Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Dickman

Apr 23, 2023

Robert "Bob" Dickman, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Born on January 16, 1936, to the late Anton and Martha (Hemmersbach) Dickman in Monroe County, Bob was known for his kind heart, faith-filled and strong spirit, and handy nature.

Bob was a proud...

Craig Widner

Apr 23, 2023

Craig W. Widner, 54, of Viroqua, WI passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born in Viroqua, WI to Janice (Widner) Whitt on January 31, 1969.

He attended Viroqua High School and after school, he worked numerous places in the area.

He worked for Dregne Home Improvement Siding and...

Joseph Clifford Hatlan Jr.

Apr 22, 2023

Joseph Clifford Hatlan Jr., age 61, of Viola, died on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI. Joe was born on August 7, 1961, in Viroqua to Joseph Clifford Hatlan Sr. and Mildred (Lee) Hatlan. He was confirmed and baptized at West Prairie Hauge Church. Joe attended grade school in Ferryville and attended De...

Cheryl Lee Larson

Apr 22, 2023

Cheryl Lee Larson passed away at age 76 in her home on Saturday April 22, 2023, due to heart complications. She was born on August 14, 1946, in Cloquet, MN, a small town near Duluth, MN. She and her siblings were raised in Cloquet by two hard-working parents among many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Some of Cheryl’s fondest...

George "Mick" Fred Geyer

Apr 18, 2023

Mick Geyer, 81, of Gays Mills, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Mick was born on January 24, 1942, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Myrtle Namm and George “Mick” Geyer. He was a United States Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived...

Karen Kellicut

Apr 17, 2023

Karen was born on August 29, 1940, to Willis and Mable Peterson. She was the second born of five siblings. Karen was born at the home farm and attended the Esofea School and graduated from Viroqua High School in 1958. She passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 82.

She was...

Gary Laverne Everson

Apr 15, 2023

Gary LaVerne Everson, age 77, passed away at his home in Soldiers Grove on April 15, 2023. He was born December 30, 1945, at his home on the farm in Soldiers Grove to Lawrence and Olga (Olson) Everson. He was a lifetime member of Kickapoo United Lutheran Church where he was baptized, confirmed, and attended services regularly. He graduated...

Harold Hinzpeter

Apr 14, 2023

Harold Hinzpeter, age 69, of Elroy passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. No services are planned.

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory in La Farge is serving Harold's family.

203 N. State Street

La Farge, WI 54639

(608) 625-4244

Evaline Mccormick

Apr 14, 2023

Evaline McCormick, a loving, generous, and faith-filled woman, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023, just three days shy of her 94th birthday. Born on April 17, 1929, in Darlington, WI, Evaline was a lifelong resident of the area and made a lasting impact on her community.

A proud graduate of Darlington High School, Evaline...

"Digger" Don Olson

Apr 13, 2023

“Digger” Don Olson, 78, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at home after a battle with cancer. He was born December 20, 1944, to Thomas and Pauline (Guist) Olson. He was born in the same house his mom was born in and attended by the same Midwife, Jenny Eastman. He married Lana Davenport on October...

Betty Ann Schroeder

Apr 10, 2023

Betty Ann Schroeder, 89, of Westby, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Norseland Nursing Home. She was born on September 15, 1933, to Henry and Irene (Erickson) Kansier in La Crosse. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1952. She married Arlen Schroeder on August 23, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church. Betty worked at NCR in Viroqua...

Kim A. Oium

Apr 9, 2023

Kim A. Oium, age 54, of rural La Farge, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Kim was born on December 16, 1968, in Viroqua, WI, to Ronald and Kathleen (Muller) Leatherberry. She grew up in Evansville and moved to Ontario, WI, graduating with the class of 1987....

Sandra Kay Mccann

Apr 6, 2023

Sandra Kay McCann, age 67, passed away at her home in Soldiers Grove on April 6, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was born August 26, 1955, to J. Oliver and Ruth (Leirmo) Lightfoot. She attended North Crawford Schools. Sandra married Tim McCann on March 27, 2000, after spending 22 years together. Sand worked for 35 years...

Patricia Ann Kroening

Apr 5, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Patricia Ann Kroening, from La Crosse, who passed away suddenly in her home on April 5th, 2023. Pattie had a difficult battle with COPD and is finally at rest. Pattie is survived by her sister Bernice and her children, Casandra, Jessie, and Shawn. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and...

Anna Margaret Wells

Apr 5, 2023

Anna M. Wells, age 94, of Viroqua and formerly of Viola, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A complete obituary will be published when it is available.

Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Anna's family.

123 W. Decker St.

Viroqua, WI 54665

608-637-2100

Sandra Hope Thayer

Apr 4, 2023

Sandra Hope Thayer, age 69, of Readstown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born April 16, 1953, to Kenneth and Betty (Ewers) Anderson. Sandra attended Kickapoo High School. Growing up, Sandra enjoyed life on the farm and being with her siblings, who she loved very much. In 1971, she married Jim...

Betty M. Fredrickson

Apr 3, 2023

Betty Mae (Zitzner) Fredrickson passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on April 1, 1946, to Orbin and Helen (Runice) Zitzner in Viroqua. She was confirmed at Liberty Pole United Methodist Church and graduated from Viroqua High School.

On June...

Robert "Bob" Tumi

Apr 3, 2023

Robert “Bob” Tumi, aka Llama Bob, age 75, of Ferryville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born July 13, 1947, to the late Paul and Irene (Lanskiewicz) Tumidajiewicz at their home on the south side of Milwaukee. Bob graduated from Boys’ Technical High School and went on to be a construction electrician. His entire electrician...

Charles Allen West

Apr 2, 2023

Charles Allen West, 88, of Viroqua, died on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Charles was born on November 28, 1934, in Richland Center to William and Verda “Elizabeth” (Adams) West and graduated from Muscoda High School in 1953. He honorably served in the U.S. Army in Germany for two years (1957-1959). He married Eulala Greene on July 7, 1958, in...

Janice Elaine Olson

Apr 1, 2023

Janice Elaine (Dahl) Olson, age 77, of Viroqua, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. Janice was born on July 10, 1945, in Viroqua to Lee and Tillie Dahl. Growing up in the Bud area, she helped farm and work in the tobacco fields. On March 16, 1963, Janice married Gale Olson and they had...