Obituaries

Aug 1, 2011

Clifton "Cliff" A. Aspeslet, 72, of Coon Valley, died Monday August 1, 2011 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born October 11, 1938 to Alfred and Edna (Farnam) Aspeslet in the Town of Holland, La Crosse County. He graduated from Holmen High School and then joined the U.S. Army in 1957 and was stationed...

Jul 31, 2011

Lauretta A. Reschke, 92, of rural Chaseburg, died Sunday July 31, 2011 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.

She was born December 13, 1918 in Ferryville, to Helmer and Christina (Johnson) Burkum, she attended school in Sugar Creek and Seneca, Wisconsin. Lauretta married Donald Reschke March 15,...

Jul 29, 2011

Margaret L. Seidel, 80, of rural Viroqua, died Friday July 29, 2011 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. She was born August 12, 1930 to Edward and Mabel (Gilbertson) Mitchel in La Crosse. Margaret was baptized, confirmed and married at the Middle Coon Valley Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Wendelin Seidel on September 29,...

Jul 25, 2011

Arlene Kay Nelson, 65, of Chicago and formerly of Coon Valley died Monday July 25, 2011 in Chicago. She was born to Leonard "Doc" and Nora (Nerison) Nelson on September 3, 1945. She attended Westby Schools and graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 1963. Arlene graduated from nursing school in Chicago and worked at Cook County...

Jul 19, 2011

Elaine M. Nelson, 14, of Coon Valley, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening July 19, 2011 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Elaine had battled a heart condition her entire life. She was born January 28, 1997 to Kathy Nelson in Viroqua. She was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church and had perfect attendance at Sunday...

Jul 3, 2011

Donald G. Lenser, 90, of Chaseburg, died after a short illness Sunday July 3, 2011 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born April 14, 1921 in Vernon County to Albert and Emma (Hohlfeld) Lenser. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg. Donald lived on the family farm until...

Jun 30, 2011

Scott L. Bentzen, 45, of Viroqua, died Thursday June 30, 2011 at his home. He was born September 12, 1965 in La Crosse to Nicholas and Carol (Hess) Bentzen. Scott graduated from Westby High School in 1983 and entered the U.S. Air Force in July that year. He served until 1992 in Texas, Japan and the last 4 years...

Jun 29, 2011

Barbara J. Oium, 65, of La Crosse, died Wednesday June 29, 2011 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. She was born November 1, 1945 in La Crosse to Melvin and Olga (Erickson) Running. Barbara was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in La Crosse. She married Richard Oium on August 31, 1968. Barbara helped...

Jun 26, 2011

Neil O. Martine, 67, of Chaseburg, died Sunday June 26, 2011 at his home. He was born April 21, 1944 in La Crosse to Otto and Gertrude (Loeffler) Martine. Neil served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965, spending most of his time in Europe. On February 25, 1967 he married Diane Smith at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran...

Jun 14, 2011

Rose M. Armgard, 84, of Genoa, died Tuesday June 14, 2011 at her home. She was born August 6, 1926 to Nicholas and Anna (Skirmontus) Gentile in Westmont, Illinois. Rose married Clifford Armgard on August 24, 1946 in Lyons, Illinois. The couple lived in the suburbs of Chicago until moving to Genoa in 1993. They were charter members of...

Jun 5, 2011

Karen A. Larson, 67, of Coon Valley died unexpectedly Sunday June 5, 2011. She was born August 2, 1943 to Adolph and Virginia (Tuma) Beier in La Crosse County. She graduated from West Salem High School. Karen was united in marriage to Carliss Larson on November 16, 1963 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Karen worked at...

May 22, 2011

Vivian E. Leum, 89, of Westby and formerly of Coon Valley died Sunday May 22, 2011 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby where she had been a resident the past 3 years. She was born July 26, 1921 to Eddie and Anna (Hanson) Lunde. Vivian was baptized, confirmed and married by Rev. J.O. Holum in Westby. She graduated from...

May 16, 2011

Emmett T. Clements, 96, of rural Stoddard passed away after a short illness Monday May 16, 2011 at the Onalaska Care Center. He was born September 2, 1914 to Albert and Marie (Veriede) Clements in Holmen. He lived there until the age of eleven when his family moved to Stoddard. Emmett married Violet "Nerine" North on August 20, 1938...

May 14, 2011

Robert "Bob" W. Daffinrud, 78, of Coon Valley died suddenly at his home early Saturday morning May 14, 2011. He was born April 13, 1933 to Herman and Palma (Slette) Daffinrud in La Crosse. Robert was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. He graduated from Westby High School in 1951. On June 23, 1956 he married...

May 13, 2011

Sylvia E. Larson, 89, of rural Coon Valley died Friday May 13, 2011 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. She was born July 4, 1921 to John and Mathilda (Gunderson) Torgerson in the town of Washington, La Crosse County. She was baptized at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church and confirmed at the Skogdalen Lutheran Church. Sylvia married Leif Larson...

May 11, 2011

Sheldon A. Olson, 88, of rural Viroqua, died Wednesday May 11, 2011 at Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua. He was born July 30, 1922 to Alfred and Zelma (Eskestrand) Olson in Crawford, County. He was born again in October of 1959. Sheldon graduated from Seneca High School in 1941. He married Bernelle Gardner on October 19, 1946 at...

May 5, 2011

Ramon "Ray" L. Ebli, 78, of rural Coon Valley, died Thursday May 5, 2011 at his home. He was born November 26, 1932 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Louis and Isabella (Raymore) Ebli. Ray grew up in Loretto, Michigan and graduated from Norway High School in Norway, Michigan. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran serving in South...

Apr 22, 2011

Paul M. Moilien, 79, of rural Westby, died Friday evening April 22, 2011 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. He was born August 14, 1931 to Thorvald and Lillian (Smeby) Moilien in La Crosse. Paul was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. He attended Spring Coulee School and graduated from Westby High School in 1949. Paul...

Apr 9, 2011

Verna M. Tryggestad, 89, of Viroqua, died peacefully on Saturday April 9, 2011. She was surrounded by her family at the Bethel Home in Viroqua when Jesus decided to take her to heaven. She was born December 7, 1921 to Virgil and Winifred (Best) Christenson in Newton Valley, Vernon County, Wisconsin. Verna was baptized at the age of 11...

Apr 1, 2011

Richard W. Roberts, 88, of Coon Valley died Friday April 1, 2011 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. He was born in Tarporley, England on August 7, 1922 to John and Florence (Baxter) Roberts. Richard served from 1942 to 1947 in the British Army during World War II as part of the Royal Artillery. His tours...