Obituaries
Carol J. Halvorson
Jun 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Jean Halvorson (Manders), who peacefully departed on June 25th, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born April 1st, 1935, to loving parents Frank and Grace Manders (Spears) in La Crosse, WI, and lived with her family on a small farm near Chaseburg, WI. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Margaret L. Seland
Jun 23, 2025
Margaret L. Seland, age 89, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away Monday afternoon, June 23, 2025, at LB Broen Home surrounded by family. She was born September 28, 1935, to Alf and Johanne (Nilsen) Benson in Brooklyn NY.
Margaret graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in 1953. After high school she attended Lutheran Brethren Schools in Fergus Falls, enrolling in the Bible...
Betty L. Nelson
Jun 13, 2025
Betty L. Nelson, 97 of Coon Valley, died Friday June 13, 2025 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. She was born April 21, 1928 to Lloyd and Olga (Lindevig) Johnson. She married Layton Nelson on June 1, 1948 at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. Betty was a baptized, confirmed, married and a lifelong member of the Coon Valley...
Ralph Alger III
Jun 12, 2025
Ralph Alger III, 54 of Soldiers Grove, died Thursday June 12 at Vernon Memorial Healthcare in Viroqua. There will be no services at this time.
Jean Kay Westlund Monroe
Jun 12, 2025
Jean Kay Westlund Monroe, 89, longtime resident of Coon Valley, passed away peacefully Thursday June 12, 2025 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua after a brief illness.
Jean was born on October 7, 1935, growing up on the family farm in Prairie Farm, WI. She battled hardship with her two sisters during the last half of the Great Depression, an experience...
Jeffrey "Ranger" B. Nestingen
Jun 8, 2025
Jeffrey "Ranger" Nestingen, 71, of Stoddard passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1954, at Ft. Monmouth army base in New Jersey to Richard and Geraldine (Kish) Nestingen. He then resided at the family farm outside Coon Valley, WI. It's the farm with the smiley face barn. Jeff worked for many years at G. Heileman...
Ingrid "Tootie" E. Schindler
May 31, 2025
Ingrid Eileen “Tootie” Schindler, 79 of Garland, Nebraska died Saturday May 31, 2025, at Emerald Nursing Home and Rehab in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ingrid was born January 15, 1946, in Viroqua to Virgil and Ingeborg Schindler. She is survived by her sister, Rita (Jim) Suellwold; two nieces, Michelle (Troy) Schaefer and Melissa (Chuck) Hasse; a nephew, Robb Suellwold; one great niece,...
Michael J. Dolan
May 30, 2025
Michael John Dolan, 74, passed away on May 30, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by love. His final days were spent in comfort and peace in his home, receiving the most compassionate care while watching movies and tasting fine wines with his family.
Born on August 10, 1950, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Michael was the son of Elizabeth and James Dolan....
Robert C. Seiler
May 23, 2025
Robert C. Seiler Jr., 78 of Coon Valley, died Friday May 23, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born January 8, 1947 (Elvis’ birthday) to Robert and Carla (Peterson) Seiler Sr. in La Crosse.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1972. Bob worked at Trane Company, followed by Reinhart Foods and then Badger Corrugating in La...
Eleanor V. Bendel
May 21, 2025
Eleanor V. Bendel, age 102, of Chaseburg, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care in Viroqua, WI. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Eleanor was born on October 11, 1922, in Rawalls, Texas.
She graduated from Central High School in 1940. Eleanor married Harvey Bendel at Salzer Methodist Church. Together they had one...
Barbara L. Larson
May 14, 2025
Barbara L. Larson, 79 of Chaseburg, died Wednesday May 14, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born April 13, 1946 in La Crosse to Morgan and Hazel (Dingeldein) Nagle. She graduated from Central High School in 1964. Barb married Jerry Larson on June 27, 1964 at Lower Coon Valley Lutheran Church. Over the years, she worked...
Ronald A. Proksch
May 12, 2025
Ronald A. Proksch, 87, of Coon Valley, died Monday May 12, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born October 10, 1937 in La Crosse to Albert and Edna (Schock) Proksch. He attended Clausen Grade School and graduated from Viroqua High School in 1955. In high school he was a boxer and football player. On August 14,...
Ronald A. Miller
Apr 22, 2025
Ronald Alan Miller, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Ron will forever be remembered for his love of family, his great humility, his kind and playful nature, and a compassionate heart.
Born January 9, 1957, in Bloomington, Minnesota, Ron was the loved son of the late John and Florence (Meyer)...
Stanley M. Berg
Apr 5, 2025
Stanley M. Berg, 93 of La Crosse died Saturday April 5, 2025 at his home. He was born September 4, 1931 to Victor and Bertha (Hanson) Berg in Vernon County, one of eight children. He grew up in the West Prairie area near Viroqua. He graduated from Viroqua High School and attended La Crosse State University. He served in the...
Jenny Jo Chapman
Apr 4, 2025
Jenny Jo Chapman, age 65, of Stoddard, WI, passed away unexpectedly on April 4th, 2025 at her home.
Jenny was born on June 2nd, 1959 in Wabasha, Minnesota to Marilyn and Roger Youngbauer.
She graduated from Desoto High School. Jenny worked at Altra Federal Credit Union and Credit Bureau Data in La Crosse prior to her retirement.
Jenny loved to travel and acquiring...
Jeffrey Leif Erickson
Mar 30, 2025
Jeffrey Leif Erickson, 75 of Springfield passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Stuart, Florida.
He was born on March 18, 1950 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Jerene and Leif Erickson.
Jeff was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Elks Lodge #409 in Springfield. He was also a member of the Coon Valley, Wisconsin Conservation Club. He was co-owner of...
Howard "Howie" N. Midtlien
Mar 29, 2025
Howard Norman Midtlien, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 29th, 2025, at the age of 86, at his home in Chaseburg, WI surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 10, 1938, in Chaseburg and dedicated his life to his family, his community, and his passion for woodworking.
He is survived by the love of...
Edward T. Peterson
Mar 21, 2025
Edward T. Peterson, 93, of Stoddard, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday morning March 21 at Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 15, 1931 on the home farm Highway 56, Genoa. The youngest of four children, he grew up helping on the farm and in his free time played baseball. He attended school...
Marie M. Strangstalien
Mar 12, 2025
Marie Mabel Strangstalien, 96, went to her eternal rest on Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025. She was born on June 21, 1928, to Emil and Hattie (Radtke) Maurer in La Crosse, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Marie was a 1946 graduate of Central High School.
One of Marie’s first jobs out of...
Sharon L. Floyd
Mar 10, 2025
Sharon took her last breathe one day prior to her 72nd birthday, while resting peacefully in her home in Chaseburg, WI on a sunny warm day with her lovely children Nicole and Joseph whom she loved by her side. She was born to Gustave Carl Broskinski and Elaine Claire Stellner, the 2nd youngest of 7 children. Sharon grew up on...
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