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Elden J.  Schlesser

Elden J. Schlesser

Mar 7, 2018

Elden J. "Eldie" Schlesser, age 79 of Nelson, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1938 in Cochrane, the son of Matthew and Theresia (Lorenz) Schlesser. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Corabelle; children, Christine St. Jacques, Keith Schlesser (special friend Judy Brandt), Kenneth Schlesser (special friend Jen Hough);...

Alice Ruth Salisbury

Alice Ruth Salisbury

Mar 6, 2018

Alice Ruth Salisbury, age 92 of Alma, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center, Wabasha. She was born on October 25, 1925, in Winona, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Goss) Laufenburger, who operated the store and Post Office in Homer, MN. She was baptized in the Methodist Church in Homer. The family moved...

Bernice E. Koppa

Bernice E. Koppa

Mar 5, 2018

Bernice E. Koppa, age 88 of Fountain City, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Winona Health. Bernice wishes were to have no services.

James  Gobby Gabrick

James Gobby Gabrick

Mar 3, 2018

James, "Jim" "Gobby", R. Gabrick, of Fountain City, WI died unexpectedly at his home of a heart attack at the age of 63. Jim was born June 29, 1954 a son of Eugene and Helen (Duellman) Gabrick. At 12 years old, Jim did odd jobs for his Grandpa Hilarion such as taking care of the bear, mowing grass, and painting....

Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown

Feb 28, 2018

On Wednesday, February 28 2018, Thomas William Brown (Brownie), of Buffalo City, WI died peacefully at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire following a stroke. Tom was born in Winona, MN on November 19, 1934, the fifth son of George and Gladys (Weber) Brown. Tom grew up in a wild and rambunctious house with 7 brothers and a saint for a...

Irvin F. "Irv" Thalacker

Irvin F. "Irv" Thalacker

Feb 22, 2018

Irvin Frederick Thalacker, 71, of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, following a lengthy illness. He was born to Gerhard H. Thalacker and Alma J.(Lawrence) Thalacker on June 26, 1946 in Mondovi, WI. He attended Mondovi Public schools and graduated from Mondovi High School in 1964. Irvin was employed at the Farmer’s Store, the Consumer’s Co-op and Bob’s...

Douglas  A. "Doug" Smith

Douglas A. "Doug" Smith

Feb 21, 2018

Douglas A. "Doug" Smith, age 61 of Mondovi passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. He was born on July 22, 1956, in Clinton, IA, the son of Leonard and Betty (Aryes) Smith. Doug served in the U.S. Navy. He married Cathy Austin on November 25, 1994 and they were blessed to share 28...

Charles M Krueger

Charles M Krueger

Feb 14, 2018

Charles M. “Charlie” Krueger, Sr., age 78, of rural Fountain City died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was born on September 28, 1939 on the family farm in the Town of Montana, the son of the late Lester and Rose (Allemann) Krueger. Charlie attended and graduated from the Cochrane High School with the class of 1957. Charlie honorably...

James "Jim" Bauer

James "Jim" Bauer

Feb 14, 2018

James Joseph Bauer was resting peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, when the gates of heaven opened and he was called home. He rejoined the love of his life, Bette, on Valentine's Day, 2-14-18. He was born on June 29, 1933, in Lima, Wis., to George A. and Florence Bauer. He married Bette Lou Thompson on Nov. 18,...

Diane R. Nyseth

Diane R. Nyseth

Feb 1, 2018

Diane Nyseth, age 72, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire. Diane Rose Spindler was born to Reinhardt and Janet (Doescher) Spindler on May 6, 1945, at Eau Claire’s Luther Hospital. She was baptized on June 2, 1945, and later confirmed on March 22, 1959, both at Our Redeemer Lutheran...

Marcella M. Busch

Marcella M. Busch

Feb 1, 2018

Marcella M. Busch, age 95 of Alma passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the American Lutheran Home, Mondovi. She was born on November 11, 1922 in the Town of Mondovi, the daughter of Ben and Emma (Schultz) Moy. Marcella graduated from Gilmanton High School and later graduated from the Normal in Alma and taught at Modena. On November...

Douglas Jay Ward

Douglas Jay Ward

Jan 26, 2018

Douglas J. Ward, age 94, of Mondovi, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home, the Log Cabin Airport in rural Mondovi, WI, the place that has been his pride and joy. He was born on May 10, 1923 in Mondovi, son of Jay and Eva (Standish) Ward. Doug was a veteran of WWII, enlisting for the Army...

Russell Guire

Russell Guire

Jan 22, 2018

Russell Ray Guire, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at the Minneapolis, MN Veterans Home, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Russell was born March 6, 1926, in Gillham Arkansas, the son of David William and Annie Oliver Guire. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria, both parents, sisters Muriel (Dean) Fasold and Myrtle (Preston)...

Duane H. Loesel

Duane H. Loesel

Jan 21, 2018

Duane H. ”Weiner” Loesel, age 84 of Alma passed Away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Care Center. Duane graduated from Cochrane High School. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army, worked for Krause Construction and then Dairyland Power for 23 years. Duane is survived by his wife, Sandy and two children, Paul (Becky) of...

Orrin Grotjahn

Orrin Grotjahn

Jan 20, 2018

Orrin Grotjahn, age 91, of Winona, formerly of rural Alma died on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Winona Health. He was born on October 31, 1926 in the Town of Alma, a son of Alfred and Frances (Gross) Grotjahn. Orrin was married to Phyllis Krug. Together they had four children. Phyllis preceded Orrin in death. Orrin worked for the Town...

Paul  M Breutzman

Paul M Breutzman

Jan 18, 2018

Paul M. Breutzman, age 80, of Nelson, WI died on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. There will be no formal services for Paul. Scenic Rivers Cremation Center in Mondovi assisted the family

Douglas Michael Farrington

Douglas Michael Farrington

Jan 18, 2018

Douglas Michael "Doctor Doug" Farrington,the age 72, of Alma the Doctor that brought many Harleys back to life, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. No formal services will be held at this time, but a memorial ride in Doug's honor will be planned for later this year.

Rebecca Jane Larson

Rebecca Jane Larson

Jan 12, 2018

Rebecca Jane Larson, age 62, of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Brotoloc Brookside surrounded by her group home family while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born on July 26, 1955 in Mondovi, WI a daughter of Robert and Joyce Larson. Becky was baptized at Trinity of Norden Lutheran Church in...

Donald "Don" Crandall

Donald "Don" Crandall

Jan 6, 2018

Donald “Donnie” Edward Crandall, Sr., 83, was recalled to active duty by our Lord and Savior in Heaven Saturday, January 6, 2018 while enjoying his retirement from the United States Marine Corps at his rural home. He was born April 20, 1934, to Russell and Merline (Nelson) Crandall in Mondovi. Donnie enlisted into the Marines in 1952 and retired in...

Mabel A. (Ellingson) Purrington

Mabel A. (Ellingson) Purrington

Jan 5, 2018

Mabel Alice (Ellingson) Purrington, age 97 of Alma, WI passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Pepin Health and Rehab. She was born one of ten children, on September 14, 1920 in Wood Lake, MN, the daughter of Elling and Clara (Podoll) Ellingson. Mabel graduated from Wood Lake High School in 1938. She married Leonard Purrington on July 25,...