Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Elizabeth A. “Liz” Dienger, 73, passed away on Saturday December 4. 2021, at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Loren and Inez (Bielefeldt) Hilgert. She attended Mondovi High School and graduated in 1967. She met Richard Dienger; they married on June 10, 1967. Liz worked alongside her husband on their farm for over 25 years. She...

Dec 1, 2021

Howard “Howie” E. Peterson, 89, passed away Wednesday December 1, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 13, 1932, he was the son of the late Peter and Stella (Sather) Peterson. He married Grace Moats on December 31, 1955. To this union they were blessed with four daughters, Melody, Missie, Monica, and Michelle. He served in...

Nov 28, 2021

Sylvester Uwanaka, age 65, of Alma, died on November 28, 2021 at Gundersen St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wabasha.

Syvester was born in Nigeria, Africa on September 22, 1956.

No services will be held

Nov 26, 2021

Jensine Fay Myers, age 74, of Nelson, formerly of Gilmanton passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 26, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on August 27, 1947 the daughter of Edwin and Grace (Adams) Ottum at the Gillette Hospital in Mondovi. On October 19, 1963, Jensine was united in marriage to Elmer L. Myers in Mondovi....

Nov 24, 2021

Arvilla Ruth Burmeister, 92, passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Caledonia Care and Rehabilitation Center in Caledonia, MN.

Born on January 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ardys and Elsie Van Minsel. She married Harry Burmeister and to this union they were blessed with three children, June, Robert and Jerome. Arvilla was employed at Winona Industries...

Nov 20, 2021

LaMoine Allen Steinke, age 92, of Mondovi, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Arbor View Assisted Living Community in Burlington, WI.

LaMoine was born in Mondovi, WI. on September 5, 1930 to Elvir and Anna Steinke. He lived on a farm in Steinke Valley Canton until his parents were divorced when he was...

Nov 20, 2021

Thomas M. Bollinger, 73, of Buffalo City, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Tom was born on April 25, 1948, in Winona, MN, to Merlin and Verna Bollinger. Tom graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1966. In 1968, he received an associate degree...

Nov 17, 2021

Morris A. Amidon, age 71, passed away at the American Lutheran Home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 after a long stay.

He was born in Mondovi, WI, to Lew and Hazel Amidon. Was baptized and confirmed in Mondovi; He attended Dover Grade School, Gilmanton Schools and graduated from Mondovi High School. He had various hobbies, jobs and activities during his...

Nov 9, 2021

William Daubs, age 71, of Fountain City, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse.

He was born on May 2, 1950 in Chicago, the son of the late Monte G. and Patricia (Slater) Daubs. Bill honorably served his Country as a member of the United States Marine Corp. He served during the Vietnam...

Nov 7, 2021

Jean S. Fuher, 73, of Nelson, WI, passed away at her sister's home in Luck, WI, on Sunday, November 7, 2021, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Jean was born on June 11, 1948, in Winona, MN, to George and Edna (Klitzing) Fuher. Jean was baptized and later confirmed at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nelson. She completed elementary...

Nov 5, 2021

William “Billy” Merton Weber, 82, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi, WI. The son of Henry J. Weber and Edna Grace (Crawford) Weber, he was born August 25, 1939.

He went to Montana as a young man and spent many years in the wheat fields and lumber company. He enjoyed hunting, fixing...

Nov 5, 2021

Patrick Earl Timm, age 83, of Alma, WI, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021 at home with caring family members at his side. Patrick was born on February 5, 1938, in Wabasha, MN, to Earl Christian Timm and Mary Schafer Timm. Patrick was married to Ione Ludwigson on August 12, 1967 and had one daughter, Cathrine Timm Prihoda.

Patrick...

Nov 4, 2021

Verlaine V. Averbeck, age 88, of the Town of Waumandee, Buffalo County, WI passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Mayo Clinic, Methodist Campus in Rochester. Verlaine was born on July 26, 1933 at the home in the Town of Belvidere, the daughter of John and Elsie (Loewenhagen) Loesel. She attended Little Bluebell Grade School and graduated from Alma...

Nov 2, 2021

Colleen M. Bloom, age 84, of Mondovi, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the Beehive Homes of Eau Claire.She was born on December 10, 1936 in Winfield, Missouri to Alfred and Esther (Loewenhagen) Hulke, Sr.On August 1, 1953, Colleen was united in marriage to Dale Bloom, Sr. at the chapel in Mondovi.Colleen and her husband farmed side by...

Oct 31, 2021

Cheryl L. Ringler, age 60, of Buffalo City WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Winona Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1961, in Winona MN, the daughter of Clyde and Bonnie (Schultz) Baumann.

Cheryl attended Cochrane-Fountain City Schools, graduating with the C-FC High School Class of 1979. She married Scott Ringler in Winona MN and...

Oct 29, 2021

Oct 28, 2021

Doris Edith Charlotte Cleland, 86, of Buffalo City, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Karlsruhe, Germany on April 26, 1935, she was the daughter of Luise Lohring. On August 6, 1955, she married Corporal Richard Lee Cleland. They shared 66 years of marriage together. To this union they were blessed with seven children, Charlotte...

Oct 28, 2021

Vivian Mary (Mahutga) Lisowski, age 92, of Alma, WI passed away Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 18, 1928 to Joseph and Helen (Schneider) Mahutga. On May 19, 1947 she married Robert Lisowski. They were blessed with four sons, David, James, Kevin and Terry. Three daughters, Catherine, Jean and Karen. Vivian and...

Oct 26, 2021

Petra Mae Peterson, age 93, of Mondovi, died peacefully on October 26, 2021 at American Lutheran Communities in Mondovi under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Petra was born on May 23, 1928 to the late Peter and Mae (Halberg) Peterson of Mondovi. Petra enjoyed music and playing trumpet in the High School Band. Petra graduated from Mondovi High School....

Oct 23, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann Ives, 84, of Cochrane, passed away Saturday October 23, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 18, 1937, in Winona, MN, she was the daughter of Carl Buggs and Violet (Betts) Ives. She married Virgil Clayton LeQue and together they were blessed with four children, Clayton Virgil “Butchie”, Patricia Ann, Virgil Clayton,...