Obituaries
Gordon S. Dach
Apr 13, 2021
Gordon S. Dach, age 90, of Viroqua, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born January 10, 1931, in La Crosse to the late Daniel and Helen (Gross) Dach. He was the youngest of six siblings residing in rural Liberty Pole. He graduated from Viroqua High School with the class of 1949....
Gladys Foster
Apr 8, 2021
Gladys Blanche Parker Foster, age 99, of Viroqua, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at 3:00 am Thursday morning April 8, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1921, to the late Maude and Floyd Parker on a farm in the middle of the South Dakota prairie, near Eagle Butte. Gladys remembered being grateful that they always had enough to eat...
Larry Lee Salmon
Apr 8, 2021
Larry Lee Salmon said his last “So Long” on April 8, 2021. Larry was born December 6, 1941 to Estin and Velma (Banta) Salmon of Soldiers Grove, Wis. He has two brothers, Rodney (Deana) Salmon and Jerry (Cleo) Salmon. He’ll be deeply missed by his longtime companion, Sandra Sokolowski. Larry has four children: Andy Salmon, Christina (Tom) Thompson, Richard...
Marie L. Woodward
Apr 7, 2021
Marie La Verne Woodward (Pfeiffer) (nee Dyer), born May 13, 1929, in Cook County, Illinois, Marie died peacefully on April 7, 2021, at her home in La Crosse, Wis., with her children and family at her side. She was 91 years young. Marie lived a life full of positivity, creativity, and loving service. She brought an artistic flair to...
Barbara Jane Nelson
Apr 5, 2021
Barbara J. (Held) (Wheeler) Nelson passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, of natural causes. She was born to Valerius (Shorty) and Alnora (Schneider) Held on April 24, 1933. She graduated from Aquinas in 1951. In 1952, she married Raymond Wheeler and years later divorced. She married Marlowe Nelson in 1977. She worked for Trane Co., Western Union Telegraph, and...
James "Jim" Leonard Hanson
Apr 2, 2021
James “Jim” Leonard Hanson, age 73, of Viroqua, passed away Friday, April, 2nd, 2021, at home. He was born on October 8th, 1947, to Leonard and Catherine Hanson. Jim was a military veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. After his military service, Jim happily worked as a true craftsman from woodworking and home improvement to vehicle mechanics. He was...
Kären Langel
Mar 28, 2021
Kären (Moen) Langel, age 83, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully with her family present on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born January 15, 1938, in Whitehall, Wis. to the late Gilbert and Hulda (Haralsrud) Moen. She graduated from Viroqua High School with the class of 1956. Following graduation, she worked for Northwest Airlines as a booking agent. She...
Anna T. Leum
Mar 28, 2021
Anna (Ofte) Leum, age 88 of Westby, Wis., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Anna was born August 30, 1932, to Setles Ofte and Ellen (Haldorson) Ofte. She grew up in Coon Valley, Wis., and was a graduate of Westby High School. Anna married Gilbert Leum on March 24, 1951. Anna was a...
Carla Sue Applebee
Mar 27, 2021
Carla S. Applebee, age 61, of Soldiers Grove, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. Per her wishes, no services will be held. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory in Viroqua is serving the family. 123 W. Decker St Viroqua, Wis. 54665 608-637-2100
Sarah Alice Dewitt
Mar 26, 2021
Sarah Alice DeWitt was welcomed into our Heavenly Fathers arms on March 26, 2021. Sarah was born on August 14, 1931, in Janesville, Wis. to George and Mary (Burns) West. She was a very supportive daughter who helped raise multiple family members and was very family oriented. While in Janesville, she worked at Parker Pen as a factory worker....
Eastyn Albert Skala
Mar 26, 2021
Eastyn Albert Skala, age 6, of Westby, Wis. passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born May 23, 2014, in La Crosse to Justin and Crystal (Miller) Skala. Eastyn was currently in the first grade at Westby Elementary School. He was a lover of many things, and especially loved dinosaurs, Avengers, teenage mutant ninja turtles and was...
Doris M. Parr
Mar 23, 2021
Doris M. Parr, age 88, of Rising Sun, Wis. passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born February 18, 1933, to Joseph and Bessie (Hayter) Broadhead. On July 19, 1952, she married the love of her life, Harlan Parr. They were married for 61 years. Doris was a CNA for 20 years...
Joseph E. Nordstrom
Mar 19, 2021
Joseph E. Nordstrom, 81, of La Farge, died Friday, March 19, 2021. Per his wishes, no services are planned. Vosseteig Funeral Home in La Farge is serving the family. 203 N. State Street La Farge, Wis. 54639 608-625-4244
Emma A. Mcdonald
Mar 18, 2021
Emma A. (Wood) Lombard McDonald, age 96, of Westby, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Norseland Nursing Home. She was born March 1, 1925, in Rockton, Wis. to the late Buford Wood Sr. and Golda (Tate) Wood. She was married June 30, 1946, to Orville Lombard in La Crosse. He preceded her in death in 1975. Together they...
James E. Mcdonald
Mar 16, 2021
James Edward McDonald (Jimmy), age 81, of Gays Mills, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2021. James was born July 6, 1939, to the late Leo and Ruth (McCormick) McDonald in Boscobel, WI. James graduated from Gays Mills High School in 1957, and attended Technical School in La Crosse, WI before heading to work at American Motors in Kenosha....
Marylee Miller
Mar 16, 2021
Marylee (Harris) Miller, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the UW Health Center in Madison, WI. She was born February 19, 1935, in Littleton, CO, to Lee and Mary (Steinmiller) Harris. She married Benny Miller on June 8, 1952, in Englewood, CO. They farmed in Richland County for 12 years. They then moved to the La Farge...
Eloda J. Powell
Mar 14, 2021
Eloda J. Powell, age 94, of Memphis, Ten., formerly of Retreat, Wis., passed away peacefully Sunday, March 14, 2021. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home is serving Eloda's family. 123 W. Decker Street Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 637-2100
Ray Sime
Mar 14, 2021
Raymond “Codge” Sime, Jr., age 94, of Viola, Wis. passed away peacefully March 14, 2021, at Vernon Memorial Hospital with family by his side. He was born February 27, 1927, in his grandmother’s house on East Wisconsin St. in Viola to Raymond Sime, Sr. and Harriet Anderson Sime. Except for his early childhood in Janesville he spent his entire...
David R. Knower
Mar 10, 2021
David R. Knower, only child of Roy L. and 5th child of Leona P. (Brockway Halverson) Knower, was born in La Crosse on May 23, 1951. Dave was born again on February 13, 1973. Dave, beloved husband, dad, and grandpa went home to be with his God and his Savior, Jesus, on March 10, 2021. Dave and Donna (Wyland)...
Phillip J. Gudenschwager
Mar 9, 2021
Phillip J. Gudenschwager, age 85, of Mt. Sterling, Wis. passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He was born July 14, 1935, to the late Alfred and Alrine (Giese) Gudenschwager. He married Ruthann Stankus on March 5, 1999. Survivors include his wife, Ruthann; his son, Mike Gudenschwager; his daughter, Mareen Haerterich; his stepchildren, Tina Pagel and Tim Stankus; and his...
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