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Jeanette Estelle Ruff

Jeanette Estelle Ruff

Aug 3, 2025

Jeanette E. Ruff was born on September 2, 1928, in Stockholm, Wisconsin, to Eugene and Ida Anderson. As the third of six children, she grew up in the Pepin area and graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1946. Following high school, Jeanette worked in the Twin Cities before enrolling at the Buffalo County Normal Teachers College in Alma in 1948....

Carol Marie Abts

Carol Marie Abts

Aug 22, 2025

Carol Marie Abts went home to her loving Father on August 22, 2025. She was born to Everett and Marion Mahutga on February 18, 1943.

Carol was wed to Kenneth Wessin and to this union three daughters were born. Carol later married Gordon Abts, and together they fulfilled their earthly lives by caring for and serving others. Carol was a dedicated...

Ruth Jane Kent

Ruth Jane Kent

Aug 14, 2025

Ruth (Ruthie) Jane Kent, born April 11, 1935, to Herman and Isadore (Cain) Stankey, peacefully passed away at home on August 14, 2025, with her devoted husband by her side. Ruth enlightened the world for 90 years with her love for her family and friends. 

Ruth was raised west of Mondovi on Highway 10, where she walked to Harvey School for...

Gene Arthur Swenson

Gene Arthur Swenson

Aug 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Gene Arthur Swenson announce his passing on August 13, 2025.  Born on August 18th, 1954, Gene was the oldest of five children born to Stanley and Ruth (Adank) Swenson.  Gene was born in Arcadia, WI. His father made a career in the United States Air Force so Gene's childhood was spent...

Audrey Ann Holien

Audrey Ann Holien

Aug 8, 2025

Audrey Ann Holien, a beloved matriarch, devoted business owner, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Wabasha, Minnesota, at the age of 83. Born on November 2, 1941, in Winona, Minnesota to George and Violet (Nelson) Pavek., Audrey's life was characterized by her unwavering passion, strong work ethic, and a heart that held space for everyone...

Patricia Ann Harm

Patricia Ann Harm

Aug 7, 2025

Patricia “Pati” Ann Harm (née Engler), 70, of Fountain City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.



Born in Topeka, Kansas, on September 28, 1954. Pati devoted much of her life to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse, a career she held for many years with compassion and dedication. Her faith was an...

Marjorie Thea Van Vleet

Marjorie Thea Van Vleet

Aug 7, 2025

Marjorie Thea Van Vleet, 81, of Mondovi, joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire, she was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 12, 1944, in Mondovi, WI to Milo and Dorothy (Parker) Sie, Marjorie was raised in Canton Township. She attended Canton School in her younger years and graduated from Mondovi...

Marvin Leo Stay

Marvin Leo Stay

Aug 7, 2025

Marvin Leo Stay, born on July 16, 1935, in Gilman Valley, has left us peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Marvin graced this world for 90 years, leaving a legacy of love and commitment to family and community.

After completing his education at Gilmanton High School, Class...

Jeanne E. Hofer

Jeanne E. Hofer

Jul 31, 2025

Jeanne E. Hofer, born on September 25, 1927, in Winona, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 97 on July 31, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a devoted member of her community.

Jeanne was raised with a strong foundation in education, having attended Herold School through 8th grade and graduated from Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Throughout...

Ronald Dregney

Ronald Dregney

Jul 30, 2025

Ron Dregney, known to many as “Ronnie”, age 80 of Mondovi, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer.

Ron was born on October 23, 1944, and he grew up in Modena, Wisconsin. A hardworking man with a deep connection to the land, Ron spent his life working outdoors. He made a...

Lonnie James Earney

Lonnie James Earney

Jul 30, 2025

Lonnie J. Earney, 70, of Cochrane, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1955, to Dallas and Marion (Suchla) Earney. Lonnie attended C-FC School and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1973 to 1976, stationed aboard the USS Hancock (CVA-19) as part of the 7th...

Edgar "Bob" Johnson

Edgar "Bob" Johnson

Jul 16, 2025

Edgar Gene (Bob) Johnson, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of July 16 after a four-year battle with cancer. Born on the home farm to Alfred and Josie (Kolstad) Johnson on January 22, 1938, Bob was the third oldest of six children.

In his younger years, he attended the Norden Country School which...

Patrice "Patty" Marie Ozowski

Patrice "Patty" Marie Ozowski

Jul 11, 2025

Patrice Ozowski, 67 of Cochrane, WI received her wings on July 11, 2025.  Pat was born, October 11, 1957 to Paul and Beatrice (Luebker) Biederman, in Durand Wisconsin. Patty loved and raised two daughters, Sonnet and Rachel. Pat so loved her pets, not only her horse Buck, her dog Apache and her last cat, Mateo but she truly loved all...

James Leonard Haukoos

James Leonard Haukoos

Jul 5, 2025

James Leonard Haukoos

April 8,1942 - July 5, 2025

James Leonard Haukoos, beloved husband, teacher, coach, and community member was the son of Leonard and Selma Haukoos and was raised in Walters, Minnesota. A proud graduate of Kiester High School in Kiester, MN, Jim went on to shape the lives of countless students and athletes throughout his life.

As a young man, Jim...

Margaret Torrez

Margaret Torrez

Jul 5, 2025

Margaret Louise Torrez (Foder), 88, of Mondovi, WI, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025 at home. She was a devoted mother to 5 children: Dolly Pearse (Pete) of WI, Sharon Goodman (Tom) of WI, Robert Torrez of WI, Carol Swiercz (Mike) of AR and David Torrez (Megan) of WI. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and...

Scott David Mahlum

Scott David Mahlum

Jun 29, 2025

Scott David Mahlum passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 at Mayo Healthcare Center, Eau Claire, WI. The beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather was born to Dale and Kathryn (Crawford) Mahlum on February 9, 1963 in Eau Claire, WI.

Scott was raised in Mondovi, WI and attended Mondovi Public Schools prior to enroll ing at UW-Stout where he...

Richard D. Britton

Richard D. Britton

Jun 13, 2025

Richard Dean Britton November 11, 1946 – June 13, 2025

Richard Dean Britton, of Mondovi, WI, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 at the age of 78 at the American Lutheran Home of Mondovi WI.

Richard was born on November 11, 1946, in Mondovi, WI, to Glenn and Frances Britton. He grew up in Davis Valley outside of Gilmanton, WI, and...

Duwayne Wilson Livingston

Duwayne Wilson Livingston

Jun 6, 2025

Duwayne Wilson Livingston January 11, 1944 – June 6, 2025

Duwayne Wilson Livingston was reunited with his Creator on June 6, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1944, to Wilson “Pat” Livingston and Beatrice Rageth in Durand, Wisconsin. Duwayne was raised in the Pepin/Arkansas area, where he cherished growing up surrounded by his large and loving family.

A man who found...

Gary Adams

Gary Adams

May 29, 2025

Gary Robert Adams, age 75 of Mondovi, WI, died Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls.

Gary was born Nov. 2, 1950 in Mondovi at the Gillette Hospital to Robert and Wanita (Schultz) Adams.

He was a 1968 Graduate of Mondovi High School and went on to The Career Academy in Chicago, IL earning his degree as...

Lucille Marion Brevick-Davis

Lucille Marion Brevick-Davis

May 28, 2025

Lucille M. Davis, age 97 passed away on May 28, 2025 at Dove Healthcare in Osseo, Wisconsin. Born May 15, 1928, to Gilbert and Sena (Gunderson) Sather, Lucille was the fourth of eight children who grew up on the family farm in Bennett Valley. She graduated from Gilmanton High School and then from the Buffalo County Normal in Alma, where...