Obituaries

Guy James Bieri

Guy James Bieri

Sep 21, 2025

Guy James Bieri, 63, of Viroqua, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2025, due to sudden medical complications.

Guy was born on May 31, 1962, in Madison, WI, to Ruby Stone. He was later adopted and lovingly raised by his father, Duane Bieri. From a young age, Guy dreamed of becoming a firefighter—so much so that every Friday night at...

Larry Alan Nottestad

Larry Alan Nottestad

Sep 20, 2025

Larry Nottestad, age 72, of Westby, died peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home. Larry was born on October 31, 1952, to Alton and Helen (Onshus) Nottestad. He became a child of God November 23, 1952, and later reaffirmed his faith in l967. He was a lifelong member of North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church and served many years...

Daryl J Copus

Daryl J Copus

Sep 18, 2025

Daryl Copus, age 62, of Madison, died on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be published when it is available.

Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Daryl's family.

123 W. Decker St.

Viroqua, WI 54665

608-637-2100

Lori Krause

Lori Krause

Sep 17, 2025

Lori Krause, age 65, of Prairie Du Chien and formerly of La Farge, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home. She was born March 23, 1960, in Viroqua to Alf “Joe” and Leona “Jean” Bergum. She married Kent Krause on May 19, 1984, in Viroqua. Lori and Kent met while working at Vernon Manor in Viroqua and...

Donald and Helen Parr

Donald and Helen Parr

Sep 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Don and Helen Parr, a devoted couple who shared 72 years of love, partnership, and kindness. Helen, aged 90, passed away on September 17, 2025, and Don, aged 92, passed away on September 18, 2025. They passed away peacefully, surrounded by their loving family. It was a heartbreakingly beautiful...

Jerome E. Nelson

Jerome E. Nelson

Sep 16, 2025

Jerome E. Nelson, age 84, of Retreat, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

We remember the life and legacy of a remarkable individual, a true cowboy who has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to have known Him. It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to Jerry, whose adventurous spirit, superb story...

Lisa Marie Robinson

Lisa Marie Robinson

Sep 15, 2025

Lisa Marie (Kirchberg) Robinson, age 54, of Gays Mills, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, September 15, 2025.

She was born on January 4, 1971, in Lancaster, WI, to Alan and Donna (Martin Livens) Kirchberg. She went to Boscobel Area Schools and later at Freeport High School in Illinois where she graduated in 1990. She enjoyed...

Mark A. Jacobson

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

Max John McCullick

Sep 12, 2025

Max John McCullick passed away on September 12, 2025, at the Unity Point – Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Max was born on December 18, 1957 in Prairie du Chien, WI to Max and Beatrice (Martin) McCullick. He was the seventh child of ten children.

Max grew up in Seneca, WI; he graduated from Seneca High School in 1976. He then...

Rosemary Coggins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...