Obituaries

Jan 30, 2024

Craig Michael Hoven, age 43, of Westby passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born on June 8, 1980, to Neil and JoAnn (Blakstad) Hoven. Craig graduated from Westby High School in 1998, and then from Herzing College in Madison with a Bachelor’s Degree in CAD.

Craig is survived by his parents; his...

Jan 30, 2024

Judith “Judy” Gobeli, age 71, of Lynxville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1952, in Dubuque, IA to the late Clem and Ruth Kass.

Judy came to Wisconsin to work at St. Clair Hospital as a RN, LPN. Her love for children allowed her...

Jan 27, 2024

Annette “Netty” Kirchhoff (Copus), age 55, of Ferryville and formerly of Bell Center, passed away at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, WI on January 27th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Netty was born on February 2nd, 1968, to Herbert W. Sr and Shirley (Morelock) Copus in Burlington, WI. She graduated from North Crawford High School in 1986, and...

Jan 26, 2024

Jerome (Jerry) P. Raha, 82, of Gays Mills, passed away at his home in Gays Mills, on January 26, 2024.

Jerry was born in Adams-Friendship, Wisconsin to Walter and Barbara (Wardle) Raha and grew up and lived in Gays Mills his entire life. He graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1959, and married Rose...

Jan 23, 2024

James Milton McIntosh was born April 30, 1958, to Donald and Beverly McIntosh of Viroqua, Wisconsin. He passed away at the age of 65 on January 23, 2024, in Vero Beach, Florida.

Jim was a graduate of Viroqua Senior High School and went on to excel in the field of auto-mechanics after attending Western Wisconsin...

Jan 23, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” K. (Rose) Long, age 75, of Viola passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Soldiers Grove Health Services in Soldiers Grove. She was born on August 20, 1948, to the late Gordon and Rosemary (Frye) Rose in Janesville, Wisconsin. Jackie graduated from Tomah High School and entered the work force by moving to Walworth, Wisconsin...

Jan 22, 2024

Iva Lea (Gilman) McCollough, age 93, passed to eternal rest on January 22, 2024, at Breeze Park Senior Living in St. Peters, Missouri.

Iva was born on September 4, 1930, to Earl and Mae (DeLap) Gilman in rural Vernon County, WI. She attended the small country school at Fairview and graduated from La...

Jan 21, 2024

Sharon Alice (Schwartz) Weiher, age 80, of Readstown and formerly of La Crosse passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Vernon Manor. She was born on August 23, 1943, to the late Lambert and Alice (Quackenbush) Schwartz in La Crosse. Sharon attended the former Saint Thomas More High School in La Crosse.

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Jan 18, 2024

Jay William Haggerty was born January 24th, 1941, to Bill and Joyce Haggerty in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, where he grew up with his brothers Lee and Rance. Jay enjoyed this time in his life so much that he wrote several unpublished works loosely based on his childhood for other children to read. Topics included stories about exploring the Kickapoo...

Jan 16, 2024

Conrad August Nehls, age 84, was called to his eternal home on January 16, 2024, at Vernon Manor Nursing Home surrounded by those he chose to care for him, after a long journey of declining health.

He was born September 23, 1939, on the first anniversary of his late parents’ Bernie and Rosella (neé Nuttleman)...

Jan 16, 2024

Karen Heried, age 80, of Viroqua passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1943, to the late Iris Ostrum. As a young girl, Karen’s family moved around as they farmed until she ended up settling in the Readstown area.

A friend of Karen’s introduced her to her future husband, Gary Heried....

Jan 11, 2024

Karen F. Babcock, aged 83, passed away on January 11, 2024, in Abbotsford, WI. Born on April 10, 1940, in Sparta, WI, to the late Ole and Reycie (Rose) Olson.

Karen's passion for coloring brought vibrant hues to her life. Her love for the music of Elvis Presley was a constant source of happiness.

Jan 10, 2024

Harold Nofsinger, age 79, of La Farge passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 17, 1944, to the late Arvid “Hap” and June (Roberts) Nofsinger. On August 8, 1964, he married the love of his life, Linda Fish, at Burr Wesleyan Church in rural Hillsboro. Together they had been...

Jan 10, 2024

Joan E. Kraft, age 90, of the Town of Clinton, rural Cashton, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. No formal services will take place at this time.

Online condolences may be expressed at vossfh.com. Cards for the family may be sent to Robert Kraft c/o Vosseteig Funeral Home PO Box 88, Westby, WI 54667....

Jan 8, 2024

Lorena Fitzpatrick, age 80, of Richland Center passed away peacefully Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born October 26, 1943, to the late Georgie and Lorraine (Grimm) Coppernoll in Richland Center. Lorena attended the Rock School in Sylvan and then went to work for Pampered Beef where she oversaw over 3,000 calves. When they closed,...

Jan 7, 2024

Phyllis J. Iverson, 90, of Soldiers Grove, WI peacefully passed away on January 7, 2024.

Phyllis was born on April 9, 1933, in Turtle Lake, WI to Merlin and Mabel Tess. After graduating from high school, she embarked on a life journey that included a marriage to David Iverson on March 25, 1951. Together, they...

Jan 6, 2024

Patricia Jean Moore, age 95, of Gays Mills passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was born November 5, 1928, to the late Russell and Anna (Potts) Jennings. Pat graduated from Gays Mills High School and went into the work force as a secretary for various companies.

On November 12, 1949, Pat married...

Jan 6, 2024

Eleanor M. Oftedahl, age 94, of Viroqua passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Vernon Manor. She was born April 23, 1929, in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Eleanor graduated from Folsom School and later from the University of La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in teaching.

She married Kenneth Oftedahl in 1948, and together...

Jan 4, 2024

Ruth Elaine McClurg (Forde) age 90 of Viroqua, WI passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by husband, Robert; 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,...

Jan 4, 2024

Susan Kaye (Hermann) Williams, age 75, of rural Viroqua, WI, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. Born on July 5, 1948, in Portage, WI, at Divine Saviors Hospital, Susan radiated love and kindness throughout her life.

Susan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roland Dean Williams, with...