Obituaries

May 14, 2024

Peter John Brose, 82, of La Crosse, peacefully died at home on Monday, May 14, 2024.

He was born December 23, 1942 to Arthur and Selma (Morkri) Brose. Peter graduated from Westby High School in 1960 and joined the Army Reserves. During the following years, he found work at Burlington Railroad and American Motors in Kenosha, WI.

Peter married Pamela V. Smith...

May 10, 2024

Larry R. Lichtie, 75, of Coon Valley, died Friday May 10, 2024 at his home.

 Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2024 at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church with a visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Rev. Jim Scaife will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.   A complete obituary will follow.

May 5, 2024

Arnold J. Bolstad, 88, of Coon Valley died Sunday May 5, 2024. 

Arnold was born July 29, 1935, in Vernon County, WI to Alfred and Ella (Anderson) Bolstad.  He graduated from De Soto High School in 1954.   He married EvaLea F. Snell on June 21, 1958, at Viroqua United Methodist Church.  They were married for 59 years, 8 months, and...

May 4, 2024

Mark D. Pellegrini, 51, of Stoddard, died Saturday May 4, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on December 21st 1972, at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL to Mille Cooper and Michael Pellegrini. He graduated Rich East High School in 1991. He served in the U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton. He married Nichole Pellegrini November...

Apr 28, 2024

Arthur Maurice Hendrickson; a dedicated, hardworking farmer, a loving family man, and a devout follower of Christ, passed away peacefully at the family farm and went to his heavenly home on April 28, 2024.

Arthur, lovingly known as Art, was born on June 10, 1933 to Peter and Nora (Aberg) Hendrickson in Sterling, Wisconsin. He was baptized on July 23, 1933...

Apr 12, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Shirley Jean Jambois left this world unexpectedly on April 12, 2024, at the age of 75.   In true Shirley fashion, she left us without fanfare and without warning, leaving our hearts broken.   For those of us who knew her we will morn her loss for as long as we...

Apr 11, 2024

Beverly Jane (Bender) Rudie, 85, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born to Ival and Verda (Harris) Bender on August 9, 1938. She attended Viola High School and later received her GED.  On February 5, 1955 she married Kaye Don Rudie at the Viola Methodist Church and together...

Apr 6, 2024

Lisa Everson made the world’s best mashed potatoes. 

Yes, she accomplished many other things but the quality of her potatoes (fondly known as “he he” potatoes) cannot be overstated – seriously.  Unfortunately, if you’ve never had “he he” potatoes, you’ve sadly missed out because on April 6, 2024, Lisa Joan Everson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa had a...

Apr 2, 2024

Betty Louise (Bruring) Gilbertson, 99 of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, after a short illness with family at her side.   She was born to Theodore and Louise Bruring on August 21, 1924.  She graduated from LaCrosse Central High School in 1942.  She worked at Trane Company until her marriage to Lester Gilbertson on April 27,...

Mar 18, 2024

Janice Elaine Neuverth, 84 of Sparta and formerly of Genoa and LaCrosse, died Monday March 18, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born February 21, 1940 to Henry and Doris (Rick) Hass in Genoa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Bad Axe Lutheran Church, rural Genoa.  She attended Baker School in Newton and...

Mar 1, 2024

Rosella L. Roesler, 95 of La Crosse, died Friday March 1, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born June 29, 1928 in the Town of Greenfield, La Crosse County to Herman and Ida (Martin) Schultz. On August 17, 1948 she married Daniel Roesler and together they farmed for many years. She also was employed at Auto-Lite and La...

Feb 28, 2024

Linda Elaine Holte, 84 of Westby, passed on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

Linda was born March 3, 1939 to Chester and Marjorie (Smith) Hendrickson in Clinton township Vernon County one of three girls. She was a farm girl at heart, but a farm accident to her dad caused the family to move to Westby where her mom...

Feb 27, 2024

Sally L. Bay, 84, of La Crosse, passed away on February 27, 2024 after a short illness. She was born on February 13, 1940 to Walter and Selma (Manske) Manske. On November 16, 1964 she was united in marriage to Don Bay in Waukon, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with one son and two daughters.

Sally worked...

Feb 18, 2024

Sandra Louise Nelson 82, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday February 18, 2024.  Sandy was born August 15, 1941, in Albert Lea, MN to Selmer and Mabel (Ferley) Johnson.  They moved to La Crosse when she was 4 years old.  Sandy was confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in La Crosse, graduated from Central High...

Feb 13, 2024

Nancy Jane Johnson, 92, of Chaseburg, passed away Tuesday February 13, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. Nancy was a 1932 New Year’s baby.

Nancy grew up in the countryside surrounding Westby and Cashton.  She graduated from Westby High School in 1950.  She was very active in school programs to include:  Pep, Glee and Library Club,...

Feb 12, 2024

Edwin Matthews Marks was born on February 18th, 1953 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Zelma (Wells) Marks and Julian Marks. He was baptized into the Methodist faith.

Edwin grew up farming in Pecatonica, Illinois. He was close to his uncles who lived nearby and his dear friend Bill Green who he called his cousin. Edwin told his children...

Feb 3, 2024

Mary Ann Sedevie (Elsen), 75 of La Crosse and formerly of rural Coon Valley, passed away peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Brookdale Memory Care.

Mary was raised on her family’s farm in Bangor. She was a graduate of Bangor High School. She was a devout Catholic, and worked in housekeeping at...

Feb 1, 2024

Arthur Richard Brose, 84 of Coon Valley, died Thursday February 1, 2024 at his home. He was born July 11, 1939 to Arthur and Selma (Morkri) Brose in La Crosse. He graduated from Westby High School in 1957 and joined the Army Reserves. Richard married Judy Larson on May 20, 1961 at the Vang Lutheran Church. He worked at...

Jan 29, 2024

Darryl D. Kocimski, 53 of La Crosse and formerly of Coon Valley, died Monday January 29, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born June 3, 1970 to David and Cheryl (Oyer) Kocimski in La Crosse. He graduated from Westby High School in 1989. Darryl enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Nimitz...

Jan 21, 2024

Kevin “Kuz” R. Kuester, 62, Genoa, WI passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in La Crosse on January 21, 2024.  Kevin was born to Roger Kuester and Geraldine Luebben in Kenosha on April 28.  In 1965, the family moved to Chaseburg and Kevin attended various schools including Chaseburg, Holmen, Westby, Viroqua, Knoxville, and Detroit. On December 29, 1982...