Obituaries

Elizabeth Lester

Elizabeth Lester

Sep 17, 2014

Elizabeth Lester, 73, of Ferryville, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Elizabeth Jean Lester, 73, of Ferryville, Wisconsin, died September 17, 2014 at Lakeview Nursing Home in West Salem. She was born November 6, 1940 in Kentucky to Bill and Icabell (Potter) Daniels. Elizabeth was also know as Sis and Sissy by most of the family members. Elizabeth loved her...

Kenneth Dr. Purdue

Kenneth Dr. Purdue

Sep 17, 2014

Dr. Kenneth Purdue, 61, of Viroqua, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Dr. Kenneth W. Purdue, 61, of Viroqua died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, surrounded by family. He was born February 19, 1953 in Morris, Illinois to James Robert Purdue and Verna (Pehlman) Purdue. He attended Morris High School, received his B.S. from...

Gerald M Dr. Lower, Jr

Gerald M Dr. Lower, Jr

Sep 16, 2014

Dr. Gerald M Lower Jr, 69, of Bell Center, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at his home. Gerald Malcolm Lower, Jr., 69, of Bell Center passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in his home. He was born on April 4, 1945 in Sheboygan, WI and was raised by Jed and Luella Lower in Ontario, WI. Gerald received his...

Conelee Rude

Conelee Rude

Sep 14, 2014

Conelee Rude, 85, of Westby, died Sunday, September 14, 2014 Conelee Ellen "Connie" Rude, 85 of Westby, died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Norseland Nursing Home. She was born August 11, 1929 at the home farm near Cashton to Herman and Eleonora (Paulsen) Johnson. She was baptized at Moen Church and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cashton. On...

Evelyn Faith Check

Evelyn Faith Check

Sep 12, 2014

Evelyn Faith Check, the daughter of Jamie Oppriecht and Curt Check, was stillborn Friday, September 12, 2014 Evelyn Faith will forever be cherished by her parents; siblings, Trey Check, John Wrangler Check, Bristol Check and Skyler Check; and grandparents, John and Susie Oppriecht; she is further survived by other family and friends. Evelyn Faith was preceded in death by...

Harriet Hulsether

Harriet Hulsether

Sep 9, 2014

Harriet Hulsether died peacefully in her sleep on September 9, 2014 at the Bethel Home in Viroqua, Wisconsin. She was born on December 7, 1929 in Frederic, Wisconsin, sixth child of Reuben and Ruth (Hane) Wedin. Her childhood in the woods and farmland of northwestern Wisconsin was formative, as was her education at the Round Lake School, Frederic High...

Roger Peterson

Roger Peterson

Sep 4, 2014

Roger S. Peterson, 83 of Viroqua, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 He was born January 8, 1931 to Lawrence and Lydia (nee Johnson) Peterson. On April 16, 1955 he was united in marriage to Marline Bruland at Utica Church. Roger was a farmer and also drove bus for the Viroqua area schools for 47 years. He was a member...

Kay L. Hall

Kay L. Hall

Sep 3, 2014

Kay L. Hall age 42 of Viroqua, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Kay L. Hall age 42 of Viroqua, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Bland Bekkedal Hospice House in Viroqua. She was born November 9, 1971 to Victor and Sandra (Sparrow) Hall in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Owatonna, MN High School and worked as a resident...

Eleanor Lee

Eleanor Lee

Aug 29, 2014

Eleanor Lee, 89 of Westby, died Firday, August 29, 2014 The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family

Inez Hagen

Inez Hagen

Aug 26, 2014

Inez Hagen, 90 of La Farge, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 She was born in Vernon County on April 7, 1924 to Helmer and Ruby (nee Lee) Hagen. She attended grade school at Kickapoo Center and Bloomingdale. In 1942 she graduated from Westby High School. On June 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to Arnold Hagen from Indian...

James M Oium

James M Oium

Aug 24, 2014

James M Oium, 64, of Cashton, died Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was born on September 6, 1949 in LaCrosse to Lawrence and Elizabeth (Manske) Oium. He graduated from LaFarge High School and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Following his service to his country, he worked at ORC, Pine Valley Meats, and...

Harriet A Ostrem

Harriet A Ostrem

Aug 22, 2014

Harriet Ostrem, 81, of Viroqua, died Friday, August 22, 2014. Harriet Ostrem 81, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully Friday, August 22nd 2014, at Vernon Manor in the presence of her family. Harriet was born February 13th 1933, to Herman and Aleda (Natwick) Raaum. Her father passed away when Harriet was a young child. Aleda later married Hermans brother Thomas...

Vernon Kukes

Vernon Kukes

Aug 21, 2014

Vernon Kukes, 65 of Ferryville, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 He was born on June 24, 1949 in Waterloo, IA to John "Jack" and Anna Kukes. He served in the United States Army as an Engineer from 1969 till 1972. He worked as a Boilermaker for local 81. Vernon enjoyed, fishing, hunting and trapping; He also enjoyed spending time...

Elaine Stussy

Elaine Stussy

Aug 19, 2014

Elaine Stussy, 74 of Cuba City, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 She was born on January 23, 1940 in Praire Du Chen, WI to Toby and Floy (nee Kramer) Fisher. She was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Stussy. She is survived by her children, Rick (Cheryl) Stussy, Rita (Bernie) McCusker, Robert (Martha) Stussy, Rebecca Nettles, Renee Murphy, Ronnie...

Howard J Holen

Howard J Holen

Aug 18, 2014

Howard J. Holen, 92, of Westby, died Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. Howard Jerrold Holen, 92, of Westby, died Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. Howard was born on July 25, 1922 to Oscar and Marie (Hanson) Holen in Westby. Howard joined the Army on November 7, 1941. He was career military for 20 years and...

Janet Oneal

Janet Oneal

Aug 17, 2014

Janet Oneal, 80 of Viroqua, died Sunday, August 17, 2014. Janet M. (nee Brown) Oneal, 80 of Viroqua, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Wauwatosa, WI to Nicholas J. Sr. and Angeline (Bendykowski) Brown. On July 26, 1952 she was united in...

Diana L. Lewis

Diana L. Lewis

Aug 11, 2014

Diana L. Lewis, 50, of Westby, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 11, 2014. Diana was born August 25, 1963 in Richland County to Jack and Lee Ann Lewis. Diana graduated from Westby High School and received an associates degree in business from WWTC in Viroqua. Diana worked various jobs and very much enjoyed her work in the library. Diana...

Betty Stoltz

Betty Stoltz

Aug 10, 2014

Betty Stoltz, 93, of Viroqua, died on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Betty J. Stoltz, age 93 died Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was born on July 27, 1921 in Jefferson township to Selmer and Myrtle (Peterson) Oberson. She graduated from high school and Vernon County Normal School and taught school in Vernon and Crawford Counties. On May 24, 1943...

Betty Homstad

Betty Homstad

Aug 10, 2014

Betty M. Homstad, 92, of Westby died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the Bland Bekkedal Hospice Center. BETTY MARIE (SHREVE) HOMSTAD passed away peacefully with her family in attendance Sunday August 10, 2014 at the Bland-Bekkedahl Hospice Center in Viroqua, WI. Betty was born October 27, 1921 to Frank and Jessie (Nance) Shreve in the town of Greenwood, Vernon...

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

Aug 8, 2014

Jerry Johnson, 70, of Seneca, died Friday, August 8, 2014. Jerry (Jerald) O. Johnson of Seneca, WI, died Friday, August 8 at University Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN with his family at his side. He was born to Robert Q. and Avis (Wheeler) Johnson on February 21, 1944 in Prairie du Chien, WI. He graduated from Seneca High School...