Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

Harlan “Stolie” Roland Stoleson, age 94, of Westby, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Norseland Nursing Home. He was born on July 12, 1929, in Westby to Oscar “Isaac” (Staalasen) and Mabel (Martinson) Stoleson. During his early life, he helped his parents on the family farm and worked part time at a...

Mar 11, 2024

Norman L. Johnson, age 94, of Mt. Sterling, a cherished family man, respected veteran, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. Born on December 26, 1929, to Thomas and Alice (Waterman) Johnson, Norman's life was a testament to his loving, friendly, and gentle nature, which touched the hearts of all who knew him.

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Mar 7, 2024

Mr. Bruce Edwin Woods passed away in his home in the Dell area of Vernon County on March 7, 2024. Bruce was 70 years old. He was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin on December 5, 1953, to Burnil and Shirley (Davison) Woods.

Bruce graduated from Westby High School, working on his father’s mink ranch until operations...

Mar 7, 2024

Delose Goodrich, age 72, of Prairie du Chien, WI, formerly of Eastman, WI passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Mayo Health in La Crosse, WI surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lancaster, WI on May 21, 1951, the son of Roy and Bonnie Goodrich. Delose graduated from Prairie du Chien High School...

Mar 5, 2024

Gordon “Gordy” Duane Johnson, age 81, of Westby, WI, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 5, 2024. He was born October 27, 1942, to Ervin and Leonora Johnson on the family farm in Belmond, Iowa, the youngest of four children.

Gordy enjoyed growing up on the farm and fondly remembered hunting...

Mar 4, 2024

Beverly “Becky” Jean (Dorschied) Tunks Winters, “The Entertainer,” age 93, of La Farge, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1930, to Harold and Carol (Chambers) Dorschied on Salem Ridge, but grew up on Ma and Pa’s Park which was very important to her. She married George Tunks, Jr. on June 3, 1950,...

Mar 4, 2024

Morris Keith Frydenlund, age 88, of Viola passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born on August 31, 1935, to the late Carl and Josephine (Barness) Frydenlund in Madison. His parents came over from Norway through Ellis Island as legal immigrants and moved to Madison where Morris grew up his entire...

Mar 2, 2024

Fred J. Olson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, at Vernon Memorial Hospital, at the age of 84. Born on February 5, 1940, in Readstown to Osmond and Onah (Schoville) Olson. Fred married Martha Binger on July 16, 1988, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Soldiers Grove. Fred's life...

Mar 2, 2024

Eda “June” Widner a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on March 2nd, 2024. She was born on October 4th, 1938, in Soldiers Grove to Elmer and Velma (Salmon) Barlow. June met and fell in love with Robert Widner and built their family in Avalanche, Wisconsin.

June had a passion for life that shone...

Mar 1, 2024

Joanne Patricia Thompson, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. Joanne was born on September 6, 1936, to Hjalmer and Hildur (Swiggum) Holte. She grew up on the family farm on Lovaas Ridge, went to Leum School, and graduated from Westby High School in 1954. On December 11, 1954, Joanne married...

Feb 28, 2024

Ronald Ray Roberts, age 87, of La Farge, WI died on February 28, 2024, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on June 22, 1936, to Theodore and Hazel (Dyar) Roberts of La Farge. He attended La Farge schools where he later became head of maintenance and managed the bus drivers.

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Feb 27, 2024

Karlyn U. Koenen, age 78, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Washington, IL, to John and Emma (Schmid) Ludwig. Her family moved to Viroqua when Karlyn was 3 years old and had a farm they operated. She attended Viroqua Area Schools. She married...

Feb 27, 2024

John Edward Swanson, age 72, of Seneca, WI passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in his home.

John was born on November 7, 1951, to Marian and Gehard Swanson being the third of five children. He married Teri Vedvik on October 2, 1976, at Utica Lutheran Church. Together they had three children and raised a...

Feb 23, 2024

Gary Stalsberg, age 66, of Westby, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on Friday, February 23, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1957, in Viroqua, the son of Azel and Alice (Buros) Stalsberg.

Gary is survived by his sisters, Norma Bekkum, Doris (Arnold) Marx, Carol (DuWayne) Peterson, and Betty Joyce (Danny) Copeland;...

Feb 22, 2024

Robert E. McClurg, age 93, of Viroqua, WI passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024.

He is survived by sons: Ron (Connie), Maurice (Greta), Steve (Lisa), and Duane (Susan); twelve grandchildren: Molly (Eric) Schuler, Katie McClurg, Michael McClurg, Quinn McClurg, Brady McClurg, Nicholas McClurg, Mason McClurg, Carson Emmert, Keaton Emmert, Dustin Lewis, Megan McClurg, Matthew...

Feb 21, 2024

Terry Tunison, age 77, of Westby passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1946, to the late Raymond and Olga (Leum) Tunison in Illinois. Terry grew up in Rockford, IL until moving his family to Westby, WI where he established his life.

He was a...

Feb 20, 2024

Bernice Frances (Kenworthy) Schroeder, age 104, passed away peacefully at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby, WI, on February 20, 2024. She spent the last four weeks of her life in their excellent care and that of St. Croix Hospice.

Bernice was born the second child of Juliette (Nale) and John Kenworthy on September 20, 1919,...

Feb 12, 2024

Viroqua - Barbara Ann Martinez was born in Northfield, Minnesota, on November 16, 1944. She spent most of her childhood in Palo Alto, California, but also lived in Alexandria, Virginia, when her father, John P. Albers, served as a geologist at the Geological Survey of the U.S. Interior Department in Washington, D.C. Her father’s work for the...

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Christine (McHenry) Lium, age 72, of Westby, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born on August 11, 1951, to Gervase and Darlene (Burnard) McHenry. Mary graduated from La Farge Public Schools in 1969, and received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

She...

Jan 31, 2024

James “Jim” Benson, age 91, passed away on January 31, 2024, in Florence, AZ. Jim was born on October 25, 1932, in Soldiers Grove, WI to Earl and Christina Benson, the youngest of five boys. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Everson).

Jim graduated from Soldiers Grove High School where he discovered a love...