Obituaries

Marvin Alf Bekkum

Marvin Alf Bekkum

Sep 28, 2021

Marvin A. Bekkum, age 85, formerly of Westby and Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born March 15, 1936, to Melvin and Amanda (Olstad) Bekkum. He attended Westby Schools and left school after his junior year of high school to join the U.S. Air Force. He served in the Air Force for eight...

Angeline Nora Dickman

Angeline Nora Dickman

Sep 26, 2021

Angeline Nora Dickman, age 83, passed away on September 26, 2021, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua, WI. Angeline was born on April 13, 1938, to Herman and Margaret (Mlsna) Brueggen and one of twelve children. She attended school at Pine Hollow and St. Mary’s Ridge School, near Cashton. She enjoyed music all of her life, especially as an accordion...

Patricia Grace Stueland

Patricia Grace Stueland

Sep 26, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Stueland, age 92, of Viroqua, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Bethel Home & Services in Viroqua. Patricia Grace Stueland was born on June 17, 1929, to Helmer & Goldie (Hunter) Stueland. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. Pat graduated from Viroqua High School, then went on to graduate from the Vernon...

Robert "Bob" Fish

Robert "Bob" Fish

Sep 25, 2021

Robert “Bob” Fish, age 86, of Bloomingdale, WI, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. Robert served in the Army and after his service in Japan he married his gal from there and brought her back to the States. She was a great woman as she learned the American ways. They were married just short of 51 years. He was...

Betty Renae Dahlen

Betty Renae Dahlen

Sep 25, 2021

Betty Renae (Krachel) Dahlen, age 66, of Westby, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her home. She was born March 27, 1955, to Lola Mae (Gilbertson) and Arnold Krachel. On August 3, 1974, she was united in marriage to Randy Dahlen at Holmen Lutheran Church. Throughout her life, she impacted people through her caring and loving personality. In addition...

Gilbert L. Leum

Gilbert L. Leum

Sep 22, 2021

Gilbert L. Leum, age 93, of Westby, passed away peacefully at Norseland Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Gilbert was born February 26, 1928, to Elmer and Lenora (Tomtengen) Leum. He grew up in Westby, WI and served in the Army. Gilbert married Anna Ofte on March 24, 1951. Gilbert was a wonderful husband and father of six...

Donald George Nettnin

Donald George Nettnin

Sep 22, 2021

Donald George Nettnin, age 86, of La Farge, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1934, in Chicago, IL. After retirement he and his wife, Faith Barbara Nettnin moved to La Farge in 1987, where he built his home on Jug Creek Road. Don was a man of great integrity and...

Roger "Doc" Hatlem

Roger "Doc" Hatlem

Sep 21, 2021

Roger “Doc” Hatlem, 90 of Viroqua, WI, died Tuesday morning September 21, 2021. Roger was born on July 31, 1931, to Rev. Berent and Gertrude Hatlem in Adams, ND. He was the youngest of three sons, Edward being the oldest and Paul who died in infancy. In the summer of 1943, the Hatlem family moved to Taylor, WI. Roger...

Madeline E. Everhart

Madeline E. Everhart

Sep 16, 2021

Madeline (née Kaukl) Everhart, age 95, of La Farge, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at home with her children by her side. Madeline was born to Ed and Isa Kaukl on November 23, 1925, near Dilly in the Township of Union – Vernon County. At the age of three, the family moved to La Farge and...

Kenneth Hohmann

Kenneth Hohmann

Sep 13, 2021

Kenneth E. Hohmann, 57 years young, of Coon Valley WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 13th, 2021. Ken was born to the late Barbara Marra and Henry Hohmann at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Maine North/West High School and Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Kenneth is survived...

Troy Campbell

Troy Campbell

Sep 13, 2021

Troy David Campbell, age 54, of Onalaska, WI, formerly of Marshall, WI, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born November 28, 1966, to the late David and Suzanne (McCoy) Campbell. Troy was born and raised in La Farge, WI, where he attended school and graduated from La Farge High School in 1985. After graduating, he worked in...

Karen Gander

Karen Gander

Sep 10, 2021

Karen Gander, age 71, of Soldiers Grove, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born September 4, 1950, to the late Lyall and Ruth (Turk) Martin. Karen attended many schools for her education, but graduated from Boscobel High School in 1968. After graduating high school, Karen moved to Stoughton, WI, to work...

Arlene L. Pietsch

Arlene L. Pietsch

Sep 10, 2021

Arlene L. Pietsch (née Richter), age 93, of Viroqua, WI, passed away peacefully Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born January 11, 1928, to Kurt and Nellie (née Beischer) Richter. She married Donald J. Pietsch in 1947. Music was her passion. Survivors include her children, Robert (Mary) Pietsch, Kristine (Lawrence) Krenn, Nancy (Phil) Souders, Karen (Lou) Alt, John (Deb)...

Geralyn "Geri" Stout

Geralyn "Geri" Stout

Sep 6, 2021

Geralyn “Geri” Stout, age 59, of Mauston, WI, passed away peacefully Monday, September 6, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 10, 1961, to the late Donald and Earlene (Ford) Newell. She graduated from Highland High School and graduated from Fennimore Southwest Technical College with an Associate Degree in Business. She married Tom Stout...

Scott Holtet

Scott Holtet

Sep 5, 2021

Scott Holtet, age 76, of rural Westby, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born August 19, 1945, in Scotland to the late Palmer and Frances (Connelly) Holtet. Scott proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 14 years, where he served as a medic during the Vietnam War. He served three tours in Vietnam and received...

Amie Bell Beaver

Amie Bell Beaver

Sep 4, 2021

Amie Bell Beaver, age 92, of Viroqua and formerly of La Farge, passed on to our Lord on September 4, 2021, at Vernon Memorial Hospital, Viroqua, WI. Amie was born on September 9, 1928, in Ontario, WI. She grew up and attended school in the La Farge, WI area and later returned home to spend her later years with...

Theresa Marie Finnell

Theresa Marie Finnell

Sep 2, 2021

Theresa Marie Finnell, age 69, of Gays Mills, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Boscobel Care and Rehab. She was born June 15, 1952, in Boscobel to the late George and Marguerite (Walsh) Brockway. She graduated from Gays Mills High School with the class of 1970. Following her graduation, she attended and graduated from Western Technical College. After...

Joanne Campbell

Joanne Campbell

Aug 28, 2021

Joanne Mae Campbell, age 93, of Viroqua and formerly of La Farge, passed away at Bethel Home and Services on August 28, 2021. Joanne was born to Eston and Violet Major in Dell, WI on February 17, 1928. She started school at Dell Elementary, but the family soon moved to La Farge, WI where Joanne lived the rest of...

Charles "Chuck" J. Miller

Charles "Chuck" J. Miller

Aug 24, 2021

Charles J. Miller "Chuck", of Westby, WI, died peacefully at home August 24, 2021, surrounded by his family due to complications of many health issues, including Parkinson's Disease. This is a celebration of the life of Chuck Miller, known in the community for his quick wit, the twinkle in his eye, and his contagious smile and laughter – and...

Thomas Richard Meinzer

Thomas Richard Meinzer

Aug 19, 2021

Viola, Wisconsin – the family of Thomas Richard Meinzer shares the unfortunate news of his unexpected passing on August 19, 2021. Tom was born to Richard and Dorothy (Sally) Meinzer in 1963, and grew up along the Wisconsin River in Poynette, Wisconsin. Tom was the baby of the family, looking up to his brothers, David and Dean, and his...