Obituaries
Kenneth A. Riphenburg, 78, of rural Osseo, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Wisconsin Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls.
Ken was born August 20, 1944, in Osseo, to Arthur and Myrtle (Hanson) Riphenburg. He married Dana Klauer, June 4, 1966, in Cassville. Ken served in the U.S. Navy from 1962...
Mary E. (Anderegg) Kokott, 75, formerly of Blair, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, where she had been living for only a few weeks. Prior to that, Mary had called West Salem her home since 1977.
Mary was born May 31, 1947, in La Crosse, to Erwin...
Rose “Rosie” Mary Schoen, 70, of Eau Claire, passed away March 21, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her husband, Peter and three step-children. Her passing was peaceful and pain free; her comfort now complete.
Rose was born March 1, 1953, in Arcadia, to Everette and Lorretta (Korpal) Slaby....
Paul Leonard Isaacson, 91, of Osseo, met his Lord and joined his daughter, Sharon, in Heaven, Friday, March 24, 2023. Paul passed away at Dove Healthcare in Osseo, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.
Paul was born March 10, 1932, in Whitehall, to Magnus and Mabel (Kaas) Isaacson. He...
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Blaha, 91, of Ettrick, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the home of her daughter in La Crosse.
Betty was born July 21, 1931, in Nodine, MN, to Anton and Lila (McCabe) Thesing. While growing up in Lewiston, Betty Lou was very active in 4-H, winning many awards for her baking...
Margaret Adeline Severson, 103, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at Dove Healthcare in Osseo.
Margaret was born July 9, 1919, to Edward and Agnes (Sveum) Olson in the town of Northfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin. She was baptized, confirmed and married by the Rev. E.B. Christopherson, pastor...
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Kramer, Jr., 91, passed away March 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse.
Thomas was born in Winona, MN, August 21, 1931, to Thomas and Frances (Janikowski) Kramer. He grew up on his family’s farm in Schmickle Valley and has shared many...
Winifred “Winnie” Harris Grover, 98, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Tri-County Health Care Center in Whitehall.
Winifred was born December 7, 1924, to Ted and Edith Harris of Trempealeau. She married Les Grover after World War II. Winifred was the oldest of the six “Harris girls”. She...
Wayne “Weiner” Richard Vehrenkamp, 71, of rural Ettrick, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Wayne was born December 12, 1951, in La Crosse to Richard and Darlene (Gibbs) Vehrenkamp. He attended elementary school in Hegg and Blair. Wayne graduated from Blair...
Joan Eileen Wampole, 60, passed away March 9, 2023, in Osseo.
Joan was born December 13, 1962, to Roy Ulness and Belva Ofte in Black River Falls. Joan loved her family, the outdoors and Sudoku. Joan was always out-of-doors, enjoying her yardwork and her flower gardens. She loved to travel,...
