Obituaries

May 2, 2022

Elaine (Bluske) Wrobel, 95 of Stoddard, passed away on May 2, 2022.  Elaine was born on February 24, 1927, in the town of Harmony, in Vernon County, to Harry and Matilda (Kapanke) Bluske.  She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Harold A. Wrobel on September 21, 1948, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church...

Apr 30, 2022

Darleen F. Le Jeune, 61 years young, was reunited with her son in heaven Saturday, April 30, with her family at her side.  She was born to William and Geneva Smith on January 27, 1961.  Darleen married her soulmate, Randy P. Le Jeune on July 21, 1978 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  They were married for 43 years and 9...

Apr 25, 2022

Maxine M. Dayton, 88, of Stoddard, died Monday, April 25, 2022 at her home. She was born in Genoa on May 17, 1933 to Clara (Hoover) and William Stellner. She attended Riverside Grade School in rural Genoa and graduated from Viroqua High School in 1951. Maxine worked multiple years at Schmidty’s, Circus Bar, Johnie’s Bar, and Mr D’s in...

Apr 22, 2022

Esther Jean Dermer passed away in Viroqua Wisconsin on Friday, April 21, 2022.   She was 97 years old.

Esther - who was referred to as Jeanne by family and friends - was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Bess (Crow) and Homer Lewis.  She graduated from high-school there during WW II and worked at the Naval Ordinance Plant...

Apr 8, 2022

Ardelle B. (Nauste) Myran, 91, of Decorah, IA and formerly of Coon Valley, died Friday April 8, 2022. She was born in Vernon County, WI to Karl and Ane (Borvik) Nauste. She married Francis Myran and the couple farmed for many years near Decorah.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2022...

Apr 1, 2022

Ray Duane “Bubba” Ihle, 52 of Coon Valley passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2022.  He was born March 4, 1970 in Viroqua to O. Ray and Donna (Hanson) Ihle.

He was born with many challenges which never affected his outlook on life.  He was a “ray” of sunshine. He loved to laugh, enjoyed family get-togethers and...

Mar 30, 2022

Alice Marie Sather, 98, of La Crosse and formerly Coon Valley died Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  Alice passed away with family by her side at Hillview Nursing Home where she had been recovering and rehabilitating from illness.  She was born to Louis and Amelia (Paulson) Sather April 4, 1923.  She was a lifelong member of the Coon Valley Lutheran...

Mar 25, 2022

Hilda M. Gilbeck, 97, of Coon Valley died peacefully Friday evening March 25, 2022 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua.  She was born November 1, 1924 to Gustav and Hanna (Halderson) Becker in Barre Mills, Wisconsin. She married Raymond Gilbeck on June 9, 1951.  She was a lifetime member of Skogdalen Lutheran Church, WELCA and Skogdalen Quilters and also...

Mar 18, 2022

Robert F. “Bob” Michniak Jr. 72 of Genoa, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 18th, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 3rd, 1949, in Chicago Illinois, to Robert and Irene (Ronkoske) Michniak. He attended and graduated from Reavis high school in Burbank, Illinois. After high school, he went on to study...

Mar 15, 2022

Robert “Bob” Glenn Behn, 64 of Westby, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2022, after battling repetitive illnesses over a 5-year span. During his final 3 days on this earth, he was continuously surrounded by the presence and love of his wife and two sons.

He was born on August 14, 1957, to James Raymond Behn and...

Mar 12, 2022

Bonnie J. Peterson, 87, of Stoddard, passed peacefully into the arms of her Saviour on Saturday evening March 12 with her family by her side.  She was born in Vernon County on July 21, 1934 to Oscar and Ella (Johnson) Sordahl.  She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1952.  She married Edward T. Peterson on August 1, 1953 at...

Mar 5, 2022

Patricia Lee Outcelt, 75, of rural Stoddard, passed away Saturday March 5, 2022 at her home. She was born March 4, 1947 to Jack and Frances Gantenbein in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Pat attended Central High School and graduated in 1965. She married Dale Outcelt in 1969. Pat is survived by her son, Kurt (fiance Shannon Preston) Outcelt, sister JoAnne Tischer,...

Feb 20, 2022

Julie Ann (Midtlien) Ross, 59, of La Crosse, passed away due to a tragic automobile accident on February 20th, 2022. Julie was born on April 24th, 1962 to Jerry and Donna (Willenberg) Midtlien. Julie immediately brought joy and laughter into the world and touched everyone she met in a special way. Julie attended Westby High School, graduating in 1980....

Feb 1, 2022

Nancy L. Rogers, 78, of Coon Valley, passed to her eternal home on Tuesday February 1, 2022. She was born December 8, 1943 in Chicago to Kenneth and Lois (Munsen) Frahm.  Nancy was baptized in the Coon Valley Lutheran Church on June 19, 1979. She had a strong personal relationship with Jesus her Savior. Nancy graduated from Taft High...

Jan 27, 2022

Thelma G. Helgeson, 90, of Stoddard, died Thursday January 27, 2022 at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem where she has been since April of 2019. She was born July 25, 1931 to Arthur and T. Josephine (Strangstadlien) Gronvold at her rural home in Coon Valley.  She was baptized and confirmed at Upper Coon Valley Lutheran Church. She attended...

Jan 24, 2022

Eric J. Hagen, 54, formerly of Chaseburg, passed away suddenly at his assisted living home in La Crosse on Monday, January 24, 2022.  He was born November 7, 1967 to Donald and Angeline Hagen of Chaseburg.  When Eric was 23 years old, he was involved in a motorcycle accident that would forever change his life.  Being in a wheelchair...

Jan 13, 2022

Monte D. Theige, 66, of Boyd and formerly of Westby died Thursday January 13, 2022 in Boyd. He was born November 30, 1955 to Arthur and Rena (Williams) Theige. He was baptized and confirmed at the Vang Lutheran Church. He helped his dad on the farm growing up.  Monte made his home at Paradise Living in Boyd the last...

Jan 7, 2022

Amara (Mari) Rose Lee found the peace she was searching for and passed away on January 7, 2022. Amara may have left a devastated family behind but is in the Lord’s loving arms. He’s wiping the tears from her eyes and showing her the glories of heaven. She is Home.

Amara was born in La Crosse, WI,...

Jan 2, 2022

Jon E. Wemette, 53, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 2, 2022 at Gundersen Health System Palliative Care. Jon passed away from complications of a paralyzing stroke suffered May 2021.

He was born to Harold and Linda (Olson) Wemette on April 25, 1968. Jon was baptized at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in La Crosse...

Dec 30, 2021

Irene Larson 94, of Coon Valley, passed away Thursday December 30, 2021 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua.

Irene was born on October 3, 1927, near Coon Valley, WI to  Willie and Inga (Hage) Bjorge.  She was raised on a farm outside of Coon Valley. She was baptized in the Coon Valley Lutheran Church and confirmed at the...