Obituaries

Jul 21, 2020

Jeremiah John Ramey of Alma, WI, passed away July 21, 2020 at the age of 42. Born in Manassas, VA, on May 17, 1978, there he worked for Sears automotive. He also lived in Coral Springs FL for several years. After moving to Alma, he worked in Wabasha at Great River Homes. JJ is lovingly remembered for his competitiveness in...

Jul 20, 2020

Kmetz, Donna Marie, age 70 passed away peacefully on July 20, 2020, surrounded by comfort and love. She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 12, 1950 to Helen (Stryczek) and Frank Kmetz, both preceeded her in death. She had lived in Fountain City, WI, Lakes of the Four Seasons in Crown Point, IN, Lansing, IL, Griffith, IN, and Gary,...

Jul 19, 2020

Kay B. Seyforth-Smith-Faulkner Kay B. Faulkner, age 84 of Mondovi, quietly and peacefully passed away as her Irish spirit faded into the night on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. She was born on March 14, 1936, the daughter of Dutee and Dorothy “Tootie” (Jarvis) Seyforth. Kay grew up in Mondovi, WI, graduated from Mondovi High...

Jul 18, 2020

Robert Iver (Veum) Johnson (92) May 24, 1928 to July 18, 2020, of Mondovi, WI and Aspen, CO. Bob was born on the family farm south of Mondovi to Albert and Goldene V. (Rosenow) Johnson. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1946, then went on to college in Madison. In 1950 he was drafted in to the Korean War....

Jul 17, 2020

Robert B. “Bob” Hart, age 77 of Mondovi, quietly passed away at his home on Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1943 in Mondovi, the son of Wayne and Loretta (Kent) Hart. Bob worked side by side with his mom and dad at Hart Star Market in Mondovi. He later worked at Menard’s in Eau Claire....

Jul 16, 2020

Bernard (Bernie) R. Paddock, 90, passed peacefully Thursday July 16, 2020 at Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, Wabasha, MN from progressive dementia. He was born July 8, 1930, to Earl and Maybelle Paddock and raised in Kellogg, MN. Bernie’s life was a living example of Ephesians 4:32— “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ...

Jul 15, 2020

Marcile Lydia (Heck) Knospe died on July 15, 2020, days before what would have been her 100th birthday. Marcile was born on July 31, 1920, to Adolph and Anna (Bollinger) Heck, and grew up on a farm in Canton Township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. She was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Canton, on August 15, 1920, and confirmed there on...

Jul 14, 2020

Larry William Comero, age 69, of Buffalo City, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer at his home with his loving and devoted family at his side. He was born on October 1, 1950 in Arcadia to Jerome and Sara (Loewenhagen) Comero. Larry attended and graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School with the class...

Jul 10, 2020

Allen F. Rosenthal, age 77 of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Mondovi, WI passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Elk River Senior Center in Elk River, MN. Allen was the oldest child of Henry and Ione (Mikelson) Rosenthal, born August 5, 1942 in Eau Claire, WI. He was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi....

Jul 10, 2020

Merlin “Doc” Ebersold, 94 of Pepin passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at Advent Hospital in Durand. Merlin was born September 5, 1925, in Alma, WI a son of August and Bertina (Peterson) Ebersold. He married to Bethel Dodds in 1953. To this union, 3 children were born. Bethel preceded Merlin in death on October 23, 2018. Merlin honorably served...

Jul 7, 2020

Mary K. Siefert, age 73 of Merrillan formerly of Cochrane, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Augusta Health and Rehabilitation, Augusta, WI. She was born on February 9, 1947, Winona, MN the daughter of Ralph and Audrey (Ames) Leahy. In November 1965, she married Frank J. “Sonny” Kunda, Jr. and together they had five children. They were later...

Jul 7, 2020

Marvin Heller, age 83, of the Town of Lincoln, Buffalo County, WI passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Winona Hospital. Marvin was born on October 15, 1936 on what is now the family homestead, Heller Valley in the Town of Lincoln, Buffalo County, WI to the late Joseph and Esther (Veraguth) Heller. Marvin attended and graduated from Gilmanton...

Jul 3, 2020

Dale E. Bloom, age 85 of Gilmanton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3,2020, at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi. He was born on May 10,1935 in Modena. He was the 5th of 15 children born to Robert and Bessie (Walton) Bloom, Sr. He married Colleen Hulke on August 1,1953, at The Chapel in Mondovi. To this union, seven...

Jun 25, 2020

Jun 23, 2020

Kathie A. Hartley passed away on June 23, 2020 after a tough battle with brain cancer. She never gave up and fought until the very end, never losing her sense of humor or loving nature. Kathie was born in Wabasha on January 7, 1954 to Edwin and Rosemary (Schively) Gleiter. She was the loving sister of Ron (Patricia) Gleiter of...

Jun 21, 2020

Robert John “Bob” Berger, Jr., age 89 of Mondovi, passed away on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire WI. Bob was born on May 17, 1931, the 3rd of 6 children born to Robert Berger, Sr. and Annabelle (Weissinger) Berger. He was raised in Lima Township, attended Lima school and was a member of...

Jun 19, 2020

Mina Lou (Hovde) Witt, age 89, passed away on June 19, 2020 while residing at the Home Place, Mondovi, WI. Mina was born on July 30, 1930 in Eau Claire, WI, the oldest of 6 children, born to Lawrence T. and Violet (Smith) Hovde. She was raised in Eau Claire, attending Lincoln School and Eau Claire Senior High School. Mina...

Jun 18, 2020

Patrick J. Weiss, 83, lifelong resident of Gilmanton, WI, passed away at St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Center in Wabasha, MN on June 18th. He was born in Eau Claire, WI, on May 13th, 1937 to parents Arnold and Ilma (Schultz)Weiss. Patrick graduated from Gilmanton High School in 1955 and continued his lifelong devotion to the family farm. He served in...

Jun 17, 2020

Gary J. Engen, 50, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Buffalo County, WI. Gary is survived by his wife, Melissa Engen (Gunderson); sons, Kyle and Christopher Engen; mother, Shirley OKeefe (Henderson); sisters, Judy Smith and Cindy Vehrs (Scott); step-children, Evan Forster (Amanda), Alex Schams (Kevin); step-grandchildren,...

Jun 13, 2020

Philip A. Jensen of Galesville passed away on June 13, 2020. Philip was born to Tollef and Borghild Jensen on December 30, 1936. Philip graduated from Galesville High School in 1954, and joined the Navy shortly thereafter. He was assigned to the Naval base in Nantucket. He was a member of a submarine rescue team, serving as a radio man...