All Obituaries

Jillian N. Ritchie, age 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, on February 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born April 24, 1965, in Seattle, Washington, to David and Juliet Steenson, Jillian grew up with a deep love of language and learning. She married Paul Ritchie on December 28, 1985, in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2006, they welcomed their daughter, Evie, who became the greatest joy of their lives. A gifted linguist and passionate ...

James ‘Jim’ Royal Joseph, 84, of Viola, WI; passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, surrounded by friends and family, while at Emplify Health (Gundersen) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born on July 2, 1941 and raised in the Viola and West Lima area. James lived a life of faith, family, hard work, and service to his community. He graduated from West Lima High School, Class of 1959, where he developed a lifelong love of sports—especially baseball. He pitched for the Cottage ...

Millicent Murawski, 80, of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.      Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services is assisting the family.

Joel Norbert Bredlau, 70, of Viroqua passed away February 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Joel was born February 15, 1955 to Harry “Pat” and Shirley Bredlau in Madison, WI. Joel often shared fond memories of growing up on the University of Wisconsin farm that his family lived on and his father managed. There was never a dull moment, there was always an adventure to have! There were summers spent outdoors with the family dog and ...

Debra “Deb” Ann Hoffland, 70, of Viroqua passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse with family by her side. She was born on February 13, 1955, to Dale and Ethel (Beckman) Sennes.  She married Robert “Bob” Hoffland on October 6, 1973. Deb lived a straightforward life, never needing much more than a good project to work on and people to feed.  If there was a quilt to stitch, a craft to tinker with, or a batch of ...

Jerry "Jady" D. Inman, 60, of Tomah, WI, passed away on February 7, 2026.  He was born on July 16, 1965, in Tacoma, Washington.  Jerry enjoyed Truck and Tractor Pulls, spending time with his grandkids, and snowmobiling.  He also enjoyed working on any type of Vehicle or as other would say, “He was a grease monkey.”  He has taught so many life lessons over the years.  He was a man of very little word, but he always let people know they were ...

Milan Cleo Gilman, 79, of Viroqua passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. He was born in Viroqua, WI on November 11, 1946 to Cleo and Jeanette (Bohland) Gilman.  Milan married Carol Ann Bolstad on November 11, 1967 at Southwest Prairie Lutheran Church. Milan graduated from De Soto High School in 1964.  He served in the Army and was stationed in Munich Germany from 1966-1968.  He worked at the Chrysler Plant in Belvidere, IL until moving to Wisconsin ...

Chris was born on March 6, 1944, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to Harland and DeLaine (Erickson) Christopherson. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1962. He served in the U.S. Air Force, completing basic training in Amarillo, TX then to Columbus, MS. An overseas station change led him to Moron, Spain during the Vietnam War where he was employed as a fuel tank driver.  Upon returning to the US he worked for many transport companies and finished his driving career with Kwik Trip (32 ...

Rose Marie Moe passed from this life to eternal life into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus, on February 3, 2026.  She was born on September 7, 1938 to Arthur and Nathell (McKittrick) Lowe.  She was raised on a farm with her sisters where they milked cows and sang.  She graduated from Readstown High School In 1956 and later attended Vernon County Teachers College in Viroqua.  She taught elementary school in Victory and Pleasant Valley.  Much later, she worked as a ...

George Dean Robson, 89, of Viroqua passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, in Liberty Pole, WI.   He was born April 13, 1936, to Chester and Ida Robson. He married Donna Owen on February 16, 1957. George collected many antiques such as guns, tools, and tractors while traveling the area looking for treasures. He loved to share his skill of cleaning antique tools and making them functional again. He also enjoyed coon hunting, going to antique engine shows, and flea ...