Obituaries
Roy William Hanson, a devoted father and cherished friend, passed away October 20, 2026, at the age of 84. Known for his gentle spirit and dry humor, Roy brought warmth, quiet wit and joy to everyone he met.
Roy was born to Tilman and Mable Hanson, October 27, 1941, at home in rural Pigeon Falls...
Howard Leroy Olson, 90, of Pigeon Falls, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, with his beloved wife of 69 years, Barbara, by his side.
Howard was born August 29, 1936, to Pearl and Esther (Gabriel) Olson. He was one of nine children and grew up with the values of hard work and dedication.
On...
Gloria Ann Hanvold, 86, of Pigeon Falls, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 15, 2026, with loved ones by her side.
She was born August 1, 1940, at Gillette Hospital in Mondovi, to Arnold and Adeline (Krenz) Olson. Growing up as one of seven siblings, Gloria carried a naturally gentle and...
Elizabeth “Betty” L. (Roesler) Smith passed away October 9, 2026, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born in La Crosse, October 11, 1933, the youngest child of Martin P. and Elizabeth L. (Beitlich) Roesler. She graduated from Aquinas High School in 1951...
Leroy Owen Haug, 95, of Coral City, died Friday, October 9, 2026, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls.
Leroy was born June 29. 1931, in Whitehall, to Palmer and Selma (Schansberg) Haug. He married Lois F. Peterson, October 23, 1955, in Blair. Lois preceded Leroy in death, February...
Mark Andre, 66, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
Mark was born March 12, 1960, to Franklin and Marjorie (Abts) Andre and grew up in Arcadia. He graduated from Arcadia High School and spent much of his life in the Coulee Region.
Mark worked...
Kenneth L. Hulett, Jr., 75, of Northfield, passed away September 27, 2026, at Grand View Care Center in Blair, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Kenneth was born February 2, 1951, to Jessie (Mathews) and Kenneth L. Hulett, Sr., in Black River Falls. He attended school in Blair until 8th grade...
Tammy Gail (McConnell) Troxler, 65, of Ettrick, passed away peacefully, September 30, 2026, in her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the pavilion at the Ettrick Memorial Ball Field, 22734 Park Street, Ettrick, WI 54627.
Zwickey...
Randy “Shaggy” E. Scharlau, 62, of Independence, passed away surrounded by love, Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
Randy was born August 7, 1964, to Donald and Avis (Morey) Scharlau. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Waumandee. Life on the farm...
Dean Jeffrey Lyngen, 72, of Whitehall, died Monday, September 21, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Dean was born June 8, 1954, in Whitehall, to Ernest William and Marion Elizabeth (Hanson) Lyngen. He married Janet Ryan, April 15, 2006, in Nashua, IA.
Dean was a self-employed...
