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Marian Dora Engfer

Marian Dora Engfer

Jul 21, 2016

Marian Dora Engfer, age 84, of Cochrane, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2106 at Gunderson Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI after a brief illness. Marian was born in Cochrane on January 5, 1932 to George and Dora (Kochenderfer) Haeuser. She graduated from Cochrane High School. On September 8, 1951, Marian married Louis Engfer, Jr. at the Christ...

James Lauren "Jim" Klopp

James Lauren "Jim" Klopp

Jul 15, 2016

James Lauren “Jim” Klopp, age 62 of Gilmanton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016, after a battle with numerous health issues, at the American Lutheran Home of Mondovi. He was born on November 18, 1953 the fourth child of seven born to Norman and Patricia (O’Brian) Klopp. Raised on his great grandfather’s farm in the Town of Dover,...

David M. Schwanke

David M. Schwanke

Jul 13, 2016

David M. Schwanke, age 65 of Cochrane passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Gundersen Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1951 in Winona, MN, the son of Myron and Loretta (Guetlzow) Schwanke. David graduated from Cochrance-Fountain City High School in 1969. He continued his education at Eau Claire Technical College and was a barber and hairstylist by...

Johnny D.  Martin

Johnny D. Martin

Jul 13, 2016

Johnny D. Martin, age 65, of Nelson, WI died on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home. A memorial celebration will be held on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5:00 PM at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Mondovi Chapel with Pastor Dale Engen of Our Savior's United Methodist Church in Mondovi will officiate. A memorial gathering will be held on...

Marjorie M. Smith

Marjorie M. Smith

Jul 10, 2016

Marjorie M. Smith, of Pepin, age 87 passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Pepin Manor. She was born on May 15, 1929, the daughter of Walter and Wilma (Kindschy) Wenger. She is survived by her son, Randy Gluesing of Alma; brother, LaVere Wenger of Alma; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by...

Marlene F. Averbeck

Marlene F. Averbeck

Jul 6, 2016

Marlene F. Averbeck, of Cochrane, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor, MN. She was born on November 8, 1938, in MN, the daughter of Lloyd and Delores (Ristow) Rothering. Marlene attended Cochrane High School, graduating in 1956. She married Shirl Averbeck on November 19, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fountain City....

Inez A. "Muffy" Muszynski

Inez A. "Muffy" Muszynski

Jul 5, 2016

Inez A. “Muffy” Muszynski, of Cochrane, age 92 passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Sauer Health Care. She was born on December 14, 1923, in Dodge Center, the youngest of four to Roy and Ida (Loewenhagen) Mahlman. The family later moved to the Cochrane area, settling in Rose Valley where she attended Cochrane Schools. After graduation, she moved...

Delbert D. Earney

Delbert D. Earney

Jul 3, 2016

Delbert D. Earney, age 68, of Durand passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at The Heritage of Elmwood, Elmwood, WI. He was born on April 10, 1948 in Wabasha, MN, the son of LaVerne and Florence (Fink) Earney. Delbert attended Eau Claire Technical College for Machining. He was most proud working for Madison Silo Company building concrete silos throughout...

Jeffrey Crandall

Jeffrey Crandall

Jul 1, 2016

Jeffrey Crandall, age 57, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse. He was born on July 10, 1958 in Mondovi the second of two children born to the late Sanford and Aggie (Mengelt) Crandall. Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Mondovi High School and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree...

Darrell J. Van Brunt

Darrell J. Van Brunt

Jun 30, 2016

Darrell J. Van Brunt, age 70 of Gilmanton, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 30, 2016. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Mondovi, the son of Ross and Ruth (Schultz) Van Brunt. Darrell graduated from Gilmanton High School in 1964. After graduation, he moved to Racine and later moved to St. Paul, MN to work at...

Virgine C. Cloutier

Virgine C. Cloutier

Jun 25, 2016

Virgine C. Cloutier of Wabasha, MN, age 91, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born on December 10, 1924 in Bloomer, WI to Henry and Mary (Black) Smith. Virgine married her first husband, Robert E. Swanson in January of 1946 and later divorced. She then married Darcy M. Cloutier in February of 1962. Virgine was a proud...

Ruth I. Lehman

Ruth I. Lehman

Jun 11, 2016

Ruth Lehman lost her battle with cancer on June 11th, 2016. Ruth was a strong, positive role model to all who knew and loved her and she never let cancer change that. Ruth was born on December 27th, 1934 in Mondovi, WI. She was the second of three children born to Lawrence and Frances Hanson. She grew up in Eau...

Bruce William "Bacon" Becker

Bruce William "Bacon" Becker

Jun 3, 2016

Bruce William “Bacon” Becker, age 50, of the Town of Waumandee, passed away unexpectedly and tragically on Friday, June 3, 2016 on the farm. Bruce was born on December 3, 1965 in Wabasha, MN, a son of Delma Denison Becker and the late Boyd Becker. He attended Cochrane-Fountain City schools, graduating with the C-FC class of 1984. On April 16,...

Lynelle Brantner

Lynelle Brantner

May 28, 2016

Lynelle M. Brantner, age 51 of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Pepin Manor. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 11:00 am at Talbot Family Funeral Homes –Alma Chapel with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am.

Mitchell "Mitch" V.  Schneider

Mitchell "Mitch" V. Schneider

May 24, 2016

Mitchell V. Schneider, age 56, of Arcadia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. He was born on June 14, 1959 in Red Wing, MN a son of Beverly A. (Nelson) Schneider and the late Vaughn Schneider. Mitch attended Viroqua schools, graduating with the class of 1977. He was employed for approximately 20 years at the...

Lyle Huebner

Lyle Huebner

May 22, 2016

Lyle Huebner, age 92, of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the American Lutheran Home of Mondovi. He was born on March 2, 1924 in Medford, WI, a son of the late Earl and Daisy (Miller) Huebner. Lyle honorably served our Country during WW II as a member of the United States Army. On February 5,...

David  Lorenz

David Lorenz

May 18, 2016

David William Lorenz, age 55, of Buffalo City, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1961 in Wabasha the oldest of three children born to William and Dorothy (Adler) Lorenz. On July 18, 1987 Dave was united in marriage to Dottie Ammann. To this union, two children were...

Bobby D. Rieck

Bobby D. Rieck

May 11, 2016

Bobby D. Rieck, age 79, of Pepin, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Franciscan Skemp Hospital, La Crosse, WI surrounded by family. He was born on February 13, 1937 in Lynxville, WI a son of the late Albert “Pete” and Violet (Peterson) Rieck. He attended Alma Area Schools, graduating in 1955. On June 12, 1965 Bobby married...

Fern Walker

Fern Walker

May 9, 2016

Fern Walker, age 93 of Nelson, WI passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home, Wabasha, MN. She was born on February 12, 1923 in Nelson, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Radatz) Marquardt. Fern married Robert Walker on December 24, 1943 in Alma in the minister’s home. She worked with her husband at Jack Sprat...

Eldora S. Christianson

Eldora S. Christianson

May 8, 2016

Eldora S. Christianson, age 93, of Mondovi passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Mayo Health Systems, Eau Claire. She was born on April 1, 1923 on Easter Sunday to Sever and Ella (Haugen) Holten. Eldora attended the Norden Grade School and graduated from Mondovi High School. She married Glen Christianson on November 30, 1941 at the...