Obituaries

Lillian M. Oldfield

Lillian M. Oldfield

Oct 29, 2009

Lillian M. Oldfield, age 93 of Viroqua died Thursday, October 29, 2009. Lillian M. Oldfield age 93 of Viroqua, died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born on June 10, 1916.She is survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Shirley Hanson. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Raymond and Robert Hanson....

Kathy Lindvig

Kathy Lindvig

Oct 28, 2009

Kathy Lindvig, 56 of Westby, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Kathy Lindvig, 56 of Westby, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. She was born July 8, 1953 in Viroqua to Maynard (Gruff) and Odie Lindvig. Kathy attended Westby and Viroqua schools and was a 1974 graduate of Viroqua High School. She lived in...

Donald Skrede

Donald Skrede

Oct 26, 2009

Donald Skrede, 91, of Viroqua died Monday, October 26, 2009. Donald F. Skrede, age 91 of Viroqua, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Norseland Nursing Home. He was born on March 13, 1918 to Albert and Elva (Thompson) Skrede. He married Mary Moen on October 21, 1950 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Viroqua. He was employed...

Robert S. Baker

Robert S. Baker

Oct 21, 2009

Robert S. Baker, 78, of Westby died on Wednesday October 21, 2009. Robert "Bob" Baker, 78, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Robert was born in Chicago on June 5, of 1931 to Steven and Ursala (Fear) Baker. He attended high school in Downers Grove, IL. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country...

Harlan D. Jacobson

Harlan D. Jacobson

Oct 15, 2009

Harlan D. Jacobson, age 78 of Westby, died Thursday, October 15, 2009. Harlan D. Jacobson, age 78 of Westby, died Thursday, October 15, 2009. He was born on September 22, 1931 to Enor and Mabel (Frydenlund) Jacobson. He graduated from Westby High School in 1948 at the age of 16. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Eleanor Sordahl

Eleanor Sordahl

Oct 14, 2009

Eleanore Sordahl, age 82 of Viroqua, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Eleanore Eva Sordahl, 82, of Viroqua, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Eleanore was born July 17, 1927 in LaFarge to Isaac and Ruby (Allen) Lawrence Sr. At the age of 17 she was united in marriage to Selmer Sordahl and they settled onto Ash Ridge where they...

Agnes M. Schroeder

Agnes M. Schroeder

Oct 14, 2009

Agnes "Aggie" Schroeder, 91 of Viroqua, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Agnes "Aggie" Schroeder, 91 of Viroqua, died peacefully with her family Wednesday morning October 14, 2009. She was born in the town of Christiana to Oscar and Amalia (Oium) Homstad on February 14, 1918. She was baptized at North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church and Confirmed at St. Peters...

I. Marie Vance

I. Marie Vance

Oct 12, 2009

Iva Marie Vance, age 85 of Viroqua, died on Monday, October 12, 2009 . Iva Marie Vance, age 85 of Viroqua, Wisconsin, died on Monday, October 12, 2009 at her home. Marie was born on September 2, 1924 on the home farm in Luana, Iowa to Albert and Emma (Leppert) Oelberg. She graduated from Waukon High School, Waukon, Iowa...

Leroy Lucky Torgerud

Leroy Lucky Torgerud

Oct 12, 2009

LeRoy "Lucky" Kenneth Torgerud, age 82 of Westby and formerly of Madison, died Monday, October 12, 2009. LeRoy "Lucky" Kenneth Torgerud, age 82 of Westby and formerly of Madison, died peacefully Monday evening, October 12, 2009 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1926 in Bangor to Roy and Gladis (Thompson) Torgerud. On February 16, 1951 he...

Steven Watters

Steven Watters

Oct 11, 2009

Steven Watters, age 54 of Utah, formerly of Viroqua, Wisconsin, died on October 11, 2009. Steven Watters, age 54 of Utah, formerly of Viroqua, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home in Provo, Utah on October 11, 2009. Steven suffered from a devastating disease, bi-polar disorder. Be free Steven. You are now home. Steven was born to the late Roger...

Irene V. Wang

Irene V. Wang

Oct 8, 2009

Irene V. Wang, 78, of Westby died on October 8, 2009. Irene V. Wang, age 78 of Westby, died on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Vernon County to Ole and Myrtle (Swiggum) Paulsrud and on August 16, 1947 she was united in marriage to Leif Wang....

Arthur S. Sherry

Arthur S. Sherry

Oct 8, 2009

Arthur S. Sherry, 49, of Chaseburg died Thursday, October 8, 2009. Arthur S. Sherry, age 49 of Chaseburg, died on Thursday, October 8, 2009 as a result of a work related accident. He was born in Viroqua on January 23, 1960 to Gordon and Eunice (Ostrem) Sherry. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Westby....

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson

Sep 26, 2009

Walter Johnson, age 74 of Westby, died Saturday, September 26, 2009. Walter D. Johnson, age 74 of Westby, died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at his home. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Cashton, to Jalmer and Cora (Brettingen) Johnson. He attended Clockmaker school and graduated from Westby High School in 1953 and on August 4, 1956 was...

Patricia Hooverson Atteberry

Patricia Hooverson Atteberry

Sep 20, 2009

Patricia 'Trish/Patti' (Hooverson) Atteberry, age 55 of Omaha, Nebraska died Sunday, September 20, 2009. Patricia (Trish/Patti) Atteberry, age 55 of Omaha, Nebraska passed away September 20, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on July 15, 1954 to Thorvald and Rose (Aspen) Hooverson. She attended high school in Viroqua, Wisconsin and college in La Crosse...

Joanne O. Dunnum

Joanne O. Dunnum

Sep 18, 2009

Joanne O. Dunnum, age 66 of Viroqua, died Friday, September 18, 2009. Joanne O. Dunnum, age 66 of Viroqua, died Friday, September 18, 2009 at her home after a long courageous battle with Lupus. She was born on January 7, 1943 in LaCrosse to Edwin and Irene (Lee) Stendalen. Joanne attended Von Ruden Grade School and graduated from Westby...

Gavin Kenneth Williams

Gavin Kenneth Williams

Sep 12, 2009

Gavin K. Williams, 6 month old son of Rick and Sue Williams of Coon Valley, died Saturday, September 12, 2009. Gavin Kenneth Williams, 6 month old son of Rick and Sue Williams of Coon Valley, died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Gundersen Lutheran in LaCrosse. Gavin is survived by his parents; grandparents Tom and Mary Garavalia of Stoddard, Ken...

Signe J. Aspenson

Signe J. Aspenson

Sep 3, 2009

Signe J. Aspenson, age 104 of Viroqua, died Thursday September 3, 2009. Signe Johanne Aspenson, age 104 of Viroqua, died Thursday Morning at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. She was born on December 17, 1904 in Utica Township, Crawford County, to Johannes and Sigrid "Sella" (Iverson) Saegrove. She was baptized in the Utica Lutheran Church and attended Girdler School...

Joanne R. Boardman

Joanne R. Boardman

Aug 20, 2009

JoAnne R. Boardman, 76, of DeSoto died Thursday, August 20, 2009. JoAnne Rae Boardman died unexpectedly August 20th, 2009.She was born September 20th, 1932 to Melford (Tony) and Violet Johnson. She was the middle child of five children, Loren, Donald, JoAnne, Carolyn Maybee, and Leora Jambois.JoAnne attended grade school at the one room school house of Battle Hollow and...

Arlene M. Kraabel

Arlene M. Kraabel

Aug 19, 2009

Arlene M. Kraabel, 75, of Westby died Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Arlene M. Kraabel, 75, of Westby died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Franciscan Skemp Hospital in La Crosse. Arlene was born January 13, 1934 to Melvin and Anna (Anderson) Swenson in Clinton Township. In 1954 she was united with Harland Kraabel into a marriage that would last more...

Rebecca E. Stalsberg

Rebecca E. Stalsberg

Aug 17, 2009

Rebecca E. Stalsberg, 57, of Cadott, died Monday, August 17, 2009. Rebecca E. Stalsberg, 57, of Cadott, died Monday, August 17, 2009 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Rebecca was born August 26, 1951 in La Crosse, WI to Orlando and Mable Stalsberg. She is survived by siblings Paul (Virginia) Stalsberg of Byron, MN, Daniel (Betty) Stalsberg of...