Torkelson Funeral Home and Cremation

08/11/2025

Steven Lowell Gehrt, age 67, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away, Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was born January 8, 1958, to Vaughn and Esther Gehrt.

Steve served in the United States Army military during the Vietnam era and was a Cold War Veteran.

Steve loved traveling throughout Americ...

08/10/2025

08/08/2025

Paul D. Szeflinski, age 61, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
He was born on July 24, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to David and Delores (Kaminski) Szeflinski. He grew up in Milwaukee with his brother Greg.

On June 27, 1992, Paul was united in marriage ...

08/04/2025

David E. Meyer, 82 of Stratford, WI, and formerly of Sparta, WI, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. He was born April 19, 1943, in Sparta, WI to Wilmer and Charlotte (Mullet) Meyer.

David helped on his family farm in his younger years and...

08/04/2025

Sara Lynn Mack, 52, formerly of Norwalk, WI, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, departed from this world on August 1, 2025 at her home in Saint Paul, MN, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born September 29, 1972, to James and Barbara (Bohn) Mack in Sparta, WI, Sara l...

08/03/2025

Thomas Charles Jacob, 74, passed away peacefully with his wife, Catherine “Kay” by his side on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Serenity House in Tomah, Wisconsin. Tom was born on April 5, 1951, in Tomah, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Geraldine (Linenberg) Jacob.

Tom grew up to be a man of integrity...

08/03/2025

Doris Yates passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at age 97. She was born on December 18,1927 in Poynette, Wisconsin to Gordon E. and Flossie M. (Newman) Hall. She was the third of 6 children in the family.

Doris was united in marriage to Glen C. Yates on February 14, 1946. Two children were ...

07/29/2025

Debra Rose Welch, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She will be remembered by her generosity, endless guidance and willingness to always put others first.

Debra was born August 28, 1958...

07/29/2025

Glenda “Darlene” (Caudle) Hancock, age 82, of Warrens, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born September 2, 1942, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to George Thomas Caudle and Kathleen (Neeley) Ledford.
Darlene’s passion for helping others, led her to a fulfilling ...

07/22/2025

Jeff Jon Muellenberg, 49, of Cashton passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2025, with his wife by his side, after courageously fighting glioblastoma brain cancer for the last 26 months. He lived an honorable life, exemplifying honesty, loyalty and perseverance. He will be remembered as a kindhe...

07/22/2025

Dennis D. Peth, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away, peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in his hometown of Tomah, WI, where he was also born on January 17, 1953 to DeVere and Shirley (Lawrenz) Peth.

Dennis graduated from Tomah High School in 197...

07/21/2025

Mary Ellen Monroe (Lobe), age 78, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 19, 2025. A woman of incredible strength, boundless energy, and overflowing love, Mary lived her life to the fullest—always giving more than she ever asked for in return.

Born on June 16, 1947,...