Obituaries

Oct 17, 2021

Richard “Dick” K. Walter, age 80, of rural La Farge, peacefully joined his parents and other loved ones in Eternal Life on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Dick was a loving and caring husband to Jo Ann (nee Rollins) for 60 years; a devoted Father to Rich (Sue) and Brent Walter; an adored Grandfather to Angela, Nicole, and Matthew; the...

Oct 14, 2021

Lois M. (Swiggum) Eitland Stueland, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021 at Vernon Memorial Hospital with her family by her side, as the church bells rang at 11:00 a.m. She was 72 years old. Lois was born April 10, 1949, to Leif and Lilah (Lunde) Swiggum. She and her siblings grew up on the family farm...

Oct 13, 2021

William Gerald Smythe, known to all as Bill, died Wednesday, October 13th, 2021. He was born April 2nd, 1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents Norman and Helen (Kaminski) Smythe. The second of four Smythe children, he attended school in South St. Paul and the University of Minnesota where he majored in education.

Bill was...

Oct 11, 2021

Marie Lynn Townsend, age 73, of De Soto, passed away unexpectedly after a short hospitalization on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born September 28, 1948, in Viroqua to Eldon and Eileen (Larson) Townsend. Marie played in the marching band and graduated from De Soto High School with the class of 1966. Following high school graduation, she attended Western...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...