Obituaries

Inez J. Hoefs

Inez J. Hoefs

Aug 16, 2020

Inez J. Hoefs, age 92, of rural Westby, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born June 19, 1928, to the late Frank and Ella (Rodell) Hoefs. A visitation will be held Friday, August 21, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Main Street in Westby. Inez will be laid to rest...

Rita Mae Davis

Rita Mae Davis

Aug 13, 2020

Rita Mae Davis, age 35, of Westby, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 13, 2020. She was born February 2, 1985, in Beaver Dam, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Sadowske) Kitelinger. Rita had a tremendous love of animals that served her well in her chosen profession of a veterinary technician. She was very giving of her time and...

Carol Ann Stearns

Carol Ann Stearns

Aug 12, 2020

Carol Ann Stearns, age 61, of La Farge, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born July 13, 1959, in in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to the late Clarence and Edith (Blithe) Stearns. She was a homemaker and caretaker for her parents. She loved watching NASCAR, word searches, coloring,...

Willard D. Carlow

Willard D. Carlow

Aug 12, 2020

Willard Carlow, age 82, of Viroqua, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020. He was born in Baraboo, WI on August 6, 1938, to the late Elvin and Mary (Kindschi) Carlow. He married Ann Madison on December 31, 1960. Willard was a biology and science teacher for 35 years. He taught in Huxley, Iowa for two years and moved to Viroqua...

Sheila J. Phinney

Sheila J. Phinney

Aug 11, 2020

Sheila J. Phinney, age 64, of Viroqua, and formerly from Yuba and La Farge, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Health Center in La Crosse. She was born November 10, 1955, to the late Cleadis and Veda (Parker) Parr in Mauston, WI. Sheila attended the Lemonweir Elementary School in Juneau County near Mauston. Sheila’s family moved...

Michael John Mcgregor

Michael John Mcgregor

Aug 11, 2020

Michael John McGregor, 73, of Viroqua, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Mike was born June 3, 1947, in Iowa to the late John and Margaret McGregor. Mike’s family moved from Iowa to Viroqua when Mike was a freshman in high school. Mike married Sandra Morrison on February 24, 1968. He served in the US Marine Corps and was...

Joshua J Ellefson

Joshua J Ellefson

Aug 4, 2020

Joshua John Ellefson, age 24, of Verona, WI, and formerly of Ferryville, WI, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born August 28, 1995, at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse to Randy and Jean (Brudos) Ellefson, the second of three sons. Josh was baptized at Utica Lutheran Church. He attended North Crawford Schools, graduating with honors in 2013, and...

Sue Nanstad

Sue Nanstad

Jul 29, 2020

Sue Nanstad, age 60, of Janesville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, after a decades-long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born August 30, 1959, to the late Pearlie and Lorrine (Young) Hilton. Sue graduated from Westby High School and later earned an Assistant Accountant degree from Blackhawk Technical College after...

Sonya Bohland

Sonya Bohland

Jul 27, 2020

Sonya Bohland, age 77, of Viroqua and formely of De Soto, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born December 13, 1942, to the late Martin and Josie (Quain) Myhre in Spring Coulee, rural Westby. Sonya was a graduate of De Soto High School and Vernon County Teachers College. She was united in...

Vivian I. Townsend

Vivian I. Townsend

Jul 24, 2020

Vivian I. Townsend, age 88, of rural Readstown, passed away peacefully Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born in the Wanless family home in Crawford County on January 19, 1932, to the late Glen and Nellie (Wanless) Phillips. She was a hard worker, an awesome cook and had a smile that could light up a room. Vivian never had...

Marilyn A. Wedwick

Marilyn A. Wedwick

Jul 21, 2020

Marilyn A. Wedwick, age 78, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born in Viroqua on May 3, 1942, to the late Alvin and Myrtle (Olson) Gardner. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1960. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Viroqua Schools and then as a legal...

John "Jd" Deal

John "Jd" Deal

Jul 20, 2020

John “JD” Deal, age 66, of Readstown, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, in his home. He was born April 26, 1954, in Boscobel to the late John and Carol (Tadder) Deal. JD was a truck driver for many years and also farmed. He was a diehard fan of John Deere. He loved to hunt, fish and play pool....

Roxanne Marie Hoke

Roxanne Marie Hoke

Jul 18, 2020

Roxanne Marie (Bender) Hoke, age 71, of Viola, WI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Born on July 16 and raised in the Viola, WI area, the daughter of Byron and Louise (Deaver) Bender, lived all her life there with time away to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from U.W. Platteville...

Richard Franklin Tielbur Jr.

Richard Franklin Tielbur Jr.

Jul 18, 2020

Richard Franklin Tielbur Jr., age 77, of Victory, WI, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. He was born August 20, 1942, in Charles City, Iowa to the late Richard Tielbur Sr. and Mattie (Sutherland) Tielbur. He lived in Charles City and Fredericksburg, Iowa growing up. Following high school, he worked for Harvey Westendorf...

Telona "Ona" Joy Stenslien

Telona "Ona" Joy Stenslien

Jul 13, 2020

Telona “Ona” Joy Stenslien, age 95, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. She was born January 4, 1925, to the late Enoch and Alma (Hanson) Olson. She married the late Lester Stenslien on August 4, 1945. She spent many hours with her grandchildren and loved them. Ona was a homemaker...

Eunice Elaine Mathison

Eunice Elaine Mathison

Jul 11, 2020

Eunice Elaine Mathison, age 93, of Westby, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born January 10, 1927, in Timber Coulee, WI to the late Gilbert and Alfhild (Andersen) Christianson. She grew up on a farm in Timber Coulee, WI. As a young child she enjoyed horseback riding and music....

Dorothy Marie Mckittrick

Dorothy Marie Mckittrick

Jul 10, 2020

Dorothy Marie McKittrick, age 94, of Viola, WI passed away at Creamery Creek Assisted Living in Viroqua on July 10, 2020. Dorothy was born in Vernon County, Wisconsin to Albert and Bertha (Oren) Ekum on October 30, 1925. She graduated from Readstown High School and Vernon County Normal School. She married Arland McKittrick on June 30, 1948. They spent...

Michelle Lee Buros-Nash

Michelle Lee Buros-Nash

Jul 10, 2020

Michelle Lee Buros-Nash, age 49, of De Soto, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born November 4, 1970, in Richland Center to Gary and Connie (Amann) Buros. Michelle graduated from Viroqua High School in 1988 and remained in the local area until she moved to North Port, Florida....

Eileen I. Moldrem

Eileen I. Moldrem

Jul 8, 2020

Eileen Idella Moldrem, age 77, of rural Ferryville, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Soldiers Grove Health Services. She was born January 19, 1943, to the late Arnold and Effie (Sutton) Moldrem. She went to Boma School, Buck Creek School and Gays Mills High School, graduating in 1962. Eileen was baptized and confirmed at Utica Lutheran Church and...

Arlene  L. Crisp

Arlene L. Crisp

Jul 6, 2020

Arlene L. Crisp, age 85, of Stoddard, passed away at her home on Monday, July 6, 2020. Arlene was born on January 30, 1935, to the late John and Lucille (Steinke) Crisp in Chicago, Ill. She worked as a secretary until 1982, when she became co-owner of an Award Ribbon business with her niece Jody. She retired to Stoddard,...