Frances Deloros Bekkedal

Frances Deloros Bekkedal, a beloved member of the Viroqua community, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 30, 1930, she was the daughter of John H. and Amanda (Gabrielson) Ostrem, both of whom have preceded her in death.

Frances was united in marriage to her husband, Eugene "Bud" Bekkedal, on June 18, 1949. Together, they shared a life filled with love, family, and devotion to their community. Frances held various positions throughout her career, dedicating her time and energy to Vernon Memorial Hospital, Dr. Carl Ender's Private Practice, Taylor Lumber, and the Viroqua Vet Center. Most notably, she served as the Meal Site Manager at Bigley Plaza, where she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.

Her love for flowers was well-known, and she often found joy in cultivating beautiful gardens that brought happiness to those around her.

Frances is survived by her loving children: Steven (Julie Mills) Bekkedal, Brian (Cindy) Bekkedal, and Amy (Mike) Simonis. She was a proud grandmother to Matthew Bekkedal, Angella (Spencer) Fox, Lauren (Alex) Ehlert, and Amanda (Justin) Running, and cherished her role as a great-grandmother to Dalton Dobbs, Lukas and Kara Bekkedal, Jameson, Lyla, and Emma Ehlert, Remington, Hudson, Annika, and Makinley Running; and a sister, Rachel Cornell. In addition to her immediate family, she leaves behind her brother-in-law, Emil Cornell, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ostrem and Myrna Ostrem; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, and her long time friend Dale Rood, all who will remember her fondly.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Bud, in 2009; a daughter, Jewel, in 1973; her parents; her sisters, Alice (Jergena) Schlicht, Doris Sorenson, and Arlene Severson; her brothers, Herbert Ostrem and John O. Ostrem; and an infant nephew, Michael Ostrem.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Viroqua, with Pastor Michele Engh officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will take place in the Viroqua Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at vossfh.com.

We would like to thank the staff at Creamery Creek for the wonderful care she received while living there for the last three months of her life.

We would also like to thank Vernon Health for the exceptional care that our mom received from the staff in the Emergency Department, all nursing staff in the Med Surg Department, the Respiratory staff and Dr. Fouts. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Prior for the many years of providing mom’s health care. Thank you for coming to visit her while she was in the hospital Dr. Prior, it really meant a lot to her and to us.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Vernon Health Foundation, or the Viroqua First Responders/EMS.

Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving Frances’s family.

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