All Obituaries

Merle L. Solverson, 103, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022, at Norseland Nursing Home, Westby, WI. She was born to Thomas and Lena (Anderson) Thompson on September 15, 1918.  She married Frederick V. Solverson on February 11, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois.  They farmed in the town of Franklin their entire married life.  She was a member of Immanual Lutheran Church of Viroqua. Merle loved music.  She taught herself piano from the radio in the...

Allen “Tim” Lee Walker, 71, of Viroqua, formerly of La Farge, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022, at Vernon Memorial Hospital.  He was born on September 7, 1950, to Therol and Shirley (Nida) Walker.  He married Linda J. Kammel on February 15, 1979, in Prairie Du Chien. Allen enjoyed fishing, hunting, sight-seeing, traveling, and eating out.  He was in the US Navy from 1974 to 1978.  Allen was the Chief of Police in La Farge for over 22 years. He is...

Salvatore F. Busalacchi, 63, of Ferryville passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home.  A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. The Roth Family Cremation Center is serving the family.      

Brandon L. Larson, 39, of Viroqua passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022.  Brandon was born Thursday, September 30, 1982, at Vernon Memorial Hospital.  He attended Viroqua Area Schools and graduated in 2001. Brandon lived a happy life despite fighting and overcoming many challenges throughout his short life.  Brandon was a fighter and always gave his all.  As someone said, “He fought the fight.” He was loved by many and spent countless happy times with his...

Pamela J. Lackey, 73, passed away on June 3, 2022, at her home in Soldiers Grove in the company of her family and her best friend Max (her dog), after a long battle with cancer. Pam was born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, to Donald and Doris (Pratt) Healy. Pam attended Elkland Junior/Senior High School in Pennsylvania. Pam moved to Wisconsin when she married George Lackey. They owned and operated Romance Tavern for years. She belonged to the Local 139 Operators Union where she worked for Payne...

Verlin L. Glick, age 92, of Viroqua, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born July 17, 1929, in Richland County, Wisconsin to Archie and Lenna (Parker) Glick. Verlin served in the U.S. Army from 1950 - 1952.   He married Lorraine Marshall on April 18, 1951.   After his discharge from the Army, the couple took up residence in Bosstown, WI and later moved to West Prairie, Wisconsin where they ran the West Prairie Cheese Factory from 1956 until retiring in...

  Paul C. Krause 1962 — 2022   VIROQUA, Wis. — Paul Casimer Krause, 60, of Viroqua, passed away on May 24, 2022. Paul was born March 26, 1962, in Ironwood, Michigan. He attended Ironwood schools. He is survived by his sister, Jackie Hampston of Bessemer, Michigan; his brother, Tom Krause of Green Bay; his two daughters, Caryn Miller and Amanda Sabel; and his two grandchildren, Sawyer and Jace. Paul was predeceased in death by his parents, Bernard and...

Sandra A. Werthwein, 77, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at her home in Soldiers Grove in the company of family. She may not have been in her favorite chair but was at home as she adamantly requested. She was born April 16, 1945, in Dekalb, Illinois, to her farming parents, John and Evelyn (Hayes) Deutsch. In 1964 she married Norman, her high school sweetheart, and moved to Wisconsin to help Norman and his father (Roger) establish a new venture dairy farm near Soldiers...

Faye Weber, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Bethel Oaks Memory Care with family by her side. Faye was born May 18, 1934, to Earl and Theo (Sneath) Nelson. On October 26, 1954, she married Orvis Weber in Galena, IL.  They were blessed with 67 years of marriage.  Faye enjoyed time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, all whom she loved dearly.  In her early days she spent time camping, going to tractor and car shows, and...

Leslie Heide-Dahms, 61, of the Town of Webster passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 28, 2022, with family by her side. Leslie is survived by her husband of 32 years, Gary, and their beloved Border Collie Griffin; sister, Laurie (Bruce) Lachell; two brothers, James (Alexandra) Heide and Jeffery Heide; sister-in-law Jeannie Heide all of Kenosha, Wisconsin; sister-in-law Sharon Ternouth of Waukesha, Wisconsin; a special niece Shelly (Brian)...