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Bethel M. Ebersold

Bethel M. Ebersold

Oct 23, 2018

Bethel M. Ebersold, age 86 of Pepin, passed away on October 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester. Bethel was born on March 12, 1932 in Britton, South Dakota, the daughter of Russell and Arlie (Robins) Dodds. She married Merlin “Doc” in 1953. Bethel was a teacher for over 30 years, enjoyed being a homemaker, traveling with Doc, and loved...

Rudolph "Rudy" Zeller

Rudolph "Rudy" Zeller

Oct 22, 2018

Rudolph Michael Zeller, age 89 of Cochrane, WI died October 22, 2018 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN after a short bout with pneumonia. Rudy was born November 22nd, 1928 in the town of Waumandee , WI to Fred and Wilma (Schmidtknecht) Zeller. He married Elaine Schmidt on October 4th, 1950. Rudy served in the armed forces in the...

Gertrude O. Quarberg

Gertrude O. Quarberg

Oct 21, 2018

Gertrude O. Quarberg, age 91, of Nelson, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand. She was born on May 23, 1927, a daughter of the late Thor and Olena (Amdahl) Sande. Gertrude attended and graduated from Nelson High School and then attended Buffalo County Normal School where she obtained her teaching certificate which was...

Doris  A. Allemann

Doris A. Allemann

Oct 17, 2018

Doris A. Allemann, age 84 of Mondovi passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Home Place, Mondovi. She was born on July 28, 1934 in Eleva, the daughter of Carl and Ruth (Traaseth) Dahlby. Doris married Allen Allemann on November 22, 1958 and to this union three children were born, Steve, Kim and Kathy. She was a dedicated...

Andrew Noll

Andrew Noll

Oct 17, 2018

Just two months shy of his 90th birthday, Andrew Herbert Noll died Wednesday, October 17th at Saint Elizabeth’s Health Care Center, Wabasha, MN. The youngest of five boys, Andrew was born to Louis and Elizabeth (Averbeck) Noll on December 19, 1928 at their City of Alma home. When Andrew was eight months old, his father sold the Hardware store and...

Virgina Passow

Virgina Passow

Oct 15, 2018

Virginia Passow, age 85, of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at St. Michael's Assisted Living in Fountain City, WI. A funeral service for Virginia will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church in Cochrane with Pastor Mark Wilde officiating. Burial will be Friday afternoon at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in...

Ruth Louise Eppler

Ruth Louise Eppler

Oct 15, 2018

Ruth Louise Eppler, age 91, of Buffalo City, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at St. Michael's Assisted Living in Fountain City, WI She was born on October 14, 1927 in Racine, WI and was the daughter of Surance and Ida (Meyer) Egtvedt. On March 16, 1948, Ruth was united in marriage to James Eppler. James preceded Ruth in...

Lyle T. Carothers

Lyle T. Carothers

Oct 13, 2018

Lyle T. Carothers, age 81 of Mondovi passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his home. Per Lyle's wishes, there will be no funeral services. Lyle's cremated remains will be buried at North Branch Cemetery, Urne surrounded by his family.

Belva G. Ruben

Belva G. Ruben

Oct 8, 2018

Belva G. Ruben, age 99 of Fountain City, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living, Fountain City. She was born on September 7, 1919 in Eagle Valley, Fountain City, WI, the daughter of Edward and Elfrieda (Ganz) Arms. Belva attended Eagle Valley School and graduated from Arcadia High School. She worked at Knaub & Wunderlich...

Arnold R. Retzloff

Arnold R. Retzloff

Oct 6, 2018

Arnold R. Retzloff, age 77, passed away on October 6, 2018 at his home under hospice care. Arnie was born on September 5, 1941 to Melvin and Arvilla (Crist) Retzloff in the Town of Rusk, in Dunn County. He attended a one room school in elementary school before transferring to Menomonie High School, graduating in 1960. After graduating high school,...

Virginia "Ginny" Lietha

Virginia "Ginny" Lietha

Oct 4, 2018

Virginia “Ginny” Ann Lietha, age 76, of Solon Springs, WI passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1942 in Modena, WI a daughter of the late Otto G. Jr. and Clara (Wenger) Loewenhagen. Ginny attended the Tell Grade School in rural Alma, WI and Graduated from Gilmanton High School. Ginny furthered...

Fay Eleanor Ehlert

Fay Eleanor Ehlert

Oct 4, 2018

Fay Eleanor Ehlert, age 91, of Eau Claire, formerly of Mondovi, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Eau Claire Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Our Savior's United Methodist Church with Pastor Claire Mathers officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Lutheran Cemetery, Mondovi. Visitation will be held on Friday, October...

Charles L.  Seifert

Charles L. Seifert

Oct 2, 2018

Charles L. Seifert, age 65, of Cochrane, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, Cochrane with Pastor Mark Wilde officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 5 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Saturday...

Raymond E. "Ray" Reinhardt

Raymond E. "Ray" Reinhardt

Oct 1, 2018

While we rejoice in his Heavenly arrival, it is with deep sorrow that we announce the earthly departure of Raymond E. “Ray” Reinhardt, Monday, October 1, 2018 in Alma, WI. Ray was born on the family farm in Nelson, WI November 17, 1934. Ray served in the Air Force and was proud of his time as a jet engine mechanic...

Bernice M. Marten

Bernice M. Marten

Sep 23, 2018

Bernice Mae (Mahlum) Marten, age 90, of Mondovi passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi. She was born on April 8, 1928 in the Town of Canton, Buffalo County, the oldest of 7 children born to Selmer and Bertha (Dregney) Mahlum. Bernice was united in marriage to Kenneth Allen Marten at the...

Donna J. Franzwa

Donna J. Franzwa

Sep 19, 2018

Donna J. Franzwa, age 87 of Eleva, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. She was born on July 19, 1931 in Durand, the daughter of George and Severina (Wollum) Schulner. She married Donald "Doc" Franzwa on December 17, 1949 in Mondovi and were able to share 61 years together...

Joseph "Sonny" "Joe" Patzner

Joseph "Sonny" "Joe" Patzner

Sep 13, 2018

Joseph W. “Sonny” “Joe” Patzner, Jr., age 77 of Eleva, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 21, 1940 in Pine Creek, WI the son of Joseph W. Sr. and Frances (Tomsen) Patzner. Joe married Marian Sonsalla on November 6, 1965 and were able to share 52 years together. He worked for...

Morris Dean Reeser

Morris Dean Reeser

Sep 6, 2018

Morris Dean Reeser, age 72 of Pepin, WI passed away on September 6, 2018 at his home with his wife after an 8 year battle with melanoma cancer. Dean was born in Cedar Falls, IA on September 9, 1945 to Emory and Laura (Rathman) Reeser. He attednded Mt. Vernon #9 country school and later the Cedar Falls Public Schools. In...

Nathan D. Kummer

Nathan D. Kummer

Sep 1, 2018

Nathan D. Kummer, age 31, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 1, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi with Pastor Rolf Morck officiating. Burial to follow at Riverside City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 11 from 4:00 PM until 7:00...

Orville T. Mikelson

Orville T. Mikelson

Aug 30, 2018

Orville T. Mikelson, age 92 of Nelson, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester. He was born on August 27, 1926 in Nelson, the son of Alfred and Josephine “Josie” (Brommer) Mikelson. After graduation from Nelson High School, Orville served in the United States Army. When he returned from the war, he began working at...