Paul Donald Gensmer, age 93, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, Wis. Paul was born on May 1, 1932, to Grover and Erna Gensmer in La Crosse. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1950. After high school he attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis for two years before transferring and graduating from St. Olaf … [Read more...]

John Dana Pongratz, age 96, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Emplify Health by Gundersen.  John was born January 24, 1929, to Rolland and Florence (Dana) Pongratz in Warrens, Wis., where his family owned and operated an IGA store. He graduated from Tomah High School in 1946 and Eau Claire State Teacher’s College in 1950 with teaching degrees in music and chemistry. … [Read more...]

On July 22, 2025, heavenly angels came to take Laverne Joseph Massman, age 96, of Caledonia Minn., to his eternal home, where he will now be reunited with his wife of 70 years, Julia, and many other family members awaiting his arrival.   Laverne passed away peacefully, at Claddagh Senior Living, surrounded by the love of his children and family and the Claddagh and St. Croix … [Read more...]

Joann Marion Moe, age 91, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, in her home with family by her side.  Joann was born in Trempealeau, Wis., on May 5, 1934, to Joseph and Olivia (Schmitt) Schwertel. She grew up and attended school in Trempealeau. After school she began working at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., as a nurse’s aide. She mainly … [Read more...]

Stanley Alan Diersen, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Emplify Health La Crosse, Wis., at the age of 71. He was born September 3, 1953, in Caledonia, to Wilbert “Jake” and Bernice (Rud) Diersen. He was Confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church - Eitzen in 1958 and always stayed strong in his faith. He was the church treasurer and church elder. After … [Read more...]

On June 4, 2025, Milton Burroughs of Caledonia went home to the Lord at the age of 83. He passed peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Milton was born September 26, 1941, to Mabel (Henry) and Jesse Burroughs. He married Elaine Breeser on July 15, 1961, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn.  He loved spending time with family and working on … [Read more...]

Lorraine Brown, 84, of Caledonia, Minn., went home to be with her heavenly father on May 9, 2025. Lorraine was born to Ethan and Leona Wuethrich on February 14, 1941, in Evergreen Park, Ill. She grew up with older siblings Rex and MayMay (Leona) and younger brother Roger. Mom, also fondly known as Granny, was the epitome of Love. Not sure if being born on Valentine’s Day had … [Read more...]

Jennifer Grohman passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in the memory unit of Claddagh Senior Living, Caledonia, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimers. Jennie was born September 28, 1950, to Bill and Naomi Grohman of Caledonia. She went to Catholic schools and graduated from Loretto High School in 1968. She went to college at the University of MN and became a … [Read more...]

Joseph “Joe” Quentin Burg, age 73, of Caledonia, passed away at his home on May 10, 2025. He was born March 27, 1952, in Caledonia, to Quentin and Esther (Costello) Burg. He attended Loretto High School and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1970. Joe married Danielle Palubicki on August 11, 1973, were blessed with four wonderful children and they later divorced. He … [Read more...]