Obituaries

Jun 11, 2024

Glenn E. Lorenz, 89 of Viroqua, died Tuesday June 11, 2024 at his home. He was born October 13, 1934 in La Crosse to Edward and Hilda (Meyer) Lorenz. He was baptized at Salzer Memorial and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in La Crosse. He served in the US Navy as a pilot flying touch and goes,...

Jun 7, 2024

John D. Collins, 67 of rural Viroqua, died Friday June 7, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born October 9, 1956 to Charles and Alva (Amann) Collins in La Crosse. John was confirmed at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. He graduated from Westby High School in 1974. John farmed the home farm with his...

Jun 5, 2024

Joanne T. Fletcher, 93 of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, with her family by her side.  Joanne was born on October 1, 1930, in Coon Valley, Wisconsin to Julia H. Mathison and Einar W. Anderson.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church.  Joanne was the Homecoming Queen and graduated as Salutatorian from...

May 18, 2024

Gregory Lee Grosskopf, 69, of Westby, lost his hard-fought battle with various health complications at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2024.  Greg fought to the very end, never believing his hard-working days were over.

He was born on September 1, 1954, in LaCrosse to the late Calvin and Iris (Olson) Grosskopf.  He graduated from Hazel Green High School.   He...

May 14, 2024

Peter John Brose, 82, of La Crosse, peacefully died at home on Monday, May 14, 2024.

He was born December 23, 1941 to Arthur and Selma (Morkri) Brose. Peter graduated from Westby High School in 1960 and joined the Army Reserves. During the following years, he found work at Burlington Railroad and American Motors in Kenosha, WI.

Peter married Pamela V. Smith...

May 10, 2024

Larry Ray Lichtie, 75, of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on May 10 at home with his wife by his side. Larry was born at La Crosse Hospital on April 30,1949 to Ray and Joyce (Nekola) Lichtie.

He was baptized and confirmed at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse.  He graduated from Central High School in 1967.  Following high school, he...

May 5, 2024

Arnold J. Bolstad, 88, of Coon Valley died Sunday May 5, 2024. 

Arnold was born July 29, 1935, in Vernon County, WI to Alfred and Ella (Anderson) Bolstad.  He graduated from De Soto High School in 1954.   He married EvaLea F. Snell on June 21, 1958, at Viroqua United Methodist Church.  They were married for 59 years, 8 months, and...

May 4, 2024

Mark D. Pellegrini, 51, of Stoddard, died Saturday May 4, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on December 21st 1972, at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL to Mille Cooper and Michael Pellegrini. He graduated Rich East High School in 1991. He served in the U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton. He married Nichole Pellegrini November...

Apr 28, 2024

Arthur Maurice Hendrickson; a dedicated, hardworking farmer, a loving family man, and a devout follower of Christ, passed away peacefully at the family farm and went to his heavenly home on April 28, 2024.

Arthur, lovingly known as Art, was born on June 10, 1933 to Peter and Nora (Aberg) Hendrickson in Sterling, Wisconsin. He was baptized on July 23, 1933...

Apr 12, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Shirley Jean Jambois left this world unexpectedly on April 12, 2024, at the age of 75.   In true Shirley fashion, she left us without fanfare and without warning, leaving our hearts broken.   For those of us who knew her we will morn her loss for as long as we...

Apr 11, 2024

Beverly Jane (Bender) Rudie, 85, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born to Ival and Verda (Harris) Bender on August 9, 1938. She attended Viola High School and later received her GED.  On February 5, 1955 she married Kaye Don Rudie at the Viola Methodist Church and together...

Apr 6, 2024

Lisa Everson made the world’s best mashed potatoes. 

Yes, she accomplished many other things but the quality of her potatoes (fondly known as “he he” potatoes) cannot be overstated – seriously.  Unfortunately, if you’ve never had “he he” potatoes, you’ve sadly missed out because on April 6, 2024, Lisa Joan Everson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa had a...

Apr 2, 2024

Betty Louise (Bruring) Gilbertson, 99 of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, after a short illness with family at her side.   She was born to Theodore and Louise Bruring on August 21, 1924.  She graduated from LaCrosse Central High School in 1942.  She worked at Trane Company until her marriage to Lester Gilbertson on April 27,...

Mar 18, 2024

Janice Elaine Neuverth, 84 of Sparta and formerly of Genoa and LaCrosse, died Monday March 18, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born February 21, 1940 to Henry and Doris (Rick) Hass in Genoa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Bad Axe Lutheran Church, rural Genoa.  She attended Baker School in Newton and...

Mar 1, 2024

Rosella L. Roesler, 95 of La Crosse, died Friday March 1, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born June 29, 1928 in the Town of Greenfield, La Crosse County to Herman and Ida (Martin) Schultz. On August 17, 1948 she married Daniel Roesler and together they farmed for many years. She also was employed at Auto-Lite and La...

Feb 28, 2024

Linda Elaine Holte, 84 of Westby, passed on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

Linda was born March 3, 1939 to Chester and Marjorie (Smith) Hendrickson in Clinton township Vernon County one of three girls. She was a farm girl at heart, but a farm accident to her dad caused the family to move to Westby where her mom...

Feb 27, 2024

Sally L. Bay, 84, of La Crosse, passed away on February 27, 2024 after a short illness. She was born on February 13, 1940 to Walter and Selma (Manske) Manske. On November 16, 1964 she was united in marriage to Don Bay in Waukon, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with one son and two daughters.

Sally worked...

Feb 18, 2024

Sandra Louise Nelson 82, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday February 18, 2024.  Sandy was born August 15, 1941, in Albert Lea, MN to Selmer and Mabel (Ferley) Johnson.  They moved to La Crosse when she was 4 years old.  Sandy was confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in La Crosse, graduated from Central High...

Feb 13, 2024

Nancy Jane Johnson, 92, of Chaseburg, passed away Tuesday February 13, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. Nancy was a 1932 New Year’s baby.

Nancy grew up in the countryside surrounding Westby and Cashton.  She graduated from Westby High School in 1950.  She was very active in school programs to include:  Pep, Glee and Library Club,...

Feb 12, 2024

Edwin Matthews Marks was born on February 18th, 1953 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Zelma (Wells) Marks and Julian Marks. He was baptized into the Methodist faith.

Edwin grew up farming in Pecatonica, Illinois. He was close to his uncles who lived nearby and his dear friend Bill Green who he called his cousin. Edwin told his children...