Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

Kenneth J. Stubblefield, 67, of Coon Valley died Thursday January 19, 2023 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley is assisting the family.

Jan 14, 2023

Mary J. Marquardt, 80, of Coon Valley died Saturday January 14, 2023 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. She was born November 13, 1942 to Lawrence and Ella (Schmitz) Briggeman in Sparta, Wisconsin. After graduating from Cashton High School, she moved to La Crosse and became a nurse’s aide (candy striper) in the maternity ward at St. Francis Hospital. She...

Jan 12, 2023

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Rae Bendel, age 72, of Coon Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior the evening of Thursday, January 12, 2023.  Jackie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born to Arnold and Alberta Bolstad on November 6, 1950. After graduating from Viroqua High School, Jackie attended WWTC earning an associate degree...

Jan 1, 2023

Elaine R. Miller, 89 of Onalaska and formerly of Stoddard passed away at Morrow Home in Sparta on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

She was born September 26, 1933 in La Crosse to Victor and Sarah (Walters) Kastenschmidt and graduated from Central High School in 1951. On July 26, 1953, she married Oscar Miller. From 1953 to 1986,...

Dec 29, 2022

Richard A. Hagen, 71, passed away in his sleep in his Plover, Wisconsin home on the morning of December 29th, 2022, after battling health issues for several months. Richard was born on October 15, 1951, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Donald and Angie (Clements) Hagen.

Richard married Nancy Johnson 51 years ago. They had two children: Tami (Brad)...

Dec 28, 2022

Paul M. Kogut, 63 of Chaseburg and formerly of Coon Valley passed away Thursday December 29, 2022.  Paul was an avid fisherman and will be remembered for his many fishing tales throughout Spring Coulee.  We wish him final peace and a beautiful fishing spot in heaven.  He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth, his brother Ari and his mother,...

Dec 26, 2022

Lou Ann Engh, 85 of Westby, passed away peacefully on December 26th at Norseland Nursing Home.  Lou Ann was born on May 28, 1937 at home in Newry, Wisconsin to Julius and Alvia Slette.  She was baptized and confirmed at North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Newry.  She attended grade school at Rognstad Ridge School in rural Cashton and...

Dec 22, 2022

Josephine “Joan” A. Clements, 92, of Coon Valley died Thursday December 22, 2022 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse. She was born May 1, 1930 to Joseph and Irene (Chapiewsky) Leis. She married Ralph Clements on February 22, 1949 at St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church rural Cashton. The couple farmed on North Ridge near Coon...

Dec 20, 2022

Eleanor Ann (Everson) Bagstad went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Eleanor had just celebrated her 89th birthday.  She was born on December 10, 1933 to Milton and Anna (Kirkeeng) Everson, and was baptized and confirmed at Fish Creek Lutheran Church, Rockland, Wisconsin.

Dec 15, 2022

Matthew Myron Fauske, 56, of Westby passed away on December 15th, 2022. Matt was born November 30th, 1966 to Alice (Skrede) and Myron “Mike” Fauske. Matt grew up in Viroqua and graduated from Viroqua High School in 1985.

Matt was blessed with three beautiful girls Brittany, Katelyn and Haley. The three girls were his entire world. He...

Dec 13, 2022

Susanna “Sue” Frydenlund, 83, of Coon Valley died Tuesday December 13, 2022 at her home. She was born in La Crosse on November 18, 1939 to Emil and Alice (Stromstad) Brye. Sue was baptized and confirmed at the Coon Valley Lutheran Church. She graduated from Westby High School in 1958. Sue married Ralph Frydenlund on January 23, 1960 at...

Nov 25, 2022

You can feel it in the air, a good man has died.

Ed Gorman, 96 of Coon Valley passed away peacefully Friday, November 25, 2022.

Ed was born Nov 26, 1925 in Greenwood, WI the fifth of six boys born to Fred & Rose Gorman.  He attended school in Greenwood until his family purchased a...

Nov 7, 2022

Glenn L. Marshall, 91, of Coon Valley, died Monday November 7, 2022 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. He was born April 6, 1931 to Homer and Ina (Calhoun) Marshall in Vernon County. Glen served in the U.S. Navy. He married Inez Paulsrud on March 21, 1953. He worked at Northern Engraving, Heilemans, Dolly Madison and Kramer Construction. In later...

Nov 2, 2022

Delores “Dee” F. Miller, 90 of La Crosse and formerly of Stoddard, passed away Wednesday November 2, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born February 13, 1932 to Fredrick and Inga (Johnson) Goede in Vernon County. Dee graduated from Viroqua High School in 1949. She married Richard Stellner and together they had a farm on...

Oct 21, 2022

Milan Julian Dunnum, age 91 of Westby, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022. Milan was born on April 4, 1931, in rural Portland, WI to Raymond and Alice (Torgerson) Dunnum. He attended rural schools through the 8th grade, at which point he worked on the home farm.

On October 1, 1955 he was united in marriage...

Oct 12, 2022

Roger J. Hundt, 80 of rural La Crosse, died Wednesday October 12, 2022 at Mulder Health Care in West Salem. He was born January 23, 1942 to Clarence and Alice (Lang) Hundt. He graduated from West Salem High School in 1960. He was drafted and served 2 years in the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood. Roger married Karen...

Oct 6, 2022

Richard Engh, 88 of Gold Beach, Oregon passed away October 6, 2022 in Laguna Beach, California. Richard was the youngest child of Bertha and Henry Engh, born May 4, 1934 in Chaseburg, Wisconsin. He graduated from Westby High School in 1952. He entered the United States Marine Corps after high school and received an honorable discharge in 1962.

Oct 3, 2022

Beverly “Bev” Jean Lingelbach, 72 years young, of Coon Valley, WI, passed away on Monday, October 3rd at home with her loving family by her side.  Born to Donald and Eleanor “Babe” Dwyer on January 14, 1950 in La Crescent, MN, she lived a rich life in the countrysides of the Coulee Region area.  Those who were lucky enough...

Oct 1, 2022

Donald R. Bay, 85 of La Crosse, passed away on October 1, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1936, the son of Oswald and Sylvia (Wedeberg) Bay. On November 16, 1964 he was united in marriage to Sally Manske in Waukon, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with one son and two daughters.

Don was a devoted...

Sep 30, 2022

Linda “Granny” Floyd, 75 of Chaseburg and formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully at home on Friday September 30, 2022. She was born February 25, 1947 in Racine to Leo and Lillian (Christensen) Sepenski. She was raised in Racine and later moved to Chaseburg. Linda enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Linda’s special memories include trips to Crivitz,...