Obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

Alice Marie Sather, 98, of La Crosse and formerly Coon Valley died Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  Alice passed away with family by her side at Hillview Nursing Home where she had been recovering and rehabilitating from illness.  She was born to Louis and Amelia (Paulson) Sather April 4, 1923.  She was a lifelong member of the Coon Valley Lutheran...

Dec 27, 2021

Gloria Dawn (Wohlert) Levendoski, 76, of Genoa, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 27, 2021, at Bethel Home in Viroqua.

She was born August 13, 1945, in La Crosse, to Margaret (Armitage) and Arnold Wohlert and was raised on their farm in Winona County, Minnesota.  Gloria married Duane Levendoski on May 23, 1970 at St. John’s Lutheran...

Dec 21, 2021

Patricia Jean (Larson) Pedretti, 80, of La Crosse and formerly of Stoddard, went to be with her husband James in heaven on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She passed away unexpectedly but peacefully while surrounded by her children. She was born on February 27, 1941 in La Crosse to Ralph and Helen (Hartung) Larson. Patricia and James were united in...

Dec 18, 2021

Nathanial "Nate" Bluhm 31 of Mindoro WI passed away unexpectedly on December 18th, 2021 with his faithful companion Gus by his side.  He was born October 8th, 1990 in Madison WI. He will always be remembered for his zest for life, his love of travel and adventure and being a free spirit.  He will be deeply missed...

Dec 15, 2021

Ruby D. Berg, 92, of Ontario, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday December 15, 2021 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born February 9, 1929 to Harvey and Delia (Conley) Nelson. Ruby married Arden Berg on August 4, 1944 in Decorah, Iowa. The couple farmed as a “team” their married life in...

Dec 7, 2021

Ronald R. Phillips, 74 of Chaseburg died Tuesday December 7, 2021 at his home. He was born to Russell and Lois (Dalsasso) Phillips on September 10, 1947. He graduated from DeSoto High School. Ron worked at the Garment Company in La Crosse for many years. Ron loved building and racing cars, pulling and restoring tractors and going to farm...

Nov 30, 2021

Roger D. Olson, 78, of Westby, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on November 30th, 2021, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was surrounded by his family. His devotion to his family and his firm faith in God defined his character. He will be greatly remembered for his generosity and willingness to lend a helping hand.

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Nov 17, 2021

Betty A. Parshall, 90 of Coon Valley, died surrounded in love at her home, Wednesday, November 17th. She was born March 23rd, 1931 in Petersburg, Wisconsin, to Richard and Bessy (Hayes) Kidd. She graduated from Boscobel High School in 1948. After graduation, Betty worked for Warner Bros. Co. in Minneapolis, MN, Madison Beauty Supply, and St Mary’s Hospital in...

Nov 14, 2021

Burton C. Lee passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1930 to Adolph and Thea (Moilien) Lee in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. Burt graduated from Westby High School and went on to complete the Farmer’s Short Course. He then studied at UW Madison and UW Platteville graduating with a degree in Biology....

Nov 7, 2021

Kimberly R. Pieper, 59, of Stoddard, died Sunday November 7, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  She was born September 13, 1962 to Gene and Shirley (Jacobson) Galstad. She married David Pieper in La Crosse on March 15, 1986. The couple farmed in the Chaseburg area for several years. Kim worked at River Bank in Coon Valley...

Nov 6, 2021

Valarie “Val” Ann (Buhr) Holey, 44, of Cashton, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born March 31, 1977 in La Crosse. She attended Logan High School before graduating from Western Technical College for Early Childhood Education. Val loved children and her jobs in the childcare industry. While working at a childcare center,...

Nov 5, 2021

Raymond J. Sedevie, 80 of rural Coon Valley, passed away peacefully to his heavenly father on Friday, November 5th, 2021 at his home with his loving wife Mary by his side.

Living an illustrious life as a successful farmer, taking over the family farm, Ray embraced the soil conservation and trout program, gardening, and partnering with his...

Nov 4, 2021

Elaine (Jahnke) Wilma Rundahl, 93, of Coon Valley, WI died peacefully on November 4, 2021.  She was born on September 27, 1928 in LaCrosse to John and Catherine (Vanderlaan) Jahnke .  She was baptized and attended primary school at First Lutheran.  She graduated with honors from Central High school. She married Jaran Rundahl on April 23, 1949.  They farmed...

Nov 2, 2021

Jerry “Jock” E. Hastings, 84 of rural Chaseburg, died Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born January 16, 1937 to Alvin and Delores (Steinke) Hastings. He married LaVonne Grosskopf on June 12, 1957 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-63 and was stationed...

Nov 1, 2021

Tiffany L. Rundhaugen, 41 of Coon Valley passed away peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse on November 1, 2021.

Tiffany Stegen was married to Jason Rundhaugen on June 7, 2002.  The two shared a bond which created 4 beautiful children Brody, Kinley, Kendelyn, and Elidey. Tiffany’s calling was as a compassionate day care provider...

Oct 29, 2021

Eldon “Charlie” R. Helgerson, 67, of Holmen and formerly of Coon Valley died Friday October 29, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  He was born June 15, 1954 to Beulah Holey Helgerson. He graduated from Westby High School. Eldon served in the U.S. Army from 1973 -75 and then served in the U.S. Army Reserves for many...

Oct 9, 2021

Lawrence Irvin Oldenburg, 100 of La Crosse/Chaseburg was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 9, 2021 surrounded by family.  Lawrence was born December 7, 1920 to Charles and Laura (Schlicht) Oldenburg in Vernon County, Harmony Township.  He was baptized January 26, 1921 and confirmed May 13, 1934 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg, where he...

Oct 5, 2021

Rodney E. Schultz, 78, of Chaseburg, died Tuesday October 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born December 31, 1942 to Roy and Edna (Hoff) Schultz. He graduated from Logan High School in 1961 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy for 4 years.  In 1966 he married Ruby Carson. They later divorced in 2009. In 2015...

Oct 3, 2021

Christine Louise Olsen, 65, of La Crosse died Sunday October 3, 2021 in Madison.  She was born December 16, 1955 in La Crosse to Edwin and Dorothy (Meek) Hansen.  She served as part of the first all-female crew in the U.S. Navy in 1978. Christine graduated from Western Wisconsin Technical College, North Central Technical College and Upper Iowa University...

Sep 19, 2021

Nelva Melcher, 81, of Viroqua, Wisconsin, went to her eternal home with the Lord on September 19, 2021.  Her life was centered around Jesus Christ, the church, and her family.  Among Nelva's favorite Bible verses were:  Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”...