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James Lee Anderson

James Lee Anderson

Mar 20, 2024

James “Pinky” Anderson, 74, of Mondovi passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on March 20, 2024.

Jim was born December 12, 1949 in Mondovi to Joseph and Lillian (Severson) Anderson.  He married Kathy Strand on January 16, 1971 and to this union, four children were born.  They later divorced.  He then...

Billy Dean McGee

Billy Dean McGee

Mar 19, 2024

Billy Dean McGee

Billy Dean McGee, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

He was born in Mondovi on August 2, 1957, the son of Edward “Jack” and Rhodell McGee.

Billy attended Mondovi Schools and graduated in 1975.

He married Becky Shaw and to this union, two children were born, Josh and Jasmine.  They later divorced.

In his earlier days, Billy worked...

James Michael Bauer

James Michael Bauer

Mar 16, 2024

James Michael Bauer, age 72, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home.A family get together will be held at a later date.

Theodore "Ted" Stevens

Theodore "Ted" Stevens

Mar 15, 2024

Theodore A. “Ted” Stevens, age 65, of Eleva, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Dove Healthcare-Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls.

He was born on September 10, 1958 in Eau Claire, the son of the late Ardell G. and Doris A. (Zillmer) Stevens.

Ted attended Eleva-Strum schools, graduating from Eleva-Strum High School with the class of 1976.  On April 3,...

Patricia M. Moyer

Patricia M. Moyer

Mar 14, 2024

Patricia M. Moyer, age 68, of Mondovi, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Homeplace of Mondovi. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Green) Prokopinski, born on May 13, 1955, in Stanley, Wisconsin.  Pat attended Spencer High School.  She then furthered her education at Mid-State Technical College, earning her Associate Degree in Data Entry....

Ruth Ann Schaffner

Ruth Ann Schaffner

Mar 5, 2024

            Ruth Ann Schaffner, 83, of rural Fountain City, WI passed away on March 5, 2024 at Adith Miller Manor in Winona, MN surrounded by family.  Ruth was born on January 8, 1941, in Arcadia, WI to Melvin and Edna (Herold) Lorch. 

 Ruth graduated in 1958 from Fountain City High School.  They were the last class to...

Iris Viola Baudendistel

Iris Viola Baudendistel

Mar 3, 2024

Iris Viola Baudendistel (nee Burlingame) 94, passed away at home on March 3rd, 2024. Iris was born on May 24, 1929, in Plainview, MN to Wilfred and Esther (nee Heath) Burlingame, the eldest of five children. She graduated from Osseo-Fairchild High School Class of 1947 and attended Eau Claire Vocational School prior to working at National Presto Industries where she...

Verna M. Zeichert

Verna M. Zeichert

Mar 2, 2024

Verna Mary Zeichert, age 98, of Fountain City, WI passed away at Shelby Terrace Assisted Living in La Crosse, WI on March 2, 2024.

 She was born on May 30, 1925, near Alma, Wisconsin, at the home of her parents, George and Bertha (Hess) Kurth. Verna was the youngest of two children. She grew up on a dairy farm with her...

Phyllis A. Kohlman

Phyllis A. Kohlman

Mar 1, 2024

Phyllis A. Kohlman, age 79, of Modena, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home.

She was born on June 5, 1944, the daughter of the late Emil and Lucille (Berger) Bauer.

On September 5, 1966, Phillis was united in marriage to John Kohlman.  To this union, four children were born.

Phyllis would enjoy spending time tending to her flower gardens,...

Susan "Sue" Iverson

Susan "Sue" Iverson

Feb 26, 2024

On February 26, 2024, our mom Sue died peacefully in her sleep knowing how much her friends and family loved her. Susan Dawn (Kringle) Iverson lived 76 years faithfully serving her loved ones, church, and community. Though she will be dearly missed in this world, her strong faith in Christ gave her peace.

Sue was born on January 9, 1948 in...

Jerome Francis Lisowski

Jerome Francis Lisowski

Feb 21, 2024

Jerome Francis Lisowski, age 77 of Alma who was also known by many as "Sonny", "Blackie" or "PeeWee", passed away on February 21, 2024 at Gundersen-St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Wabasha.  

Jerome was born on July 8, 1946 and was the son of the late Peter and Olga (Konsella) Lisowski.

Jerome attended several rural elementary schools before attending Alma Area Schools,...

Dennis S. Emerson

Dennis S. Emerson

Feb 21, 2024

Dennis S. Emerson, age 75, of Eleva, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire with his loving family by his side.

Dennis, son of Jens and Mina (Gunderson) Emerson, was born on August 23, 1948 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Dennis attended the Eleva-Strum School District and graduated with the class of 1966. 

On June 11, 1968, during the height...

Richard Wayne Kraus

Richard Wayne Kraus

Feb 19, 2024

Richard, Wayne Kraus, Sr., age 74, of Mondovi, Wisconsin was born February 25, 1949 in Evanston Illinois. He left this world February 19, 2024 at Mayo Health Systems, Eau Claire Campus, with family at his side to be with his savior Jesus Christ.  He graduated from Niles high school. He retired at Marshall Fields & Co. in Evanston Illinois. He...

Ronald Stelzleni

Ronald Stelzleni

Feb 17, 2024

On February 17, 2024 Ronald (Ron) R. Stelzleni, 81 of Mondovi died surrounded by his children under the care of the staff of Hillview Senior Living and Interim Healthcare Hospice.

Ron was born on March 29, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to Russell and Laura Stelzleni.  Ron graduated from Washington University in St Louis with an engineering degree and worked many...

Clarence "Rusty" Auseth

Clarence "Rusty" Auseth

Feb 12, 2024

Clarence “Rusty” Auseth passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 12 at the age of 92. Rusty was born July 15, 1931 in Skunk Coulee near Galesville, Wis. the youngest of seven children to Sigurd and Hulda Auseth. Rusty grew up in Skunk Coulee until the 6th grade when the family moved to Galesville, Wis. He attended Galesville elementary...

Barb Godel

Barb Godel

Feb 10, 2024

Barbara Lee Godel, age 88, of Alma, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse.

She was born on March 24, 1935 in Wells, Minnesota to the late Mac and Madaline (Mead) Loveless.  

Barb attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics.    After earning her Bachelor’s degree, Barb taught...

Donald D. Hanson

Donald D. Hanson

Feb 8, 2024

Donald D. Hanson, age 90, of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.  He was born on April 3, 1933 in Eau Claire, the son of the late Joseph and Mabel (Bue) Hanson.

Donald attended and graduated from Mondovi High School with the...

Delma M Mahlman

Delma M Mahlman

Feb 7, 2024

Delma M Mahlman of Alma passed away on February 7, 2024. She was born in Parker's Prairie, Minnesota on May 6, 1929 to the late Erwin and Lydia Karrow. Shortly after, the family moved to Fountain City and then to Alma. Delma attended schools in Alma and later was devotedly married to Wesley Mahlman for over 70 years until his death in 2019. Together they raised two daughters on the Alma Bluff.

Delma worked for many years in the Alma Creamery office, followed by many more years working in Alma banks. She liked to sew, crochet, make...

Carmela Burmeister

Carmela Burmeister

Feb 6, 2024

Carmela Burmeister, age 100, of Buffalo City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Roger Metz Manor in Winona.

She was born on November 20, 1923 in Mount Kisco, NY the daughter of the late Nicola and Filomena (Perna) Testa.

On June 14, 1947 Carmela was united in marriage to Adolph “Red” Burmeister in Mount Kisco, NY.  To this...

Lucas Alan Smith

Lucas Alan Smith

Feb 6, 2024

Lucas Alan Smith, age 36, of Buffalo City, WI, passed away unexpectedly at Winona Health on February 6th, 2024.

Lucas was born on February 2nd, 1988 in Winona, MN to Tim and Lori (Sievers) Smith. Lucas was baptized and confirmed at Hope United Church in Cochrane.

He graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School and studied at Viterbo University. He loved and excelled at playing...

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