Matthew Robert Kaufmann, 59, of La Crosse, passed away on May 11, 2024 in his home.   He was born on June 27th, 1964 to Roger & Elaine Kaufmann.  Matthew never married but was a loving man with his significant other Maureen Kelly. Matthew AKA “PUFFA”. If you knew...

Kyle Larry Dahl, 36, of Ettrick, WI, died unexpectedly on May 15, 2024. He was born in La Crosse, WI, to Doris and Larry Dahl of Ettrick, and married his best friend, Brittany Woestman, in 2016. They have two beautiful children, Bradley and Madison, and a beloved...

Daniel “Danny” Anthony Gutierrez, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin at the young age of 47. Born on August 19th, 1976, in Elgin, Illinois, he was the cherished son of Judy and Jeffrey Downing, Sr., and the loving brother of Norbert Gutierrez...

Sharon Smith, 87, died peacefully Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the loving arms of her granddaughter, Dana Rave. She was dearly loved by her daughters, Gayle Haugstad, Barbara Smith-Johnson (Phil), and Jennifer Smith-O’Brien (Mike). She was born September 28, 1936, to...

John Bruce Derrick, 87, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, after a long struggle with Lewy Body dementia. John was born October 7, 1936, to Alice Elizabeth (Abrams) and Col. John Henry Derrick in Minneapolis, MN. When he was a little boy, his father served in the...

Caroline Amelia Barge, one of the most unique, exuberant, strong willed, brave and beautifully brilliant women in the universe left this earth peacefully, May 5th, 2024, she was 89.   Caroline was born on March 2nd , 1935, and raised in La Crosse, WI by Father,...

Brian “Unkie” Lueck, born June 03, 1960, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2024, but it wasn’t all the pie, crappy beer, or loose living that got him after all. Instead, he had an accident during a fishing trip with his brothers, which probably would have been in...

Kyle Prentice, beloved owner of the Helm Bar in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2024 in Balsam Lake, WI. Born in 1962 to Noble and Elsa Prentice, Kyle graduated from Viroqua High School in 1980. Kyle married the love of his life...

Dean R. Fishel ( Bolduan) 47 of LaCrosse passed away peacefully Monday March 11, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health system in LaCrosse. He was born May 8th 1976 in LaCrosse to Pearl Fishel ( Bolduan) and Richard Fishel. Dean worked at Black Rose Restaurant, Olive Garden, TGI...

Timothy Curtis Beck, 51, of Alma Center, Wisconsin passed away peacefully May 8, 2024 at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin surrounded by family. He was born April 6, 1973 to Curtis and Charrolet Beck.   He married Amy Mercer June 11, 2016 creating a...

Stanley E. Schultz (85), of Rockland (Black River Falls) passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Stanley aka Handyman Stan, aka Grumpy Old Man, aka Santa was a lover of classic cars and baseball. He spent many summers all over the tri-state showing his prized cars...

Terrance (Terry) Montgomery, age 73 of La Crosse, passed away on May 8, 2024 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse. Terrance was born on May 7, 1951 to Earl and Myra Montgomery.  He enlisted in the Marines in 1968 and after his discharge he went on to marry Ruth...

Sara Nichole Nesbitt, 50, of Ventura, CA, formerly of Fort Collins, CO and La Crosse, WI, passed away from cancer on December 12 in Ventura. Sara was born in La Crosse, WI to Bonnie and Jim Nesbitt on April 2, 1973. She graduated from Central High School in 1991. She...

Gary Lee Halverson, 84, of Galesville, passed away peacefully at home, May 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lois Winters Halverson. Born in Winona, MN, October 30, 1939, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Marie Halverson. He was also preceded in...

Donna Marie Rumsey, aged 74, passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on April 21, 2024. Born to Don and Louise Pett on February 17, 1950, Donna’s life was a rich tapestry of joy, resilience, and spirited independence. In 1986, Donna married Larry Rumsey, and...