Obituaries
Kathleen Anne Murphy Sherry
Jun 15, 2025
Kathleen Anne Murphy Sherry, age 75, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Marquardt Health Center. She was born on November 19, 1949, in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Regina Murphy. Kathleen graduated from Edgewood High School in 1968, received her B.S. degree from Edgewood College in 1998, and received her Master’s degree in nursing from...
Elaine Audrey Olson
Jun 3, 2025
Elaine Audrey Olson, age 88, of Westby and formerly of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1936, to Henry and Elnora (Dopson) Stakston in LaCrosse, WI.
She was the Valedictorian of Cashton High School’s Class of 1954. After high school, she worked at Borgen’s Café, where...
Vern Walter Anderson
Jun 18, 2025
Vern Walter Anderson, 70, passed away in the comfort of his home in Soldiers Grove, WI, on June 18, 2025. The youngest of four boys, he was born in Scottville, MI, on December 23, 1954, to Joe and Elvie (Young) Anderson. As a child, he picnicked on Lake Michigan, camped, participated in Boy Scouts, and learned to fish and hunt,...
Dorothea "Dodi" B Pratt
Jun 13, 2025
Dorothea "Dodi" Brande Pratt, age 75, of Viroqua, WI, went home to her Savior peacefully and surrounded by her family on June 13, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1949, in Moultonborough, NH, to the late Justin Brande and Susan Kennedy Brande.
She is survived by her siblings Susan Price, Frederick Brande, Angela Brande, Hilary Giaccardi, Thomas Brande, and Herbert...
LeRoy Manke
Jun 13, 2025
Leroy (Roy) A. Manke, age 91, passed away on June 13, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1933, to Carl and Hazel Manke in Vernon County. He graduated from Westby High School in 1951 and later married his high school sweetheart, Anna DeWitt, on March 26, 1953. They celebrated 71 years of marriage. Together, they raised a family of...
Belinda Lou (Winchel) North
Jun 12, 2025
Belinda Lou North (Winchel), age 88, of Sussex and formerly of La Farge, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1936, in La Farge, Wisconsin, to Otis and Grace (Collins) Winchel.
Belinda was raised in the Kickapoo Valley, where her family had deep roots dating back to the mid-1800s, settling in Winchel Valley near Ontario,...
Jean Marie Francis
Jun 7, 2025
Jean Marie (Rauscher) Francis, age 73, of Viola, WI, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025.
Born to Frank and Georgene (Schraudner) Rauscher on July 17, 1951, in Chicago, IL, Jean was a 1969 graduate of Saint Francis High School in Wheaton, IL, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She married Gary “Scott” Francis in Minocqua,...
Bernadine Mae Appleman
Jun 7, 2025
Bernadine Mae Appleman, a cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on May 5, 1930, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, to William and Almeda (Parker) Steinmetz, Bernadine's life was filled with love of family and simple joys.
Her journey began in the rolling hills of Hillsboro, WI, where she was raised, graduating...
Ronald “Ron” Charles Becwar
Jun 7, 2025
Ronald Charles Becwar, 74, of Gays Mills, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, surrounded by family in the comfort of the home he built.
Born into a bustling family of nine children and raised on a farm, Ron learned the values of hard work and perseverance balanced with fun and adventure from an early age.These values shaped the man who...
Arlene Marie Hall
Jun 7, 2025
Arlene Marie Hall passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on March 5, 1929, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to Arnold and Isabelle (Hunder) Bakke.
Arlene's early years were spent in the close-knit community of Westby, where she was surrounded by the love of her family. In 1940, at the age of 11, her family...
Alan Leonard Larson
Jun 5, 2025
Alan Leonard Larson, 75, of rural Westby, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on June 5, 2025, following a brave fight against cancer, leaving a legacy of courage and strength. Alan, born September 8, 1949, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was the cherished son of the late Leonard and Bernice (Yaeger) Larson and loving husband of 32 years to Kim (Martin) Larson. His journey...
Judith "Judy" Ellen Winsor
Jun 4, 2025
Judith (Ellen) Knott Winsor, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, June 4, 2025. Judy was born on January 6, 1939, sharing a birthday with her mother, to Melvin and Mary Knott in Dollar Bay, Michigan, where her father was teaching at the time.
The family later returned to Wisconsin, living in several communities in the northern part...
Orville Byron Haynes
Jun 2, 2025
Orville Byron Haynes, a man of faith and friendliness, passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on July 1, 1940, Orville grew up in Readstown, WI, where he was active in the community and was resilient from a young age, having lost his father, Corwin Haynes, when he was just four years old.
Orville graduated from...
Donna Rae Wilder
Jun 1, 2025
Donna Rae Wilder, 71, of LaFarge, WI, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, WI. She was born to Orval and Vera (Dixon) Campton on May 2, 1954. Donna was united in marriage to George Wilder in 2009.
She devoted most of her life to being a homemaker, raising her family with love and care....
Aileen Mirtell (Sime) Kegley
May 30, 2025
Aileen Mirtell Kegley, 94 of Janesville, and formerly of Readstown, WI, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua, WI. Born on February 27, 1931, to the late Clarence and Clara Sime, Aileen's life was a testament to the power of love, dedication, and hard work.
Aileen was a proud 1949 graduate of Readstown High School. On...
Ronald "Ron" Wayne Paulsrud
May 30, 2025
Ronald (Ron) Wayne Paulsrud passed away on the morning of May 30 at Gundersen Emplify Health in La Crosse,Wisconsin, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, which was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his service in the Vietnam War.
Ron was born on February 24, 1948, to Jerry and Eunice (Mehlum) Paulsrud and grew up on the family farm in...
Peter Arthur Zibrowski
May 26, 2025
Peter Zibrowski, age 58, passed away peacefully at his home on May 26, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1966, in La Crosse, WI, to Harold and Phyllis (Zumach) Zibrowski. He married Suzette Jackley in 1992, and their greatest joy came with the arrival of their beloved son, Nathan.
Peter proudly served his country in the Navy for two years,...
James Russell Onshus
May 24, 2025
James Russell Onshus, 85, formerly of Westby, WI, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, in Zephyrhills, Florida on May 24, 2025. Born on November 25, 1939, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Olaf Onshus of Norway and Ivy Thoresen of Coon Valley, Wisconsin, James was a man deeply rooted in his heritage and values. He attended Oium Country School in...
Doug F. Hysel
May 24, 2025
Douglas Frank Hysel, a cherished husband, father, pop, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 24, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on November 19, 1961, to Charles and Darlene (Miller) Hysel. Doug was a graduate of La Farge High School. After graduating, Doug began his career at Severson's Feed Mill in...
Timothy Keith Kelly
May 23, 2025
Timothy K. Kelly, affectionately known as Tim to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, at the age of 66. Born on November 15, 1958, in Chicago, IL, Tim was the cherished son of the late Robert and Patricia (Dalton) Kelly. He grew up with a loving family and went on to...
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