All Obituaries

Allen V. Torgerson, age 85, of Viroqua passed away on Tuesday morning March 2nd, 2021 at the Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua.  He was born on July 31st, 1935 in Soldiers Grove to Richard and Pearl (Warren) Torgerson. He was raised in Ferryville and La Crosse WI.  On April 27th,1957 he married Jeanette H. Pedersen.  Allen worked for many years at AMC and Chrysler in Kenosha WI., and was a member of UAW Local 72. He was a true motorhead and shade tree...

Thomas A. “Arnie” Lewison, age 90, of Viroqua passed away on Sunday, February 28th at the Vernon Manor.  Arnold was born on September 8th, 1930 in Franklin Township, Vernon County, to Thomas and Addie (Sorrom) Lewison.  He was baptized and confirmed at the North Kickapoo Lutheran Church.  Arnold attended Ole Torger School and graduated in 1949 from Viroqua High School.  Arnold joined the Air Force and served 28 years serving overseas in...

Iona A. (Gander) Taylor, Age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 22nd, 2021.  She was born to Dennis and Nellie (Jenkins) Gander on January 2nd, 1938 in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin.  She married Leonard “Hap” Taylor on October 12th, 1957.    She was a crossing guard at the corner of 12th and Main in the Onalaska School District for many years.  Here husband preceded her in death on September...

Eugene Arthur “Beaner” Hatlan, age 63, of Viroqua, passed away at his home on February 19th, 2021 with his family and friends surrounding him after a battle of pancreatic cancer.  Eugene was born on February 4th, 1958 to Joseph and Mildred (Lee) Hatlan He was baptized and confirmed at the West Prairie Hauge Lutheran Church.  He attended grade school in Ferryville, then high school in DeSoto.   Beaner enjoyed watching his westerns, along with his...

Daniel C. Oftedahl, age 66 of Viroqua, died on Friday, February 19, 2021.  He was born on October 19, 1954, to Norman and Mary Ann (Leum) Oftedahl. He attended and graduated from Viroqua Area Schools. He proudly served in the military for 19 years. He worked as an Army National Guard Recruiter and had a long history working in carpentry with the Knutson Brothers Remodelers. Dan enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, hunting, and spending time with his parents in Arizona. He appreciated...

Johnnie Lee Johnson, age 83, a longtime resident of Viroqua died peacefully surrounded by family at the Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021.  He was born in Waterloo, Iowa on November 22, 1937 to George and Viola (McGregor) Johnson.  He married the love of his life Rosemary (Kauten) Royer on January 15th, 1972.  Johnnie was a long-time member of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish.  A man of many interests,...

Shirley Del Ray Long age 84, passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI surrounded by family.  Shirley was born February 3rd, 1936 in Genoa, WI to Lenwid (Sam) and Virginia (Armotto) Sandvick. Shirley was baptized and confirmed at the De Soto Lutheran Church. Shirley graduated from De Soto High School in 1954, after that she went to U.W. La Crosse and was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Shirley went on to become an incredible teacher at small...

Betty Lou Fredrickson, 71, of Viroqua and formerly of Red Mound, passed away on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.  She was born on August 21, 1949 in Viroqua to Lloyd and Altamae Olson.  She previously married Helge Fredrickson and later divorced.  She is survived by two sons, Tim (Sara) Fredrickson and David (Traci) Fredrickson; grandchildren, Amber, Megan, John and Savana; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Vada, and Jackson; ...

Jane Marie (Adams) Mosher, age 83 of Viroqua passed away on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 at Cremery Creek in Viroqua.   Jane was born to Leslie and Nora Adams on April 10th, 1937 in LaCrosse.  Jane went to school in Onalaska and graduated in 1955.  Jane had her first date with Larry the day after she graduated.  They got engaged in March of 1956 and were married on July 7th, 1956 at First Lutheran Church in Onalaska.  Jane was a stay at...

Dr. DeVerne W. Vig, age 98, a longtime Viroqua physician  passed away on Wednesday morning January 20th, 2021 at the Vernon Manor Nursing Home in Viroqua Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services will be held at a later date and will be announced by the Thorson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Viroqua.  The Thorson Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Viroqua is  proudly serving the family.