John J. Lasko    John J. Lasko, 83 of Sparta, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Gundersen Tri county Hospital in Whitehall, WI. He was born on August 20, 1940 to Michael M. (Sr.) and Alice C. Lasko on Losey Blvd. in La Crosse.  Being that his dad was an Ironworker...

Tim Vondrasek, 54, of Trempealeau, WI passed away on January 1, 2024, after a short, difficult battle with cancer. Tim was born on September 12, 1969, to Richard and Janet (Ebersold) Vondrasek in La Crosse, WI. Tim graduated from G-E-T High School in 1987 and years...

Reinald (Reiny) Kammel was called to heaven to be reunited with his high school sweetheart, Dar, and his children, Timmy and Karen, on Friday, December 29, 2023. Reiny was born to Rudie and Lucy Kammel on March 14,1935. He attended Aquinas High School and graduated in...

Beverly Ann Paulson 83, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 6, 1940, to William (Stanley) and Esther (Severson) Bishop, on the family farm. She attended country school...

James J. “Jim” Kulig, 78, of Onalaska passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Gundersen Health System. Jim was born July 2, 1945 to Aloizy and Eleanor (Waldera) Kulig in Arcadia, WI. He graduated from Independence High School in 1964. He was a member of the Arcadia...

William (Bill) Cornell, 85, of Pray, WI passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2023, at the Mayo Hospital in Sparta, WI. Bill was a proud Father, Navy Veteran, Eagle Scout and Christian. Bill grew up in the La Crosse area and played football at Central High School....

Christopher Mark Stankiewicz, 60, of La Crosse, passed away suddenly on December 2nd, 2023. Chris grew up in Oak Park Illinois with his Mom, Dad, and seven siblings.  He moved to La Crosse, WI in 1992 and was a dedicated employee at Northern Engraving for nearly 32...

Dang it, I knew this day would come. Guess what, at age 85 I just left on my last road trip on December 21, 2023. I left with no GPS, no Google Maps and no paper map. I am not real sure where I am going or what it will be like when I get there, I guess you could call...

Dale Irvin Schlesser, 62, of Galesville, WI, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023 at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.   He was born on July 11, 1961 to Irvin and Marcella Schlesser.   Dale bought his life-long farm in 1986 where he farmed,...

Mike Strittmater of Onalaska passed away on 12/19/2023 at home he was 79. He was born in Lacrosse, WI. he was a graduate of Aquinas high school and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Michael passed the CPA exam and worked in public accounting for 4 years. He then...

WEST SALEM – Helaine Sarauer, 60, of West Salem passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones, after living with health issues for over 30 years. Helaine was born on June 15, 1963, in Wausau to Gordon and Barabara Sarauer. After...

Terry Allen Hemker, 76, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 at his home in Barre Mills. Terry was born October 29, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Walter and Arlene Hemker. He Married Dolores (Dee Dee) Dunlap on June 7, 2001 in La Crosse. Terry...

Joan Kathleen Johnston, age 83 of Onalaska, died peacefully Tuesday, December 12, at Serenity House, Tomah, Wis., with her brother and sister-in-law by her side. Joan retired from Mayo Clinic Health System where she worked for decades. She is survived by her brother...

Lee Walter Kelly, 65 of La Crosse passed away on December 09, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Lee was born on October 24, 1958 to Martin and Elizabeth Kelly. Lee spent most of his childhood in La Crosse and a lot of time with his grandmother Margaret...