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John F. Oesau
Jul 16, 2023
John Oesau, 81 of Alma, Wi passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. He was the husband of Mary Oesau for 50 years, who preceded his death.
Born in Colorado, he was the son of Fredrick and Elise Oesau. John owned and operated successful construction companies with his Son throughout his lifetime in California and moved to Alma, WI...
Mary A. Buentello
Jul 15, 2023
Mary A. Buentello, age 53, of Menomonie, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on March 27, 1970.
A graveside service for Mary will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Oak Park Cemetery in Mondovi, with Chaplain Gary Preston officiating. Following the graveside service, all are...
John Lee Schweisberger, Jr.
Jul 14, 2023
John Lee Schweisberger Jr., age 55 passed away Friday, July 14, 2023.
He is survived by his father John Schweisberger Sr.; Siblings Brett Schweisberger, Daryl Schweisberger, Charity (Shcweisberger)Whaley, his wife Stephanie Swanson; His children, John Lee Schweisberger III, William Gordan Schweisberger, Torin John Schweisberger and Aidan Michael Schweisberger.
John was born January 6, 1968 in Kansas City, MI
A...
Carol Jean Carothers
Jul 12, 2023
Carol J. (Prissel) Carothers, age 78, of Durand passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, WI, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Carol was born on December 31, 1944, and grew up in the Durand/Mondovi area. Carol married Larry R. Carothers on July 21, 1962, and had two sons. Carol and Larry moved to the Racine area for over...
Doris Dee Erickson
Jul 9, 2023
Dori Dee (Loomans) Erickson
March 19, 1958 - July 9, 2023
Daughter of Dorothy Nelson Loomans and Donald James Loomans. She is survived by her stepmother, Lois Odegard Loomans; her sister, Doreen Loomans Leigh (Seattle); nephews Ross and Jesse Leigh; neice Dakota Leigh; and great-nephew Rylan Goldfarb. A committal service will be held at Oak Park Cemetery in Mondovi...
Michael G. Shapkaroff
Jul 9, 2023
On Sunday, July 09, 2023 at Dove Healthcare, West in Eau Claire, Michael G. Shapkaroff ended his short battle with cancer.
Michael was born November 12, 1949 to Mike and Sophia (Koleff) Shapkaroff. He was a 1968 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. Upon graduation, Michael attended Indiana State University graduating in 1972. In 1970 he married Irene...
Cecil John Hill
Jul 3, 2023
Cecil John Hill, age 80, of Mondovi passed away on July 3, 2023 at the Homeplace in Mondovi.
He was born on February 10, 1943 in rural Mondovi, the son of the late Cecil and Theresa (Hageness) Hill.
Cecil married Connie Davis and to this marriage, three children were born. They later divorced.
During his lifetime, Cecil drove truck...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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