Elizabeth "Liz" J. Warren

Elizabeth “Liz” Jane Warren, age 81, of Viola, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020, at Creamery Creek Senior Living in Viroqua. She was born February 27, 1939, in Milwaukee to Wesley and Virginia (Anderson) Sturdevant. She graduated from De Soto High School with the class of 1957. Following high school, she was a nursing assistant in Viroqua. She married Layton Warren August 6, 1958, before he went into military service. Following his military service, they moved to Viola where she was a homemaker. Following their divorce, Liz began work at O’Brien’s in Richland Center until they closed. After that, she worked at NCR in Viroqua until her retirement. Her passion in life was her family, in particular watching her children and grandchildren play sports. Liz was very involved in the Viola Clowns, participating in numerous parades around the area. She also enjoyed being part of a card club where she formed many friendships. Survivors include her children: James (Susie) Warren, Mark (Brenda) Warren and David (Melissa) Warren, all of La Crosse; her grandchildren: Christina (Jim) Bertelsen, Lucas (friend Abby) Warren, Shalyn Warren, Jackson Warren, Wesley Warren, and Ariana Warren; three great-grandchildren: Ava, Max and Zoe; her mother Virginia Sturdevant; her brother Dennis (Marilyn) Sturdevant and her nephew Mark Sturdevant. Liz was preceded in death by her father Wesley Sturdevant. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street in Viroqua. Pastor Lorri McGranahan will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Face masks are required. Liz will be laid to rest at Walnut Mound Cemetery in Retreat. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Viola Rescue Squad appreciated. Liz’s family would like to thank the staff members at Hillview Health Care Center, Vernon Manor and Creamery Creek Senior Living for the compassionate care they provided. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Liz's family. 123 W. Decker St Viroqua, WI 54665 608-637-2100