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Ruth Elaine Breitung

Ruth Elaine Breitung

Mar 22, 2023

 

Ruth Breitung, age 99, of Alma, left this world to re-unite with God, family and friends on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Gundersen-St. Elizabeth Nursing Home.

Ruth, the daughter of Roy and Edna (Wald) Mueller, was born in Alma on November 1, 1923.  After graduating from Alma High School in 1941, she attended the Minnesota School of Business.

On...

Shirley Ann Zastrow

Shirley Ann Zastrow

Mar 20, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Zastrow, age 87, of Buffalo City, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home with

her family at her bedside.

Shirley, the daughter of the late John A. and Georgina (Mosimann) Grass, was born on October 23, 1935.

On August 25, 1956, Shirley was united in marriage to Melvin Zastrow at St. John’s  United Church...

Clive Edward Pace

Clive Edward Pace

Mar 15, 2023

 

Clive Edward Pace, 70, of Alma, WI passed away on March 15, 2023 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

He was born in 1952, the eldest Son to William Frederick and Madge Pace in Shabani, South Rhodesia which is now Zimbabwe, Africa. He was of British Colonial heritage. Clive graduated college at 16 years old and joined the RAF Air...

Beatrice J. Mikelson

Beatrice J. Mikelson

Mar 14, 2023

 

Beatrice Jean Mikelson, age 96, of Wabasha, formerly of Nelson, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Gundersen St. Elizabeth Nursing Home.

Beatrice, the daughter of the late Edwin and Edna (Reinhardt) Jost, was born on December 12, 1926 in Nelson, WI.

On December 21, 1944, Beatrice was united in marriage to Orlin Mikelson in Winona, MN.  To this union, two...

Susan Kay Keller

Susan Kay Keller

Mar 11, 2023

 

 

Susan (Sue, Susi) Kay Keller, age 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 11, 2023 at her home on Spring Lake Road in Buffalo City, WI.

Susan was born July 31, 1946 in Winona, MN to the late Wilton and Violet (Arndt) Stueve.

She attended St. Martin Lutheran School in Winona, graduated from Winona Senior High School, and attended...

Debra Ann Curtis

Debra Ann Curtis

Feb 26, 2023

Debra Ann Curtis, age 68, of Coon Rapids, MN passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Burial will be held at Alma Public Cemetery on May 27, 2023 at 2:00PM

Sandra Kay "Sandi" Quarberg

Sandra Kay "Sandi" Quarberg

Feb 18, 2023

 

Sandra Kay “Sandi” Quarberg, age 74, of Mondovi, formerly of Sevierville, TN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home.

She was born on February 2, 1949 in Eau Claire and was the daughter of Fred and Sylvia (Schmidt) Martin.

She was baptized at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and was a graduate of...

Lucille Marie Franzwa

Lucille Marie Franzwa

Feb 13, 2023

 

Lucille Marie Franzwa of Cochrane, WI passed away at her home on February 13, 2023.  She is survived by her husband, LaVerne, her children; Cathy Lockwood, Marjeane Glover, and Brad Franzwa, and her grandchildren; Aiyanna, Claire, and Nathanial.  A  committal service will be held a St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Fountain City on May 27, 2023 at 11:00AM.  Talbot...

Gladys Irene Bonesteel

Gladys Irene Bonesteel

Feb 12, 2023

 

Gladys Irene Bonesteel, age 96, of Mondovi, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Mayo Health System, Eau Claire.

She was born on January 15, 1927 in Maxville, WI a daughter to Louis and Agnes (Brantner) Berger.

On August 15, 1946, Gladys was united in marriage to Henry August Werlein.  To this union, 8 children were born.  Henry...

Charles Brenner

Charles Brenner

Feb 11, 2023

 

Charles H. Brenner passed peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 20237; he was at his home with his family at his side. Chuck was born April 18, 1944 to Charles and Belva Brenner in San Diego, CA. He was baptized at St. Francis Cathedral in San Diego, CA. In 1946 they moved to Eau Galle, WI where he lived until...

Dakota Scott "Cody" Au

Dakota Scott "Cody" Au

Feb 2, 2023

 

Dakota Scott “Cody” Au, age 27, of the Town of Belvidere, Buffalo County, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his home.

He was born on September 16, 1995 in Arizona, the son of Jesse Au and the late Kimberly Klopp. 

Dakota owned and operated Au-Thentic construction company.  He was a very talented man at his...

Alvin Emil Zastrow

Alvin Emil Zastrow

Jan 30, 2023

 

 

Alvin Emil Zastrow, 86, of Buffalo City, WI. passed on January 30, 2023 at Saint Mary Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.  Alvin was born on February 25, 1936 in Arcadia, Wisconsin: the son of Arthur SR and Louise (Koening) Zastrow. He joined the Army and received his GED while serving as a construction equipment operator.  During his time in the...

Judith Ann Krause

Judith Ann Krause

Jan 30, 2023

Judith Ann "Judy" Krause, age 70, of Buffalo City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Gundersen St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Wabasha.

She was born in Rushford, MN on May 23, 1952 to Manford and Geneva (McCarty) Hanson.  

After graduating from Harmony High School in 1970, Judy attended Winona State University where she earned her Bachelor's...

Carol Ann Jahn

Carol Ann Jahn

Jan 30, 2023

 

Carol Ann Jahn, age 92, of West Bend, WI, formerly of Alma, WI, passed away surrounded by family on January 30, 2023.

She was born on December 6, 1930, in the Town of Belvidere, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Emil and Della (Weis) Stuber. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church, Cochrane.

Carol attended Rose Valley...

Elaine Loretta Heike

Elaine Loretta Heike

Jan 23, 2023

 

Elaine L. Heike, age 91 of Mondovi, WI passed away Monday January 23, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.  Elaine was born on December 12, 1931 to Selmer and Bertha (Dregney) Mahlum at home in the Town of Canton, Buffalo County, WI.  She married Roy H. Heike on June 3, 1950 at the Modena Lutheran Church.  They...

Edward Earl Luther

Edward Earl Luther

Jan 21, 2023

 

  Edward Earl Luther, age 82, of the Town of Alma, Buffalo County, WI passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Ed was born on February 2, 1940, the son of the late William and Vera (Metcalf) Luther.

Ed was united in marriage to the former Judy Margaret Foster on April 2,...

Terrence "Terry" Benning

Terrence "Terry" Benning

Jan 20, 2023

 

Terrence L. Benning, age 68, of Buffalo City, died peacefully at his home in Buffalo City, WI on Friday, January 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving and devoted family.  He was born December 15, 1954 in Arcadia, WI to Jesse and Dorothy (Komro) Benning.  He attended grade school at St. Boniface...

Dallas Loesel

Dallas Loesel

Jan 17, 2023

 

Dallas L. Loesel, 73, of Gilmanton, WI left his earthly hunting ground and went to the heavenly one on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.   He was born on June 20, 1949 and was the second child of seven.  His parents were Levi Loesel and Vila (Heller) Loesel.  He grew up in the Alma Area and attended school in Jahn’s Valley,...

Joseph "Joe" Wieczorek

Joseph "Joe" Wieczorek

Jan 15, 2023

 

Joseph C. “Joe” Wieczorek, age 76, of Alma, WI passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Gundersen St. Elizabeth Nursing Home in Wabasha, MN.

He was born in Winona, MN on July 29, 1946 to Chester and Cleo (Noeske) Wieczorek.

Joe attended Alma Area Schools, graduating with the Alma High School Class of 1964.  In 1966, Joe served...

Bruce Krahn

Bruce Krahn

Jan 14, 2023

Bruce Krahn, age 68, of Buffalo City, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Bruce is survived by his son, Kevin (Crystal) Krahn of Kingwood, Texas; grandson, Jayden William Krahn;  along with many dear friends

A celebration of life will be held  at Full Gospel Assembly Church in Cochrane, WI on Sunday May...