Deloris H. Hokland

Deloris H. Hokland, age 85 of Viroqua, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Deloris H. Hokland, age 85 of Viroqua, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born on October 11, 1922 in Viroqua to Arthur and Hilda (Thompson) Ostrem. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church. On December 23, 1946 she was united in marriage to Deverne "Hokey" Hokland and helped with the operation of Hokeys Southlawn Drive-Inn. Deloris taught in Viroqua Area Schools for 43 years and after retirement, continued teaching about one-room schools at the Foreaker Rural Schoolhouse (Vernon Co. Historical Society) in Viroqua. She was a member of the Vernon Area Retired Teachers Assn. and the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Anna Circle and W-ELCA. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Ann (Marion) Clark of Viroqua; three brothers, Ardene (Harriet) Ostrem and LaVerne (Lucille) Ostrem, both of Viroqua, and Charles (Catherine) Ostrem of Livingston; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband on August 22,1986; two sisters, Lorraine Johnson and Eunice Sherry; and one brother, Clifford who died in infancy. Blessed be her memory. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Viroqua. The Rev. Lindsay Paul Jordan will officiate with burial in the Bethel Cemetery, rural Viroqua. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker (Hwy 56) in Viroqua. Friends may also call at the church on Friday after 10:00 a.m. Memorials are preferred. Online condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.comThe Vosseteig-Larson Funeral of Viroqua is serving the family.