All Obituaries

Sylvia Ann Fortney, age 96, of rural Viroqua, passed away peacefully at Vernon Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 12th, after suffering a stroke on Sunday.  She was born August 10, 1924 to John and Marie Wedwick.  Sylvia graduated from Viroqua High School in 1942.  She worked, in Milwaukee, as a secretary before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Connie (Conrad) Fortney on November 3, 1945.  She and Connie raised dairy cattle and instilled...

Mary (Helen Marie Clark) Pedretti Age 97 of Janesville passed away on Tuesday August 4th at the Edgerton Care Center in Edgerton Wisc. She was born at home on July 12, 1923 to James and Ella Clark of Viroqua. As an infant Helen’s nickname immediately became Mary and she has gone by this name her entire life.  As a young child her family moved to a farm on HWY 56 near Viroqua. Typical of her generation she helped milk cows by hand, work in tobacco fields, hay fields,...

     Susan P. Mika age 69 of Genoa passed away on Thursday July 30th,2020 in LaCrosse WI.  She was born to Carnio and Clara (McWha) Primus on June 28th, 1951. She was born and raised in Manchester, CT where she enjoyed many school activities including plays and participating in singing groups such as choir and glee club.  She attended UConn and The New England School of Law graduating with honors.  After graduating law school she practiced law for...

Delora A. Peterson of Viroqua passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Vernon Manor surrounded by family.  She was born on May 2,1930 in Brush Hollow on the Oscar G. Adams farm; known now as the Serendipity Country Club to Charles and Hannah Adams.  She attended Viroqua High School, graduating in 1948.  After high school she worked at the hospital of Viroqua and then went into Certified Assistance Nursing Care.  She worked for many years at Vernon...

            Martha Alberta “Marti” Zitzner, age 76, of Rural Viroqua, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 27th, 2020. She was born on June 26, 1944 to the late Emmett and Alma (Thompson) Peterson. She attended & graduated from Viroqua High School in 1962. She attended college at Western Technical Institute in La Crosse. On November 13, 1965 she married James E. Davis and were later divorced. On...

John Thomas Walsh Sr. “Tom”, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 16, 2020, due to complications of congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born at home on September 13, 1928 to Robert and Mary (Faye) Walsh in rural Soldiers Grove. Tom graduated in 1946 from Soldiers Grove High School. He joined the Army Air Corps right after high school and served during World War II in the Intelligence Office. Tom married Ramona Larson on...

          Rex S. Hanson, age 60, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 25th, 2020. He was born on May 16th, 1960 to Daniel and Carol Hanson in Viroqua. Rex had many skills, But was best at being a carpenter and roofer. Rex believed in helping people and would help anybody in need and never ask for anything in return. He would give you the shirt off his back if you asked.  Rex knew how to work but knew how to...

Donald L. Roberts, age 82, of Ferryville, WI went to be with THE GOOD LORD on Friday, June12, 2020. Don was a proud and private man.  He loved God, family and country.  He loved to golf, play cards, go fishing and spend time with his family.  At the age of 18, Don enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.  He trained in boot camp at Camp Pendleton in California, Camp Le June in North Carolina and cold weather training in Kodiak,...

Vernon D. Halle, age 77, of Viroqua, and formerly of La Farge, passed away on June 8th, 2020 at Vernon Manor in Viroqua.  Per Vernon's wishes, no services will be held. Condolences may be left online by visiting www.thorsonfuneralhome.com The Thorson Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Viroqua is proudly assisting the family. 

Jeffrey M. Harris, age 62, of Stoddard, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 4th, 2020.  No public services will be held. Condolences may be left online by visiting www.thorsonfuneralhome.com The Thorson Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Viroqua is proudly serving the family.