Obituaries

Sidney A Jerome, 78, of Bangor, WI entered his Heavenly Home Friday, February 27, 2026, by dancing to Polkas the whole way there; into his daughter, Laura’s arms. He was also greeted by his grandson Adam Anderson who passed away February 15, 2026 in Wyoming.

Bridget Mary Kokott, 45, died Sunday, March 1, 2026 at A Country Home in Ettrick. Bridget was born on January 10, 1981 to John and Diane (Grossman) Kokott in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Bridget was a vibrant spirit, known for her love of bowling, adventures to the

Mary Alice Semling, 64, of Galesville, Wisconsin, passed away at her home surrounded by love after a courageous and unwavering journey with cancer on February 24th, 2026. Mary was born on May 20, 1961, in Whitehall, Wisconsin, to Lester and Delores Richer. She grew up

Barbara Lou Moskonas, 81, of Sparta passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at http://www.schanhoferfh.com. Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with

Sidney A Jerome, 78, of Bangor, WI entered his Heavenly Home Friday, February 27, 2026, by dancing to Polkas the whole way there; into his daughter, Laura’s arms. He was also greeted by his grandson Adam Anderson who passed away February 15, 2026 in Wyoming.

Mary Lee Bue of Edgerton, WI, passed away on February 26 after a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on March 28, 1942, in Sparta, WI to Harold and Marian Wike, Mary attended Melrose Area Schools and later the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. In

Merle Micka, 85, of Kendall, died on Saturday, February 14, 2026. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM at Glendale Cemetery, Kendall. Pastor John Olson will officiate. Smith-Nelson-Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting. Online condolences may be offered by

Jean Marie Stacy-Snow, age 71, began her journey peacefully at her home in Black River Falls on February 23, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved her deeply. Born on June 1, 1954, Jean was an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a woman

Doris Ann Pronschinske, 95, formerly of Waumandee and Arcadia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 23, 2026, at Sauer Health Care in Winona, MN. Doris was born on December 7, 1930, at home in the quiet countryside of Bohri’s Valley, Buffalo

Donna Mae (Hicke) Finch passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in the place she proudly called home for the past 31 years. She was born on November 8, 1932, to Herman and Ida Hicke in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We celebrate the remarkable 93 years

Mary Agnes Leuck, 85, of Cashton, WI, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Hospital, La Crosse, WI, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cashton, WI. Father Matthew

Larry Leroy Leland, 74, of Westby, WI, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby, WI.   Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Brush Creek Lutheran Church, rural Ontario, WI. Pastor Amanda Schultz will officiate.

John M. Turmel Jr., of Tomah and formerly of Paige, Texas, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Tomah Health. A Celebration of Life will be held in Elgin, Texas, at Elgin New Life Baptist Fellowship on March 12, 2026, at 5pm. Sonnenburg Family Funeral

Jeanette S. Schaller, 88, of Sparta passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Morrow Memorial Home, Sparta. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sparta, with Father Eric Berns officiating.

Lawrence Laverne Ruedy, 88, of Sparta, Wisconsin, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Sparta. He was born on October 22, 1937, in Sparta to Clifford and Grace (Harr) Ruedy. Lawrence grew up in Bush Prairie, Town of Lafayette, and attended the Bush Prairie School