Obituaries
Lenore W. Henley
Sep 2, 2025
Lenore W. Henley, 99 of Coon Valley, died Tuesday September 2, 2025. She was born in the Town of Coon on February 6, 1926 to William and Lydia (Larsen) Struxness. Lenore was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Esofea. She graduated from Westby High School in 1944 and attended Vocational School in La Crosse. Lenore married Gordon Henley...
Mary Ann Dreves
Aug 20, 2025
Mary Ann Dreves, 88, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by family.
She was born August 18, 1937, to Clarence and Thelma (Bekkum) Dahlen and was baptized and confirmed at Coon Valley Lutheran Church, where her lifelong faith began and remained central throughout her life.
On March 14, 1959, Mary Ann married the love of her life,...
Olene S. Olson
Aug 11, 2025
Olene Sharon (Emilson) Olson passed away at home on Monday, August 11, 2025. Olene was born on July 11, 1933, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Oliver and Dorthy (Brzazowske) Emilson. She grew up in Chaseburg, WI where she was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Olene attended Westby High School and proudly graduated with the Class of 1951.
Olene...
Kenneth S. McClurg
Aug 10, 2025
Kenneth S. McClurg, 82 of Coon Valley, died peacefully at home Sunday August 10, 2025. He was born May 29, 1943 in Viroqua to Blair and Eunice (Egeness) McClurg. Ken graduated from Viroqua High School in 1961 and received his B.A. and M.A. in counseling from Viterbo University. He used his education to facilitate counseling groups for other Vietnam veterans....
John A. Linnell
Aug 6, 2025
John Anders Linnell, 68 of Viroqua, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, surrounded by family. John was born in Sacramento, CA, on December 6th, 1956, the first child of John Vernon Swenson and Naomi Evelyn (Seim) Linnell. His parents travelled a lot due to their affiliation with higher education. John quipped he was...
Verlin L. Ihle
Jul 26, 2025
Verlin L. Ihle passed away July 26, 2025. He was born April 17, 1937 to John and Mina (Iverson) Peterson. He was baptized at his mother’s funeral at two weeks of age at Bethany Lutheran in Esofea. Oscar and Hannah (Gronvold) Ihle adopted him as a tiny infant and he was greatly loved by his older brother and sisters. He...
Karen E. Jaeger
Jul 17, 2025
Karen Eileen Jaeger, age 84, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 17, 2025, under the warm and compassionate care of St. Croix Hospice and her family.
Karen was born on August 9, 1940, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to Myron and Gladys (Hagen) Ottum. A dedicated nurse and caregiver, Karen graduated from Walworth (Wisconsin) High School in 1958...
Carol J. Halvorson
Jun 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Jean Halvorson (Manders), who peacefully departed on June 25th, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born April 1st, 1935, to loving parents Frank and Grace Manders (Spears) in La Crosse, WI, and lived with her family on a small farm near Chaseburg, WI. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Margaret L. Seland
Jun 23, 2025
Margaret L. Seland, age 89, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025, at LB Broen Home surrounded by family. She was born September 28, 1935, to Alf and Johanne (Nilsen) Benson in Brooklyn NY.
Margaret graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in 1953. After high school she attended Lutheran Brethren Schools in Fergus Falls, enrolling in the Bible...
Betty L. Nelson
Jun 13, 2025
Betty L. Nelson, 97 of Coon Valley, died Friday June 13, 2025 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. She was born April 21, 1928 to Lloyd and Olga (Lindevig) Johnson. She married Layton Nelson on June 1, 1948 at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. Betty was a baptized, confirmed, married and a lifelong member of the Coon Valley...
Ralph Alger III
Jun 12, 2025
Ralph Alger III, 54 of Soldiers Grove, died Thursday June 12 at Vernon Memorial Healthcare in Viroqua. There will be no services at this time.
Jean Kay Westlund Monroe
Jun 12, 2025
Jean Kay Westlund Monroe, 89, longtime resident of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully Thursday June 12, 2025 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua after a brief illness.
Jean was born on October 7, 1935, growing up on the family farm in Prairie Farm, WI. She battled hardship with her two sisters during the last half of the Great Depression, an experience...
Jeffrey "Ranger" B. Nestingen
Jun 8, 2025
Jeffrey "Ranger" Nestingen, 71, of Stoddard passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1954, at Ft. Monmouth army base in New Jersey to Richard and Geraldine (Kish) Nestingen. He then resided at the family farm outside Coon Valley, WI. It's the farm with the smiley face barn. Jeff worked for many years at G. Heileman...
Ingrid "Tootie" E. Schindler
May 31, 2025
Ingrid Eileen “Tootie” Schindler, 79 of Garland, Nebraska died Saturday May 31, 2025, at Emerald Nursing Home and Rehab in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ingrid was born January 15, 1946, in Viroqua to Virgil and Ingeborg Schindler. She is survived by her sister, Rita (Jim) Suellwold; two nieces, Michelle (Troy) Schaefer and Melissa (Chuck) Hasse; a nephew, Robb Suellwold; one great niece,...
Michael J. Dolan
May 30, 2025
Michael John Dolan, 74, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by love. His final days were spent in comfort and peace in his home, receiving the most compassionate care while watching movies and tasting fine wines with his family.
Born on August 10, 1950, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Michael was the son of Elizabeth and James Dolan....
David S. Larson
May 23, 2025
David Larson, 66, passed away May 24 at his home in Maplewood, MN. David was born July 9,1958 in LaCrosse, WI. He spent his school years in Coon Valley, WI.
David was the son of Harvey and Irene Larson. He was baptized in La Crosse, WI and confirmed in Coon Valley at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church.
David was a graduate of...
Robert C. Seiler
May 23, 2025
Robert C. Seiler Jr., 78 of Coon Valley, died Friday May 23, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born January 8, 1947 (Elvis’ birthday) to Robert and Carla (Peterson) Seiler Sr. in La Crosse.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1972. Bob worked at Trane Company, followed by Reinhart Foods and then Badger Corrugating in La...
Eleanor V. Bendel
May 21, 2025
Eleanor V. Bendel, age 102, of Chaseburg, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care in Viroqua, WI. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Eleanor was born on October 11, 1922, in Rawalls, Texas.
She graduated from Central High School in 1940. Eleanor married Harvey Bendel at Salzer Methodist Church. Together they had one...
Barbara L. Larson
May 14, 2025
Barbara L. Larson, 79 of Chaseburg, died Wednesday May 14, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born April 13, 1946 in La Crosse to Morgan and Hazel (Dingeldein) Nagle. She graduated from Central High School in 1964. Barb married Jerry Larson on June 27, 1964 at Lower Coon Valley Lutheran Church. Over the years, she worked...
Ronald A. Proksch
May 12, 2025
Ronald A. Proksch, 87, of Coon Valley, died Monday May 12, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born October 10, 1937 in La Crosse to Albert and Edna (Schock) Proksch. He attended Clausen Grade School and graduated from Viroqua High School in 1955. In high school he was a boxer and football player. On August 14,...
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