All Obituaries

     Betty Lou Cox, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI. She was born on April 22, 1927, to Phillip Ray and Eva (Seymour) Janet Torgerson.      She married Maurice Glen Cox on August 11, 1948, at the Methodist Parsonage in De Soto, WI.      Betty kept herself busy with baking, sewing, going to rummage sales, and camping. She loved to teach her grandchildren and great...

  Ambrose J. Timmerman, age 83, of Viroqua, WI, passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1939, in Dickeyville, WI, the oldest son of nine children. His parents were Cletus and Mary (Wiederholt) Timmerman.  After graduating high school, Ambrose enlisted in the army in 1957 as a private first class, completing his military training at Loras Academy in Dubuque, IA. He married Jarda E. Reuter on July 28, 1962, at St. Andrews...

“If his face is red, raise his head. If his face is pale, raise his …”; “Red on black-a friend of Jack, Red on yellow could ….”  If you can’t fill in the blanks, you didn’t have Mrs. Kurth in Westby High for health class! If she took your hat, you should have asked for it back, her backroom was filled with them by the summer break.  She could be intimidating, but it was mostly an act she began when she first started teaching...

Margie Wilmey, 100, of Viroqua passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Vernon Memorial Hospital.  The Roth Family Cremation Center is assisting the family.

  Linda Sue Turner, 65, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born on January 23, 1957, to Joel and Loretta (Olson) Volden.  She married Joseph R. Turner on October 15, 1977, at Vang Lutheran Church. Besides raising her children, Linda also enjoyed making patchwork quilts for loved ones, shooting pool on league, and participating in pool tournaments (in which she received several trophies).  Linda also enjoyed packing up...

       Floyd E. “Mississippi Slim” McKee, was born March 16, 1938, in Viola, WI, to William and Freda (Frye) McKee. He graduated from Viola High School, in 1957. He served in the Navy from 1957 to 1961, and then returned to work at Gisholt Machine Company, as a machinist, until they closed. Floyd then went to work at Oscar Mayer for 30 years, until he retired. In 1985, Floyd and his wife, Darlene “Charlie” purchased the River’s Edge Motel,...

  On Thursday, January 19th, 2023, Dick E. Long of Viroqua passed away unexpectedly in his home. He was eighty years old. Dick was born in Illinois to Glida (Sokolik) and Victor Long. He grew up in the La Farge/Ontario area and attended Upper Weister School in Dell and Johnniecake School in Ontario.   Dick was a very outgoing person with a charismatic personality, he could walk into a room full of strangers and leave everyone with a smile on their face. He would often make...

Alvin A. Gardner Jr., 74, of Soldiers Grove passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his daughters.  He was born on September 9, 1948, to Alvin and Myrtle (Olson) Gardner. Alvin worked very hard his whole life and had many different business ventures.  Some of his favorites included: managing the Holiday Station, farming, and selling cars.  Spending time with his family and tractor pulls were his favorite things to do. He is survived by...

Cynthia "Cindy" D. Johnson, 71, of Gays Mills passed away at Vernon Memorial Hospital on January 17, 2023.  Cynthia was born April 30, 1951, to Marcellus and Mabel (Gilbertson) Vig. Cynthia is survived by her three children: Jake, Josh, and Keisha Bethke; sister-in-law, Carol Vig; five grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her dog, Lady. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Sylvan Nundahl; son, Greg; siblings: Betty Lou, Elsie, and Raymond; and many...

Sarah Ellen Gudgeon, age 71, of rural Viroqua, went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 26th, 2022, after a short but brave battle with cancer.  She was born to Arnott and Doris (Muller) Widstrand on November 21, 1951. She graduated from La Farge High School in 1969. She married Phillip Gudgeon on August 19, 1972. They celebrated fifty years of marriage this summer. Before marriage, Phil and Sarah were prom king and queen in spring of 1967. They also marched together in the Parade...