All Obituaries

Ray Murray Key age 87 years old of Viroqua died on Friday April 30th, 2021 at the Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua.  He was born on April 22nd, 1934 in Marshall Texas to Ida Luella and Roby Albon Key.  He graduated from Marshall High School in 1952.  Served in the army in peacetime in Italy.  Graduated from Texas Technological Collage (Texas Tech) in 1962.  He was married to Joetta Nichols and had four children. Deborah, James, Martha...

     Dawn Gail (Mills) Langaard, age 84 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 28th at the Bethel Home and Services after a short illness.  She was born on May 31st, 1936 to George and Hazel (Gorder) Mills.  She was a sister to Diane Larson.  She met Donald Langaard in 4H and they began their lives together on July 3rd, 1954.  After a short stint living at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, they moved back to...

     Irvin D. Stackhouse, age 71, of rural Readstown beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on April 22nd, 2021.  Irvin was born on October 16th, 1949 in North Platte, Nebraska, the son of Dale and Phyllis (Hasenauer) Stackhouse.  Irvin was a truck driver for 50 years.  He was a hard worker and took great care of his family.  Irvin retired in 2017.  He couldn’t sit still, so a...

Susan Bolstad Age 72, of Sparta and formerly of Viroqua passed away on Sunday morning April 18th, 2021 at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services are being planned for Saturday June 12th.  Complete arrangements will be announced by the Thorson Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Viroqua is assisting the family with arrangements. 

     Glenn W. Gardner Age 87, of Viroqua passed away on Sunday April 18th, 2021 at the Norseland Nursing Home in Westby surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 22, 1934 at his family's home in Vernon County. He shared a birthday with George Washington and Glenn’s uncle was deeply disappointed that they didn’t name him George. In rebuttal, he called him George his entire life and Lois Martha.  Glenn attended a one...

MaryAnn Nancy Thelen, age 75, passed away on April 1st, 2021. She was born in Newark, NJ to Michael Wortch and Pauline Neweski. She graduated from Emerson High School, in Union City, NJ in 1964. She married Leonard Thelen, of Lafarge, WI on Dec 22nd, 1972. MaryAnn made her home in Lafarge, Wisconsin, and later moved with Leonard, to Viroqua. MaryAnn also graduated from Western Technical College in Lacrosse. She had 4 children, and was a foster parent for many other children and adults. She...

Wayne Earl Kittle, Age 84 of Newton Valley, rural Viroqua, passed away on Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 at his home.  He was born on November 30th, 1936 in Harmony – Vernon County to Elmer and Gladys (Stull) Kittle, he grew up in Newton Valley.  On April 7th, 1972 he married Alice Hudson in Dubuque, IA. During his working years he drove semi, worked as a carpenter, owned a body shop, and in recent years he was known as a junk dealer.  Alice passed away on...

Craig Mathison, age 45, of La Crosse, WI, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday March 26th, 2021. He was born on Friday, August 15th, 1975 to Gary and Wanda (Ellefson) Mathison in La Crosse. Craig graduated from Westby High School in 1994. Everyone who knew him could attest to his huge heart and impeccable sense of humor.  Craig found himself in many different careers, never picking one to settle down with. He lived his life driven by love and playful curiosity. He...

Gloria June (Phillips) Glass passed away on Friday, March 26th, 2021 at the Vernon Manor in Viroqua, WI. after 9 years in dialysis. She was born on July 25th, 1938 to Glen and Nellie (Wanless) Phillips in the Soldiers Grove area. She graduated from Soldiers Grove High School.  She married John Glass on June 30th, 1956. They lived in Janesville until John's retirement from General Motors in 1986. She had babysat for many families over the years.  John passed in...

Wesley “Wes” Otto Dahl Age 82 of Viroqua and formerly of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 2:15 p.m. at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua surrounded by family.  Wes was born in Vernon County to Otto and Laura (Myhre) Dahl, he graduated from Viroqua High School in 1956.  Wes spent 28 years on the Kenosha Fire Department.  He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1984, Captain in 1988 and House Captain in 1989.  He retired at the...