All Obituaries

Verlyn Dahl, 73, passed away in his home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  He was born on February 22, 1949, in Viroqua to Otto and Laura (Myhre) Dahl.  He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1967.  After graduation he joined the navy and was a radio man on the ship USS El Paso.  He married Mary Jensen, and they had 3 children: Dan, Erik, and Jessica.  He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Dan (Belinda) of Appleton and their sons Jacob and Cameron; Erik (Beth)...

On September 18, 2022 Marilyn Ruth Bland of Westby died at home at the age of 98, surrounded by her loving family.  Marilyn was born December 26, 1923 in St. Paul, MN to Clarence and Esther (Tennstrom) Skrivseth.  She graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1941 and attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1945 with a degree in sociology and psychology.  On December 26, 1944 she married Phillips T. Bland, and together they raised four...

Willard Buckles of De Soto passed away at home on September 14th, 2022, following a battle with cancer. Willard loved his family, farm equipment that ran, weather that cooperated for the crops, the Packers, a good euchre game at any of the local bars, and as a youngster, working with his Uncle Jim. Willard was married to Molly Swift and they raised 5 children on the family farm he had been raised on. He is survived by his sons: Bobby, Wade (Jeanette), Dane, Rob; daughter, Jodeen; 4...

Katherine “Kathy” Lynne Elliott, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022, at her home in Viroqua.  Kathy was born February 26, 1957, to Roger and Janet Mueller.  She married Gary Elliott on June 18, 1977, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Viroqua, WI. Kathy graduated from De Soto High School in 1975 and continued her education at WWTC receiving a degree in Surgical Technology.  She worked at VMH for 25 years.  She enjoyed the outdoors and...

Sharon Yeazle, 61, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.  Sharon was born on October 23, 1960. She graduated from Mar-Mac in 1979. Sharon was a member of the National Guard. She was married to Steve Hubanks and later divorced. Steve passed away in 2007. She then married Rick Yeazle on November 24, 2006. Sharon retired from 3M. She enjoyed fishing and playing with her grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband Rick; two...

     Roger Johnson, 63, of Westby, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.       He was born in Viroqua at Vernon Memorial to Robert and Bertha Johnson. Growing up he enjoyed riding horse.  He attended Clockmaker and Westby Area Schools and graduated in 1976.  He farmed on Reo Avenue and married Becky Knutson on May 2, 1981, and had 4 beautiful children. Besides farming and family, he loved hunting...

Wayne P. Wenske, 82, of Viroqua passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The Roth Family Cremation Center is assisting the family.        

     Michael D. Beier, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in La Farge on Friday, July 29, 2022.  Michael loved to hunt, do woodwork, play ruthless card games, to write, and to tell bad jokes.  He loved spending time with his family, his biggest joy was his grandchildren.       He is survived by his wife, Patricia Beier; children:  Krystal (Ryan) Wagner, Melissa (Josh) Buday, Rachel Sekey, and James Beier; grandchildren:...

Deborah “Deb” Freise, 65, of Viroqua, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse WI, following a courageous battle with cancer. Deb was born on September 30, 1956, to Earl & Barbara (Roeske) White.  She graduated from Marengo High School, Marengo IL, and went onto beautician school.  She married James “Jim” Freise, of Marengo IL, on December 4, 1976.  They later purchased a farm and moved...

Salvatore F. Busalacchi Jr of Ferryvile, WI, SUNRISE 8-24-58   SUNSET 6-19-2022.  He passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 63 years. Salvatore loved working as a truck driver for 40 plus years.  His second job was the Best (damn) Scrapper in Milwaukee.  He loved both jobs.  He also loved fishing, hunting, and gambling in his pastime.  He loved his family with all his heart and would do anything to make his family happy and...