Obituaries
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...
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...
Danny Evert Christianson
Jul 27, 2025
Danny Evert Christianson, age 79, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem.
Danny was born on February 13, 1946, in Viroqua, WI, to the late Clayton and Betty Lou (Dewitt) Christianson of La Farge. He grew up on the family farm on Salem Ridge, where he developed a strong love...
Frances Deloros Bekkedal
Jul 24, 2025
Frances Deloros Bekkedal, a beloved member of the Viroqua community, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 3, 1930, she was the daughter of John H. and Amanda (Gabrielson) Ostrem, both of whom have preceded her in death.
Frances was united in marriage to her husband, Eugene "Bud" Bekkedal, on June 18, 1949....
Carol Gohlke
Jul 23, 2025
Carol A. Gohlke, age 85, of Viroqua, WI, died peacefully on July 23, 2025, at Gundersen Memorial Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
Carol loved books, musical theater, animals, the East Side of Milwaukee, the community of Viroqua, as well as her family and friends. She was known for her dry sense of humor, impatience with anyone who talked too much or...
James Lee Sorum
Jul 15, 2025
James Lee Sorum of Soldiers Grove, WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on May 15, 1947, to Robert and Mildred (McDaniel) Sorum.
Jim was a member of the final graduating class of Soldiers Grove High School in 1965. He went on to attend Madison Technical College, earning an Associate’s Degree. He...
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,...
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