Muriel Rae Severson, 76, of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center in Sparta.  Loving mother of Donovan (Deb Morse) Barth, Wenda (Brad) Whitaker, Lynn Barth, and George (Eileen) Severson.  Proud grandmother of 15.  Also survived by great grandchildren, cousins and friends.  The family would like to thank the staff at Gundersen Lutheran Health System and Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center in Sparta for their compassionate care.  A memorial will be held at a later date.  Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family