025
Kathryn "Kathy" Bandell, 73, of La Crosse, WI passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Riverside Transitional Care in La Crosse. Kathy was born in Viroqua, WI on June 28, 1951, to Walter and Ellen (Hall) Melby.
She had an associate degree in Food Service Management, a diploma from Madison Area Technical College as a Food Service Assistant, and a Bachelor...
David Lyn Bouffleur
Mar 31, 2025
David Lyn Bouffleur, 89, of La Crosse passed away at home on March 31, 2025 after a short illness. David was born September 2, 1935 in La Crosse to Philip and Helen (Ekholm) Bouffleur Tichenor.
David is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy (Burkart) Bouffleur, two sons, Scott and Beth (Dusha) Bouffleur of Wausau, Paul and Lindsey (Fluekiger) Bouffleur...
Kathleen A. Gorsett
Mar 31, 2025
Kathleen (Kay) Ann Gorsett, 90, of Onalaska, passed away on March 31st, 2025.
Kay was born on December 15, 1934, to Fred and Mayme Scheelhaase in Anthon, IA.
Kay met Richard (Dick) in Sioux City, IA, and they wed in 1953, going on to have seven children, Mike, Deb, Sue, Rick, Lori, Paula, and infant son Michael.
She graduated from Heelan Catholic High...
Robert E. Suter
Mar 29, 2025
Robert E. Suter, age 97, of Onalaska, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Onalaska Care Center. Born on March 10, 1928, in La Crosse, WI, to James and Cliffie (Wilber) Suter. Robert lived a life full of love, service, and dedication.
Robert spent his childhood on the family farm near Galesville, developing a strong work ethic and...
Danny L. Iverson
Mar 27, 2025
Danny L. Iverson, 69 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, March 27th at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse surrounded by family.
Danny was the youngest of four children of Archie Iverson and Beverly Iverson (Bloss). After Danny graduated from Logan High School, he worked at North La Crosse Lumber Company for a short time before going to work for the La...
William A. Mormann
Mar 27, 2025
William A. “Will” Mormann, 73, of La Crescent, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. A memorial gathering will be held sometime in the summer with details to be announced later.
Joseph R. Jorgenson
Mar 26, 2025
Joseph Ray Jorgenson, 69, of rural La Crescent passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Joe was born on July 17, 1955, in La Crosse, WI to Alvin and Cleo (Morris) Jorgenson. He married Wanda Hill on October 2, 1976. Joe worked at Miller’s Scrap in Winona, MN for 37 years.Joe had a passion for farming. He enjoyed milking cows...
Karl Laping
Mar 25, 2025
Karl Laping, age 92, of La Crosse, WI passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025.
Born in 1932 in Mastort, Banat, which was then part of Yugoslavia, he was the son of the town judge and farmer Jakob Laping and Anna Gerhardt. He was their second son, having an older brother Jack, a younger brother Hans, and a sister Marlene. He...
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