Obituaries

Feb 28, 2020

Steven Herbert Garlick, 57, of Westby died unexpectedly of a sudden heart attack on February 28, 2020, at the Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, Wisconsin.

Steven was born on December 21, 1962 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to parents Herbert and Margaret (Stalsberg) Garlick. He graduated from Westby Area Schools in 1981. In 1985, Steven graduated from the University...

Feb 20, 2020

Raymond H. Hass, 89, of rural Genoa, in the Town of Harmony, was suddenly called home to eternal life on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

He was born February 4, 1931, in La Crosse to Hugo and Elsie (Young) Hass. On April 5, 1931, Ray was received as a Child of God through Holy Baptism at St. Matthew’s...

Feb 16, 2020

Gloria A. Ostrem, 82, of Chaseburg, died Sunday February 16, 2020 at the Bethel Home in Viroqua.  She was born August 12, 1937 to Gerald and Hilda (Myhre) Rumsey in Vernon County.  She married Harley Ostrem on October 18, 1955.  They moved to a farm near Chaseburg and lived there all of their married life.  Gloria worked at Sears...

Feb 15, 2020

Donald R. Kammel, 87, of rural Coon Valley was called to his heavenly home Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, with his loving wife at his side. He was born on February 10, 1933, in La Crosse, to Rudy and Lucy (Klug) Kammel, attended St. Joseph's Ridge School and served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, during the...

Feb 11, 2020

Clifford N. Holmes, 58, of Westby and Coon Valley unexpectedly passed away Tuesday February 11, 2020.  He was born October 13, 1961 in Kallispell, MT to Marjorie (Rabidue) and Clifford “Kip” Holmes.  He attended schools in Coon Valley and Westby, obtaining his GED in Utah. On September 29, 1991 he was baptized along with his son in the Coon...

Feb 11, 2020

Harland A. Stilwell, 85 of Westby and formerly of Stoddard, died Tuesday February 11, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  He was born January 29, 1935 in La Crosse to George and Elsie (Michel) Stilwell.  He was confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Chaseburg and attended Riverside School, rural Genoa.  Harland worked for many years in...

Feb 10, 2020

Esther M. (Jacobson) Blair, 91, of Milwaukee and formerly of Coon Valley, died Monday February 10, 2020 in Milwaukee.  She was born January 4, 1929 to John and Ella (Nelson) Jacobson.  Esther was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church and graduated from Westby High School. She married Vern “Joe” Blair on November 22, 1952.  She worked...

Feb 6, 2020

Teman A. Olson, Jr. 72, of Trempealeau and formerly of Onalaska, died Thursday February 6, 2020 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse. He was born January 19, 1948 in Savanna, IL to Teman and Laurel (Lapp) Olson.  Teman served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 and was honorably discharged.  He married Barbara Pazour on December 21, 1973...

Jan 30, 2020

Gary G. Gaynor, 75, of La Crosse and formerly of Coon Valley died Thursday January 30, 2020 at Shelby Terrace in La Crosse.  He was born May 23, 1944 in Louisville, KY to Gordon and Irene (Quinnell) Gaynor.  Gary graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 1962 followed by WWTC in 1968 with an accounting degree and...

Jan 22, 2020

Stella Nannette Hohlfeld, age 88, of Chaseburg, passed away on January 22nd, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in La Crosse.  Stella Nannette (Haugen) Hohlfeld was born December 19, 1931, to Selmer Rudolph Haugen and Nora Christine (Lee) Haugen in the Town of Coon, Vernon County.  She was baptized by Rev. H. O. Bach and confirmed on May...

Jan 15, 2020

Virginia H. Dunnum, 79, of Onalaska, died Wednesday January 15, 2020 at her home.  She was born April 4, 1940 to Henry and Elnora (Dopson) Stakston in Vernon County.  She was baptized May 12, 1940 and confirmed May 1955 at Skogdalen Lutheran Church, rural Westby.  Virginia married Maynard Dunnum on August 23, 1961 in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in...

Jan 5, 2020

Rita L. Keuser-Wells, 73, of Gainsville, GA and formerly of Cashton, WI, died January 5, 2020. She was born March 1, 1946 to William and Kathleen Keuser.

Born to farmers in rural Cashton, Wisconsin, Rita always wanted more for herself than a life of farming. She loved to work and earn her own money, leading her to...

Dec 23, 2019

Marvin J. Heller, 76, of Sparta and formerly of Chaseburg, died Monday December 23, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta.  He was born December 22, 1943 in La Crosse to Oscar and Ernestine (Leske) Heller.  Marv married Joan Johnson on July 31, 1965 at Middle Coon Valley Lutheran Church.  He farmed for many years and also worked...

Dec 10, 2019

Lorraine M. Stendahl, 86, of rural Chaseburg died Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby.  She was born August 18, 1933 to Martin and Inga (Olson) Berg in Portland Township, Monroe County.  Lorraine graduated from Cashton High School followed by Vernon County Normal School. She then taught at the Clinton School for 2 years. On August...

Nov 26, 2019

Shirley M. Berg, 86, of Coon Valley, died Tuesday November 26, 2019 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. She was born to Paul and Edna (Seidel) Bakken on September 19, 1933.  She grew up in La Crosse on 5th and Hood Streets and attended school at Hamilton, Lincoln and Central High School where she graduated in 1951.  She worked...

Nov 16, 2019

Rosetta E. Heinze, 91, of rural Bangor died Saturday November 16, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.  She was born June 29, 1928 to Herman and Ida (Martin) Schultz. Rosetta was baptized, confirmed and married at 1st Lutheran Church in La Crosse.  She married Louis Heinze on August 21, 1958. Survivors include 2 sisters, her twin...

Nov 9, 2019

Edward James Wrobel, Jr., 86, passed away on November 9, 2019, at his home with his five girls by his side.  He was born July 16, 1933 (his Dad’s birthday) to Edward & Esther Schroeder Wrobel.  He lived his entire life on or near the family farm on Chaseburg Ridge.

He was baptized and confirmed at St....

Nov 9, 2019

Janet A. King, 85 of Coon Valley passed away Saturday November 9, 2019.  She was born December 4, 1933 to Raymond and Agnes (Hundt) Arenz.  She was the oldest of 12 children. Janet married Sylvester King Jr. on June 30, 1956.  She worked for the La Crosse Garment Co., retiring after 25 years. Janet then took a part time...

Oct 26, 2019

Janice A. (Stylen) Lee of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019 with family by her side at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. Janice – wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, educator and friend – lived 87 meaningful years.

Janice was born on July 27, 1932 in La Crosse, to Edwin and Josephine (Knutson)...

Oct 24, 2019

Blaine “Jiggs” L. Oliver, 76, of Stoddard passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2019 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby.  He was born November 25, 1942 to Arnold and Eileen (Suiter) Oliver in Viroqua.  He was employed for many years at Lawrynk’s Grocery and Feed in Stoddard.

On January 18, 1964 he married Judith Umberger and they...