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Fern Matilda (Haney) Losinski Loesel

Fern Matilda (Haney) Losinski Loesel

Nov 22, 2017

Fern Matilda (Haney) Losinski Loesel, age 96, of Cochrane, passed away peacefully and quietly on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at St. Anne’s Health Care, Winona. She was born on September 10, 1921 in Milton Township, WI, the daughter of Alfred and Esther (Bensel) Haney. She was member of Dr. Martin Luther Church, Buffalo City. Fern loved quilting, sewing, knitting and...

Rodger E. Bonesteel

Rodger E. Bonesteel

Nov 20, 2017

Rodger E. Bonesteel, age 92 of Mondovi, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Home Place, Mondovi. He was born on September 16, 1925 in Wabeno, WI, the son of Archie and Maud (Davis) Bonesteel. Rodger honorable served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, during World War II. He was an Aviation Machinist's Mate, 3rd Class USNR. Rodger was...

Marian L. LaDuke

Marian L. LaDuke

Nov 18, 2017

Marian L. LaDuke of Mondovi, WI died on November 18, 2017, one day before her 93rd birthday, at Dove Health Care-West in Eau Claire, WI. Marian was born November 19, 1924 to Leighton and Elsie (Nystrom) Webb in the town of Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. She graduated from New Auburn High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where...

Sung  "Pak" Knudtson

Sung "Pak" Knudtson

Nov 16, 2017

Sung Tao "Pak" Knudtson, age 73, of Strum, died on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1944 in South Korea. Pak married Roger Knudtson in Strum in 1972. They were married for 37 years until Roger's death in 2009. Pak worked at Wisconsin Beef and Huntsinger Farms. Roger and Pak owned the Foolish...

Francis P. Zepp

Francis P. Zepp

Nov 14, 2017

Francis P. Zepp, age 90 of Fountain City, WI passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at St. Michael's Assisted Living, Fountain City. He was born on November 5, 1927 in Fountain City ,the son of Albert and Elizabeth Zepp. Francis was a member of the American Legion, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Foresters and the Lions...

Charles "Charlie" Kirchner

Charles "Charlie" Kirchner

Nov 8, 2017

Charles N. “Charlie” Kirchner, age 77, of Fountain City passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1940 in Winona, MN a son of the late James A. and Harriet L. (Remfry) Kirchner. Charlie attended and graduated from Fountain City High School. He then went on to Winona State...

Lynnie Marie Quarberg

Lynnie Marie Quarberg

Nov 1, 2017

LLynnie Marie Quarberg, age 56, of Durand, formerly of Gilmanton, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 9, 1961 to Patricia (Grossmann) Quarberg and the late Alvern Quarberg. Lynnie was born and raised in the Prairie du Sac area until 1993 when she moved to Gilmanton, to begin a new chapter in...

Terry McDonough

Terry McDonough

Oct 31, 2017

Terrel “Terry” Lee McDonough known to family and friends as Dad, Terry, TMcD, Terrel, Gooch, lover of travel, reading, straight shooter, teacher passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Terry came into this world on May 17, 1945, the third child of Dorothy and Russell (Mickey) McDonough. He attended school in Nelson and Durand before he graduated from UW Stout...

Cheryl Ann Benusa

Cheryl Ann Benusa

Oct 29, 2017

Cheryl Ann Benusa, age 74, of Buffalo City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 1, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Engbring) Meier. Cheryl was a loving mother and grandmother with a passion for quilting. She donated many of her quilts to both national and...

Robert "Bob" Helwig

Robert "Bob" Helwig

Oct 28, 2017

Robert Glenn “Bob” Helwig, age 85 of Cochrane passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Bluff View Memory Care, Holmen. He was born on February 26, 1932 in the Town of Montana to Charles and Hilda (Schultz) Helwig. Bob grew up on the family farm. He began work at LaCrosse Milling Company in 1962, where he was employed for...

Gene A. Weiss

Gene A. Weiss

Oct 25, 2017

Gene A. Weiss, age 82 of Mondovi, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. He was born on January 3, 1935 at home in the Township of Alma, the son of the late Arnold and Ilma (Schultz) Weiss. Gene was a proud graduate and Valedictorian of Gilmanton High School in 1953. He attended UW...

Lenore J.  Wright Heinemann

Lenore J. Wright Heinemann

Oct 16, 2017

Lenore Jeanette Wright Heinemann, age 90 of Strum died on Monday, October 16, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 19, 1927 in Gilmanton, the daughter of Sam and Cora Ulness. She grew up in the Gilmanton Area and graduated from Gilmanton High School. Lenore married Walter Wright on January of 1947. They farmed in the Mondovi area...

Jerry L. "Butch" Hayes

Jerry L. "Butch" Hayes

Oct 6, 2017

Jerry Lynn “Butch” Hayes, 73, of Eau Claire, left this world peacefully with family by his side on Friday October 6, 2017 to be reunited with his parents. He was born June 17, 1944, in Mondovi, the son of Nathan and Hazel Hayes. Jerry was raised on the family farm in Waumandee. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1962....

David  Lamar Wims

David Lamar Wims

Sep 30, 2017

David Lamar Wims Jr., 4, of Winona passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at home, due to complications from a seizure. David is the precious son of mother, Dana Lorenz; father, David Wims Sr.; brother, Diamonte; sisters, Miracle and Passion; stepparents, Derrick Williams and Megan Arenz; grandmothers, Dottie Lorenz and Inez Wims; great-grandparents, Bill and Dorothy Lorenz. A memorial gathering...

Clifford Burmeister

Clifford Burmeister

Sep 26, 2017

Clifford “Cliff” Burmeister, age 95 of Buffalo City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2017 with his family at his side at Lake Winona Manor, Winona. He was born on June 10, 1922 in Buffalo City, WI, the son of Gustav and Elizabeth (Fluekiger) Burmeister. On November 20, 1947 Cliff was united in marriage to Inez Wenger and to...

Lucille  Rose Bagniewski

Lucille Rose Bagniewski

Sep 26, 2017

Lucille Rose Bagniewski, age 90, of Fountain City, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1927 in Alma, WI, to Leonard and Mamie (Haase) Larson. Lucille attended school in Iron Creek, walking 3 miles each way to get to school; and then went on to St. Boniface School where she...

Richard Molitor

Richard Molitor

Sep 23, 2017

Richard C. Molitor, age 75, known to his friends as Rich and his family as Dick, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Mayo Health System in Eau Claire. He was born on July 28, 1942 to the late Dorwin and Elizabeth (Stuewer) Molitor. In 1960 Rich enlisted to honorably serve and protect the United States as a member...

Julie F. Brackin

Julie F. Brackin

Sep 17, 2017

Julie Faye (Johnson) Brackin, age 58, of Cochrane, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home with her loving family at her side following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Eau Claire, WI on February 26, 1959, a daughter of the late Maurice “Kooga” and Ruth E. Johnson. She attended Osseo-Fairchild High School located at...

Steven Alvin Quarberg

Steven Alvin Quarberg

Sep 3, 2017

Steven A. Quarberg, age 66 of Alma, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 3, 2017. Steve, also called “Uncle Steve” was born to parents, Alvin and Anna Mae (Reidt) Quarberg on June 9, 1951. He grew up in Nelson and then Alma, WI. He was employed by Buffalo County Social Services until he retired. Steve’s longtime friend...

Merlin D. Becker

Merlin D. Becker

Sep 1, 2017

Merlin D. Becker, 84 of Mondovi entered into life with his Eternal Father on September 1, 2017 at Paradise Valley Farm in Mondovi, WI. He grew up in Albany Township. He married Bonnie Bauer on Aug. 23, 1955 . He was devoted to his family, a loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with all his family and grandchildren...

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