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Robert F. Murphy

Robert F. Murphy

Mar 26, 2020

Robert “Bob” F. Murphy, age 77 of Fountain City, WI died on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. He was born on June 17, 1942 in St. Paul, MN to Francis and Marvis (Hacklander) Murphy. After graduating from Humbolt High School, Bob honorably served his country...

Eldon Charles Pittman

Eldon Charles Pittman

Mar 16, 2020

Our father, Eldon Charles Pittman was born on July 4, 1933. He came into this world like a fourth of July firecracker and left this world just the same on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was the son of Charles and Emma (Weber) Pittman. He was born and raised in Arkansas, WI. He graduated valedictorian of his class of 1951....

Beverly L. Ward

Beverly L. Ward

Mar 2, 2020

Beverly L. Ward, age 94 of Mondovi, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. She was born on August 16, 1925 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Harrison and Julia (Parsons) Griese. Beverly graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School. She married Douglas Ward, they were later divorced. She was employed at the First...

Joyce A. Hubbard

Joyce A. Hubbard

Feb 29, 2020

Joyce A. Hubbard, age 87, of Alma, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Graveside services and a time of sharing memories to comfort Joyce's family will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Alma Memorial Cemetery, Alma, WI.

Bernard "Bernie" Malchaski

Bernard "Bernie" Malchaski

Feb 27, 2020

Bernard “Bernie” Malchaski, age 67 of Fountain City, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. He was born on December 14, 1952, the son of Ralph and Eunice Malchaski. Bernie worked at the Red Owl while in High School and later worked at St. Mary’s University until he retired in...

Mary Jane Wanek

Mary Jane Wanek

Feb 23, 2020

A Memorial Gathering will be at Talbot Family Funeral Homes in Alma on July 25 from 2:30 PM until the time of service at 3:30PM. Burial will be on Monday July 27 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Mary Jane Wanek, age 94, formerly of Alma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Birch Haven Assisted Living in...

James Benson

James Benson

Feb 21, 2020

James Benson, of the Town of Modena, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home. A celebration of James' life will be held at a later date.

Clifton A. Adler

Clifton A. Adler

Feb 21, 2020

Clifton A. Adler, Sr. age 83, of Cochrane, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home he shared with his beloved wife, Kathy. He was born on November 23, 1936 to the late Clifford and Caroline (Heil) Adler, Sr. Clifton, with great pride, enlisted and honorably served our Country as a member of the...

Helen  Elizabeth Larson

Helen Elizabeth Larson

Feb 6, 2020

Helen Elizabeth Larson, age 93, of Mondovi, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home, Elmwood, WI. She was born Helen E. Urness February 27, 1926, the daughter of Alvin and Ethel (Thorson) Urness. She was baptized, confirmed and attended Sunday School at Central Lutheran in Mondovi. She graduated from Mondovi High School with the...

Edward Roy Wing

Edward Roy Wing

Feb 6, 2020

Edward Roy Wing, age 68 previously of Ladysmith/Birchwood/Rice Lake/Sheboygan, currently of Mondovi, passed away at his home on February 6, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1951, the son of Lyle and Margaret (Clemens) Wing. Edward worked for Birchwood Manufacturing and later worked for Walmart in Rice Lake for 10 years. Edward is survived by his sons, Edward "Eddy"...

William "Bill" Lorenz

William "Bill" Lorenz

Feb 4, 2020

William Dean Lorenz, known to all as Bill Lorenz, of Cochrane, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Center in Wabasha, MN at the age of 78. He was born on September 25, 1941 in Winona, MN to the late Clifford and Dorothy (Langowski) Lorenz. On February 10, 1961 at the Plainview, MN...

Robert Eldon Rotering

Robert Eldon Rotering

Jan 31, 2020

Robert Eldon Rotering, of Alma, WI died peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Gundersen Health System surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on April 14th, 1938 to Albin and Margaret (Schlesser) Rotering. He was raised on Rotering Ridge near Arcadia on a dairy farm with his seven siblings where he learned the value of hard work and...

Romaine "Duxy" Back

Romaine "Duxy" Back

Jan 30, 2020

Romaine "Duxy" Back, age 83 of Eleva-Strum passed away peacefully Thursday evening, January 30, 2020 at Dove Healthcare, Osseo. He was born on June 14, 1936 at home on the family farm, the son of Roy Sr. and Palma (Pederson) Back. He attended Eleva-Strum High School. Duxy was the proud owner of the auto body shop in Eleva for over...

David Peter Brommer

David Peter Brommer

Jan 27, 2020

David Peter Brommer, age 52, of Nelson, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Wabasha with his loving family at his side. Dave was born on June 13, 1967 in Wabasha to Emily (Hammer) Brommer and the late Glenn Brommer and raised in the tiny little town of Nelson. *** He attended Alma...

Theodore L. "Teddy" Miland

Theodore L. "Teddy" Miland

Jan 27, 2020

Theodore Lee, known by many as Teddy Miland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 53. Teddy was born on September 11, 1966 in Eau Claire to Don and Sue Ann (Radcliffe) Miland. He attended Eleva schools and graduated from Eleva High School with the class of 1985. Teddy, during his school years, worked on...

Steven  C.  Brantner

Steven C. Brantner

Jan 24, 2020

Steven Charles Brantner, age 72, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Mayo Health System in Eau Claire. Steve, the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Werlein) Brantner, was born on July 6, 1947. Steve attended and graduated from Mondovi High School. He honorably served as a member of the Army National Guard. He was...

Orris Spencer Bradison

Orris Spencer Bradison

Jan 17, 2020

Orris Spencer Bradison was the only child of Ole and Selma (Lunde) Bradison born on November 15, 1925 in Bruce Valley, WI. He received his grade school education there and farmed with his father. They later moved to Strum where Spencer and his father did janitor work for the Churches of St. Paul’s (the white church) as well Immanuel Lutheran...

Robert Earl Walker

Robert Earl Walker

Jan 11, 2020

Robert E. “Bob” Walker, age 98, of Nelson, WI passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Wabasha. He was born on December 26, 1921 in the Town of Durand, Pepin County, WI to the late Earl and Ruth (Gifford) Walker. On December 24, 1943, Robert was united in marriage to Fern Marquardt in Alma....

Jon L. Linse

Jon L. Linse

Jan 8, 2020

Jon L. Linse, age 46 of Modena, passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 8, 1973 in Lake City, MN, the son of Larry and Jane (Jacobson) Linse. His childhood was spent in Lake City, MN, and many evenings and weekends going to the Linse family farm in Modena. Jon graduated...

Bernice D.  Baker

Bernice D. Baker

Jan 6, 2020

Bernice D. Baker, age 93, of rural Waumandee, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Sugar Loaf Memory Care in Winona. She was born on June 21, 1926 at home in Schoepps Valley, Buffalo County, a daughter of George and Elsie (Putz) Hilgert. She was a graduate of Cochrane High School and prior to graduating, was the band and...