Obituaries

Robert G. Michaels

Oct 4, 2024

Robert Michaels of La Crosse, WI passed away at Serenity House in Tomah, WI on October 4. Bob was 77; he was born April 20,1947, to Glen and Mabel Michaels of Berlin, WI. He married Patricia McCutchin in 1974; the couple divorced in 1986.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel...

Robert Coe

Oct 4, 2024

Robert "Bob" Coe, age 75, of Gays Mills died at home on Friday, October 4, 2024. He started and spent most of his life in Crawford County. After a couple tours in the US Navy and some time working on trains around the Midwest he returned to his home area.

Since coming home, he spent...

Fred "Bud" Eick Jr.

Sep 27, 2024

Fred Arthur "Bud" Eick Jr., aged 84, of rural Ontario, WI, passed away in a farming accident on September 27, 2024. Born on December 12, 1939, in Denver, Iowa, to the late Fredrick Henry Eick Sr. and Leota Minnie Niemeyer, Fred was a man whose life was characterized by his independent spirit, adventurous heart, and durability.

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Esther June Powers

Sep 25, 2024

Esther Powers, age 82, of Readstown, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Sime Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Esther's family.

106 S. 4th Street

Readstown, WI 54652

608-629-5651

Sharon Lee Nelson

Sep 24, 2024

Sharon Lee Nelson, age 88, of Deerfield and formerly of La Farge, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born on January 28, 1936, to the late Cecil and Erma (Orsburn) Spry, Sharon was born at home above the cheese factory in La Farge, that is now the Organic Valley retail...

Miguel Angel Velazquez

Sep 24, 2024

Miguel Angel Velazquez, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 24, 2024, in Westby, Wisconsin, at the age of 71. Born to the late Antonio Velazquez and Socorro Pedroza de Velazquez on May 9, 1953, in Mexico City, Mexico. Miguel's life was a testament to his friendly,...

Becki L. Dittmar

Sep 23, 2024

Becki Dittmar, a spirited, generous, and loving presence in the lives of all who knew her, passed away on September 23, 2024, in Readstown, Wisconsin. Born on June 7, 1953, in Marion, Iowa, she was born to Robert and Patty (Rowell) Hotz. Becki married the love of her life, Marvin Dittmar, in 1980.

After graduating...

Kathi "Kate" Heisz

Sep 22, 2024

Kathi ‘Kate’ (Ingle) Heisz ended her journey here on Earth on September 22, 2024. She spent her final days surrounded by her children, family, and many, many friends. She was born November 18, 1958, in Prairie du Chien to George and Maria (Gruber) Ingle. She attended Prairie du Chien High School until she was welcomed into her bonus family,...

Ardene Harlan Ostrem

Sep 15, 2024

Ardene Harlan Ostrem, age 94, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, September 15, 2024. He was a resident of Bethel Oaks Memory Care in Viroqua. He was born on November 4, 1929, in Viroqua to Arthur and Hilda (Thompson) Ostrem. He graduated from Viroqua High School with the class of 1947. Ardene married Harriet Raaum in 1951....

Jeff Matson

Sep 14, 2024

Jeffrey Todd Matson, age 58, of Stoddard, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 14, 2024.

Jeff was born to Jerrold and Hilda (Sidie) Matson on Hilda’s birthday, April 8, 1966, in Chateauroux, France. During his early years, the family moved around due to Jerrold’s Air Force career until he retired and came back to...

Ruby A. Hay

Sep 14, 2024

Ruby A. Hay, 91, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare Center.

She was born September 21, 1932, in Richland County, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Clara (Craig) Haines. Ruby was a 1951 graduate of Wauzeka High School, Crawford County, WI. She married Richard Hay on October...

Bonnie L. Harris

Sep 11, 2024

Bonnie L. Harris, age 76, of Viroqua, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will be made available when finalized.

Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory in Viroqua is serving Bonnie's family.

123 W. Decker Street

Viroqua, WI 54665

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Roger M. Dahlberg

Sep 9, 2024

Roger M. Dahlberg, age 78, of Eastman, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 9, 2024, in Eastman, Wisconsin. Born on July 30, 1946, in Moline, Illinois, to Kenneth and Ruth (Larson) Dahlberg, Roger's life was a testament to his loving, thoughtful, and friendly nature.

After graduating from Cambridge High School in 1964, Roger...

Roger William Kruk

Sep 4, 2024

A kind and gentle spirit was welcomed home on the evening of September 4, 2024.

Roger William Kruk, age 77, was born on June 22, 1947, to Walter and Mabel (Clark) Kruk in La Farge, WI. He attended La Farge High School and was often found working on farms or helping Gudgen’s with maple syrup....

Mary Lou "Lou" Robertson

Sep 1, 2024

Mary Lou "Lou" Robertson passed away on September 1, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on December 15, 1952, to the late Wayne and Minnie (Morris) Roberts, Lou grew up in the vibrant community of East Green Bay, where she graduated from East Green Bay High School. Her early years were marked by a strong sense of duty...

Eunice Mae Hillman

Aug 31, 2024

Eunice Mae (Rose) Hillman of Viroqua, WI was born as the second of four children in Carroll, IA on April 20, 1935, to father, John Rose and mother, Helen (Jentzen) Rose. She has one surviving older sister, Ruth Ronfeldt (Overland Park, KS) and is preceded in death by her former husband, Leroy Hillman (NV) and two younger brothers, Frank...

Virgil M. Stalsberg

Aug 29, 2024

Westby - Virgil M. Stalsberg, a man whose loving, kind, and generous spirit touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2024. Born to Victor and Myrtle (Erickson) Stalsberg on May 8, 1947, in La Crosse, Virgil's journey through life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, his passion for the great...

Jacob John Menn

Aug 23, 2024

Norwalk – Jacob John Menn, 101, passed away on August 23, 2024. Born in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, outside Norwalk, Wisconsin, Jacob John Menn arrived on September 29, 1922, in the family’s farmhouse. The third of Benjamin and Tony Menn’s four children, Jake grew up on the Jersey Vale Farm where he was born. He helped milk the dairy...

Michael "Mike" Mccormick

Aug 18, 2024

"Good morning from Rolling Ground" - Michael William McCormick, known affectionately as Mick to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, in Rolling Ground, WI, at the age of 76. Born on May 19, 1948, in La Crosse, Mike was a man whose life was marked by dedication to his family, service to his country,...

Leland "Lee" Hutchison

Aug 16, 2024

Leland G. Hutchison, known affectionately as Lee to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, in Viroqua, at the age of 86. Born on June 1, 1938, in Sugar Grove, Wisconsin, Lee was a man whose presence was characterized by warmth, friendliness, and thoughtfulness throughout his life.

Lee was a graduate...