Obituaries

Christine "Chris" Marie Bromeland

Christine "Chris" Marie Bromeland

Oct 9, 2021

Christine “Chris” Marie Bromeland, age 71, of Gays Mills, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was born December 12, 1949, in Beloit, Wisconsin to Ernie and Birdie (Jarchow) Wiedmer. She attended Clinton High School and following graduation she became a beautician. She married Thomas Bromeland and they were married for 25 years until they divorced. They adopted their...

Beverly J. Morgan

Beverly J. Morgan

Oct 7, 2021

Beverly J. Morgan, age 91, of Westby, died Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 31, 1930, to Garnet Ward Brockelbank and Ethel Rose (Zamba). She grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, where the family had moved in 1932 to escape the poverty of the Great Depression. Princeton was a wonderful place to grow...

Donald Carl Nelson

Donald Carl Nelson

Oct 5, 2021

Donald Carl Nelson, age 92, of La Farge, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born to Carl Marinus and Lillie May (Collins) Nelson on June 5, 1929, in Webster Township – Vernon County. Donald attended Lyons Grade School on Buchanan Ridge and graduated from La Farge High School in 1947. Donald lived with his grandma and parents...

Ronold "Ron" L. Hanson

Ronold "Ron" L. Hanson

Oct 5, 2021

Ronold “Ron” L. Hanson, age 71, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, with his wife and sister by his side at Vernon Manor. He was born September 19, 1950, at his grandparents home in Crawford County, WI, the 2nd child of Reuben Sr. and Emma (Vance) Hanson. Growing up he lived in the De Soto...

Donald M. Johnsrude

Donald M. Johnsrude

Oct 1, 2021

Donald Johnsrude, age 97, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Soldiers Grove Health Services where he had been a resident since September of 2020. He was born May 14, 1924, to Josephine Johnsrud in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in Steuben, Wisconsin and was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Ellen Johnsrud. Farming was his passion. He...

Birger Elias Eklov

Birger Elias Eklov

Sep 29, 2021

Birger Elias Eklov, age 85, passed away on September 29, 2021, at his Westby home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 28, 1936, in Jonkoping, Sweden to Oscar and Sigrid (Johansson) Eklov. After graduating from Westby High School in 1955 he enlisted in the Army receiving an honorable discharge on September 6, 1957, with the rank...

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...