Published in the Vernon Broadcaster, 28 Sep 2011 Irene (Brudos) Peterson, 96 of Viroqua, passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at Bethel Home. Irene was born on Aug. 30, 1915, to Chris and Sophie (Hanson) Brudos. Her mother passed away in the flu epidemic of 1918. She lived with relatives until 1922, when her father married Julia Rygh, who became her second mother. Irene married Herman Peterson Feb. 14, 1936. They were active in their church and community. They enjoyed good friends and relatives wherever they lived - Sag City, West Prairie and Viroqua. After her husband passed away May 24, 1996, she continued volunteering at Park View Manor, the historical museum and Bethel Home, but visiting with friends and family were best of all. Irene is survived by a daughter, Janice Peterson of La Crosse; a son, Dale (Cathy) Peterson of Ft. Myers, Fla.; one grandson, Ryan Peterson of Viroqua; a brother, Alan (Sally) Brudos of Atherton, Calif.; a special cousin that was like a brother, Capt. Don-ald (Etta) Monson of Fullerton, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Head of La Crosse and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, and an infant son, Charles, 3 months. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at South West Prairie Lutheran Church. Pastor Jim Folz will officiate with burial in West Prairie Hauge Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker (Hwy. 56), in Viroqua, or at church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.