Jason Mikkelson

Jason Mikkelson, age 42, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 Jason L. Mikkelson, age 42, of Westby, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Rochester after a long battle with VHL. He was born on November 3, 1973 to Arden and Madonna (Clark) Mikkelson. On May 4, 2013 he was united in marriage to Emily Erickson. During Jasons illness, Emily was by his side and was his loving caregiver. Jason loved country music, fishing with Emily and auto racing. He had owned 42 vehicles during his life. He is survived by his wife, Emily; mother, Madonna Buros of Viroqua; sister, Krista Buros (Bill Gudgeon) of Onalaska; mother-in-law, Lori Erickson of Westby; sisters-in-law, Nikki Grant of Westby and Rebecca Tyo Mikkelson of Viroqua; six nieces and nephews: Arissa, Braedyn, Kori, Karter, Zach and Madison; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arden on July 31, 1982; step-father, Ron Buros on March 6, 2001, father-in-law, Tilman Erickson in 2000; paternal grandparents: Eileen and Lawrence Mikkelson; maternal grandparents: Bernard and Rita Clark; and his brother, Jerry Mikkelson on March 13, 2010. Blessed be our memory of Jason Mikkelson. Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Viroqua Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Viroqua Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Main in Westby. Online condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials to the family are preferred. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.