Obituaries

Clayton "Jim" Stylen

Sep 28, 2016

Clayton "Jim" E.J. Stylen, 82, of La Crosse and formerly of Coon Valley died Wednesday September 28, 2016 at the Bethel Home in Viroqua.

There will be no services.

Glen A. "Junior" Warner

Aug 31, 2016

Glen A. "Junior" Warner, 84, of rural Viroqua, died Wednesday August 31, 2016 at his home. He was born November 29, 1931 in La Crosse to Glen and Anita (Schaldach) Warner. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1950. Glen served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1952. He married Joyce Hertzfeldt...

Marie G. Green

Aug 8, 2016

Marie Glenadine (Saxe) Green, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 8, 2016. She had been a resident at Norseland Nursing Home for almost three years. Marie was born January 20, 1920 in rural Wayne County, IL. She was the fifth child of eight born to Glenn & Edith (Potter)...

John L. Sisbach

Jul 19, 2016

John L. Sisbach, Jr., 82, of rural Westby, died Tuesday July 19, 2016 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. He was born October 15, 1933 in Newton Valley, Vernon County to John and Elsie (Mason) Sisbach Sr. John was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1952....

Alice L. Korthals

Jul 16, 2016

Alice L. Korthals, 85 of La Crosse, was born on March 17, 1931 to Charles and Luella Schauble. She was born to eternal life on July 16, 2016 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse, where she had resided for the past two weeks. Alice grew up on a farm outside of Caledonia, MN and graduated...

Clarice M. Larson

Jul 16, 2016

Clarice M. Larson, beloved mother and grandmother, 91, of La Crosse and formerly of Chaseburg, passed away peacefully Saturday July 16, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born June 24, 1925 in West Union, Iowa to Harold and Agnes Hammersland. She graduated from Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa and taught 1st Grade...

Verna A. Brye

Jul 15, 2016

Verna A. Brye, 70, of Coon Valley, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse. She had been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in April 2012.

Verna was born March 14, 1946 at St. Ann's Hospital in La Crosse to Norman and Myra (Volden) Klomsten. She was baptized and confirmed at...

Joseph "Joe" A. Berra Sr

Jun 28, 2016

Joseph "Joe" A. Berra Sr. 94, of Chaseburg, died Tuesday June 28, 2016 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born October 2, 1921 in Genoa Township, Vernon County to Anthony and Margaret (Barilani) Berra. Joe was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1944 -1946. He married Alice...

Larry J. Torgerson

Jun 10, 2016

Larry "Herman" "Torgy" J. Torgerson, 73, of Westby passed away suddenly June 10, 2016 at home with his beloved wife by his side. Larry was married to Marge Blegen, they had twin daughters whom died shortly after birth. He then met Judy Becker (Arnold) in the mid 80's and they finally married in 1999. This marriage made...

Katrina M. Schlaver

May 18, 2016

Katrina M. Schlaver, 43, of Rockland, died Wednesday May, 18, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born July 8, 1972 in La Crosse, WI to Kenneth and Marilyn (Sutton) Gilkes and graduated from Westby High School in 1990. Katrina married Bruce Schlaver on August 17, 1991. She worked in childcare for a...

Hiram Max Locke

May 1, 2016

Hiram Max Locke, 78, of Coon Valley, died Sunday May 1, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born August 31, 1937 in Nelsonville, Ohio to Linsley and Laura (Moore) Locke. Max served in the U.S. Marines from 1951-54 in Korea where he was an equipment operator. He married Debra Oliver on December 20,...

Mark "Mac" L. Halvorson

Apr 20, 2016

Mark "Mac" L. Halvorson, 61, of Viroqua passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

He was born January 5, 1955 in La Crosse, WI, to Lawrence and Myrtle (Holey) Halvorson. He grew up in Chaseburg and graduated from Westby High School in 1973. He was very proud of being part of the Westby Norsemen...

Pauline M. Berg

Mar 26, 2016

Pauline M. Berg, 89, of Viroqua and formerly of Chaseburg, died Saturday March 26, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born March 12, 1927 to Edward and Emma (McManus) Voelker in Washington County, Minnesota. On November 27, 1947 she married Rodney Berg in Hastings, Minnesota. They were later divorced. Pauline was employed...

Alan B. Engh

Mar 14, 2016

Alan B. Engh, 68, of rural Chaseburg, died Monday March 14, 2016 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse following a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. He was born January 5, 1948 in Viroqua to Verdell and LaVonne (Olson) Engh. Alan was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Esofea. He graduated from Westby High...

Herbert W. Wehling

Mar 13, 2016

Herbert W. Wehling, 91, of rural Chaseburg, died Sunday March 13, 2016 at Benedictine Manor in La Crosse. He was born January 12, 1925 to S. William and Helen (Schlicht) Wehling at rural Stoddard. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. Herb married Arlene Manske on July 2, 1949 in Chaseburg....

Shannon "Shay" A. Richardson

Feb 9, 2016

Shannon A. ("Shay") Richardson, 27, passed away February 9, 2016, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Shay was born on May 1, 1988, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Martha Hayes and Gilbert W. Richardson, Jr. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Corey Franklin Richardson and Amos Birnbaum; her stepfather, Charles Hayes; her paternal grandfather, Gilbert W. Richardson,...

Janice L. Kapanke

Jan 11, 2016

Janice Lorine Kapanke, 76, of rural Coon Valley, died Monday January 11, 2016 at her home. She was born May 4, 1939 to Harry and Helen (Gilbertson) Beitlich at rural Stoddard. Janice was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Stoddard. She graduated from Central High School in 1957. On July 30, 1960, she married...

Bergetta J. Jorgenson

Jan 9, 2016

Bergetta J. Jorgenson, 89, of Coon Valley died Saturday January 9, 2016 at her home. She was born May 23, 1926 in Vernon County to Thomas and Rikka (Nesset) Johnson. Bergetta was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. She attended Nerison School and graduated from Westby High School. Bergetta married Leonard...

Roger B. Peterson

Jan 6, 2016

Roger B. Peterson, 90, of Westby peacefully passed away January 6, 2016 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. He was born June 30, 1925 in Grandview Hospital in La Crosse to Carl M. and Lydia (Hagen) Peterson. Roger attended Westby Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II prior to his high school graduation,...

Doug J. Sebranek

Dec 31, 2015

Doug J Sebranek, 52, of Coon Valley, died suddenly Thursday evening December 31, 2015. He was born July 10, 1963 in La Crosse to Virgil and Joyce (Dorschied) Sebranek. He graduated from Onalaska High School in 1981. Doug was passionate about music and he was instrumental in bringing exceptional musicians to the Driftless region. He was a...