Sylvia Fortney's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2020 in Viroqua, Wisconsin

Sylvia Fortney

August 10, 1924 - August 12, 2020 (96 years old)

Viroqua, Wisconsin

Sylvia Fortney's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2020 in Viroqua, Wisconsin

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Thorson Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Sylvia Fortney

August 10, 1924 - August 12, 2020 (96 years old)

Viroqua, Wisconsin

Sylvia Fortney Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sylvia Fortney of Viroqua, Wisconsin, who passed away on August 12, 2020, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sylvia Fortney to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Wedwick and Marie Wedwick; her significant other Connie Fortney (Conrad); her son Jon; and her siblings, Stanley Wedwick, Alice Dahl, Lillian Gunderson, Wilmer Wedwick, Norman Wedwick, Helen Bogie and Arden Wedwick.

She is survived by: her children, Craig Fortney, Chris Fortney of Viroqua and Ann Reed (Craig) of Appleton; her brother John Wedwick of Beloit, WI; and her daughter-in-law Ginny Fortney of Florida. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.

If attending, we ask you to please wear a mask if possible, per state guidelines.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thorson Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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856 S Rusk Ave, Viroqua, WI 54665

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856 S Rusk Ave, Viroqua, WI 54665

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