Obituaries

Nov 17, 2021

Betty A. Parshall, 90 of Coon Valley, died surrounded in love at her home, Wednesday, November 17th. She was born March 23rd, 1931 in Petersburg, Wisconsin, to Richard and Bessy (Hayes) Kidd. She graduated from Boscobel High School in 1948. After graduation, Betty worked for Warner Bros. Co. in Minneapolis, MN, Madison Beauty Supply, and St Mary’s Hospital in...

Nov 14, 2021

Burton C. Lee passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1930 to Adolph and Thea (Moilien) Lee in Coon Valley, Wisconsin. Burt graduated from Westby High School and went on to complete the Farmer’s Short Course. He then studied at UW Madison and UW Platteville graduating with a degree in Biology....

Nov 7, 2021

Kimberly R. Pieper, 59, of Stoddard, died Sunday November 7, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  She was born September 13, 1962 to Gene and Shirley (Jacobson) Galstad. She married David Pieper in La Crosse on March 15, 1986. The couple farmed in the Chaseburg area for several years. Kim worked at River Bank in Coon Valley...

Nov 6, 2021

Valarie “Val” Ann (Buhr) Holey, 44, of Cashton, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born March 31, 1977 in La Crosse. She attended Logan High School before graduating from Western Technical College for Early Childhood Education. Val loved children and her jobs in the childcare industry. While working at a childcare center,...

Nov 5, 2021

Raymond J. Sedevie, 80 of rural Coon Valley, passed away peacefully to his heavenly father on Friday, November 5th, 2021 at his home with his loving wife Mary by his side.

Living an illustrious life as a successful farmer, taking over the family farm, Ray embraced the soil conservation and trout program, gardening, and partnering with his...

Nov 4, 2021

Elaine (Jahnke) Wilma Rundahl, 93, of Coon Valley, WI died peacefully on November 4, 2021.  She was born on September 27, 1928 in LaCrosse to John and Catherine (Vanderlaan) Jahnke .  She was baptized and attended primary school at First Lutheran.  She graduated with honors from Central High school. She married Jaran Rundahl on April 23, 1949.  They farmed...

Nov 2, 2021

Jerry “Jock” E. Hastings, 84 of rural Chaseburg, died Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born January 16, 1937 to Alvin and Delores (Steinke) Hastings. He married LaVonne Grosskopf on June 12, 1957 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-63 and was stationed...

Nov 1, 2021

Tiffany L. Rundhaugen, 41 of Coon Valley passed away peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse on November 1, 2021.

Tiffany Stegen was married to Jason Rundhaugen on June 7, 2002.  The two shared a bond which created 4 beautiful children Brody, Kinley, Kendelyn, and Elidey. Tiffany’s calling was as a compassionate day care provider...

Oct 29, 2021

Eldon “Charlie” R. Helgerson, 67, of Holmen and formerly of Coon Valley died Friday October 29, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  He was born June 15, 1954 to Beulah Holey Helgerson. He graduated from Westby High School. Eldon served in the U.S. Army from 1973 -75 and then served in the U.S. Army Reserves for many...

Oct 9, 2021

Lawrence Irvin Oldenburg, 100 of La Crosse/Chaseburg was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 9, 2021 surrounded by family.  Lawrence was born December 7, 1920 to Charles and Laura (Schlicht) Oldenburg in Vernon County, Harmony Township.  He was baptized January 26, 1921 and confirmed May 13, 1934 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chaseburg, where he...

Oct 5, 2021

Rodney E. Schultz, 78, of Chaseburg, died Tuesday October 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born December 31, 1942 to Roy and Edna (Hoff) Schultz. He graduated from Logan High School in 1961 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy for 4 years.  In 1966 he married Ruby Carson. They later divorced in 2009. In 2015...

Oct 3, 2021

Christine Louise Olsen, 65, of La Crosse died Sunday October 3, 2021 in Madison.  She was born December 16, 1955 in La Crosse to Edwin and Dorothy (Meek) Hansen.  She served as part of the first all-female crew in the U.S. Navy in 1978. Christine graduated from Western Wisconsin Technical College, North Central Technical College and Upper Iowa University...

Sep 19, 2021

Nelva Melcher, 81, of Viroqua, Wisconsin, went to her eternal home with the Lord on September 19, 2021.  Her life was centered around Jesus Christ, the church, and her family.  Among Nelva's favorite Bible verses were:  Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”...

Sep 17, 2021

Craig Alan Engh passed away Friday Sept. 17th, 2021 at UW Madison Hospital.  He was born Dec 2, 1969 to Alan and Shirley (Holte) Engh. He was baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church.  Craig graduated from Westby High School in 1988.

Craig worked at the Westby bus garage during school. He helped farm alongside his dad...

Sep 10, 2021

Shirley Mae Engh of Westby passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health Services with her daughter holding her hand on September 10th 2021.  She was born in Viroqua on December 6, 1948 to William and Arlene (Bjerkos) Holte.   Shirley attended grade school at “The One Room” Erickson Schoolhouse where she met Alan while the Nerison and Erickson school kids were...

Sep 3, 2021

Edith M. Peterson, 82 of Chaseburg, passed away Friday September 3, 2021 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby.  She was born March 24, 1939 at home on Fish Creek Ridge near Rockland to Emil Erlandson and Margit (Paulson) Erlandson Kirkeeng. She attended Grandview grade school and graduated from Bangor High School in 1957. On September 19, 1959 she married...

Sep 2, 2021

Jerry L. Hanson, 83, of Stoddard, died Thursday evening September 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was born June 15, 1938 to Lloyd and Viola Hanson in La Crosse. Jerry was baptized, confirmed and a lifetime member of St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stoddard. He attended Hilltop School in rural Stoddard...

Aug 28, 2021

Duane F. Kromke, 86, of Chaseburg and formerly of Victory and Stoddard, died Saturday August 28, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born July 17, 1935 in La Crosse to Fred and Alda (Bye) Kromke.  Duane was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stoddard.  He graduated from Central High School in...

Aug 25, 2021

Leonard John Kapanke, 84, of Chaseburg passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, surrounded by his family.

Leonard was born November 10, 1936, on the family farm to Carl W. and Melinda (Dengel) Kapanke. Leonard was proud and pleased to be able to live his life on the farm...

Aug 14, 2021

Lois Jean Phillips, 96 of LaCrosse, formally of Genoa and Chaseburg passed away peacefully on August 14 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. Lois was born to Albert and Audra Dalsasso on March 11, 1925. She was united in marriage to Russell B. Phillips on May 29, 1943. Lois worked in La Crosse at the Garment Company as a...