Obituaries

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,...

Sep 28, 2022

Jean Ellen (Gilkes) Lange, 52, of Hillsboro, passed away at UW-Hospitals in Madison on September 28, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Jean was born August 7, 1970, to Kenneth and Marilyn (Sutton) Gilkes and raised on the family farm near Esofea.

Jean found her true calling when she earned her nursing degree from Viterbo University....

Sep 20, 2022

Steven P. Berger, 60 of Westby, died Tuesday September 20, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born May 12, 1962 to Rudolph and Delilah (Hoilien) Berger. Steve graduated from Westby High School in 1980. He drove truck for Kwik Trip, BJ Transport and operated Berger Trucking before purchasing A-1...

Sep 16, 2022

Madonna Mae (Elsen) (Leis) Bahr, 82, of St. Joseph’s Ridge, died peacefully Friday September 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born the first of eight children to Peter and Leona (Bushek) Elsen. She was born on the Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19, 1940. Madonna was raised on the family farm and attended Saint Peter’s...

Sep 11, 2022

Dianne Lynn (Davidson) McKibbin, 74, of rural Esofea, passed away on Sun., Sept. 11, 2022, at Vernon Manor. Dianne was born on Mar. 10, 1948, in Viroqua, to Delbert and Arlene (Skaaland) Davidson.

Dianne graduated from Westby High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. She married George McKibbin at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...