Obituaries

Richard Henthorn

Richard Henthorn

Jul 29, 2021

Richard E. Henthorn, age 86, of Tamarac, FL, formerly of Soldiers Grove, WI, passed away July 29th, 2021. Richard was born to Perry Ray Henthorn and Flossie Pearl (Randall) Henthorn in Soldiers Grove, WI. Richard was predeceased by his husband, Anthony (Tony) Lujardo Otero, and by brothers and sisters: Leathel Salmon Henthorn, Gerald Ray Henthorn, Theron Jasper Henthorn, Gracie...

Thomas Walter Coleman

Thomas Walter Coleman

Jul 28, 2021

Thomas Walter Coleman, 57, of Gays Mills, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021. He was born to the late Darold Coleman and Bonnie Coleman (Salmon) in Madison, Wisconsin. Growing up he worked on the family's dairy farm, while he attended and pulled many pranks at North Crawford High School, graduating in 1982. He stayed on the...

Carmen J. Dunnum

Carmen J. Dunnum

Jul 26, 2021

Carmen J. Dunnum, age 54, of La Crosse, died Monday, July 26, 2021. A public visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby. A private service for immediate family will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts appreciated....

Ronald "Doc" Buros

Ronald "Doc" Buros

Jul 23, 2021

Ronald “Doc” Buros, age 70, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and formerly of Viroqua, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021. Doc was born July 14, 1951, to Robert and Doris (Runice) Buros. He graduated from Viroqua High School with the class of 1969. Following graduation, Doc went into the construction business and eventually began his own custom home building...

Avis U. Hooverson

Avis U. Hooverson

Jul 23, 2021

Avis U. Hooverson, age 93, of Viroqua and formerly of Soldiers Grove, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. She was born May 4, 1928, in Ohio to Lafe and Thelma (Hurst) Van Fleet. She graduated from Readstown High School and married Tell M. Hooverson Jr. on March 17, 1948. The couple took over...

Cheryl Ann Christianson

Cheryl Ann Christianson

Jul 19, 2021

Cheryl Ann Christianson, age 70, passed away July 19th, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She was born March 14th, 1951, in La Crosse, WI. She was the daughter of Lawrence W. LeJeune and Dahla L. (Miller) LeJeune. Cheryl graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI and completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Masters...

Owen D. Bekkum

Owen D. Bekkum

Jul 16, 2021

Owen D. Bekkum of Madison, Wisconsin passed away July 16, 2021, at Attic Angels Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 2 P.M. at Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 South Main Street, Westby, Wisconsin, with visitation at 1 P.M. Burial will be in Viroqua Cemetery in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Owen was born in...

Marian Carole Dahl

Marian Carole Dahl

Jul 10, 2021

Marian Carole (Aarstad) Dahl, age 97, of Westby, died Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at Norseland Nursing Home. She was born April 8, 1924, to Carl and Elma Aarstad. She grew up on the family farm on Clinton Ridge and graduated from Cashton High School. In 1943, she married Norman Dahl and had three children, Lorin "Pete", René (Roger) Rotzenberg,...

Laura A. Copus

Laura A. Copus

Jul 4, 2021

Laura A. (Hirschfield) Copus, age 57, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2021, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Laurie was born in Viroqua, WI to Ronald and Mary (Kearney) Hirschfield on December 26th, 1963. She graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1982, then got her CNA certification where she worked at Vernon Manor in Viroqua, before...

Lori J. Erickson

Lori J. Erickson

Jun 29, 2021

Lori J. Erickson, age 63, of Westby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at her home. She was born January 8, 1958, in La Crosse to Wayne and Harriet (Call) Aspenson. Lori graduated from Westby High School with the class of 1976. She married Tim Erickson on October 27, 1984. Together they celebrated 16 years of marriage...

Randy A. Greenman

Randy A. Greenman

Jun 29, 2021

Randy A. Greenman, age 71, of Readstown, WI, formerly of North Aurora, IL, passed away suddenly at his home, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife. He was born August 31, 1949, in Aurora, IL, to his loving mother Dolores, to whom he was devoted. Randy grew up in Aurora and attended local schools before enlisting in...

Timothy J. Hill

Timothy J. Hill

Jun 28, 2021

Timothy James Hill 03/02/1962 – 06/28/2021 Tim went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born in Janesville, Wis., to Bruce Hill and Deanna Johnson, the former Deanna Gilman. Tim grew up in both the Janesville and La Farge areas. Tim had many interests. He loved his cars, trucks...

Arvin Wayne Foss

Arvin Wayne Foss

Jun 21, 2021

Arvin Wayne Foss, age 48, of Westby, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home. He was born March 22, 1973, to Arlen and Alice (Eddy) Foss. He attended school in De Soto and Viroqua. Following his schooling, he moved to Rockford, Illinois for a short time before moving back to Viroqua. He drove school bus...

Raymond Yttri

Raymond Yttri

Jun 19, 2021

Raymond Yttri, age 63, of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Vernon Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will be published as soon as it is available. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home is serving Raymond's family. 123 W. Decker St. Viroqua, WI 54665 608-637-2100

Clarence Gaylord Nordin

Clarence Gaylord Nordin

Jun 17, 2021

Clarence Gaylord Nordin, age 91, of Railroad Avenue, Viroqua, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Norseland Nursing Home. He was born October 4, 1929, in Viroqua to the late Herman and Selma (Brudos) Nordin. Clarence attended Avalanche grade school all 8 years. He met the love of his life, Anna Jane, on a bus ride to 4H...

Jennifer  Maria Mulhausen

Jennifer Maria Mulhausen

Jun 17, 2021

Jennifer Maria Mulhausen, age 37, of Westby, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born December 26, 1983, in La Crosse to Peder and Sherri (Burkhow) Ellefson. Jennifer will be known for the love, compassion and kindness she extended to others. While she was limited physically, she was always thinking of others and offering encouragement. Jenn had an...

Elizabeth Anne Tubbin

Elizabeth Anne Tubbin

Jun 16, 2021

Elizabeth Anne “Betty Anne” (Phillips) Tubbin went to her eternal home in paradise with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2021. Betty Anne was born in Milwaukee, WI to Severin and Margaret “Grace” (Czolnowski) Phillips on September 26, 1939. Betty Anne graduated from St. Mary’s Academy High School and then continued her education at Alverno College in Milwaukee,...

Roderick "Rod" Earl Olson

Roderick "Rod" Earl Olson

Jun 14, 2021

Roderick “Rod” Earl Olson, age 83, of Soldiers Grove, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. Rod was born at home near Soldiers Grove on July 26, 1937, to Harold and Edna (Groves) Olson. He attended school in Trout Creek and graduated from Soldiers Grove High School in 1956. Rod married Patricia C. Knutson on May 28, 1960, at Our...

Barbara Ann Sanchez

Barbara Ann Sanchez

Jun 12, 2021

Barbara Ann Sanchez, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 12, 2021. Barbara was born to Sarah and Harold Hulbert in Elkhorn, WI. Barbara enjoyed spending time on her parents farm in Ferryville, WI in her younger years. As an adult, she lived in the surrounding areas of Burlington, where she raised her children and then...

Cleo M. Yttre

Cleo M. Yttre

Jun 10, 2021

Cleo M. Yttre, age 94, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Norseland Nursing Home. She was born September 8, 1926, to Harvey and Eliza (Hill) Jones on the family farm near Soldiers Grove. She graduated from Folsom Elementary School June 1, 1940 and from Soldiers Grove High School on May 19, 1944. Following graduation, she...