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Sherley Ann Moyer

Sherley Ann Moyer

Jun 28, 2023

Sherley Ann Moyer, age 85, of Mondovi, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Mondovi with Chaplain Gary Preston officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Rock Falls Cemetery.  A memorial gathering will be held on...

Lori Lyn Boettcher

Lori Lyn Boettcher

Jun 20, 2023

 

Lori Lyn Boettcher of Cochrane, WI passed away peacefully in her home on June 20, 2023 in the presence of her daughters Dawn Benway and Libbi Zeien (Tim Zeien) after her courageous battle with cancer. She worked hard throughout her life raising three children on her own as a young, single parent. In her early years, Lori enjoyed horseback...

Shirley Marion Becker

Shirley Marion Becker

Jun 19, 2023

Shirley Marion Becker, age 91 formerly of Buffalo City, WI passed away June 19, 2023 at Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI.  Shirley was born on May 20, 1932 to Norbert and Violet (Brinkman) Rothering.  She is survived by her son Dean (Susan) Rothering, her brother Lonnie (Karen) Becker, and brother Galen Rothering.  Shirley was preceded in death by...

James William Staak

James William Staak

Jun 14, 2023

James W. Staak, age 78, of Cochrane, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home.

A private family service will be held at a later date.  A public celebration of life is being planned.

Mayne Smith

Mayne Smith

Jun 13, 2023

Mayne M. Smith, age 88, of Mondovi, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

A private graveside service for Mayne will be held at East Pepin Cemetery.

Shirley June Mahlum

Shirley June Mahlum

Jun 10, 2023

 

Shirley June Mahlum passed away on June 10, 2023, in Mondovi, WI, at the age of 85. She was born on June 22, 1937, to Herman and Delsie (Rohlfs) Gardow, in Eau Claire, WI. Shirley was number 8 of 11 children, so she learned at an early age how to cook and take care of a home.  Shirley attended...

Edward Aaron Buchholz

Edward Aaron Buchholz

Jun 8, 2023

 

Edward A. Buchholz Jr., age 76, of Taylor, WI passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his farm. He was born to Edward Sr. and Hazel Buchholz in Arcadia, WI on May 9, 1947 and was the second youngest of 8 children. Ed grew up on his family farm in Fountain City, and he graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City...

Gale O. Hoch

Gale O. Hoch

Jun 8, 2023

 

Gale O. Hoch, age 90, passed away on Thursday,  June 08, 2023, at his home in Alma.

Gale was born on July 5, 1932, in Alma to Alvin and Olivia (Lehman) Hoch. He graduated valedictorian of the Alma class of 1950. He was later married to Darlene Gottschalk on July 29, 1953, at the Herold EUB Church in rural...

Kenneth J. Wald

Kenneth J. Wald

Jun 4, 2023

Kenneth J. Wald, age 89, of Alma, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Gundersen St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Wabasha.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Alma Chapel with Pastor Deborah Anderson officiating.  Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Tell Cemetery.  A...

Angeline Louise Schoenberger

Angeline Louise Schoenberger

May 31, 2023

 

 

Angeline Louise Schoenberger, age 91, of Alma, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023.Angeline, daughter of Joseph and Victoria Sosalla, was born in 1931 in Whitehall, WI.   Angie grew up with 9 older brothers on their family farm where she played softball, drove tractor, and enjoyed being outdoors.  Angie graduated from Independence High...

Leroy McQuiston

Leroy McQuiston

May 29, 2023

 

Leroy Jacob McQuiston passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at SpringBrook Assisted Living in Onalaska at the age of 100.

Leroy was born on January 16, 1923 in Nelson, WI, to Jacob and Josephine (Scott) McQuiston. Leroy was one of 13 children. They attended a one room schoolhouse, so often the siblings would be in school together, sharing the...

Marion Margaret Averbeck

Marion Margaret Averbeck

May 29, 2023

 

Marion Margaret (Webber) Averbeck, 90, of Buffalo City, WI  passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 at Gundersen-St. Elizabeth Nursing Home in Wabasha, MN.

 

Marion was born on July 26, 1932, in Winona, MN to Otis and Ruth (Seibert) Webber.  She was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. While in high school, she worked at the Winona...

Tristan J. "T.J." Gumbert

Tristan J. "T.J." Gumbert

May 29, 2023

Tristan J. “T.J.” Gumbert, age 26, of Buffalo City, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at University Hospital in Madison.

He was born on August 29, 1996 in Rochester, the son of Janine “Beaner” Davis and Terry Gumbert.

Tristan attended Cochrane-Fountain City Schools. 

Tristan worked at Turnbull Masonry in Buffalo City and later worked at several other construction companies...

Marlys Amdahl

Marlys Amdahl

May 26, 2023

Marlys J. Amdahl, age 89, of Nelson, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Plum City Care Center, Plum City, WI.

A private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Donald Lyman Anderson

Donald Lyman Anderson

May 22, 2023

Donald Lyman Anderson, Age 78, of rural Mondovi passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023. That is the day Heaven gained another stubborn Norwegian. He was born July 28, 1944, in Wabasha, MN to Lyman and Ina Anderson of Modena, WI. Donnie attended Modena Schools through 8th grade and graduated from Mondovi High School in 1962. He attended the Technical...

Lorraine Mae Becker

Lorraine Mae Becker

May 20, 2023

 

Lorraine Mae Becker, age 92, of Buffalo City, passed away on May 20, 2023 at Saint Anne’s Extended Care of Winona.

She was born to Henry and Julia (Severson) Hermundson on November 28, 1930 in Center Creek, WI. 

On May 20, 1950, Lorraine was united in marriage to Duane Becker at the Christ Lutheran Parsonage in Cochrane.  To this...

Glen Alan Denk

Glen Alan Denk

May 17, 2023

 

Glen Alan Denk, age 75 of Mondovi, WI  passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 17, 2023, after living with Lewy body dementia for a couple years.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

On June 6, 1947,...

Timothy Clarence Larson

Timothy Clarence Larson

May 12, 2023

 

 

Timothy (Tim) Clarence Larson of Alma, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023 at the age of 71. Tim was born in Mondovi, WI to Clarence and Myrtle Larson on February 17, 1952. Tim graduated from Alma High School in 1970 and attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Shortly after, he began his life-long journey of...

James Wallace Wik, Jr.

James Wallace Wik, Jr.

May 11, 2023

James Wallace Wik Jr. passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, after a long battle with multiple health problems. Jim was born in Warwick, RI on November 26, 1956 to James Wik Sr. and Barbara (Bramble) Wik.   Jim whole heartedly loved all of his family and friends. He was quick witted and always loved giving people "the business"  ...

Kenneth David Friedland

Kenneth David Friedland

May 10, 2023

 

Kenneth David Friedland, age 55 of Roseville, MN passed away May 10, 2023.  He is survived by his daughter Kendra (Erik) Jensen, and his mother Bonnie Davis.  He was preceded in death by his father Allen Friedland.  There will be no formal services.  Talbot Family Funeral Homes-Scenic Rivers Cremation assisted the family