Clarice I. “Imogene” Stilwell

Clarice I. “Imogene” Stilwell, age 86, of Viroqua, WI, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was born September 30, 1936, the daughter of Wilber and Mildred (Ericson) Green. Imogene graduated from De Soto High School. On September 28, 1957, Imogene married Gordon “Dick” Stilwell after a courtship that began at the Retreat Dance Hall. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage

Clarice I. “Imogene” Stilwell

together before he passed away on November 18, 2020. She admired dogs and other animals, and although she liked to read in her later years, Imogene was never one to just sit still watching TV. She loved to move and dance to music, especially old-time music. Dick and Imogene could often be found fox trotting at a local dance hall or going to concerts together.

Imogene is survived by her five children: Rick (Barb), David (Cathy Jo), Lyndon, and Daryn Stilwell, and Gina (Harold) Downey; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence McCarty; two sisters-in-law: Patsy Oliver and Diane Worman; a brother-in-law, Neil Oliver; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Imogene was preceded in death by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2022 at Thorson-Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in Viroqua, WI. Burial will be in the Stoddard Cemetery, Stoddard, WI. Visitation will be on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Thorson-Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in Viroqua is entrusted with her services.