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Tanya Rae Rist

Tanya Rae Rist

Oct 27, 2019

Pastor Tanya Rae Rist joined the church triumphant on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She died a little after noon in her home in rural Alma holding hands with her husband Fred. After over one hour of resuscitation, emergency medical response staff were able to restart her heart. When life support was removed, Tanya’s heart again stopped with family present. Tanya...

Roger Allen Schmidt

Roger Allen Schmidt

Oct 23, 2019

Roger Allen Schmidt, age 87 of Mondovi, WI passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Hillview Senior Living, Mondovi, WI. Roger was born on May 18, 1932 to Harvey and Isabella Schmidt in Waumandee, WI. He had three brothers and two sisters, Estella (Earl) Bonow, Delores (Irvin) Ledebhur, Eugene, Richard and Darle. He married Shirley...

Lee A. Balk

Lee A. Balk

Oct 21, 2019

Lee A. Balk, age 83, passed away on October 21, 2019 in Abbotsford. A celebration of Lee's life was held eariler this month.

Roberta Joann "Bobbi" Spriggle

Roberta Joann "Bobbi" Spriggle

Oct 17, 2019

Roberta Joann "Bobbi" Spriggle, age 57, the daughter of Bruce and Patricia (Denzer) Spriggle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Chippewa Falls. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Loren Frederick Loomis

Loren Frederick Loomis

Oct 16, 2019

Loren Frederick Loomis, age 79 of Mondovi, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Mayo Health Systems, Eau Claire. Loren was born at home, in Lookout, WI on December 29, 1939, to Gordon and Margit (Paulson) Loomis. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1958. After graduation, he proudly served our country in the Armed Forces with the...

Esther Ann Pronschinske

Esther Ann Pronschinske

Oct 16, 2019

Esther Ann Pronschinske of Waumandee, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 16th, 2019. She was born December 30th, 1931 in Tamarack at the homestead of Peter and Catherine (Glowacki) Peplinski. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Prior to Mass she faithfully led the congregation by praying the rosary for many...

Marcus  J.  Quarberg

Marcus J. Quarberg

Oct 14, 2019

Given by God on 9/16/46, given to God on 10/14/19. Marcus James, son of Martin and Marjorie (Cleasby) Quarberg, grew up in rural Nelson, WI and attended Nelson Grade School and Alma High School. He married the love of his life Nancy (Moe) Quarberg in December of 1966 at Lyster Lutheran Church in Nelson. Marcus purchased his dairy farm in...

Ruby C. Aase

Ruby C. Aase

Oct 13, 2019

Ruby C. Aase, of Mondovi, age 100, passed away peaceful on Sunday, October, 13, 2019 at the Home Place. She was born on July 22, 1919 in Mondovi, the daughter of Carl “Charlie” and Alvina (Heike) Schultz. Ruby graduated from Gilmanton High School. On March 19, 1939, Ruby was united in marriage to Clarence Aase at the Lutheran Church parsonage...

Jewels Madison Plank

Jewels Madison Plank

Oct 11, 2019

Jewels Madison Plank, age 15 of Alma, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home. Jewels faith in God was deeply rooted in her life. She attended Cochrane-Fountain City High School where she enjoyed track and drama. Jewels loved animals and especially “big boy” the pig. She made it her mission to find homes for farm cats...

Linda Marie Swenson

Linda Marie Swenson

Oct 5, 2019

Linda attended Cochrane-Fountain City Schools, graduating with the C-FC high school class of 1974. She was employed in various departments at TRW in Winona. Her time at TRW spanned 38 years. Following her retirement from TRW, Linda obtained her Commercial Driver’s License and began her personal dream of driving semi, which she did for Silver Eagle Trucking of Minnesota City....

Robert E. "Bob" Schamaun

Robert E. "Bob" Schamaun

Oct 5, 2019

Robert E. “Bob” Schamaun, age 81, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Anne’s Extended Care of Winona. He was born on June 13, 1938 in Alma to the late Harvey and Grace (Kath) Schamaun. Bob graduated from high school in Denver, CO. On July 16, 1960 Bob was united in marriage to Karlyn Kaste...

Marceille A. Stelter

Marceille A. Stelter

Sep 26, 2019

Marceille A. Stelter, age 96 of Gilmanton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. She was born on December 14, 1922 at home in Eau Claire, the daughter of Irvin and Agnes (Loomis) Grass. Marceille graduated from Gilmanton High School in 1940. Marceille will be sadly missed by her many special nieces and...

Orville K. Peterson

Orville K. Peterson

Sep 26, 2019

Orville K. Peterson, age 91 of Strum died on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Azura Memory Care, Eau Claire. There will be no service.

Phyllis M. Schneider

Phyllis M. Schneider

Sep 26, 2019

Phyllis M. Schneider, age 88 of Alma, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. She was born on August 8, 1931 in Alma, the daughter of Edward and Selma (Giese) Schneider. Phyllis graduated from Alma High School in 1949. She earned her Bachelors Degree in education from UW LaCrosse. Later she earned her Masters...

Delores Bielefeldt

Delores Bielefeldt

Sep 26, 2019

Delores Bielefeldt, age 86 of Fountain City, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living in Fountain City. Delores was born on January 3, 1933 to Helmuth and Elfa (Michaels) Bielefeldt. Delores lived in the Twin Cities for 20 years. She worked as a waitress and also worked at a Twin Cities Hospital in their laundry...

LeRoy R Bechly

LeRoy R Bechly

Sep 23, 2019

LeRoy Raymond Bechly, age 89, of Alma, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, September 23, 2019 with his wife at his side. He was born on July 8, 1930 to John and Carrie (Lorenz) Bechly. On August 13, 1999, LeRoy was united in marriage to Betty (Sylla) Myers in Cochrane on the bridge in Goose Lake Park. LeRoy drove school...

Edward "Ed"  Sing

Edward "Ed" Sing

Sep 19, 2019

Edward George Sing, age 85, of Fountain City, WI, passed away peacefully on September 19 with family by his side. Ed was born on February 18, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Eleanor (Mehringer) Sing and Mao Ah Sing. In his early years, his family moved to Fountain City, WI. and made their home there. Ed met the love of his...

Michael  D.  Henderson

Michael D. Henderson

Sep 14, 2019

Michael D. Henderson, age 64, of Alma, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his residence. Mike was the former owner of Henderson's Silver Moon in Alma. Mike will be laid to rest at Embury Cemetery in Hope, Illinois.

Patricia P.  Hund

Patricia P. Hund

Sep 6, 2019

Patricia A. “Pat” Hund, age 85 of Cochrane, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Mayo Health System in La Crosse. She was born on March 17, 1934 the daughter of the late Bernard and Della (Sikorski) Mertes. On September 30, 1952 Pat was united in marriage to Peter Hund, Sr. and to this union, nine children were born....

John O. Burt

John O. Burt

Sep 6, 2019

John O. Burt, age 86 of Fountain City, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living, Fountain City. He was born on March 24, 1933 in Buffalo County to Wendell and Ethel (Peterson) Burt. John married Frances Sing on November 7, 1959 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Fountain City. To this marriage, two sons, Dan and...

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