Irene N. Peterson

Irene (Brudos) Peterson, 96 of Viroqua, died on Monday, September 26, 2011. Irene (Brudos) Peterson, 96 of Viroqua, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011 at Bethel Home.Irene was born on August 30, 1915 to Chris and Sophie (Hanson) Brudos. Her mother passed away in the flu epidemic of 1918. She lived with relatives until 1922, when her father married Julia Rygh who became her second mother.Irene married Herman Peterson February 14, 1936. They were active in their church and community. They enjoyed good friends and relatives wherever they lived Sag City, West Prairie and Viroqua. After her husband passed away May 24, 1996, she continued volunteering at Park View Manor, The Historical Museum and Bethel Home but visiting with friends and family were best of all. Irene is survived by a daughter, Janice Peterson of La Crosse; a son Dale (Cathy) Peterson of Ft. Myers, FL; one grandson, Ryan Peterson of Viroqua; a brother Alan (Sally) Brudos of Atherton, CA; a special cousin that was like a brother, Capt. Donald (Etta) Monson of Fullerton, CA; a sister-in-law Mary Ann Head of La Crosse and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, and an infant son (3 month) Charles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, at Southwest Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Jim Folz will officiate with burial in West Prairie Hauge cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker (Hwy 56), in Viroqua or at church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.