Obituaries

Arvid J. Holey

Jul 17, 2020

Arvid J. Holey danced his way into heaven to his favorite polka music on Friday July 17, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 29, 1939 in Coon Valley, WI to Halstein J. Holey and Adelia M. Smeby. He grew up in Coon Valley and graduated from Westby High School in 1958.  He married Donna...

Myron L. Fauske

Jul 14, 2020

Myron L. Fauske, 84, of Viroqua, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. He was born January 21, 1936 to Lester and Myrtle (Walters) Fauske.

He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1954. Myron served 4 years in the U.S. Navy. During that time he was married...

Glen R. Hartwig

Jul 13, 2020

Glen R. Hartwig, 68, of Viroqua, died Monday July 13, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday July 20 at the Viroqua Cemetery.

Conrad "Booty" R. Eklov

Jul 2, 2020

Conrad “Booty” R. Eklov, 77, formerly of Westby, passed away peacefully Thursday July 2, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Booty was born in La Crosse on December 12, 1942 to Arthur and Goldie (Olsen) Eklov. He graduated from Westby High School in 1961 and attended business school in Madison.  He started selling cars at...

Sylvester Dowiasch

Jun 21, 2020

Sylvester Dowiasch, 87, of Black River Falls and formerly of Coon Valley died Sunday June 21, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  He was born June 2, 1933 to William and Verna (Bahr) Dowiasch. On October 8, 1955 he married LeIlah Kerska at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Coon Valley.  The couple farmed their married life near...

Sharon C. Brink

Jun 18, 2020

Sharon C. Brink, 66, of La Crosse died Thursday June 18, 2020 at Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse. She was born January 15, 1954 to Joseph and Vernelgene (Oelke) Dowiasch.

Private services will be held.

Donna M. Fortun

Jun 7, 2020

Donna Mae (Ottum) Fortun passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Norseland Nursing Home at the age of 82.  Donna was born February 27, 1938 to Tilman and Mabel (Peterson) Ottum.  More than just a date of birth date and date of death, Donna was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and friend.  She had...

Randall "Randy" L. Kelly

Jun 7, 2020

Randall “Randy” L. Kelly, 70, of Chaseburg, died Sunday June 7, 2020 at his home.  There will be no formal services.

Lillian P. Jothen

May 24, 2020

Lillian P. Jothen, 98, of Coon Valley, passed away Sunday May 24, 2020 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse.  She was born October 25, 1921 to Arthur and Gjerda (Brennum) Halverson. Lillian graduated from Central High School and continued her education at La Crosse Teacher’s College (now UW-L). She taught at numerous country schools.  She was a...

Sheryl K. Ebli

May 20, 2020

Sheryl K. Ebli, 54, of rural Coon Valley, passed away from us to her heavenly home Wednesday May 20, 2020.  She was the much-loved daughter of Ray (now passed away as well) and Jeanne Ebli, also of rural Coon Valley.  She will be missed every day by her many friends and family.  She is survived by her mother, one...

Arthur M. Berg

May 14, 2020

Arthur M. Berg, 90, of La Crosse passed away peacefully with his daughter, Rachel by his side at Gundersen Health System, Thursday, May 14, 2020.  Art was born January 27, 1930, in La Crosse son of Renaldor and Olga (Olson) Berg.  He was baptized March 2, 1930, and confirmed on July 9, 1944, by Rev H.O. Bach at Middle...

Daniel R. Nickelatti

May 3, 2020

On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Daniel Ray Nickelatti, loving son, brother and uncle, passed away at his home unexpectedly at the age of 31 years. Daniel was born to Tom and Karen (Schlicht) Nickelatti on April 6, 1989 attending DeSoto High School and graduating in 2007. While in high school he was an avid football player and wrestler.

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Delaine A. Erickson

Apr 13, 2020

Delaine A. Erickson, 101, of Coon Valley, died Monday April 13, 2020 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse.  She was born August 28, 1918 to Henry and Ruth (Moen) Nelson in Canada.  She married Andrew Erickson on September 10, 1938 in Decorah, Iowa. Delaine was a member of Coon Valley Lutheran Church where she was active...

Lorraine M. Schroeder

Apr 12, 2020

Lorraine M. Schroeder, 93, of Chaseburg, died Sunday April 12, 2020 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. She was born March 29, 1927 to Christian and Magda (Amundson) Bekkedal.  She graduated from Cashton High School in 1945. Lorraine married Arnold Schroeder on September 29, 1948 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Chaseburg.  The couple farmed near Chaseburg.  She attended...

Alison Maureen Steinke

Apr 10, 2020

Alison Maureen Steinke passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse from medical complications associated with her chromosome abnormality.

Alison was born August 10, 1979 to Daryl and Maureen (Kruger) Steinke at St. Francis Medical Center in La Crosse.  She lived in Stoddard before moving to LaFarge, WI where she had resided...

Frank J. Rach

Apr 8, 2020

Frank J. Rach, 91, of rural Chaseburg, went to be with the Lord and reunited with his granddaughter, Taylor, on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 14, 1928 in Merrill, WI to Frank and Emma (Martin) Rach. Frank graduated from Viroqua High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army...

Scott Charles Ingalls

Apr 8, 2020

Scott Charles Ingalls, 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at home with his family close by and went to his heavenly home.  He fought prostate cancer courageously and with dignity.  2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Scott was born in Chicago, IL,...

Marianne O. Stellner

Mar 29, 2020

Marianne O. Stellner, 85, of rural Stoddard died Sunday March 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 7, 1934 to Herbert and Constance (Olson) Knutson.  Marianne graduated from Viroqua High School and Vernon County Teachers College. She taught in rural Vernon County for 2 years. Marianne married Lemarr Stellner on February 18, 1956. ...

Donald R. Myhre

Mar 7, 2020

Donald “Congo” Ray Myhre, 80, went home to Jesus on March 7, 2020 in Chaseburg.  He did not lose his battle, the cancer didn’t win - he gained his greatest reward, eternal life in heaven where he is now and forever at peace.

Don was born in Chaseburg to Harold and Ida (Carson) Myhre on April 7,...

Marwood "Bud" E. Veale

Mar 6, 2020

Marwood “Bud” E. Veale, 87 of Stoddard, WI died on March 6, 2020, at the VA Hospital in Tomah.

He was born on October 1, 1932, in Kenosha, WI to Marwood L. and Edna (Van Wie) Veale. Bud worked at Nash Motors Experimental Dept. in Kenosha from 1950 to 1952. He joined the U.S. Air Force in...