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Larry Russell

Larry Russell

Jun 16, 2022

Larry George Russell, age 79, of Buffalo City, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly, Thursday, June 16, 2022.  Larry was born September 27, 1942 to George and Ramel “Lorraine” (nee Songbird) Russell. Larry made his living at Shindler Elevator, where he later retired from. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing (any fish, lake and season). Larry was a man of many talents, especially...

Cecelia F.  Braem

Cecelia F. Braem

Jun 11, 2022

Cecelia F. Braem, age 95, formerly of rural Alma, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Gundersen-St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, Wabasha.She was born on May 5, 1927 in the Town of Waumandee to the late Fred and Wilma (Schmidtknecht) Zeller.Cecelia attended grade school at St. Boniface Catholic School and then went on to graduate from Cochrane High School.On May...

Mark A. Lund

Mark A. Lund

Jun 2, 2022

Mark A. Lund, age 71, beloved husband of Candyce, passed away in his home in Cleghorn, WI on Thursday June 2, 2022 from pancreatic cancer. Mark was born on October 19, 1950 to Arthur and Helen Lund. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1968 and District One Technical Institute in 1970. He worked for his father at...

Dustin  Allen "Devil" Cloute

Dustin Allen "Devil" Cloute

Jun 1, 2022

Dustin Allen “Devil” Cloute passed away at the Tri-County Memorial hospital on June 1, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.Dustin was born November 20, 1973 in Fort Atkinson, WI to William Cloute and Ann (Peterson) Anderson. He graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School in 1992. Following his high school graduation he joined the Wisconsin national guard, where he attended...

Shawn David McGee

Shawn David McGee

May 14, 2022

Shawn David McGee, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2022 following an apparent heart attack at Mayo Health System, Eau Claire

He was born in Mondovi on December 29, 1963, the son of Edward “Jack” and Rhodell McGee.

Shawn attended Mondovi Schools.

He married Lynda Waletzki and to this union, three children were born.  They later divorced.

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Orrin "Junior" Stai

Orrin "Junior" Stai

May 13, 2022

Orrin Kenneth Stai Jr., age 73, of Mondovi, known to many as “Junior,” passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 14, 1949 in Eau Claire, WI, a son of the late Orrin and Bertha (Berg) Stai. Junior graduated from Memorial High School in 1967. He was united...

Betty Jane Harms

Betty Jane Harms

Apr 19, 2022

Betty Jane Harms, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 after a brief illness while surrounded by family and friends.

                                                                              

She was born on January 18, 1947, to Frieda and Freddie Harms in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  After graduating from Mondovi High School in 1965 as their valedictorian, Betty attended the University of Wisconsin at Eau...

Alfred J.  Jamison

Alfred J. Jamison

Apr 18, 2022

Afred J. Jamison, age 87, of Wabasha, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Gundersen St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center.

a private family committal service was held at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, WI.

Beverly Joan Halverson

Beverly Joan Halverson

Apr 18, 2022

Beverly Joan Halverson, age 84, beloved wife of the late Richard Lee Halverson, passed away peacefully at her residence in La Crescent, MN, on April 18, 2022. Beverly was born on January 15th, 1938, in Johnson, MN to Margaret and Walter Andrews. She graduated from Washington High School and worked for the state of Minnesota for 28 years. She was...

Orla P. (Buchholz) Sather

Orla P. (Buchholz) Sather

Apr 16, 2022

Orla Phyllis (Buchholz) Sather went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2022, at the age of 87, from her residence at Benedictine – St. Annes in Winona, MN with family members by her side.  Orla was born to Elmer and Phyllis Buchholz on June 20, 1934, in Gilmanton Township and was raised on the Branger...

Jerrold Christ "Jerry" Wald

Jerrold Christ "Jerry" Wald

Apr 13, 2022

Jerrold C. Wald, formerly of the Alma and Mondovi, Wisconsin area, passed away on April 13, 2022

In Neligh, Nebraska.  He was born in Alma, Wisconsin to Christ and Mabel Wald on

March 11, 1935. Jerry attended and graduated from Alma High School in 1953 and honorably served his Country as a soldier in the United States Army.

 

He...

Irvin D. Yelle

Irvin D. Yelle

Apr 9, 2022

Irvin Dana Yelle, 85, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mondovi Township on April 9, 2022.

Irvin was born on November 15, 1936 in Clear Lake Township in Polk County WI, the son of Dana Yelle and Mildred (Witthoft) Yelle. He grew up in the Township of Vance Creek in Barron County, and attended a two room school, Reeve State Graded...

Kristi Lee Duenkel

Kristi Lee Duenkel

Apr 6, 2022

Kristi Lee (Lewis) Duenkel, of La Crescent, MN passed away Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 at her home.

Kristi was born on December 22,1973 to James and Mary Anne Lewis. She grew up in Cornell, WI and worked during her high school and college years at local ‘River Road’ restaurants, Crosby’s, and The Ranch. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from...

Joseph Mark Partlow

Joseph Mark Partlow

Apr 5, 2022

Joseph Mark Partlow, age 31, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

He was born on April 13, 1990 in Eau Claire to his parents, Sue and Mark.  

Joe attended Mondovi schools and graduated from Mondovi High School with the Class of 2008.  Following high school, Joe furthered his education at Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, MN...

James Wallace Wik, Sr.

James Wallace Wik, Sr.

Mar 28, 2022

James Wallace Wik, 87, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.

He was  loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle 

and friend to many.

James was born April 3, 1934, in Bennett Valley to Ole and Hattie (Austin) Wik.

He attended Bennett Valley School, was baptized and confirmed at East Bennett

Valley Church. 

James entered the navy in 1951, where...

Cheryl Ann  Risler

Cheryl Ann Risler

Mar 28, 2022

Cheryl Ann Risler, age 70, of rural Mondovi, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 28, 2022 with her family at her side following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on June 17, 1951 in Mondovi, the daughter of Gladys (Berger) and the late Henry Werlein.

Cheryl was a graduate of Gilmanton High School and went...

Brad Kohler

Brad Kohler

Mar 26, 2022

Brad Kohler, age 73, of Nelson, WI passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home.

He was born on August 9, 1948 in Madison, WI the son of Alma (Hanson) Kohler and the late Frank Kohler.

Brad attended and graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in Menomonee Falls, WI.   After graduation, he...

Jeffrey Paul Steffen

Jeffrey Paul Steffen

Mar 22, 2022

Jeffrey Paul Steffen, age 64, of Alma, WI formerly of Holmen, WI passed Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Mayo Clinic, Methodist Campus, Rochester following a stroke with his loving family at his side.

He was born on August 12, 1957 in Iowa Falls, IA the son of Donald and Lorraine (Roegner) Steffen.

Jeff was a 1975 graduate of...

Julie  Ellen Horton

Julie Ellen Horton

Mar 21, 2022

Julie Ellen Horton, 63, passed away peacefully in her home in Mondovi, WI

on March 21, 2022.  Julie was born in Stoughton, WI on January 20, 1959.  She

had an idyllic childhood along the shores of Lake Waubesa in McFarland, WI

where she enjoyed swimming, water skiing and playing with her many friends

in Edwards Park.  Julie excelled in school...

David J.  Bauer

David J. Bauer

Mar 20, 2022

David James Bauer was born to James J. and Bette (Thompson) Bauer on February 4, 1956, in Mondovi, WI, the second of five children.

On March 20, 2022, he died peacefully at home with his family at his side.

David attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary school in Mondovi and graduated from Mondovi Public High School in 1974. He was...

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