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Delma M Mahlman

Delma M Mahlman

Feb 7, 2024

Delma M Mahlman of Alma passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born in Parker's Prairie, Minnesota on May 6, 1929 to the late Erwin and Lydia Karrow. Shortly after, the family moved to Fountain City and then to Alma. Delma attended schools in Alma and later was devotedly married to Wesley Mahlman for over 70 years until his death in 2019. Together they raised two daughters on the Alma Bluff.

Delma worked for many years in the Alma Creamery office, followed by many more years working in Alma banks. She liked to sew, crochet, make...

Jeffrey Lee Baertsch

Jeffrey Lee Baertsch

Jul 9, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Baertsch, age 70 of Fountain City, WI passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, WI on July 9, 2024, after a recent diagnosis of lymphoma.  Jeff was born July 6, 1954 in Whitehall, WI to Austin and Ester (Vnuk) Baertsch. He graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School and went to work at Fiberite Manufacturing in Winona,...

Zelma "Dolly" Beck

Zelma "Dolly" Beck

Jun 26, 2024

Zelma “Dolly” Beck, age 87, passed away on June 26th in Mondovi, WI. Born on June 22, 1937, in Mizpah, Minnesota, Dolly was the youngest of five children of Lowell and Zella Hahn. As the “baby” of the family, Dolly enjoyed many sweet memories, including the beloved pony gifted to her by her brother Otis.

During her school years, Dolly worked...

Ilona Marie Moen

Ilona Marie Moen

Jul 16, 2024

Ilona Marie Moen, age 71, of Cochrane, beloved wife of Donald Moen, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Winona Health Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Charles Eugene "Chuck" Kent

Charles Eugene "Chuck" Kent

Jul 16, 2024

Charles Eugene “Chuck” Kent, age 74, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024.

He was born on March 12, 1950 to Clayton and Agnes (Bruvold) Kent. He attended Gilmanton Schools, graduating from Gilmanton High School in 1968.

Following graduation, Chuck farmed with his parents on Laehn Ridge, south of Gilmanton. On May 14, 1977, Chuck married Bonnie Larson and at this...

Kathleen A. Jencen

Kathleen A. Jencen

Jul 15, 2024

Kathleen A. Jencen, age 63, of Buffalo City, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2024.

Born in Minneapolis, MN, on January 26, 1961, to William and Beverly (Bodeker) Sieg, Kathy grew up with a love for life and an infectious spirit. She graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1979 and pursued a degree in cosmetology in Eau...

Benjamin "Ben" Thompson

Benjamin "Ben" Thompson

Jul 15, 2024

Benjamin Dale “Ben” Thompson, age 86, of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi.

He was born on May 11, 1938 to the late Thomas L. and Helen (Urness) Thompson.

Ben attended Thompson Valley grade school and Mondovi High School.

On July 16, 1966 Ben was united in marriage to Karen Olson in Winona, MN....

Robert Allen Timm, Sr.

Robert Allen Timm, Sr.

Jul 12, 2024

Robert (Bob) Timm Sr, age 81 of Eleva, WI passed away on July 12, 2024 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi. He was born October 26 1942 in Eleva WI to Otto and Anna (Papa) Timm. In his younger years he went and worked on a ranch in Montana. On May 15 1965, he married Joan Peterson. They were...

Dennis Raymond Thompson

Dennis Raymond Thompson

Jul 8, 2024

Dennis Raymond Thompson, age 75, of Mondovi, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the American Lutheran Home of Mondovi. He was born on September 21, 1948 to Joyce Ann and the late Theodore Raymond Thompson. Dennis attended and graduated from Barneveld High School in 1966. Immediately following high school, Dennis went on to UW-Platteville, where he earned his...

Gilda "Rusty" Rae Ferodowill

Gilda "Rusty" Rae Ferodowill

Jul 8, 2024

Gilda Rae “Rusty” (nee Grob) Ferodowill was born on October 02, 1939, to Raymond and Florence (nee Peterson) Grob, the elder of two daughters. She grew up in Mill Creek Valley near Alma, WI. In 1964, she married Jerome Ferodowill, and they lived in Mendota Heights, MN, for several years. They raised one son, Gary, born in 1967. After the...

Judy Risler

Judy Risler

Jul 8, 2024

Judy Risler, age 78, of the Town of Albany passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on March 18, 1946 to Veronica and Rudy Pahl. After graduation, Judy worked at Presto and later worked alongside her husband, Loren, on the farm.

On August 16, 1969, Judy was united in marriage to...

Gary O. Isaacson

Gary O. Isaacson

Jul 5, 2024

Gary 0. Isaacson entered this world on March 4, 1932 , first son of George and Mabel Isaacson at the farm home homesteaded by his great grandfather and entered God's Kingdom of eternal rest on July 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and his 3 children. After the sudden death of his father in 1946 he took over the...

Roger Lee "Buck" Abts

Roger Lee "Buck" Abts

Jul 2, 2024

Roger Lee "Buck" Abts, age 63, of Fountain City, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home in Indian Creek.

A celebration of Buck's life is currently pending at this time. 

Kevin William Ebersold

Kevin William Ebersold

Jun 29, 2024

Kevin William Ebersold, age 65, of Alma, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024 at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Campus, Rochester, MN with his loving family at his side. Kevin was born on January 13, 1959 to William and Dorothy (Gueltzow) Ebersold in Wabasha, MN. Kevin attended and graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City Highschool in 1977. He married the love of...

Lana Jean Odegard

Lana Jean Odegard

Jun 26, 2024

Lana Jean Odegard, age 77 of Mondovi, WI passed away on June 26, 2024, in Chetek, WI. Lana was born on August 15, 1946, in Durand, WI to James and Edna (Hill) Hurlburt. She married the love of her life, Alvin “Sandy” Odegard on September 10, 1966 at Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi, WI. To this union, they were blessed...

Janine Faye Ruff

Janine Faye Ruff

Jun 25, 2024

Janine Faye Ruff, 69, of Alma, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Dodge County, Wisconsin. 

 Janine was born to Raymond and Arlene (Reinhardt) Quarberg Dec. 21, 1954, in Wabasha. She attended Modena Grade School and then Mondovi High School, where she graduated in 1973. Janine was united in marriage to Brian E. Ruff on Aug. 21, 1976...

Robert Lee Oesau

Robert Lee Oesau

Jun 23, 2024

Robert Lee Oesau age 75 of Buffalo City, Wi passed away peacefully at home from a battle with liver cancer on June 23,2024. He was born on

Nov.4,1948 to the late Herman and Delores(Mueller) Oesau.

 

 Bob graduated from Mondovi High School class of 1966. He entered the Marine Corp right after graduating and served until 1968. He served in Vietnam. When he...

P. Colleen Kaste

P. Colleen Kaste

Jun 18, 2024

P. Colleen Kaste, age 85 of Cochrane, WI went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday June 18, 2024. She had been residing at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Care Center in Wabasha, MN for the past year. Colleen was born in Berlin, WI on November 3, 1938 to Rev. Erwin and Phoebe (Williams) Draeger. Colleen attended and...

William "Bill" L. Hart

William "Bill" L. Hart

Jun 8, 2024

William L. (Bill) Hart, age 78, of Eau Claire, died on June 8, 2024 at Marshfield Hospital, Marshfield, WI.  Bill was born in Mondovi, WI on June 9, 1945, the youngest son of Paul M. and Verna A. (Kwosek) Hart.  He attended Sacred Heart catholic grade school then graduated from Mondovi High School with the class of 1963.  He served...

Carolyn K. Kernan

Carolyn K. Kernan

Jun 7, 2024

Carolyn Kay Kernan, age 75, of Mondovi, Wisconsin passed away on June 7, 2024 with her loving daughters by her side. Carolyn was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Hazel and Joseph Whalen. She grew up in the town of Wheaton attending the rural Sunny Valley Elementary School and Chippewa Falls High School. Through the years she worked at Mason...

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