Obituaries

John D. “Hoagy” Hoagenson passed away January 25, 2026. John was the son of Melvin and Cora Hoagenson and was born on March 25, 1929. He graduated from Black River Falls High School, and River Falls State University. Following graduation, he passed a Civil Service

Jack Phillip Titter, 82, of Melrose, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Emplify Health by Gundersen in La Crosse, Wisconsin with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:00 P.M. at Zwickey Funeral Homes, Melrose Chapel.

Julie Ann Hemmersbach, 66 of rural Norwalk, WI, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. Julie was born April 29, 1959, to Joe and Ardella (Schreier) Leis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the

Jeanette Arlene Gilbertson, age 96, of Pigeon Falls, WI passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Whitehall with Pastor Scott

Janice F. Glasgow, 77, of Tomah, WI., and formerly of Belvidere, IL., passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Tomah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tomah WI. A Graveside will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, 12:00 Noon at the Belvidere Cemetery, 1121 N.

John “Jack” Von Ruden, 86 of Cashton, WI, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Sparta, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cashton, WI.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Candace “Candi” Jean Olson must share the news of her sudden and unexpected passing at the age of 68 on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Emplify by Gundersen in La Crosse, WI. Family and friends are

Helen E. Lisowski, age 95, of Blair, died on Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Grand View Care Center in Blair. Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Blair Lutheran Church West (Zion) with burial in the Zion

Laura L. Cox, 62, of Sparta passed away, surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, La Crosse. A Graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Leon Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will

David D. Beving, 73, died on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Agape Acres in Warrens, Wisconsin. Services will be announced at a later date. Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.

Richard Allen “Dick” McNish, age 81, of Black River Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home. Services will be planned for a later date. Torgerson Funeral Home, Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements., age 81, of Black River

Patrick “Grenade” J. Grenier, age 72, of Tomah, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Emplify by Gundersen in La Crosse, WI.   A Celebration of Grenade’s Life and time of visiting will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 2:00 p.m.

Edward Patzner Jr., 88, passed away of natural causes at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, WI on January 13th, 2026. He was born in the town of Arcadia, WI on St. Patrick's Day, 1937 to Edward Patzner, Sr. and Bernadine (Mimetz) Patzner. He graduated from Arcadia High

William “Bill” Galster, age 84, of Black River Falls, WI., passed away on January 13, 2026, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Bill was born on April 9, 1941, to William and Elsie Galster in Black River Falls, WI. After graduating from Black

Jennifer Philomen (Checota) Stevens, 80, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026. Jennifer was born on June 27, 1945, to Joseph and Rachael (Schmitt) Checota and raised in Watertown, WI. She received her bachelor’s degree from UW–Whitewater. During her working years, she dedicated