Obituaries
Joan Elizabeth Anderson
Jul 11, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Anderson, 88, rural Westby, died Friday, July 11, 2025, in her home with her family at her side.
She was born June 5, 1937, in Vernon County to Lawrence and Martha (Midtlien) Ekern. She married LeRoy Anderson on October 23, 1954, at Upper Coon Valley Lutheran Church Chapel in Coon Valley. LeRoy died in July 2014. The couple farmed...
Walter W. "Kelly" Kellicut
Jul 3, 2025
Walter W. “Kelly” Kellicut, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and community member, peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby, Wisconsin. Born on September 19, 1936, in Vernon County, Walter was the son of Darwin and Verona (Hughes) Kellicut.
On June 14, 1958, he married Karen Ilene Peterson, and together...
Francis R Hynek
Jul 2, 2025
“A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years’ mere study of books.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Francis Raymond Hynek, 91, of La Farge (and formerly of Hillsboro), a gifted storyteller and one of life’s true characters, played his final hand on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. His 3-day-a-week dialysis journey began on November 3, 2023,...
Joshua Edward Pigney
Jun 29, 2025
Joshua Edward Pigney 37, of Westby, WI, has taken his final victory lap. Born on May 23, 1988, in Illinois, Josh’s journey through life was as thrilling as a motorcycle race, filled with twists and turns. He crossed the finish line of life on June 29, 2025, in Holmen, WI.
Josh was the cherished son of William and Susan (Turner) Pigney,...
Susann Jean Ramirez-Maybee
Jun 21, 2025
Susann Jean Ramirez-Maybee, 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Alpine Breeze Nursing Home in Raytown, Missouri. Susann was born December 2, 1949, in Soldiers Grove, WI, the oldest child of Logan and Barbara (Kenner) Maybee.
Susann grew up in Franklin, Wisconsin and after graduating high school, moved to Milwaukee. In 2003, she relocated to...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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