Leona Haakenson

Leona Haakenson, 87, of Westby, died Sunday, March 6, 2016. Leona M. Haakenson, age 87 of Westby, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Gundersen Lutheran in LaCrosse. She was born on November 7, 1928 to Otis and Edna (Larson) Bekkum. On May 7, 1948 she was united in marriage to Myron Haakenson. Leona was a member of Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church where she enjoyed quilting. She kept the books for the family carpentry business and Leona enjoyed refinishing furniture, knitting, crocheting and gardening. She is survived by two children: Carolyn (Richard) Dahl of Rochester, MN and Michael Haakenson of Westby; two grandchildren: Jason (Kimberly) Dahl and Julie Dahl; two great-grandchildren: Madeline and Claire Dahl; one sister Lorraine Bakkestuen of Westby; sisters-in-law: Vivian Jacobson and Norma Bekkum; one aunt, Alverda Lien; nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Myron on July 19, 1987; brothers: Wallace and Kenneth Bekkum. Blessed be our memory of Leona Haakenson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Dan Wollman will officiate with burial in the Coon Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held at church one hour prior to the service at church. Online condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.