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Stella Jossephine Risen

Stella Jossephine Risen

Dec 9, 2023

Stella Josephine Risen, age 99, of Mondovi, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Homeplace of Mondovi.

Stella gave the ultimate gift for the advancement of medicine by donating her body to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School.

A celebration of life for Stella is pending and will be announced when planned.

 

Wanda Virgine Bauer

Wanda Virgine Bauer

Dec 7, 2023

 

Wanda Virgine Bauer, age 87, of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Durand on March 17, 1936 to John C. and Rosetta (Tappe) Bauer.

Wanda married Richard Wise in 1956, they later divorced and in 1973, she married Lyle Carothers, they later...

Gerald Francis Schively

Gerald Francis Schively

Dec 7, 2023

 

Gerald Francis Schively, age 70 of Mondovi, WI passed away December 7, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.  Gerry was born on January 1, 1953 to Francis and Charlotte (Burdette) Schively in Winona, MN.  He attended and graduated from Alma High School, Alma, WI. After graduating he enlisted in the US Army.  Sometime after returning from...

Robert Carl "Bob" Hinz

Robert Carl "Bob" Hinz

Dec 7, 2023

 

 

Robert Carl "Bob" Hinz, age 70 of Buffalo City, Wisconsin died unexpectedly Thursday, December 7th, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee on May 27, 1953 to Carl and Myrtle (Seim) Hinz.   Bob will be forever in the hearts of his loving sisters Janet Carlson and Marybeth (David) Horne, along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and numerous...

Bruce Bernard Denk

Bruce Bernard Denk

Dec 5, 2023

 

On Tuesday, December 5, Bruce Denk passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while enjoying his lunch. Two weeks earlier he had celebrated his 86th birthday with all of his family present.

Bruce was born in Winona, Minnesota, on November 16, 1937, to Bernard and Ethel Denk. Much of his childhood was spent in the Wisconsin woods and on...

Charles Allen Ede

Charles Allen Ede

Dec 2, 2023

 

Charles (Chuck) Allen Ede passed away peacefully at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi on December 2nd, 2023.

Chuck was born to Julian and Mildred Ede on July 12th, 1934, in Eleva. He had an incredible survivor’s spirit from his very first moments, when he was born premature at just 2 lbs. While many thought he would never live...

Daniel "Danny" L. Hollister

Daniel "Danny" L. Hollister

Nov 27, 2023

 

Daniel “Danny” L.  Hollister, age 69, of Eau Claire, WI, formerly of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Amber’s Nature View Adult Home in Eau Claire.

Danny was born in Black River Falls on June 21, 1954 to Leonard and Gladys (Larson) Hollister.  Danny grew up in Mondovi and graduated from Mondovi High School.

He...

Edward Comer

Edward Comer

Nov 23, 2023

 

Edward Comer, of Mondovi, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep at his rural Mondovi home surrounded by his daughters on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

He was born on March 26, 1946 in Omaha, NE, the middle of three boys, to John and Evelyn "Skippy" (Fortner) Comer.  Ed spent most of his younger years in Southern California.  

It...

Joyce Christine Serum

Joyce Christine Serum

Nov 22, 2023

Joyce Christine Serum, age 70, of Altoona, WI valiantly fought to survive several surgeries and procedures for over six months.  She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Campus Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by her family members.

Joyce was born on August 14, 1953 to Marvin and Leone (Forthun) Serum in Mondovi.  She...

Linda Jean King

Linda Jean King

Nov 19, 2023

 

Linda Jean King, 56, of Mondovi, WI passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital Sunday, November 19th, 2023. Linda was born in Sparta, WI and adopted by Jesse and Irma Fuller of Modena, WI. She graduated from Mondovi High School in 1985. Linda married William King June 30th, 1984 in Mondovi, WI.  Linda is survived by her loving husband...

Lena E. Drinkwine

Lena E. Drinkwine

Nov 19, 2023

 

Lena E. Drinkwine, formerly of Mondovi, passed away peacefully with loving family at her side on November 19, 2023, at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse, WI.

Lena, the youngest of eight children, was born on December 15, 1928, in the Town of Worden in Clark County, Wisconsin to the late Otto and Mary (Pingel) Beckman. 

Education held...

LaMoine Westley Parkhurst

LaMoine Westley Parkhurst

Nov 18, 2023

 

LaMoine Westley Parkhurst, age 86, passed away peacefully at home with his son and daughter by his side in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 18 due to complications of a stroke. He was born October 16, 1937, to Loren and Myrtle Parkhurst. The fourth of five siblings, he grew up on a dairy farm on Hwy 37...

Marcel Przybylla

Marcel Przybylla

Nov 17, 2023

Mr. Marcel Przybylla, age 87, of Buffalo City, passed away on Friday morning, November 17, 2023 at his home with his beloved wife and family at his side while under the care of Winona Heath and Hospice.

Marcel Przybylla was born February 12, 1936, in Wickum Valley, Independence, to John and Monica (Woychik) Przybylla. Marcel married the love of his...

H. Gregory Green

H. Gregory Green

Nov 6, 2023

 

H. Gregory Green, age 89, of Alma, passed away peacefully and gracefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2023 at his home in Alma while under the care and compassion of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born on December 8, 1933 to Harvey and Wilhelmina Green

On December 6, 1980, Greg was united in marriage to Charlotte Maule. 

After graduating from...

Robert John Baumgart

Robert John Baumgart

Nov 5, 2023

 

Robert John Baumgart, age 85, of the Town of Drammen, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home with his family at his side.  

He was born on April 13, 1938 in Chicago to the late Edward J. and Ernestine G. (Schottmiller) Baumgart.

Robert was raised in Chicago, attended and graduated from...

Richard Wayne Whitwam

Richard Wayne Whitwam

Nov 4, 2023

 

Richard Wayne Whitwam, age 78, of the Town of Naples, Buffalo County, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home while under the care of Mayo Home Health and Hospice.

He was born in Eau Claire on October 9, 1945 the son of Robert and Margaret (Hrubesch) Whitwam.

He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Eau Claire...

Allen Wayne Kochenderfer

Allen Wayne Kochenderfer

Nov 3, 2023

 

Allen Wayne Kochenderfer, 78, of Town of Belvidere passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his side on November 3, 2023 at Gundersen Medical Center, concluding his journey with Parkinsonism.                                                   

Al was born September 17, 1945 on the family farm in the Town of Belvidere in Buffalo County, WI to Hilbert and Viola (Bohlinger) Kochenderfer.

Al attended...

William Bernard Schmidke, Jr.

William Bernard Schmidke, Jr.

Oct 31, 2023

 

William Bernard Schmidke Jr. “Bill”, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home in Babylon, NY. Bill was born March 13, 1958 in Lombard. IL to William and Helen (Schultz) Schmidke. Growing up, Bill was an avid reader, especially enjoying Star Trek books. He loved building model rockets and collecting comic books. After graduating high school,...

Yvonne A. Thorson

Yvonne A. Thorson

Oct 31, 2023

Yvonne A. Thorson, age 97, of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Hillview Assisted Living in Mondovi.

She was born on September 6, 1926 in Eau Claire to the late Edward and Sadie (Wold) Borgwardt at the Parsonage of of Trinity of Norden Lutheran Church

On September 6, 1944, Yvonne was united in marriage to...

Raymond Donald Iverson

Raymond Donald Iverson

Oct 28, 2023

 

Raymond Donald Iverson, age 96, of the Town of Albion, Trempealeau County, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Beehive Homes in Eau Claire.

Raymond was born on March 1, 1927 on the family homestead farm, to the late Albert and Emma (Wenaas) Iverson, the same farm that he lived and worked throughout his entire life. Raymond attended...