Obituaries

Sarah L. Case

Sarah L. Case

Mar 5, 2021

Sarah L. Case, age 81, of Warrens, Wis., passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. Services will be held at a later date. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Sarah's family. 123 W. Decker Street Viroqua, Wis. 54665 608-637-2100

Gordon  Ostrem

Gordon Ostrem

Mar 3, 2021

Gordon Ostrem of La Crosse, Wis. died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, with family by his side. He was born on September 25, 1930, to Bernard and Agnes (Thompson) Ostrem. Gordon was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Esofea. He served in the Army during the Korean War and worked for Layne Northwest Company in Milwaukee for...

Orpha Hughes

Orpha Hughes

Feb 28, 2021

Orpha Hughes, age 106, of Bloomingdale, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. Orpha was born to Elmer and Lula (Lamb) Wood in Warrens, Wis. on November 26, 1914. Orpha and Manlin met while working for Tom Pierce, Orpha as a hired girl and Manlin as a hired man. Their first date was a church meeting in which Manlin invited...

Mabel Jensina Domenget

Mabel Jensina Domenget

Feb 27, 2021

Mabel Jensina Domenget, age 97, of Viroqua, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born April 14, 1923, to the late Albert and Inger (Paulson) Offerdahl. Survivors include her children: Nancy (Jon) Yungerman, Daniel Domenget, and Ellen (Otto) Clason; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Mabel was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ole and Bertha (Alfsmo)...

Mark K. Anderson

Mark K. Anderson

Feb 26, 2021

Mark K. Anderson, born in northern Virginia to Kenneth E. and Elizabeth Anderson, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, February 26, 2021. Among his endeavors over the years, he tried his hand at harness making, farming, woodworking, and small engine repair. In his retirement, he enjoyed biking, playing guitar with his friends at church, and working at the...

Raymond R. Chudej

Raymond R. Chudej

Feb 22, 2021

Raymond Chudej, age 82, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away February 22, 2021. He was born in Goliad, Texas on August 28, 1938, to the late Henry and Mollie (Humplik) Chudej. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his step-children: Frederick Domenget, Joey Domenget, Larry Domenget, and Susann Domenget; his sister, Ella Chudej. Raymond was preceded in death...

Larry L. Greenland

Larry L. Greenland

Feb 22, 2021

Larry L Greenland, age 78, of Beloit, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at Beloit Memorial Hospital after a courageous fight with a short illness. He was born December 20, 1942, in Viroqua, WI as an only child of Elaine Loman (Greenland) and raised by his Grandma and Grandpa Greenland. In 1968, he married Gladys Edwards in Rockton, IL with...

Jessica Lynn Mcarthur

Jessica Lynn Mcarthur

Feb 19, 2021

Former Seneca, Wis. resident, Jessica Lynn McCullick McArthur, 46, died unexpectedly Friday, February 19, 2021, at her home in West Salem, Wis. Jessie was born May 1, 1974, in Prairie du Chien, Wis. She was always proud to be a “Navy Brat” and loved to list her numerous “hometowns”. She graduated from Seneca High School. She was passionate about...

Ruth Sinn

Ruth Sinn

Feb 18, 2021

Ruth Sinn, age 60, of rural La Farge, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was born February 24, 1960, to the late Edward Sr. and Naomi Schwarz. Ruth was a member of the Mechanicsburg Christian Church in Mechanicsburg, Indiana and presently a member of New Life Christian Church in Viroqua. She volunteered to lead a prayer service and...

Donald Reuben Felde

Donald Reuben Felde

Feb 3, 2021

Donald Reuben Felde, age 69, Viroqua, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born July 3, 1951, in Viroqua to Reuben and Marjorie (Fortney) Felde. He graduated from Viroqua High School with the class of 1969. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He attended WWTC, U.W....

Robert D. Tainter

Robert D. Tainter

Feb 2, 2021

Robert “Bob” Donald Tainter passed away at his home in Readstown, February 2nd, 2021. Robert was born February 17th, 1938, to Merrill and Rhinella (Peggy) Tainter. Robert married Betty Mae Bush March 9th, 1963, in Prairie Du Chien, WI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mae Bush and sister, Merilyn (Mickie) Tainter. He is survived by...

Larry N. Christensen

Larry N. Christensen

Feb 2, 2021

Larry Christensen, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at home on his farm in La Farge, Wis. Paul Harvey said it best...” God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker. So God made a farmer.” No one who met Larry forgot his infectious smile or personality. If Larry wasn’t on a...

Thomas R. Olson

Thomas R. Olson

Feb 2, 2021

Thomas R. Olson, 73, of La Crosse, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born January 18, 1948, to the late Russell and Hazel (Buschmann) Olson. Thomas served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his four children: Kenny, Larry, Rodger and Tommy Olson; his siblings, John (Bev) Bickett Sr. and Patricia (Gordon) Derleth; and several nieces and nephews....

Raymond Lester Mickelson

Raymond Lester Mickelson

Feb 1, 2021

Raymond Lester Mickelson, 88, passed away peacefully in his home on February 1, 2021. Raymond was born on May 3, 1932, in West Salem, Wis. to Ben and Alma (Pederson) Mickelson. He was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Clements on October 15, 1952. He was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ray was a great friend,...

Joseph M Waldner

Joseph M Waldner

Jan 30, 2021

Joseph M. Waldner, age 79, of Lime Ridge, Wisconsin, passed away January 30, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born to Michael and Margaret Waldner in Utica, South Dakota. He is survived by Sarah, his loving wife of 58 years. Sarah was his faithful caregiver during his long struggle with Alzheimer’s and was by his side...

Raymond Jerome Ostertag

Raymond Jerome Ostertag

Jan 27, 2021

Raymond Jerome Ostertag, age 30, of Viroqua and formerly of the Twin Cities, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. A celebration of Ray's life will be held at a later date. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Ray's family. 123 W. Decker Street Viroqua, WI 54665 608-637-2100

Jeffrey Valdo Geary

Jeffrey Valdo Geary

Jan 27, 2021

Jeffrey Valdo Geary, 65,of Viola, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born February 5, 1955, to Valdo and Lillian (Sidie) Geary. Jeff was such a kind gentle soul who loved nature and spent his entire life on the Geary farm. He always enjoyed gatherings with family and friends whether hunting, camping, four wheeling, trips to...

Dale E. Rumppe

Dale E. Rumppe

Jan 17, 2021

Dale E. Rumppe, age 81, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born October 31, 1939, to the late Eddie and Sadie (Conant) Rumppe in Black River Falls, Wis. He graduated from Westby High School in 1957, and joined the Navy that following fall. Dale left the Navy in 1960, and married Lanna in 1961....

James Otto Rasmussen

James Otto Rasmussen

Jan 15, 2021

James Otto Rasmussen, age 76, of De Soto, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at this home. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at a later date. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Jim's family. 123 W. Decker Street Viroqua, WI 54665 608-637-2100

Karla Gander

Karla Gander

Jan 11, 2021

Karla Gander, age 56, of Gays Mills, passed away peacefully Monday, January 11, 2021, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. She was born May 25, 1964, to the late Daverne and Patsy (Schrader) Gander. She graduated from North Crawford High School with the class of 1982. She helped out on the family dairy farm, worked at Advance Transformer in Boscobel...