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Tilmer “Tim” Johannes Ofte, 95 of La Crosse, died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Benedictine Manor. He was born at home on April 25, 1927, to Setles and Ellen (Haldorson) Ofte in Coon Valley, Wisconsin.
Tim graduated from Westby High School in 1946. After graduation, he worked for Skolos Painting and various farmers until 1955 when he was hired at Trane Company in La Crosse and worked there until his retirement in 1989. After retiring from Trane Company, he remained...
Tilmer “Tim” Johannes Ofte, 95 of La Crosse, died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Benedictine Manor. He was born at home on April 25, 1927, to Setles and Ellen (Haldorson)...
Cole Brodyn Peterson, age 20, of Chaseburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Cole was born May 6, 2002 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI to Bruce and Lynn (Hooverson) Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed at Westby Coon Prairie Church and graduated from Westby Area High School in 2020. Cole was a Dean’s list student at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where he was studying Wildlife Management. Cole planned to spend his days out in...
Cole Brodyn Peterson, age 20, of Chaseburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Cole was born May 6, 2002 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI to Bruce and Lynn...
Patricia M. (Heller) Lenser, 73 of rural Westby and formerly of rural Coon Valley, died Wednesday March 1, 2023 at her home. She was born April 22, 1949 to John and Marie (Spagl) Heller in La Crosse. She worked as a nursing assistant for many years at various nursing homes. In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, working outside, gardening, flowers, and mowing lawn at North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. She also enjoyed following NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors include her...
Patricia M. (Heller) Lenser, 73 of rural Westby and formerly of rural Coon Valley, died Wednesday March 1, 2023 at her home. She was born April 22, 1949 to John and Marie (Spagl) Heller in La...
Beatrice E. Olson, 82 of Viroqua and formerly of Coon Valley passed away peacefully on Thursday February 23, 2023. She was born November 12, 1940 to Percy and Gertrude (Marks) Bohland. She married Leonard Olson in Retreat, WI on April 16, 1960. The couple farmed and were owners of Olson Trucking (milk hauling). Beatrice was a member of the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, baking, knitting and crocheting – making dozens of mittens and baby booties.
Survivors include...
Beatrice E. Olson, 82 of Viroqua and formerly of Coon Valley passed away peacefully on Thursday February 23, 2023. She was born November 12, 1940 to Percy and Gertrude (Marks) Bohland. She married...
Ellen Louise (Albrecht) Elmer, 74, of Tomah passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Serenity House in Tomah with her daughter by her side. She was born February 21, 1948, to Robert and Eunice (Rudie) Albrecht in La Crosse. Ellen married John Elmer on January 14, 1967, in La Crescent, MN.
Ellen loved her family more than anything else in this world. She was never happier than when her house and kitchen were filled with family and friends that became like...
Ellen Louise (Albrecht) Elmer, 74, of Tomah passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Serenity House in Tomah with her daughter by her side. She was born February 21, 1948, to...
Bonnie Jean (Hoff) Boerner, 71, formerly of Chaseburg, died peacefully on January 27, 2023 in Canada of Alzheimer’s. She was born October 7, 1951 in Vernon County to Virgil and Myra Hoff. She was baptized and confirmed at Middle Coon Valley Lutheran Church. Bonnie was a 1969 graduate of Westby High School and a 1973 graduate of UW-Eau Claire with a degree in nursing. As a nurse, she worked for Nurses Christian Fellowship. On June 30, 1979, she married Alan Boerner at Middle Coon Valley...
Bonnie Jean (Hoff) Boerner, 71, formerly of Chaseburg, died peacefully on January 27, 2023 in Canada of Alzheimer’s. She was born October 7, 1951 in Vernon County to Virgil and Myra Hoff....
Richard R. Stellner, 93 of West Salem formerly of LaFarge. Passed away January 26th 2023 at Lakeview Healthcare Center in West Salem, where he had been a resident for the past nine years. Richard was born October 9, 1929 at home in Spring Coulee, Genoa, to William and Clara Hoover Stellner. He attended Riverside School in rural Genoa. Richard served in the army and was stationed in Japan. In 1951 he married Delores Goede, they had five children and farmed on Chaseburg Ridge for many years....
Richard R. Stellner, 93 of West Salem formerly of LaFarge. Passed away January 26th 2023 at Lakeview Healthcare Center in West Salem, where he had been a resident for the past nine years. Richard...
Kenneth J. Stubblefield, 67, of Coon Valley died Thursday January 19, 2023 at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is assisting the family.
Kenneth J. Stubblefield, 67, of Coon Valley died Thursday January 19, 2023 at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is...
Mary J. Marquardt, 80, of Coon Valley died Saturday January 14, 2023 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born November 13, 1942 to Lawrence and Ella (Schmitz) Briggeman in Sparta, Wisconsin. After graduating from Cashton High School, she moved to La Crosse and became a nurse’s aide (candy striper) in the maternity ward at St. Francis Hospital. She loved working with the babies! In La Crosse she met her husband Bill (Willard) Marquardt. They were married at St. Joseph the Workman...
Mary J. Marquardt, 80, of Coon Valley died Saturday January 14, 2023 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born November 13, 1942 to Lawrence and Ella (Schmitz) Briggeman in Sparta, Wisconsin. After...
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Rae Bendel, age 72, of Coon Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior the evening of Thursday, January 12, 2023. Jackie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was born to Arnold and Alberta Bolstad on November 6, 1950. After graduating from Viroqua High School, Jackie attended WWTC earning an associate degree in Accounting. While attending WWTC she met the love of her life, Gary Bendel. They have been happily married 47...
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Rae Bendel, age 72, of Coon Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior the evening of Thursday, January 12, 2023. Jackie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
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