Obituaries

Albert Richard Zegiel

Mar 8, 2025

Albert Zegiel, age 68, of Gays Mills, passed away after a long battle with cancer on March 8th, 2025, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Madison, WI. Albert was born on June 11, 1956, in Geneva, IL to Katherine and Leonard Zegiel. He was the oldest of 10 children. The family moved to Kalispell, MT, where...

Dorothy E. Lunde

Mar 8, 2025

Dorothy E. Lunde, age 93, of Westby, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

She was born to Selmer Engh and Eleanor (Rude) Paulson on August 11, 1931. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at Westby Coon Prairie Church and married Roger Lunde on October 14, 1950. Dorothy and Roger lived in Portsmouth, VA for four...

Kari Nelson

Mar 7, 2025

Kari J. Nelson, 65, of Westby, WI passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, surrounded by her family.

Kari and her identical twin sister, Kala, were born on October 14, 1959, to Harold and Jacquelyn (Lawrence) Nelson.

Kari attended Westby Area High School graduating...

Larene B. Nomann

Mar 7, 2025

Larene Berneeda Nomann, age 98, of Viroqua, Wisconsin, and formerly of Pocahontas, Iowa transitioned to her heavenly home to meet her Jesus on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Maplewood Terrace Assisted Living in Viroqua, Wisconsin in the care of St. Croix Hospice. Larene, twin daughter of Fred and Mary (Dirks) Hohensee, was born August 24, 1926, in Pocahontas, Iowa....

Eldon J. Heide

Mar 6, 2025

Eldon J. Heide, 76, of Viroqua and formerly of Yuba, WI, died on March 6th, 2025. No services are planned.

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

123 W. Decker St.

Viroqua, WI 54665

608-637-2100

Rosie Driscoll

Mar 5, 2025

Rosie Driscoll, age 74, of La Farge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1951, to the late Theodore “Ted” and Ethel (Fosdal) Lombard. Rosie was raised in La Farge and never left her hometown, attending La Farge High School. On January 4, 1970, Rosie married the love of her life, Ron...

Jeannie Lee Boardman

Mar 3, 2025

Ferryville - Jeannie Lee Kirby-Boardman, a devoted wife, daughter, sister, stepmom, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, 2025, at the age of 67. A self-proclaimed tough old bird, Jeannie was one in a million. She fought for her family and loved big. If she liked you, you knew it, and if she didn’t, you knew it....

Stanley "Stan" Sobczak

Mar 1, 2025

Stanley Joseph Sobczak, age 80, of Westby, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Madison. He was born on July 22, 1944, to the late John and Margaret (Sands) Sobczak in La Crosse.

Stan was an excellent baker and enjoyed many hours fishing down at Petty Bone Park in La Crosse.

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Phillip "Phil" Ames

Feb 24, 2025

Phillip “Phil” Ray Ames, age 65, of rural Genoa, passed away on Monday, February 24th, 2025, surrounded by his whole world — his family. His courageous five-year battle (or shootout, as he liked to call it) with lung cancer finally came to an end. While we are mourning his loss, he leaves behind memories of his fun-loving, witty personality...

Cliferd Vernon Ostrem

Feb 24, 2025

Cliferd V. Ostrem, age 99, of Viroqua, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 15, 1925, in Jefferson township, Viroqua, WI to Ole Tollack and Anna (Gabrielson) Ostrem.

Cliferd grew up on the farm with his parents and siblings: Olga, Thelma, Alice, and Tilfred; a brother,...

Jaxx Michael Henry

Feb 21, 2025

Jaxx Michael Henry, a beacon of joy and love, passed away on February 21, 2025. Born on October 10, 2024, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, Jaxx's infectious smile and laughter brought immeasurable happiness to all who knew him. Though his time on earth was brief, his impact was profound, and he will be remembered for the light he shone in the...

Leslie Frank Crocker

Feb 16, 2025

Leslie Frank Crocker, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in La Crescent, Minnesota, at the age of 82. Born on March 15, 1942, in Tennessee, Leslie's life was marked by his dedication to education, his love for art history, and his unwavering commitment to his family.

Les' academic journey began at Treadwell...

Henry "Hank" Hysel

Feb 12, 2025

Henry “Hank” LeRoy Hysel, age 72, of La Farge, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home. Hank was born to the late Francis and Margaret (Fosdal) Hysel on August 20, 1952, in Viroqua. He was the first-born twin to his brother Frank. Hank graduated from Viroqua High School in 1971. He lived in the La Farge...

Sharon Lee Dahl

Feb 11, 2025

Sharon Lee Dahl, of Westby, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 78. Sharon was born on May 29, 1946, to Norman and Opal (Hanson) Dank. On September 24, 1966, Sharon married the love of her life, Ronald Dahl. Together they farmed for over forty years while raising five children....

Judith "Judy" Atkinson

Feb 10, 2025

Judith "Judy" A. Atkinson, age 79, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 10, 2025. Judy was a pioneering, independent women who approached life fearlessly regardless of the challenges that lay before her.

Back in the mid-1970s while Judy was working one of her two jobs at Hayward State Bank, she volunteered to be the...

Susan "Sue" Mashak

Feb 7, 2025

Susan “Sue” M. Mashak, age 64, of Westby, WI passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System with family by her side on February 7th, 2025.

Sue was born on October 9, 1960, to Gerald and Marilyn (Hanson) Schultz. She grew up in Chaseburg on the family farm and attended grade school in Chaseburg and graduated...

Charles L. Slock

Feb 7, 2025

Charles L. Slock, age 83, of Viola, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

123 W. Decker Street

Viroqua, WI 54665

(608) 637-2100...

Trina Marie Messling

Feb 4, 2025

After a courageous fight, Trina Marie Messling, age 41, of Stoddard, lost her battle to cirrhosis and passed away on February 4, 2025.

Four years ago, doctors gave her six months to live, but Trina did it her way and said “Nope, not yet.” It was in her genes to be strong; she’s a Mahan....

Norman Leroy Johnson Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Norman Leroy Johnson Jr., age 73, of De Forest, WI, passed away peacefully following a long battle with cancer on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Aspen Place in Viroqua. Norman was born on March 14, 1951, in Dodgeville, WI to the late Norman Leroy Johnson Sr. and Dorothy (Butteris) Johnson. He married Karen Copus and they had three children...

Brian James Carlson

Feb 2, 2025

Brian James Carlson, age 61, of Stoddard, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from a medical condition.

He was born September 21, 1963, to John and Mary Carlson in Caledonia, MN. He was the youngest of five siblings – Greg, Joyce, Rick, Bob, and Brian. He spent his childhood in...