Obituaries

Philip D. Sherry

Philip D. Sherry

Nov 12, 2020

Philip D. Sherry, age 89, of Viroqua, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born August 17, 1931, to the late Sidney and Ella (Wee) Sherry. Philip graduated from Soldiers Grove High School in 1949, where he was the class Salutatorian and a standout basketball player. He married Charlotte Everson on October 20, 1950, and together they celebrated...

Kathy A. Reiter

Kathy A. Reiter

Nov 11, 2020

Kathleen A. Reiter, of rural Viroqua, age 52, followed God’s plan and was called Home to Heaven to be with Him, Tuesday, November 11, 2020, at her home with her loving mother by her side. She was born December 26, 1967, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the daughter of Ethel (Harmston) Reiter and the late Arthur Reiter. Kathy was a...

Kenneth J. Trott

Kenneth J. Trott

Nov 11, 2020

Kenneth Trott, long-time resident of Westby, WI, died on November 11, 2020, at the age of 93. Ken was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend. Ken is survived by his son, Robert N.Trott,of Rockford IL; stepchildren: Linda ((Ken) Caulum of Petersburg, AK; Susan (Greg) Halpern of Onalaska, WI; Jerry (Alaine) Abrams of Westby, WI; and Mary (Keith)...

Lucille P. Widner

Lucille P. Widner

Nov 10, 2020

Lucille P. (Rude) Widner, age 98, of rural Viroqua, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Lucille was born February 3, 1922, to the late Tonette “Malena” (Haukland) and Bernt August Rude. She graduated from Westby High School in 1939. She was united in marriage to Arnold Widner on March 5, 1941. She enjoyed many things, especially her family. They...

Murl J. Parker

Murl J. Parker

Nov 6, 2020

Murl J. Parker, 87, of Viola, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020, at the Tomah Veterans' Hospital after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on November 21, 1932, to Alva and Gertrude (Hatfield) Parker, Murl attended Goose Creek Elementary School and graduated from Viola High School in 1951. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1952...

Lucy Dagnon

Lucy Dagnon

Nov 3, 2020

M. Lucille Dagnon, age 93, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. She was born Feb. 21, 1927, to the late Marion and Mabel (Cox) Gilman in the Township of Freeman, Ferryville, WI. She attended high school at Lansing, Iowa and Central High School in La Crosse before leaving school to be with her brother Keith...

Rosella "Rosie" Evenson

Rosella "Rosie" Evenson

Oct 30, 2020

Rosella “Rosie” Evenson, age 74, of Viroqua, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1946, to the late Almond and Edith (Suhr) Wallace. Rosie farmed for most of her life and later in life was a caretaker for elderly and disabled people. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She...

Gary D. Teadt

Gary D. Teadt

Oct 27, 2020

Gary D. Teadt, age 76, of Viroqua, passed away Tuesday, October 27th, 2020. Gary was born in Richland Center on February 15, 1944, to Leona (Sugden) and Robert Teadt. Gary married Carol Mollenhoff on August 2nd, 1966, and together with their children after living in the Twin Cities area, settled in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Gary was a journeyman machinist, roofing...

Terry O. Warmouth

Terry O. Warmouth

Oct 27, 2020

Terry O. Warmouth, 66, of Readstown, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Terry's family. 123 W. Decker St Viroqua, WI 54665 608-637-2100

Mary L. Strangstalien

Mary L. Strangstalien

Oct 23, 2020

Mary L. (Wemette) Strangstalien, 89, of Westby, passed away at Vernon Memorial Hospital with her sons, Scott and Brian, by her side, on Friday, October 23, 2020. Mary was born July 18, 1931, to the late Oscar and Gusteva Wemette. She married Arnold Strangstalien on July 3, 1952. They farmed their entire life until they retired and moved to...

Robert L. Widner

Robert L. Widner

Oct 22, 2020

Robert L. Widner, 86, of Avalanche, Wisconsin passed away in his home on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born February 17th, 1934, to William Perry and Rena Florence (Clark) followed shortly by his identical twin brother, Roger. Like most twins, Robert and Roger shared a special bond. Hardworking, smart, and business-minded,...

Roger L. Widner

Roger L. Widner

Oct 19, 2020

Roger L. Widner, of Avalanche, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 19, 2020, from a cardiac episode. While it is never easy to say goodbye, comfort is found knowing he went home on the bank of his treasured pond. Roger was born February 17, 1934, to William Perry and Rena Florence (Clark) Widner at their home in Avalanche. He...

Gabriella Nadia Felten

Gabriella Nadia Felten

Oct 19, 2020

Gabriella Nadia Felten, age 18, of Cashton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born on December 13, 2001, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alexsandro Felten and Yolanda Rivera. Gabby, as many knew her, was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. Gabby was beautiful inside and out. Gabby loved her sisters more than anything...

Alan Leslie Lawrence

Alan Leslie Lawrence

Oct 17, 2020

Alan Leslie Lawrence, age 65, of Viroqua, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born in Viroqua on June 7, 1955, to the late Leslie and Clara (Hunter) Lawrence. Alan graduated from Hillsboro High School and while in high school he took welding classes. After graduation, Alan went to have more training for his welding career and also took...

Bruce Edwin Donaldson

Bruce Edwin Donaldson

Oct 16, 2020

Bruce Edwin Donaldson, age 51, of Viroqua, passed away suddenly on October 16th, 2020. Bruce was born on February 22, 1969, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, the son of the late Gary “Butch” and Joy (Erickson) Donaldson of La Farge. Bruce was a 1987 graduate of La Farge High School. After graduation, he followed in his father’s footsteps...

Roger Herman Berns

Roger Herman Berns

Oct 15, 2020

Roger Herman Berns, age 82, of rural Soldiers Grove, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at his home from a farm accident. He was born May 4, 1938, in Garnavillo, IA to the late Eugene and Regina (Funke) Berns. Roger loved people and had friends at all stages of his life. He had many interesting stories to tell. He...

Carol Lee Moore

Carol Lee Moore

Oct 15, 2020

Carol Lee Moore, 78, of rural Westby passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 17, 1942, to Milford and Kathleen (Murphy) Buros in Viroqua, WI. Carol walked to and from Smith School with her siblings, and graduated from Westby High School in 1960. On July 23, 1960, she married Allen Moore in...

Martha S. Peterson

Martha S. Peterson

Oct 12, 2020

Martha S. Peterson, age 77, of Richland Center, born on July 7th, 1943, passed away October 12th, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Martha was the daughter of Thorvald and Opal (Schoville) Peterson. She graduated from Gays Mills High School and afterwards Martha moved to Janesville and started working at Parker Pen. In 1976, she moved to Madison and...

Jean E. Steiner

Jean E. Steiner

Oct 11, 2020

Jean E (Palmer) Steiner, age 64, of Westby and formerly of La Farge, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was born August 3, 1956, in Beloit WI. She graduated from Hononegah High School in 1974. She received a Bachelor of Library Science degree from Illinois State University and worked for many years at McDonalds and Wal-Mart. She was...

Norman G. Bolstad

Norman G. Bolstad

Oct 10, 2020

Norman G. Bolstad, age 83, of Viroqua, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born August 6, 1937, to the late Alfred and Ella (Anderson) Bolstad. He graduated from De Soto High School. In 1960, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served honorably until 1962. He was married to Gail Bolstad from 1962 to 1977....