Obituaries

Ruth H. Schroeder

Dec 27, 2015

Ruth H. Schroeder, 92, of Chaseburg, died Sunday December 27, 2015 at the Bethel Home in Viroqua where she had been a resident the past 2 years. She was born August 28, 1923 at rural Westby to Herman and Olga (Skaug) Bergum. Ruth was baptized and confirmed in Bethel Lutheran Church in Esofea. She graduated from Westby...

Steven J. Seiler

Dec 27, 2015

Steven (Teo, T-Man, Kojak) J. Seiler, 67, of rural Coon Valley died in his home peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Steven was born Jan. 19, 1948 in La Crosse to Robert and Carla (Peterson) Seiler. Steven was a 1966 graduate of La...

Lester V. Gilbertson

Dec 13, 2015

Lester V. Gilbertson, 92, of Coon Valley died Sunday December 13, 2015 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. He was born December 23, 1922 to Gustave and Inga (Everson) Gilbertson. He graduated from Westby High School in 1941. Lester then worked for his father in the furniture and funeral business in Coon Valley before and after serving...

Allen R. Garvens

Nov 27, 2015

Allen R. Garvens, 63, of Blair and formerly of Genoa, died Friday November 27, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services.

The Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is assisting the family.

Eugene "Gene" G. Groth

Oct 31, 2015

Eugene "Gene" G. Groth, 70 of Coon Valley, died Saturday October 31, 2015 at his home. He was born June 17, 1945 in La Crosse to George and Arlene (Beier) Groth. Gene served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-67 aboard the destroyer USS Hazelwood and subtender USS Canopus. He then served in the Wisconsin National Guard from...

Gregory G. Ghelfi

Oct 24, 2015

Gregory G. Ghelfi, 85, of Genoa, died Saturday October 24, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

There will be no services.

Marjorie L. Ophus

Oct 1, 2015

Marjorie L. Ophus, 89, of Coon Valley died Thursday October 1, 2015 at Hillview Health Care Center in LaCrosse where she had been a resident the past 3 months. She was born February 16, 1926 in Victory, Wisconsin to Freeman and Alvina (Catanau) Sidie. She married Henry Ophus on June 14, 1945 in Coon Valley. The couple...

Harland G. Semke

Sep 24, 2015

Harland G. Semke, 93, of La Crosse and formerly of rural Coon Valley, received the crown of life that God had promised through faith in Jesus Christ Thursday September 24, 2015. He had been a resident of Hillview Health Care Center the last 3 years. Harland was born May 30, 1922 the son of George and Ida...

Jerome O. Rudie

Sep 18, 2015

Jerome "Rude Dog" O. Rudie, 56, of rural Westby, died Friday September 18, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born November 20, 1958 to Edwin and Hazel (Ihle) Rudie in La Crosse. Jerome was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. He graduated from Westby High School in 1977 followed by...

Thomas "Tom" C. Floyd

Aug 24, 2015

Thomas "Tom" C. Floyd, 68, of Chaseburg passed into eternal life on Monday August 24, 2015 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 5, 1947 to Charles and Lydia (Bolman) Floyd in Racine. Tom married Linda Sepenski on January 4, 1966 and they divorced in 2000. He married Sharon Loefflad...

John F. Korthals

Aug 21, 2015

John F. Korthals, Jr. was quietly welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior on Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, where he had resided for the past month. Born on July 27, 1925 to John, Sr. and Bertha (nee Kapanke) Korthals, he lived in La Crosse for a few...

Joseph A. Haugen

Aug 10, 2015

Joseph A. Haugen, 90, of Coon Valley died Monday August 10, 2015 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. Joseph was born May 7, 1925 to John and Amanda (Brennum) Haugen in Timber Coulee, rural Coon Valley. The family moved to the South Ridge of Coon Valley in 1924 where he lived the rest of his life. He...

Daniel J. Hilton

Aug 8, 2015

Daniel J. Hilton, 71, of rural Viola died Saturday August 8, 2015 at his home. He was born July 9, 1944 in Vernon County to Jack and Grace Hilton. Dan was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War from November 16, 1964 to February 27, 1969, serving on the USS Ranger. He married Maureen Dondero on...

Stephen M. Sapuder

Jul 22, 2015

Stephen M. Sapuder, 71, of La Crosse died Wednesday July 22, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born October 24, 1943 in Sparta to Stephen A. and Doris (Abrahamson) Sapuder. Stephen served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965 mostly in Great Falls, Montana. He worked at Boeing Co. in Seattle, WA for...

Leon G. Urbanek

Jul 21, 2015

Leon G. Urbanek, 76 of Coon Valley, died Tuesday July 21, 2015 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. He was born November 19, 1938 to Leonard and Marie (Baudler) Urbanek. Leon farmed for many years at rural Coon Valley. He married Carol Haynie on October 24, 1992 at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. Leon was an avid...

Alvina C. Krachel

Jun 23, 2015

Alvina C. Krachel, 98, of rural Chaseburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. She was born to Clarence and Alice (Olson) Johnson on December 5, 1916 at Hixton. Her parents moved to Whitehall where she was baptized. They then moved to Westby where she was confirmed at...

Peggy A. Jarrett

Jun 13, 2015

Peggy A. Jarrett, 39, of Ferryville, died Saturday June 13, 2015 at her home. She was born October 20, 1975 to Raymond and Shirley (Wilson) Jarrett in La Crosse. Peggy enjoyed baking, fishing, horse riding and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her 2 daughters, Julian Miles of Waukon, Iowa and Katelyn Mowery of Viroqua;...

Cheryl J. Roesler

Jun 6, 2015

Cheryl J. Roesler, 61, of La Crosse died Saturday, June 6, 2015 in her home. She was born May 2, 1954, in Madison, Wis., to Willard and Leona (Gilman) Kelly.

When you think of strength, courage, and compassion, I hope you think of Cheryl. Cheryl was a true cancer warrior. In 1997 she was diagnosed...

James M. Nagle

May 23, 2015

James M. Nagle, 72, of rural Chaseburg, died Saturday May 23, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse. He was born November 24, 1942 to Morgan and Hazel (Dingeldein) Nagle in La Crosse. He graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1960. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964 with the 82nd Airborne...

Hilaine K. Gilbeck

May 21, 2015

Hilaine K. Gilbeck, 69, of La Crosse and formerly of Coon Valley died unexpectedly Thursday, May 21, 2015 at her home. She was born August 17, 1945 in Rushford, Minnesota to Clarence and Hilma (Copperud) Berge. She married Cary Gilbeck and they were later divorced. Hilaine worked as a medical secretary for many years at Gundersen Health...