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Stephen Cahalan Obituary
LA CROSSE - Stephen G. Cahalan, 73, of La Crosse and formerly of Mason City, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 in La Crosse.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday November 14, 2025 at Epiphany Parish - St Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St SE, Mason City.
Burial will follow in Elmwood St Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Stephen's family will greet relatives and friends beginning at 10 a.m. at the church on Friday.
A Memorial Service will be held in La Crosse at a future date.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE Mason City. (641)423-2372. ColonialChapels.com
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Steve Kiedrowski
November 19, 2025
What a huge loss for the La Crosse rea. Amazing writing skills, an inspiration to all. Prayers and thoughts to his family. RIP Steve Kiedrowski, La Crosse
Leanne Lundt Sommers
November 19, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Chris was a classmate at Rockwell Swaledale and spoke fondly of her relationship with her older brothers and sister. My deepest sympathy.
Doug Connell
November 19, 2025
I was saddened to learn of Steve´s passing, and my condolences to his family. During the early 2000s I worked with Steve at the Tribune, where I sat next to him for nine years. He was quiet with an easy going and kind nature which made it easy to like him. Steve had a strong work ethic and did a great job reporting on the business activity in and around La Crosse. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Jimmy Hurley
November 17, 2025
I met Steve on several occasions. He made sure that all the small businesses in Lacrosse and the surrounding area got a good start. He used to come on site and interview and write up an article that helped the small business owner get started. He was a great journalist.
RIP Steve
Tony Reid
November 15, 2025
A fine man and a great journalist. Heaven's editorial standards just got higher.
Pat and John Stellflue
November 15, 2025
We know Steve from St.Joseph the Workman Cathedral Parish in LaCrosse. He interviewed many of his fellow parishioners for "The Worker" and always did an outstanding job.
Because I am from Calmar, Iowa Steve is lucky I never knew that he was from Iowa, as I probably would have told him way too many stories.
We will have a Mass offered at the Cathedral for Steve and his family. May his loved ones find a peace that exceeds all understanding.
John and Pat Stellflue
Mary Jo Werner
November 15, 2025
Thank you Steve, for all of the great things you did for us in La Crosse. You worked tirelessly in helping `get out the word´ when a new small business started in the area. Your interviews with new small business owners encouraged them and made them feel confident about their new venture. You also helped many people with your listening ear as they navigated changes in the area. You will be dearly missed.
Jackie Mahlum-Paul
November 13, 2025
We met Steve only once when we picked up his son, Joey, for a weekend trip with our grandson, Colin a few years ago. We spoke briefly with him as the boys loaded the gear in the car and were impressed by his kindness and the trust exhibited letting his boy leave with strangers! Joey gave us a rundown of his journey to LaCrosse...a real window on the loving, giving nature of both the Cahalans. Our entire community has lost a wonderful man. Rest in peace knowing, you did a great job.
Chris Zobin
November 13, 2025
I had the great pleasure of working with Steve at the La Crosse Tribune. What always impressed me about him was how genuinely friendly and considerate he was. In a newsroom filled with loud people with big personalities - myself included - Steve provided this wonderful calm and sanity in what could be a crazy and intense environment.
To Steve Cahalan, you did it right my friend and you will be missed!
Stacey Kalas
November 13, 2025
Steve was a joy to work with at the La Crosse Tribune - always kind, professional, thorough and calm. It was fun to see him around town interacting with his kids. He simply lit up around them. May he rest in eternal peace.
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