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Francis"Frank" Thomas Joslin

Francis"Frank" Thomas Joslin

Dec 7, 2019

Francis "Frank" Thomas Joslin, of Buffalo City, WI passed away on December 7, 2019. Arrangements are pending.

Elizabeth "Betty" Baecker

Elizabeth "Betty" Baecker

Dec 7, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Baecker, age 92 of Alma, passed away at her home of 65 years on Saturday, December 7, 2019. A Private family mass will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with burial at Alma Public Cemetery.

Vernon Stone

Vernon Stone

Dec 6, 2019

Vernon Stone of Alma, Wisconsin, age 87 passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. Vernon was born on June 19, 1932 in Georgetown, Wisconsin. He grew up on a Dairy Farm near Amery, Wisconsin which created his passion for Agriculture which directly led him on his career path. Upon graduation from...

Eileen Louise Curtis

Eileen Louise Curtis

Dec 5, 2019

In loving memory of Eileen Louise Curtis (Gross). Born on February 16, 1932 in Wabasha, MN and passed away on December 5, 2019 at her home in Brooklyn Center, MN. She lived with her parents and siblings on the farm in Alma, WI. She was a wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma, sister, and a aunt. Eileen was...

Jeffrey P. Semling

Jeffrey P. Semling

Dec 3, 2019

Jeffrey Paul Semling, age 55, of Cadott, formerly of Fountain City died on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Mayo Health Systems in Eau Claire.Jeff, a son of James and Bernice (Przybylski) Semling, was born on August 20, 1964 in Winona.  He attended and graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School with the class of 1983.Jeff was a member of St. Mary’s...

Harlan Walter Blilie

Harlan Walter Blilie

Nov 28, 2019

Harlan Walter Blilie, age 80 of Nelson, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Wabasha, MN. He was born on October 26, 1939 in Fargo, ND the son of the late Walter E. and Alice T. (Wein) Blilie. Harlan attended and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo, ND with the class...

Harold J. Sabelko

Harold J. Sabelko

Nov 24, 2019

Harold J. Sabelko, age 91 of Mondovi passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Harold was born on March 17, 1928 in Lima. He was the son of John and Mary (Karshbaum) Sabelko. He grew up in the Lima area and attended Lima School for 12 years. Following school he farmed with his...

Tanya Rae Rist

Tanya Rae Rist

Oct 27, 2019

Pastor Tanya Rae Rist joined the church triumphant on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She died a little after noon in her home in rural Alma holding hands with her husband Fred. After over one hour of resuscitation, emergency medical response staff were able to restart her heart. When life support was removed, Tanya’s heart again stopped with family present. Tanya...

Roger Allen Schmidt

Roger Allen Schmidt

Oct 23, 2019

Roger Allen Schmidt, age 87 of Mondovi, WI passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Hillview Senior Living, Mondovi, WI. Roger was born on May 18, 1932 to Harvey and Isabella Schmidt in Waumandee, WI. He had three brothers and two sisters, Estella (Earl) Bonow, Delores (Irvin) Ledebhur, Eugene, Richard and Darle. He married Shirley...

Lee A. Balk

Lee A. Balk

Oct 21, 2019

Lee A. Balk, age 83, passed away on October 21, 2019 in Abbotsford. A celebration of Lee's life was held eariler this month.

Roberta Joann "Bobbi" Spriggle

Roberta Joann "Bobbi" Spriggle

Oct 17, 2019

Roberta Joann "Bobbi" Spriggle, age 57, the daughter of Bruce and Patricia (Denzer) Spriggle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Chippewa Falls. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Loren Frederick Loomis

Loren Frederick Loomis

Oct 16, 2019

Loren Frederick Loomis, age 79 of Mondovi, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Mayo Health Systems, Eau Claire. Loren was born at home, in Lookout, WI on December 29, 1939, to Gordon and Margit (Paulson) Loomis. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1958. After graduation, he proudly served our country in the Armed Forces with the...

Esther Ann Pronschinske

Esther Ann Pronschinske

Oct 16, 2019

Esther Ann Pronschinske of Waumandee, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 16th, 2019. She was born December 30th, 1931 in Tamarack at the homestead of Peter and Catherine (Glowacki) Peplinski. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Prior to Mass she faithfully led the congregation by praying the rosary for many...

Marcus  J.  Quarberg

Marcus J. Quarberg

Oct 14, 2019

Given by God on 9/16/46, given to God on 10/14/19. Marcus James, son of Martin and Marjorie (Cleasby) Quarberg, grew up in rural Nelson, WI and attended Nelson Grade School and Alma High School. He married the love of his life Nancy (Moe) Quarberg in December of 1966 at Lyster Lutheran Church in Nelson. Marcus purchased his dairy farm in...

Ruby C. Aase

Ruby C. Aase

Oct 13, 2019

Ruby C. Aase, of Mondovi, age 100, passed away peaceful on Sunday, October, 13, 2019 at the Home Place. She was born on July 22, 1919 in Mondovi, the daughter of Carl “Charlie” and Alvina (Heike) Schultz. Ruby graduated from Gilmanton High School. On March 19, 1939, Ruby was united in marriage to Clarence Aase at the Lutheran Church parsonage...

Jewels Madison Plank

Jewels Madison Plank

Oct 11, 2019

Jewels Madison Plank, age 15 of Alma, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home. Jewels faith in God was deeply rooted in her life. She attended Cochrane-Fountain City High School where she enjoyed track and drama. Jewels loved animals and especially “big boy” the pig. She made it her mission to find homes for farm cats...

Linda Marie Swenson

Linda Marie Swenson

Oct 5, 2019

Linda attended Cochrane-Fountain City Schools, graduating with the C-FC high school class of 1974. She was employed in various departments at TRW in Winona. Her time at TRW spanned 38 years. Following her retirement from TRW, Linda obtained her Commercial Driver’s License and began her personal dream of driving semi, which she did for Silver Eagle Trucking of Minnesota City....

Robert E. "Bob" Schamaun

Robert E. "Bob" Schamaun

Oct 5, 2019

Robert E. “Bob” Schamaun, age 81, of Fountain City, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Anne’s Extended Care of Winona. He was born on June 13, 1938 in Alma to the late Harvey and Grace (Kath) Schamaun. Bob graduated from high school in Denver, CO. On July 16, 1960 Bob was united in marriage to Karlyn Kaste...

Phyllis M. Schneider

Phyllis M. Schneider

Sep 26, 2019

Phyllis M. Schneider, age 88 of Alma, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. She was born on August 8, 1931 in Alma, the daughter of Edward and Selma (Giese) Schneider. Phyllis graduated from Alma High School in 1949. She earned her Bachelors Degree in education from UW LaCrosse. Later she earned her Masters...

Marceille A. Stelter

Marceille A. Stelter

Sep 26, 2019

Marceille A. Stelter, age 96 of Gilmanton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. She was born on December 14, 1922 at home in Eau Claire, the daughter of Irvin and Agnes (Loomis) Grass. Marceille graduated from Gilmanton High School in 1940. Marceille will be sadly missed by her many special nieces and...