Obituaries

Jun 26, 2024

Geraldine Sue (Pine) Tunks, 79, of Westby, WI, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born Oct. 1, 1944, to Gerald and Ella Vey (Brandt) Pine and was raised in Wichita, Kansas with her 3 sisters. She later met her husband, Robert Tunks, while he was stationed there in the Air Force. Once Bob left the Air...

Jun 24, 2024

Edith Evangeline (Olson) Solberg, age 92, of Westby, passed away on June 24, 2024, at Norseland Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born on August 26, 1931, in Westby to Oscar A. and Edna Olson. Edith married Kenneth B. Solberg on November 12, 1949. They farmed most of their lives on Tri-State Road, Westby, WI....

Jun 23, 2024

Larry J. Campbell, age 82, of La Farge, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1942, to the late Harlan and Pansy (Alderman) Campbell on the Campbell family farm in the township of Webster. Larry graduated from West Lima High School in 1960, and after graduation, worked with his brother, Dave, in hauling...

Jun 23, 2024

Raymond A. Wedwick, age 84, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System on June 23, 2024, just one day shy of his 85th birthday. He was born on June 24, 1939, to Peter and Lois (Cox) Wedwick. He grew up on Dach Ridge and attended Viroqua High School. He married Marilyn Gardner on October 26, 1963, and...

Jun 22, 2024

Miriam Darlene Lewison, age 93, of Westby, passed away on June 22, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1930, in Sylvan, WI to Grant and Norma (Stewart) Grim. She graduated from Viola High School. Following graduation, she worked at banks in Viola and Viroqua. She married L. David Lewison on November 25, 1954. The couple farmed in Viola,...

Jun 22, 2024

Ruth Ann Clark, age 85, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care. She was born on October 18, 1938, in Viroqua to Arthur and Hilda (Thompson) Ostrem. She graduated from Viroqua High School with the class of 1956. Following graduation, she attended the Vernon Normal School and then U.W. La Crosse,...

Jun 14, 2024

Elaine A. Baker, age 93, of DeSoto, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born to the late Walter and Agnes (Swanson) Anderson on June 27, 1930, in Chicago. Raised in Chicago, Elaine graduated from Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL with a degree in education. While working as a kindergarten teacher for the Barrington School District, she...

Jun 13, 2024

Ole A. Yttri, age 76, went to be with his Lord on June 13, 2024. Born to Chris and Agnes Yttri of Viroqua, Wisconsin, he was a lifelong resident of Vernon County.

Ole farmed with registered Holstein cows for several years following high school. He first married Alice Ekern. They had four children and later...

Jun 12, 2024

Harper Angela Sherry, cherished daughter of Ella Swenson and Ben Sherry, graced this world briefly on June 12, 2024, in Viroqua, WI. Her journey was a fleeting whisper, yet her gentle presence was deeply felt and she will be lovingly remembered. Born and passed away in the same tender moments in Viroqua, WI, Harper Angela was a beautiful dream...

Jun 8, 2024

Darwin G. Hanson, age 74, of Westby, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, with his wife of 45 years, Charlene, by his side, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Darwin was born on April 6th,1950, to Donald and Beba (Elliot) Hanson in Spring Grove, Minnesota. He graduated from St....

Jun 3, 2024

Barb Tryggestad, age 69, of Viroqua, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1954, in Rockford, IL, to Rayness “Boogan” and Clementine (Buerskin) Tryggestad. Barb graduated from Viroqua High School in 1972 and then attended Beauty School. Barb was a beautician for most of her working life, and also operated a craft shop in...

Jun 2, 2024

Siv Ann Marie (Eklov) Meyer of Westby, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Creamery Creek Assisted Living Facility in Viroqua, WI.

Siv’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Creamery Creek for the compassionate care she received during her stay with them. Also, a special thanks to Laurie...

May 30, 2024

Francis “Frank” Louis Callaway, age 81, of Readstown, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Myrna on Thursday, May 30th 2024.

Frank was born in Tomah, Wisconsin to James and Beulah Callaway on Christmas Day 1942. Frank grew up in Tomah, Wisconsin where he left home at a young age to...

May 28, 2024

Roger J. Sorenson, (known as “Sonny” or “Sam” to many people), age 79, of La Crosse, and formerly of Westby, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He was born to Edith (Voldahl) and Sherman Sorenson in Viroqua on September 30, 1944. Roger attended Westby area schools and graduated in 1962.

Roger attended WWTC in...

May 23, 2024

Gary Wayne Simonson, age 64, of Westby, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1960, to Laura Hines and Gene Simonson. Gary served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his military service, he worked at La Crosse Footwear and Industrial Heat Transfer in Coon Valley, where he...

May 21, 2024

Nelson A. Ward, age 83, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, at the Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1940, in Readstown, WI where he was raised and spent his formative years. Upon graduating from Readstown High School in 1958, he enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country aboard the...

May 20, 2024

William “Willie” A. Crook, age 90, of Readstown, passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on Monday, May 20, 2024, with his loving wife of nearly 64 years by his side. He was born April 17th,1934, in Vernon County to Fred and Edith (Ward) Crook. Willie attended and graduated from Readstown High School. After a brief stint in California,...

May 19, 2024

Darlene Mellem, 79, of Clinton, WI and formerly of Viroqua, died Sunday, May 19, 2024.

A Celebration of Darlene's Life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Double KD Ranch Campground in Baraboo, WI.

Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory in Viroqua is serving...

May 17, 2024

Susan (Susie) Lynn Anderson Ruedisili, age 79, died Friday, May 17, 2024, in Ferryville, WI. She was born on July 14, 1944, in Fort Huachuca, AZ. She was the eldest daughter of the late Donald Warren Anderson and Marilyn (Dixon) Anderson. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1962. Susan attended Ripon College for one year and then...

May 16, 2024

Jane K. Kolstad, age 85, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at her home with her husband of 62 years by her side, per her wishes. She was born on October 17th, 1938, in Viroqua to Clair and Florence (Kinder) Morrison. Jane grew up in rural Viroqua and graduated from Viroqua High School. She worked...