Obituaries
Mark A. Jacobson
Sep 12, 2025
Mark A. Jacobson, born on December 26, 1967, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away on September 12, 2025. He was a beloved son of Roger and Diana Jacobson (née Fergusen).
Mark's life was enriched by the love and support of his family, particularly his sister, Dawn Sorensen (Jacobson), and his cherished nephews, Grant and Jackson. He brought joy and laughter into their...
Max John McCullick
Sep 12, 2025
Max McCullick, age 67, of Seneca, died on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. A Celebration of Max's Life will be held from 1pm until 4pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Seneca Town Hall.
A complete obituary will be published when it is available.
Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Max's family.
325 Sunset Ridge Ave.
Gays Mills,...
Rosemary Coggins
Sep 9, 2025
Rosemary Coggins, age 85, of Bangor, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. No services are planned.
Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Rosemary's family.
123 W. Decker St.
Viroqua, WI 54665
608-637-2100
Jack Lee Hughes
Sep 6, 2025
Jack Lee Hughes, age 74, of Viroqua, died on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Norseland Nursing Home.
Jack will be laid to rest at Sugar Grove Cemetery, rural Westby, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Jack's family.
708 S. Main St.
Westby, WI 54667
608-634-2100
Janet Marie (Harter) Lucey
Sep 4, 2025
Janet Marie (Harter) Lucey, age 83, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, formerly of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born March 3, 1942, on a farm in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, the second oldest of seven children to John and Margaret (Johnston) Harter. As a daughter of tenant farmers, Janet lived on numerous farms...
Virginia Caroline Murphy
Aug 31, 2025
Virginia Caroline Murphy of Gays Mills, WI, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Soldiers Grove Health Services at the age of 92. She was born at home in Sauk County, Wisconsin, the third oldest of thirteen children to John and Clara Schmid.
She attended grade school in a one-room school at Loreto, Wisconsin, and high school in Spring Green. After...
Phyllis Roberts
Aug 31, 2025
Phyllis (North) Roberts, age 87, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away in her home on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Phyllis was born in Vernon County, WI on February 25, 1938, the daughter of Lovel and Uva (Waddell) North. Phyllis grew up in La Farge, WI and later moved to Lincoln, NE where she spent the rest of her days. Phyllis enjoyed...
Adele Schoppen
Aug 28, 2025
Adele Marie (Wills) Schoppen, age 62, of Viroqua, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born May 12, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois to David and Gail (Vogwill) Wills. She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Gage Park High School in 1981. Adele worked a variety of jobs that included an answering service and cleaning service while...
Verla Mae Hamilton
Aug 22, 2025
It is with great and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Verla Mae Hamilton, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on August 22, 2025, at the age of 82. Verla was born December 20, 1942, in Viola, to Ralph and Flossie (Johnson) Alderman. Even though it is beyond heartbreaking to lose her, we have comfort and peace in...
Elizabeth Ann Scheckel
Aug 21, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Mezera) Scheckel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 21, 2025 at Creamery Creek Assisted Living in Viroqua, WI. Born on March 18, 1932, in Bridgeport Township, Wisconsin, Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles and Lucy Mezera. Her father shoveled two feet of snow for the doctor to...
Joyce Marie Sutton
Aug 21, 2025
Joyce Marie Sutton, of Viroqua, WI, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Joyce passed away peacefully at Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua, WI. Joyce was born June 22nd, 1937, to the late Esther Alvira (Warren) and Herman Andrew Springborn near Retreat in Vernon County,...
Carl Richard Kern
Aug 16, 2025
Carl Richard Kern, age 70, of rural Viola, WI, died on Saturday, August 16, 2025. No services are planned.
Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
203 N State St.
La Farge, WI 54639
608-625-4244
Shannon Olson
Aug 13, 2025
Shannon Olson was born June 26, 1976, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He spent his youth and young adult years in Wisconsin, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He participated in many sports, lettering in baseball, football, and wrestling. In 2005 his son, Charlie, was born and thus began a father-son relationship full of fun adventures and a shared delight in...
Catherine "Katie" McDonald
Aug 13, 2025
Catherine “Katie” McDonald, age 85, of Bell Center, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Maplewood in Sauk Prairie.
Katie was born on July 15, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Michael and Mary (Monahan) Duggan. She was the only one of her siblings born in a hospital. A proud member of the first graduating class of Queen of...
Bealis Richard Giddings
Aug 9, 2025
Bealis Richard Giddings passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. A gathering time will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Vosseteig Funeral Home, 325 Sunset Ridge Avenue, Gays Mills, WI 54631. Online condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com.
Vosseteig Funeral Home and Crematory in Viroqua is serving Bealis's family.
325 Sunset Ridge Avenue
Gays Mills,...
Jean Frances Kirby
Aug 7, 2025
The matriarch of our family, Jean Frances Kirby, age 86, of De Soto, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on September 11, 1938, to Raymond and Opal (Robbins) Boardman in the village of De Soto. On November 24, 1956, she married the love of her life,...
Randy Lee Schmitz
Aug 7, 2025
Randy Lee Schmitz, 67, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at his home outside of Sparta, Wisconsin. Born on November 23, 1957, in Sparta, Wisconsin, Randy was the son of Leroy and Barbara (Alderman) Schmitz.
In June of 1999, he married his true love, Carol (Graves), and together they had fun going on many memorable road trips.
Randy was a hard...
Amy Lou Onshus
Aug 6, 2025
Amy Lou E. Onshus, 83, formerly of Westby, WI, passed away on August 6, 2025, in Florida. Born April 24, 1942, in Angola, NY, to Irwin and Doris Campbell, Amy Lou grew up in Chicago, where she graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1960.
In 1972, she married the love of her life, James Onshus, at St. Raphael Cathedral in...
Irene Marie Theresa Reinstra
Aug 6, 2025
Irene Reinstra, age 91, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
She was born on December 15, 1933, to Alfred and Angel Bernier. After attending school in Putnam, CT, Irene worked at the local button factory to help support her family. She was united in marriage to Robert E. Reinstra on April 24, 1954, in Putnam, CT.
The couple...
Arthur Perry Beckwith
Jul 31, 2025
Arthur Percy Beckwith, age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Vernon Manor.
Arthur was born on December 2, 1953, to Arthur Beckwith Sr. and Ruby (Stone) Beckwith. He was later lovingly raised by his stepfather, Duane Bieri. He grew up in the Onalaska area and was a graduate of Onalaska High School.
In 1973, Art proudly enlisted in...
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