Obituaries

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...

Jul 31, 2021

John “Sonny” E. Graupe, Jr., 78, of rural Cashton, passed away peacefully Saturday July 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1942 in Viroqua to John and Esther (Mickelson) Graupe, Sr. He was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church.  He married Gloria Brendum on May 1, 1971 at Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran...

Jul 27, 2021

Linda K. Jeffers, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua, WI.  Linda was born September 3, 1947 in Westby to Alf and Alice Larson.

Linda will be most remembered for her sweet and friendly personality and love for others. Linda loved caring for and helping other people, as she made...

Jul 7, 2021

Carroll C. Olson, 85, of Westby, died Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua.  He was born April 18, 1936 in Bathgate, N.D. to Clarence C. and Thelma (Eikern) Olson.  He and his family relocated to Westby when Carroll was an infant.  Carroll graduated from Westby High School and then enlisted in the Army for 2...

Jun 26, 2021

Doris Marie (Hoff) Williams, 90, of Chaseburg died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Gundersen Health System.  She was born May 29, 1931 to William and Ethel (Hoilien) Hoff in Vernon County, WI.

After graduation from Westby High School she worked at Allis-Chalmers in La Crosse.   On May 12, 1951 she married Wes Williams at the Middle Coon...

Jun 18, 2021

Joseph S. Hayes passed away peacefully at his Esofea home the morning of Friday, June 18th 2021. He was born in Norman Oklahoma on October 13th and if asked his age he would tell you he was a 51er. Joe was a visionary, he was creative and talented in countless ways and was a man of many projects. He...

Jun 13, 2021

Garett “Gary” Howard Bjornstad, 79, of Stoddard, WI and La Vernia, TX passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday June 13, 2021 in La Crosse. Gary was born October 28, 1941 in Westby, WI to Hulda and Gehard Bjornstad. He attended Westby High School until he began farming full time at home on the family farm. In 1960,...

Jun 9, 2021

Ronald J. Osweiler, 87, of La Crosse, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The angels escorted him to his heavenly home. He is at peace. Ron was born September 12, 1933 in La Crosse to Raymond and Valeria (Sobzak) Osweiler. He was the fourth of five children. Ron was a man of great dedication to his Roman Catholic faith,...

Jun 4, 2021

Carol M. Bluske, 85, of Chaseburg died Friday June 4, 2021. She was born July 22, 1935 in La Crosse to Rudolph and Linda Wrobel.

She graduated from Westby High School in 1953.  Carol married Wesley Bluske at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Chaseburg on Sept. 25, 1953. The couple owned and operated the Bluske Mobil Station...

Jun 4, 2021

Archie P. Rundhaugen, 90 of rural Westby died Friday June 4, 2021 at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. He was born July 2, 1930 to Tilmar and Bella (Lokken) Rundhaugen.  He attended Dahlen School and graduated from Westby High School in 1947.  Archie met Carol Moilien at church choir at Coon Valley Lutheran Church. They were also married there...

May 21, 2021

Richard “Rick” E. Green, 66, of Coon Valley, died Friday May 21, 2021 at his home. He was born December 29, 1954 in Danville, IL to Franklin and Patricia (Risher) Green.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1974 and served for 20 years, retiring as a Petty Officer First Class – Interior Communications Electrician. Rick married Jody Granke...

May 13, 2021

Reid Francis Outcelt, 45, of Vernon County, WI passed away at home May 13, 2021. He was born to Dale and Patricia Outcelt, September 27, 1975 in LaCrosse. He is survived by his mother, brother, Kurt and he was preceded in death by his father. His family's wish is that Reid be returned to his mother's home after cremation...

Apr 25, 2021

Eugene Carl Danielson reported to the Supreme Commander on Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born on Friday, February 9, 1934 to Alvin R. Danielson and Myrtle M. (Valentine) Danielson.  Eugene attended Franklin Grade School, Logan High School, Western Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Maryland.

He served in the U. S. Navy for 27 years,...