Geraldine Kyser

Geraldine Kyser, age 78 of Viroqua, died Friday morning, June 27, 2008 Geraldine Kyser, age 78 of Viroqua, died Friday morning, June 27, 2008 at Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua. She was born on May 16, 1930 to Fred and Ora (Whiteaker) Tunks. She graduated from Viroqua High School, and then attended beauty school and worked at various beauty shops in Viroqua. Gerry married Donald Kyser on November 27, 1953 and they were later divorced. She loved embroidering and enjoyed her grandchildren very much. She is survived by two children: Karen (Doug) Swenson of Viroqua, Monte (Diane) Kyser of Juneau, Alaska: three grandchildren: Matthew Swenson of Viroqua, Heather Swenson (Todd Sullivan) of Golden, CO, Sarah Swenson (Jesse) Jones of LaPorte, CO; three great-grandchildren: Sydney Garavalia, Emma Jones, Max Sullivan; sisters-in-law: Geri Tunks of Westby, Arlene Howell of Readstown, Betty Harvey of Richland Center, Ervilla 'Mike' Kyser of Viroqua; brother-in-law: Odean Robson of Viroqua; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; brother, Robert Tunks; sisters: Virginia Phillips, Charlotte Robson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Viroqua Church of Christ. Nathan Prong, Minister will officiate with burial in the Manning Cemetery, rural Readstown. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street (Hwy 56) in Viroqua. Friends may also call at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. On line condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.com Memorials may be directed to Vernon Memorial Hospice or Manning Cemetery. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.