Obituaries
Ruth M. Spangler
May 30, 2020
Ruth May (Callaway) Spangler, 97, of Viroqua, Wis., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Maplewood Terrace where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was born October 9, 1922, to Clifford Callaway and Vercillia (Nelson) Callaway in Richland County, Wis. Family was her number one priority, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....
Mildred Stove
May 22, 2020
Mildred Stove, age 100, passed away peacefully at Hillview Health Care Center on May 22, 2020. She was born December 29, 1919, to Nels and Julia (Munson) Stove of Seneca, WI. Mildred was a lifelong member of Utica Lutheran Church, where she was Baptized and Confirmed. She was active in the Rachael circle at Utica Lutheran Church and the...
Sue Bjerke
May 22, 2020
Sue Bjerke, 80, passed away peacefully among family on May 22, 2020. She was born August 5, 1939, to Hjalmar and Margaret (Sorenson) Theige in Westby, WI. Sue attended High School in Westby and went on to continue her education where she graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa with a degree in Chemistry. A position teaching Science, Physics...
Larry Leroy Hooker
May 20, 2020
Larry L. Hooker, 64, of Viola, WI, died unexpectedly while working in Jackson, Michigan, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born on July 9, 1955, in Richland County, Wisconsin, to Harley and Evelyn (Pellett) Hooker. Larry was a graduate of Kickapoo High School, Class of 1973. Larry graduated from a two-year program in Waste Treatment Management from Southwest...
Lillian J. Hanson
May 19, 2020
Lillian Jeanette (Leirmo) Hanson, age 102, of Viroqua, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. Lillian was born July 29, 1917, near Ferryville, WI to the late Chris and Clara (Aberg) Leirmo. She married Elden Wayne Hanson on December 31, 1941. Elden passed away January 22, 1983. Lillian lived in La Crosse since 1945, until she...
Alan "Al" Gordon Nemec
May 18, 2020
Alan G. Nemec, age 37, of La Farge, unexpectedly passed away as the result of a car accident on Monday, May 18th, 2020. He was born in Viroqua on October 9, 1982, to Gordon and Denise (Howard) Nemec. Al graduated from La Farge High School in 2002, where he enjoyed playing football for the Wildcats and was a member...
Gail Marie Smith
May 14, 2020
Gail Marie Smith, age 67, of Viola, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. She was born February 4, 1953, at South Shore Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Maximillian and LaVerne (Cowin) Lichnerowicz. Gail had a kind and caring disposition towards anyone she encountered and she embraced the good company of family and friends. Gail...
Jennette Irene Stussy
May 13, 2020
Jennette Irene (Swanson) Stussy, age 92, of Gays Mills, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born March 18, 1928, in Utica Township to the late Selmer and Ida (Krogen) Swanson. Jennette married Robert Stussy on October 16, 1949. They farmed from 1956-1986 in Utica Township. They then moved to Gays Mills. She enjoyed embroidery, cooking, reading, her...
Helen Maxine Beatty
May 9, 2020
Helen Maxine Beatty, age 94, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born April 18, 1926, in Mount Sterling to the late Albert and Alma (Thompson) Halverson. She graduated from Gays Mills High School in the class of 1944. Helen worked in several businesses throughout her life and...
Carol A. Donovan
May 6, 2020
Carol Ann Donovan, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Carol was born on May 28th, 1936, to Clarence (Pete) and Gladys Peterson in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She grew up in Rockton, Wisconsin and attended school in Rockton and LaFarge with her lifelong friend Nan (Pacl) Heckart. Carol married Donnie Ray...
Ike Thomas Lomas
May 5, 2020
Ike Thomas Lomas, baby of Nikki Erickson and Travis Lomas, was unexpectedly born into Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. His presence and growth over his first twenty-five weeks brought much joy and excitement to us. He will always be loved and deeply missed. Survivors include his parents; his grandparents: Melanie Fisher and Chris Erickson; Robert Lomas and...
Harvey K. Kirking
May 5, 2020
Harvey Kermit Kirking, age 91,of Viroqua passed away on May 5, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1929 to Oscar and Ella (Larson) Kirking. He graduated from Viroqua area schools and the University of Wisconsin Farm and Industry Short Course. Harvey operated his family farm in rural Viroqua since 1954. He took great pride in his registered Holstein...
Gary L. Bell
May 4, 2020
Gary L. Bell 79, of Gays Mills, passed away peacefully from complications of COPD on May 4, 2020, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. Gary was born in Steuben, Wisconsin to Lynn, Sr. and Mae (Whiteaker) Bell on August 21, 1940. He attended Gays Mills High School where he played baseball and excelled at band. He graduated in 1958....
Don C. Adams
May 3, 2020
Don C. Adams, age 76, of La Farge, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home. He was born March 10, 1944, in Madison in a small neighborhood called Skunk Hollow. His parents were Curtis “Pepper” and Fern (Normington) Adams. A man of very humble beginnings, Don lived a very rich and full life filled with hunting...
Pauline Frances Olson
Apr 29, 2020
Pauline Frances (Guist) Olson, age 97, of Soldiers Grove, passed away on April 29, 2020, at the Soldiers Grove Health Services in Soldiers Grove. She was born September 6, 1922, to Clarence and Minnie (Anderson) Guist. She married Thomas Sever Olson on October 21, 1944, at the home of Rev H.T. Haagenson on East Court St. Viroqua, and they...
Donald G. Polhamus
Apr 23, 2020
Donald G. Polhamus, age 90, of Viroqua and formerly of Eau Claire, passed away at Vernon Memorial Hospital Thursday, April 23, 2020. The son of the late Fred W. and Marie (Mattson) Polhamus was born June 5, 1929, in Eau Claire. He attended 10th Ward School in the old wood building and senior high school, graduating in 1947. Don...
Dr. Nelly E. Lee
Apr 21, 2020
Dr. Nelly E. Lee, age 84, of Mt. Sterling, formerly of West Chicago, Illinois passed away on April 21, 2020. She was born on February 27, 1936, to Claude and Irene (Marshal) Lee. Nelly was very proud to be from West Chicago (which was never to be confused with Chicago). She had a love of animals that led her...
Rich Wilson
Apr 19, 2020
Rich Wilson, age 50, of La Farge, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home. He was born October 20, 1969, in Illinois to the late David and Roberta Wilson. Rich was a computer genius and took pride in helping others with their computer issues. Rich cherished his three dogs Zaboo, Charlie, and Tank. They gave him...
Chad E. Baker
Apr 13, 2020
Chad E. Baker age 48, of Onalaska, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1971, in Viroqua. Chad graduated from Kickapoo Area Schools where he was actively involved in athletics and known to his fellow classmates for being the class clown. He obtained a degree in Audio/Video Communications from Western...
Marian F. Swanson
Apr 12, 2020
Marian F. Swanson of Seneca, age 91 passed away on Sunday, April 12 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse. She was born on November 18, 1928, in Gays Mills, the daughter of Francis and Wilma (Barnum) McCormick. She was married to Gehard Swanson in 1946. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Sisters of St. Mary High School...
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