Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
David Alan Mills
Jan 11, 2021
David Alan Mills, age 86, of Westby, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Bethel Home in Viroqua. He was born May 28th, 1934, in Illinois to the late Jack and Ruth (Royal) Mills. He attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He then went to Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago,...
Connie S. Best
Jan 9, 2021
Connie S. Best, age 53, of Viroqua, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1967, in Marshfield, Wis. She graduated from Wilmot Union High School with the class of 1985. Following graduation, she held various jobs. For much of her life, Connie had numerous health issues. She was a fighter...
Alice Verene Swiggum
Jan 6, 2021
Alice Verene Swiggum, age 89, of rural La Farge, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at her home. She was born September 18, 1931, in Vernon County to the late Byron and Gloy (Randles) Getter. She married Arnty Swiggum on September 16, 1961. Alice enjoyed working in her flower gardens, quilting, playing games and dancing, and having tea parties...
Wanda Mae Strait
Jan 2, 2021
Wanda Mae Strait (Bishop), age 85, of Readstown, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home. She was born September 9, 1935, in Cullowhee, North Carolina to the late Daniel “Charlie” and Jessie (Ashe) Bishop. After graduating high school in 1954, she enlisted in the Army. She served in the Women’s Army Corps with the 5017 Area Service...
Arne Haugen
Dec 30, 2020
Arne Haugen, age 69, of Westby, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Arne was born in Oslo, Norway to Erling and Reidun (Haugom) Haugen. He grew up in Skjetten -- a small town located approximately 12 miles from Oslo. As a child, he developed a passion for ski jumping. He started jumping when he was five years old. At...
Charmaine D. Aspenson
Dec 29, 2020
Charmaine passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2020, at the age of 93. Charmaine was born on December 16, 1927, in Westby, WI. Charmaine graduated from Westby High School in 1945 and from the University of Minnesota where she earned a degree in Nursing in 1948. She married the love of her life, Everett Aspenson, in...
Lorraine Hope Stalsberg
Dec 28, 2020
Lorraine Hope (Jennings) Stalsberg, age 92, of Viroqua, completed her life journey in the early morning hours of December 28, 2020, at The Bethel Home in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Lorraine was born on January 13, 1928, in Viroqua to Lloyd and Dorothy (Robinson) Jennings. Lorraine graduated from Viroqua High School in 1945 and then graduated from Teachers College in 1947....
Pauline F. Montgomery Moran
Dec 27, 2020
Pauline Fern Montgomery-Moran, age 93, of Soldiers Grove, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020. She was born in Crawford County to Kermit and Alma (Olson) Adams on May 20, 1927. Pauline was the eldest of two girls growing up on her parents' farm in Soldier Grove, Wis. She attended school in Soldiers Grove and lived her entire life...
Martin Leroy Coggon
Dec 26, 2020
Martin LeRoy Coggon, 74, passed away peacefully December 26, 2020, at Vernon Manor, in Viroqua. He was born on December 23, 1946, to James and Ester (McElhose) Coggon. Martin was raised in a farming family where big gardens and hard work was needed. He was among the last generations of tobacco growers. He had a soft spot for dogs...
Kathleen Woods
Dec 25, 2020
Kathleen Woods, 76, of rural Cashton passed away December 25, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1944, to Chester and Joyce (Jeffers) Hilton. She graduated from Westby High School. She married William (Bill) Adams on August 26, 1962. They later divorced. She married Bruce Woods on April 2, 1983. She lived in the rural Westby/Cashton area most her...
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