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Vernon "Butch" Berg

Vernon "Butch" Berg

Jun 26, 2018

Vernon W. "Butch" Berg, Jr., age 71, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Gilmanton, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, Chippewa Falls. He was born on June 11, 1947, the son of Vernon and Emerald (Nelson) Berg. Butch was a proud Marine Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Prior to enlisting in the military, Butch...

Clarence H. Rasmussen

Clarence H. Rasmussen

Jun 26, 2018

Clarence H. Rasmussen, age 85, of Eleva, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 while a resident at Dove Healthcare, West. He was born on July 25, 1932 the ninth child of 11 born to Nels and Matilda (Luedtke) Rasmussen. In 1961, Clarence was united in marriage to Marvel Larson Olson. Clarence was employed for 17...

Mary Ann Dusenbery

Mary Ann Dusenbery

Jun 21, 2018

Mary Ann (nee Brovold) Dusenbery, age 87, died peacefully in her home in Alma, Wisconsin, on June 21, 2018. She lived a long, vivid life as a loving wife of 63 years, and mother of three. She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard, three children Kathryn, David (Cindi), and John, and five grandchildren, Nicole, Emma, Samuel, Elizabeth, and Matthew....

Shannon Kay Seifert

Shannon Kay Seifert

Jun 19, 2018

Shannon Kay Seifert, age 35 of Alma, passed away unexpectedly due to medical complications on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1982, on Grandpa Seifert’s birthday, in Wabasha, MN, the daughter of Michael and Nancy (Herold) Seifert. Shannon graduated from Alma High School in 2001. She worked as a CNA at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center....

Lawrence A. Bauer

Lawrence A. Bauer

Jun 18, 2018

Lawrence A. Bauer, age 97 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Dove Healthcare -West, Eau Claire. He was born on December 7, 1920 in the Town of Lima, Wisconsin in Pepin County, the son of Frank I. and Pauline Bauer. Lawrence married Burnedette Teela on November 27, 1946 and they...

Delores I.  Noll

Delores I. Noll

Jun 17, 2018

Delores I. Noll, of Wabasha, formerly of Alma affectionately known as “Diz” to some, passed away at the age 89, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center, Wabasha. She was born on June 29, 1928 in the Town of Nelson, WI a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Thoeny) Zirzow. Delores attended and graduated from Alma High School. On April...

Melvin K.  Larson

Melvin K. Larson

Jun 16, 2018

Melvin K. Larson, age 89, of Urne, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. He was born on June 13, 1929 on the family homestead in Urne, a son of the late Ole and Minnie (Quarberg) Larson. Melvin attended Church Valley School and then Nelson High School. At the age of 15,...

Gary  B.  Halgren

Gary B. Halgren

Jun 11, 2018

Gary B. Halgren, 74 of Buffalo City, passed away Monday June 11 at Whitewater Health Care Facility in St. Charles, MN with his loving family by his side. Gary lived by the words “what will be, will be”. He was a very strong courageous man dealing with cancer in 2007 and Parkinson disease. Gary was born to Clarence and Mildred...

Larry "Slim" Johnston

Larry "Slim" Johnston

Jun 6, 2018

Larry D. “Slim” Johnston, age 74 of Mondovi, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He was born on May 22, 1944 in Mondovi, the son of Ray and Harriet (Hurtley) Johnston. Larry married Linda L. Crawford on March 12, 1966 in Bloomer and to this union two children were born. He...

Derold Victor McDonough

Derold Victor McDonough

Jun 6, 2018

Derold Victor McDonough, age 89, of the Town of Nelson, Buffalo County, WI passed on Wednesday June 6, 2018 at Pepin Health and Rehab in Pepin Wisconsin. He was born on November 1, 1928 in Modena, a son of the late John and Wilma (Breidung) McDonough. On November 30, 1951, Derold was united in marriage to Wilma Black in Wabasha,...

Ivenetta "Iva" Kennebeck

Ivenetta "Iva" Kennebeck

May 31, 2018

Ivenetta M. “Iva” Kennebeck, age 93, of Winona, formerly of Fountain City, WI passed away on Thursday May 31, 2018 at St. Anne’s Extended Care, Winona, MN. She was born on November 27, 1924 in Mount Pleasant Township, Wabasha County, MN a daughter of Fred and Margaret (Lohn) Glander. Iva was baptized on Christmas day in 1924 in Mount Pleasant...

Blanche M. Berger

Blanche M. Berger

May 21, 2018

Blanche Marie Berger left her loved ones on earth to join her beloved parents, siblings and friends whom she missed dearly on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. She would have been 86 years old next month, on June 30th. She was born in 1932 in Pepin County, Albany Township, to Lee Ableidinger and Annabelle Schuh....

Harriett Mae Engler

Harriett Mae Engler

May 15, 2018

Harriett Mae (Schreiner) Engler, age 83, of Buffalo City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at her home with her loving and devoted family at her side. She was born on September 23, 1934, a daughter of the late Harry and Mabel (Gueldner) Schreiner. Harriett attended Gilmanton High School, graduating with the class of 1952. On December 21,...

Robert "Bob" Brenner

Robert "Bob" Brenner

May 6, 2018

Robert “Bob” W. Brenner, age 68 of Mondovi, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on November 19, 1949, in Durand to Charles and Belva (Kaufman) Brenner. Bob was one of ten siblings that grew up in Mondovi. He had six brothers and three sisters. His hard work ethic was...

Leo Lawrence  Eisenhutt

Leo Lawrence Eisenhutt

May 6, 2018

Leo Lawrence Eisenhutt, Jr. of Alma, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home. He was born September 16, 1939 in Gary, IN, son of Leo and Margaret (Cullen) Eisenhutt. Leo graduated from Crown Point High School (Indiana), May of 1957. In January of 1961, Leo proudly served the United States Army Reserve until his honorable discharge January 26,...

John H. Lunderville

John H. Lunderville

May 1, 2018

John H. Lunderville, age 91 of Mondovi, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Hillview Senior Living, Mondovi. He was born on December 18, 1926, in Mondovi, the son of John S. and Matilda (Urness) Lunderville. On April 7, 1951 John was united in marriage to Marion Julson in Stillwater, MN and to this union...

Ruth Marie Wald

Ruth Marie Wald

Apr 30, 2018

Ruth Marie Wald, age 83, of Alma, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center in Wabasha. She was born on October 27, 1934 in Alma, a daughter of the late Albert and Leona (Bade) Herold. Ruth attended and graduated from Alma High School. On June 7, 1958 Ruth was united in marriage to...

Erin J. Loechler

Erin J. Loechler

Apr 23, 2018

Erin J. Loechler, age 31 of Winona, MN passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems in La Crosse, WI after a courageous struggle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She was born on March 10, 1987 in Wabasha, MN the daughter of Thomas and Valerie (Mann) Runions. Erin and Jeremy Loechler were married on...

Phyllis Wolfrum

Phyllis Wolfrum

Apr 21, 2018

Phyllis A. Wolfrum, age 101 of Mondovi, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home. She was born on September 21, 1916 in Mondovi, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Steinke) Putzier. Phyllis graduated from Mondovi High School, class of 1934, with the honor of giving the salutatorian address. She also took pride in having perfect...

Jeffrey L. Semlar

Jeffrey L. Semlar

Apr 20, 2018

Jeffrey L. Semlar, age 61, of West Salem, died on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital with Ryan, Theresa, Jake and Jill at his side. He was born on June 1, 1956 a son of Lawrence “Moxie” and Dolores “Lori" Semlar. Jeff attended Luther High School, graduating with the class of 1974. He proudly served in the United...