Obituaries

Delaine Schell

Delaine Schell

Mar 29, 2013

Delaine Schell, 87, of Cashton, died Friday, March 29, 2013 Delaine Evelyn (Erickson) Schell age 87, passed away on Friday, march 29, 2013 at the Bethel Home in Viroqua. Delain was born March 23rd, 1926 in Melvina, Monroe County to Arthur and Tillie (Thompson) Erickson. She was united in marriage to Harland Christopherson on February 4th, 1943 and to...

Raymond Hart

Raymond Hart

Mar 28, 2013

Raymond Hart, 78, of Viroqua died on Thursday, March 28, 2013 Raymond Hart, 78, of Viroqua died on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was born August 26, 1934, at WaKeeney, Kansas to Dustin and Midia Hart. The family moved to Colorado in 1936. Raymond attended high school at Fort Morgan, Colorado, where he participated in...

Tammy J. Benson

Tammy J. Benson

Mar 27, 2013

Tammy J. Benson, age 43 of Menomonee Falls, Wis., died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Tammy J. Benson, age 43 of Menomonee Falls, Wis., died suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born on April 2, 1969 in Racine, Wis to Terry and Carol (Abraham) Benson. Tammy enjoyed her 16 years as a medical coder in the Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha areas....

Tom Jacobson

Tom Jacobson

Mar 24, 2013

Tom Jacobson, 65, of Viroqua died Sunday, March 24, 2013 Thomas Howard Jacobson was born in Viroqua, WI to Howard T. and Beatrice (Smith) Jacobson on Oct. 11, 1947. He graduated from Viroqua High School, Class of 1965. He attended University of WI LaCrosse and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1969. On August 23...

Arland L. Brownie

Arland L. Brownie

Mar 24, 2013

Arland L. Brownie, age 90 of Soldiers Grove, WI, died on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Sannes Skogdalen Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past several years. She was born on July 4, 1922 in Bell Center, WI to Marion and Edith (Sharp) Whiteaker. Arland had many friends who loved her. A private family blessing...

Constance �Connie� Nelson

Constance �Connie� Nelson

Mar 21, 2013

Constance "Connie" Nelson, 79, of Viroqua died Thursday, March 21, 2013 Connie Nelson, 79, of Viroqua went home to be with her Lord Thursday, March 21, 2013. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1933 to Kenneth and Ellen (Smith) Olson. She was united in marriage to Gerhardt Nelson on March 4, 1950....

Leonard R. Myer

Leonard R. Myer

Mar 16, 2013

Leonard R. Myer, age 101 of Viroqua, died on Saturday March 16th 2013. Leonard Reuben Myer, age 101, died peacefully on Saturday evening March 16th 2013 at the Vernon Manor, He was born on March 19, 1911 at the family farm on Lovaas ridge near Westby Wisconsin to Soren and Mattie (Natwick) Myer. On a road trip to Iowa...

Homer D. Tresner, Ph.D.

Homer D. Tresner, Ph.D.

Mar 16, 2013

Homer D. Tresner, Ph.D., age 94 of Viroqua, died Saturday, March 16, 2013. Homer D. Tresner, Ph.D., age 94 of Viroqua, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at home. He was born on August 18, 1918 in Darlington, Wi to Bert and Julia (Rude) Tresner. He served in the United States Army Air Force with the weather service. Homer graduated...

Thelma C. Skrede

Thelma C. Skrede

Mar 14, 2013

Thelma C. Skrede, 98, of Viroqua died Thursday, March 14, 2013 Thelma Skrede, 98, of Viroqua passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born July 6, 1914 in Viroqua to Ole and Anna (Gabrielson) Ostrem. She was united in marriage to Rudolph (Stump) Skrede on January 25, 1936. After owning and operating the...

Ronald P. Olson

Ronald P. Olson

Mar 12, 2013

Ronald P. Olson, 74 currently of LaCrosse, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Cashton, Wi/ Chaska, MN/ LaCrosse, WI Ronald Palmer Olson, 74 currently of LaCrosse, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He was born on August 29, 1938 in LaCrosse to Palmer and Esther (Siverhus) Olson. He graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse and then UW-LaCrosse. Ron was an...

Melissa Struxness

Melissa Struxness

Mar 5, 2013

Melissa Struxness, age 24, formerly of Viroqua, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Melissa Struxness, age 24, formerly of Viroqua, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She was born to LeMont and Barbara (Deal) Struxness of Viroqua, WI on March 28th 1988. Melissa went to Viroqua Area Schools and graduated from Better Futures High School in Viroqua, WI. Melissa is survived...

Robert Ziebell

Robert Ziebell

Mar 1, 2013

Robert Ziebell, 75, of Viroqua died Friday, March 1, 2013. Private services will be held.

Thelma Berger

Thelma Berger

Feb 20, 2013

Thelma Berger, 90, of Westby died Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Thelma Belinda Berger, age 90, died Wednesday, February 20th, at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby, WI. Thelma was born May 26, 1922 to John and Ella (Hanson) Berger. As a homemaker, Thelma spent her life cooking and caring for others. She was a faithful and devoted daughter who provided...

Gordon C. Clemment

Gordon C. Clemment

Feb 18, 2013

Gordon C. Clemment, age 75 of Westby, died Monday, February 18, 2013. Gordon C. Clemment, age 75 of Westby, died Monday, February 18, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1937 to Clarence and Nora (Haugen) Clemment. On April 6, 1957 he was united in marriage to Carol Eitland. Gordon retired from Mobil Oil in LaCrosse...

Neoma E. Hill

Neoma E. Hill

Feb 17, 2013

Neoma E. Hill, 88, of De Soto died Sunday, February 17, 2013 Neoma E Hill, 88, of De Soto died Sunday February 17, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Neoma was born June 5, 1924 to John and Anna (Bolstad) Devenport. She graduated from Eastern Allamakee High School, Lansing, Iowa in 1942 and she married Harold...

Mary Mockrud

Mary Mockrud

Feb 14, 2013

Mary Mockrud, 98, of Viroqua died Thursday, February 14, 2013 Mary Mockrud, 98, of Viroqua died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. Mary Peterson Mockrud was born December 30, 1914 to Hellick & Brita Peterson in Vernon County. She attended Dach Ridge School, Viroqua High School & Vernon County Normal School. She taught several years...

Charlene M. O�Kane

Charlene M. O�Kane

Feb 10, 2013

Charlene M. OKane, 65, of Bell Center died Sunday, February 10, 2013. Charlene M. OKane, 66, of Bell Center died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her home. Charlene was born in Grant County on June 17, 1946 to Elijah and Virginia (Dunbar) Roth. She grew up in Grant and Crawford Counties and graduated from Boscobel High School. In 1991...

Richard G. Olson

Richard G. Olson

Feb 4, 2013

Richard G. Olson, age 47, of Westby and formerly of Viroqua, Wis. died Monday, February 4, 2013. Richard G. Olson, age 47, of Westby and formerly of Viroqua, Wis. passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Vernon Memorial Hospital. Richard was born October 13, 1965 to Stanley Charles and Patricia Anne (Gander) Olson. He graduated from Westby...

Harlan Johnson

Harlan Johnson

Feb 3, 2013

Harlan Johnson, 71, of Westby died Sunday, February 03, 2013 Harlan Johnson, 71, of Westby died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. Harland was born in Viroqua to Alvin and Hazel (Skogland) Johnson on March 15, 1941. He grew up in rural Chaseburg and graduated from Westby High School. After graduation he was drafted into...

Colin Jim Ledman

Colin Jim Ledman

Feb 2, 2013

Colin "Jim" Ledman died, on Saturday, February 2, 2013 Colin James "Jim" Ledman passed away peacefully after a long battle with COPD, on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the age of 71. He was born January 26, 1942 to Mary (Sommars) and Darwin Ledman in Viroqua. He grew up in Viola and graduated from Viola High School Class of...