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Walter Gardner

Walter Gardner

Jan 27, 2019

Walter Gardner, of Nelson, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending

Curtiss Gene Hansen

Curtiss Gene Hansen

Jan 22, 2019

Curtiss Gene Hansen, age 68, of Galesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home with his loving wife and children at his side. He was born on August 19, 1950 in Winona, a son of Howard and Ruby (Hilgert) Hansen. Curt attended and graduated from Winona Senior High School and then earned an associate’s degree from Winona...

Daniel A. Mueller

Daniel A. Mueller

Jan 21, 2019

Daniel A. “Dan” Mueller, age 78 of Nelson, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, January 21, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Wabasha, MN. He was born on May 15, 1940 in Eau Claire, the son of Alfred and Hazel (McDonough) Mueller. Dan grew up on the family farm until his dad passed away and the family moved...

Emil C. Lund

Emil C. Lund

Jan 20, 2019

Emil C. Lund, age 91, of rural Mondovi, died peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Grace Lutheran River Pines Home in Eau Claire. He was born in Mondovi on June 12, 1927 to Charley and Marie (Kilde) Lund. Emil graduated from Mondovi High School in 1947. Emil is a veteran of the Korean War serving his county from July...

Lorene Mae Sande

Lorene Mae Sande

Jan 20, 2019

Lorene M. Sande, age 94 of Alma, WI died January 20, 2019 at Pepin Health and Rehab. She was born April 9, 1924 to Solomon and Bernice (Gibson) Lindstrom. Lorene married Ole Sande on November 18, 1948 at Lyster Lutheran Church. Soon they welcomed into their lives a son James, affectionately called Jimmy. Lorene was first a homemaker and farmed...

Betty Lou  LaBair

Betty Lou LaBair

Jan 14, 2019

Betty Lou LaBair, 91, of Mondovi passed away at The HomePlace on Monday, Jan. 14, with her family at her side. Betty was born to John and Mable (Einder) Upleger on Oct. 12, 1927, in Richmond Township, Michigan. She was the third child of four children—two sisters: Gladys and Lois and one brother: Ronald. On Sept. 20, 1947, Betty was...

Wesley Anton Mahlman

Wesley Anton Mahlman

Jan 14, 2019

Wesley Anton Mahlman, age 95, of Alma, passed away on Monday evening, January 14, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Wabasha. He was born in Mill Creek on May 16, 1923 to the late Anton and Mathilda (Loewenhagen) Mahlman. On June 4, 1945, Wesley was united in marriage to Delma Karrow in Wabasha. Wesley worked as an auto mechanic...

Henry Frank William Schroeder

Henry Frank William Schroeder

Jan 1, 2019

Henry Frank William Schroeder, age 102, of Pepin, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Pepin Health and Rehab, Pepin, WI A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church, Alma with Pastor Michelle Rem officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Pepin. Visitation will be held on January 4,...

Lucille (Sather) Pospishil

Lucille (Sather) Pospishil

Dec 31, 2018

Lucille Elizabeth Gruntzel - Sather – Pospishil, age 91 of Mondovi, passed away December 31, 2018. She was born on October 19, 1927 to Emil and Agnes (Zilla) Gruntzel. She graduated from Independence High School. She attended The Normal School in Alma, WI where she received her teaching degree. She married Galen Sather in 1952. Galen passed away in 1973....

Helen Frances Larson

Helen Frances Larson

Dec 30, 2018

Helen Frances Larson, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2018 at St. Michael’s Assisted Living, Fountain City. She was born on February 2, 1935, to Lewis and Florence Bautch at home in Wickum Valley. She graduated from Independence High School in 1953 where she was Prom Queen. She married Junior Larson on April 19, 1955 and...

Lorena Helen  Becker

Lorena Helen Becker

Dec 26, 2018

Lorena Helen Becker, age 94, of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1924 in the Town of Lima, Pepin County, WI a daughter of Frank I. and Pauline Bauer. On May 21, 1946, Lorena was united in marriage to Raymond Becker in Mondovi. To this union, six children...

Elaine Carrol Brager

Elaine Carrol Brager

Dec 25, 2018

Elaine Carrol Brager, age 83, of the Town of Modena, Buffalo County passed away on Christmas day, December 25, 2018 at her home with her beloved husband and family at her side. Elaine Carrol Brager, age 83, of the Town of Modena, Buffalo County passed away on Christmas day, December 25, 2018 at her home with her beloved husband and...

Merlin E. Ratz

Merlin E. Ratz

Dec 19, 2018

Merlin E. "Merle" Ratz, age 80 of Fountain City, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St. Anne Extended Health Care, Winona, MN. He was born on January 20 ,1938 at home in Eagle Valley, WI to Elmer and Bernice (Engel) Ratz. At birth, he was so tiny that he was placed in a shoebox and kept...

Hilbert Romeo Kaste

Hilbert Romeo Kaste

Dec 10, 2018

Hilbert Romeo Kaste, age 84, of Pepin, formerly of Cochrane, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born on September 22, 1934 in Alma, a son of the late Arthur and Lorena (Iberg) Kaste. Hilbert served our country as a member of the United States Army from 1957 until his honorable discharge in...

Lila Marie Gehrke

Lila Marie Gehrke

Dec 7, 2018

Lila Marie (Roessler) Gehrke, age 89 of Mondovi, WI passed away at her home on Friday, December 7, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1929 in LaCrosse, WI the daughter of John and Vernie (Dienger) Roessler. Lila was baptized at her home in LaCrosse, WI shortly after birth by Pastor Beitz on December 1, 1929. She was confirmed in...

Gary F. O'Connell

Gary F. O'Connell

Dec 5, 2018

Gary Francis O'Connell, age 75 of Mondovi passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 9, 1943 in Goodhue County Minnesota, the son of Francis G. and Mazie Marie (Keifer) O'Connell. Gary was united in marriage to Patricia "Patty" Odegard at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Menomonie on November 27, 1965. Gary had...

Joseph Meyers

Joseph Meyers

Nov 30, 2018

Joseph Meyers, age 76, of Nelson died on Friday, November 30, 2018 at his Town of Nelson residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date

William C. Hallam

William C. Hallam

Nov 16, 2018

William C. Hallam, age 80 passed away unexpectedly at his home in rural Trempealeau County, November 16, 2018. He was born on April 18, 1938 in Illinois, the son of Benjamin Paul and Audrey (Hamilton) Hallam. William, the eldest of five siblings, was raised in Racine, WI. He graduated from Washington Park High School and went on to earn his...

Carol Marie Blum

Carol Marie Blum

Nov 10, 2018

Carol Marie Blum, Age 82 of Winona, MN passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Winona Health with the joyful singing of Ruth Olson at her side. Carol was born on December 1, 1935 to John and Birdilla(Maier) Mahlman. Carol was united in marriage to her loving husband Robert W. Blum on November 26, 1955 at St John's UCC...

Ronald Lee Markey

Ronald Lee Markey

Nov 9, 2018

Ronald Lee Markey, age 80, of Nelson, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls. He was born May 5, 1938 in Durand, WI a son of Herman and Caroline (Nold) Markey. Ron attended Nelson High School and graduated from Durand High School following the closing of the Nelson High School. Ron...