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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...

Gladys Mae Herold

Gladys Mae Herold

Feb 4, 2024

Gladys Mae Herold, age 89, of Alma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Gundersen-St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center of Wabasha.

She was born on May 11, 1934 in the Town of Waumandee, Buffalo County, WI the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Myrtle Hansen.  

On June 8, 1954, Gladys was united in marriage to Alton Herold at St. John's...

Grace Schwab

Grace Schwab

Feb 1, 2024

Grace Emagene Schwab, age 97, of Buffalo City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Eagles Rest Assisted Living in Pepin.  She was born, the youngest of 11 children, on June 21, 1926 in Birnamwood, WI. Grace attended and graduated from Winona State Teachers College. She taught grade school for several years in Byron, MN and she worked...

Robert Daniel Baures, Sr.

Robert Daniel Baures, Sr.

Jan 23, 2024

Robert (Bob) Daniel Baures Sr. age 76 passed away January 23, 2024. 

Born June 10, 1947 in Winona, MN to Daniel J. Baures and Mary (Wenzel) Baures.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father, half-brother Tom Dureske, Jerry / Cookie, and Half-sister Jolene Dureske Ewings (Gary).

Survived by a very special loving friend and partner of 36 years Sheila...

Dennis Pank

Dennis Pank

Jan 20, 2024

Dennis K. Pank, age 75, of the Town of Lima, Pepin County, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

He was born on March 27, 1948 to Miles Pank, Sr. and Lorraine (Thoeny) Pank in Winona, MN.

Dennis attended Alma Area Schools and graduated from Alma High School with the class of 1966.

Dennis...

Barbara Jean Mulheron

Barbara Jean Mulheron

Jan 16, 2024

Barbara Jean Mulheron, age 81 of Mondovi, WI passed away on January 16, 2024 at her home. The following is Barbara’s story of her life…

It is a rare opportunity to be able to assist in writing your own obituary, so I asked my husband Denny to help me by typing it out. 

I have been so blessed to have a loving...

Dorothy Urness

Dorothy Urness

Jan 13, 2024

 

Dorothy Ann Urness, 85, passed away on January 13 in the arms of her loving husband at home.

She was born on October 10, 1938, at home on the Kent Farm in Modena.  She was the daughter of Edward and Tena (Becker) Stamm.

Attended grade school in Modena and graduated from Mondovi High School in1956.  After high school she attended Winona...

Marian Huber

Marian Huber

Jan 12, 2024

Marian C. Huber, age 85, of Alma, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Gundersen-St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Wabasha.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at St. John Lutheran Church, Alma with Pastor Michelle Rem officiating.  Burial will follow at Tell Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at the...

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