Obituaries

Phillip "Phil" Ames

Feb 24, 2025

Phillip “Phil” Ray Ames, age 65, of rural Genoa, passed away on Monday, February 24th, 2025, surrounded by his whole world — his family. His courageous five-year battle (or shootout, as he liked to call it) with lung cancer finally came to an end. While we are mourning his loss, he leaves behind memories of his fun-loving, witty personality...

Cliferd Vernon Ostrem

Feb 24, 2025

Cliferd V. Ostrem, age 99, of Viroqua, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 15, 1925, in Jefferson township, Viroqua, WI to Ole Tollack and Anna (Gabrielson) Ostrem.

Cliferd grew up on the farm with his parents and siblings: Olga, Thelma, Alice, and Tilfred; a brother,...

Jaxx Michael Henry

Feb 21, 2025

Jaxx Michael Henry, a beacon of joy and love, passed away on February 21, 2025. Born on October 10, 2024, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, Jaxx's infectious smile and laughter brought immeasurable happiness to all who knew him. Though his time on earth was brief, his impact was profound, and he will be remembered for the light he shone in the...

Leslie Frank Crocker

Feb 16, 2025

Leslie Frank Crocker, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in La Crescent, Minnesota, at the age of 82. Born on March 15, 1942, in Tennessee, Leslie's life was marked by his dedication to education, his love for art history, and his unwavering commitment to his family.

Les' academic journey began at Treadwell...

Henry "Hank" Hysel

Feb 12, 2025

Henry “Hank” LeRoy Hysel, age 72, of La Farge, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home. Hank was born to the late Francis and Margaret (Fosdal) Hysel on August 20, 1952, in Viroqua. He was the first-born twin to his brother Frank. Hank graduated from Viroqua High School in 1971. He lived in the La Farge...

Sharon Lee Dahl

Feb 11, 2025

Sharon Lee Dahl, of Westby, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 78. Sharon was born on May 29, 1946, to Norman and Opal (Hanson) Dank. On September 24, 1966, Sharon married the love of her life, Ronald Dahl. Together they farmed for over forty years while raising five children....

Judith "Judy" Atkinson

Feb 10, 2025

Judith "Judy" A. Atkinson, age 79, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 10, 2025. Judy was a pioneering, independent women who approached life fearlessly regardless of the challenges that lay before her.

Back in the mid-1970s while Judy was working one of her two jobs at Hayward State Bank, she volunteered to be the...

Susan "Sue" Mashak

Feb 7, 2025

Susan “Sue” M. Mashak, age 64, of Westby, WI passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health System with family by her side on February 7th, 2025.

Sue was born on October 9, 1960, to Gerald and Marilyn (Hanson) Schultz. She grew up in Chaseburg on the family farm and attended grade school in Chaseburg and graduated...

Charles L. Slock

Feb 7, 2025

Charles L. Slock, age 83, of Viola, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory in Viroqua is serving Charles' family.

123 W. Decker Street

Viroqua, WI 54665

(608) 637-2100...

Trina Marie Messling

Feb 4, 2025

After a courageous fight, Trina Marie Messling, age 41, of Stoddard, lost her battle to cirrhosis and passed away on February 4, 2025.

Four years ago, doctors gave her six months to live, but Trina did it her way and said “Nope, not yet.” It was in her genes to be strong; she’s a Mahan....

Norman Leroy Johnson Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Norman Leroy Johnson Jr., age 73, of De Forest, WI, passed away peacefully following a long battle with cancer on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Aspen Place in Viroqua. Norman was born on March 14, 1951, in Dodgeville, WI to the late Norman Leroy Johnson Sr. and Dorothy (Butteris) Johnson. He married Karen Copus and they had three children...

Brian James Carlson

Feb 2, 2025

Brian James Carlson, age 61, of Stoddard, WI, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from a medical condition.

He was born September 21, 1963, to John and Mary Carlson in Caledonia, MN. He was the youngest of five siblings – Greg, Joyce, Rick, Bob, and Brian. He spent his childhood in...

David Allan Diekman

Feb 2, 2025

David Allan Diekman, age 65, of Viroqua, died on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his home. No services are planned.

Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home & Crematory is serving David's family.

123 W. Decker St.

Viroqua, WI 54665

608-637-2100

Palmer Rozel Skaaland

Jan 29, 2025

Palmer Rozel Skaaland, age 88, of rural Viroqua, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Vernon Manor. He was born June 19, 1936, in Newton Valley to Palmer and Monica (Wistenberg) Skaaland. He lived on the family farm in Newton Valley until he began college. Palmer proudly served in the U.S. Army, Troop C, 105th Reconnaissance. Since...

Joelle Marie Houze

Jan 27, 2025

Joelle Marie Houze, age 77, passed away on January 27, 2025. She is survived by her two daughters, Selina (age 48), and Aurora (age 37), as well as her four grandchildren. She was born in Strasbourg, France and spent her childhood in Colombia, Mexico and Connecticut. She lived and traveled the world for most of her life, but spent...

Carol Jean Rudser

Jan 25, 2025

Carol Jean (née Klankowski) Rudser, 83, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care Home.

She was born on September 7, 1941, in Caledonia, Minnesota to Paul and Mildred (Heintz) Klankowski.

Carol was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Margaret Lee Kramer

Jan 25, 2025

Margaret Lee Kramer, age 71, of Prairie du Chien, died on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Services will be held at a later date.

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

325 Sunset Ridge Ave.

Gays Mills, WI 54631

608-735-2100

Darleen B. Olson

Jan 23, 2025

Darleen B. Olson, age 85, of Seneca, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, with family by her side after many years of health issues. She was born on February 12, 1939, in Barnum, WI to the late Howard and Flossy (Nutter) Dalton.

She attended school in rural Gays Mills and helped her...

Helen R. Pedretti

Jan 21, 2025

Helen Rae Pedretti, age 83, of Westby passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 21st. She was born on April 10th, 1941, to Lawrence and Mary (Desmond) Flock in La Crosse. She was a 1959 graduate of Aquinas High School where she met her husband Edward Pedretti, and they were married on Oct. 1st, 1960.

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Joseph "Joe" Cano

Jan 21, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Cano, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Viola, WI. He was born October 17th, 1937, in Camaguey, Cuba to the late Jose Cano and Julia (Sanabria) Cano.

He spent his early years on his parents’ sugar plantation. He later attended and graduated from Artes y Oficio Technical College for engineering...