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John Richard Maier

John Richard Maier

May 8, 2012

John R. Maier March 18, 1942 – May 8, 2012 On March 18, 1942, John Richard Maier was born to John F. and Wilma B. Maier of La Crosse, Wisconsin. He grew up there, graduated from Logan Senior High School, and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He studied Slavic Languages at the U.S. Defense Language Institute - Presidio of...

Larry Michael  Rieck

Larry Michael Rieck

May 7, 2012

Larry M. Rieck ALMA, Wis. — Larry M. Rieck, 61, of Alma, passed unexpectedly at his home after an unsuccessful battle with brain cancer. He was born June 22, 1950, in Wabasha, a son of the late Alex and Elsie (Halling) Rieck. Larry attended Alma High School. Following high school, Larry held several jobs, most notably Edward Kraemer and Sons...

Ralph Edward Knospe

Ralph Edward Knospe

May 5, 2012

Ralph E. Knospe Jan. 10, 1932-May 5, 2012 ALMA, Wis. — Ralph E. Knospe, 80, of Alma, passed away peacefully May 5. Ralph was born Jan. 10, 1932, to Edward and Elsie (Mann) Knospe. He lived in Alma most of his life. He graduated from Alma High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

Matthew James Triggs

Matthew James Triggs

Apr 24, 2012

Matthew James “Matty” Triggs, age 24, of Cochrane, formerly of Modena died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 24 in the Town of Milton, Buffalo County, following injuries sustained due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on May 18, 1987 in Prairie Du Sac a son of Carl James Triggs and Lynnie Marie Quarberg. Matty attended Gilmanton Schools, graduating with the...

Dawn Flora Schmidt

Dawn Flora Schmidt

Apr 23, 2012

Dawn Flora Schmidt, age 92, of Cochrane died Monday, April 23 at St. Michael's Lutheran Home, Fountain City. Private cemetery services were held at Buffalo City Cemetery.

Agnes Louise Kent

Agnes Louise Kent

Apr 16, 2012

Agnes Louise Kent, age 90,of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at her residence on Monday, April 16. Agnes was born on November 24, 1921 in the Town of Naples, Buffalo County, a daughter to the late Albert and Emma (Johnson) Bruvold. On March 20, 1943 Agnes was united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church, Norden to the love of...

Natalie May Steinke

Natalie May Steinke

Apr 15, 2012

Natalie May Abbott Steinke, age 79, of Mondovi, passed away on Sunday, April 15 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Natalie was born on March 7, 1933 to Martha Scrugham and Edward Patrick in San Francisco, CA. After two weeks, she was given up for adoption to Roy and Nora Abbott of Fresno, CA and was their only child. At...

Gary Dean Risen

Gary Dean Risen

Apr 11, 2012

Gary Dean Risen, age 67, of Mondovi, passed away on Wednesday, April 11 at Mayo Health Systems, Luther Campus with his loving and devoted family at his side after a battle with cancer. Gary was born on March 2, 1945 in Mondovi a son of Stella Oium and the late William Risen. Gary honorably served our country as a member...

William "Blu" Larson

William "Blu" Larson

Apr 11, 2012

William A. “Blu” Larson, age 56, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, April 11. He was born on October 11, 1955 in Mondovi, a son of Ruth Colby Larson and the late Earl “Ole” Larson. Blu attended Mondovi schools, graduating from Mondovi High School with the class of 1974. On June 16, 1990 Blu was united...

Orlea Grace McFarlin

Orlea Grace McFarlin

Apr 11, 2012

Orlea Grace McFarlin. age 81, of Cochrane, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1930 to Ralph and Pearl (Bennett) Edwards, in Plainview, MN. She married Lyle E. McFarlin Jr., someone she’s gone to school with from first grade all the way through high...

Donald "Donnie" Ulness

Donald "Donnie" Ulness

Apr 5, 2012

Donald G. “Donnie” Ulness, age 80, of Mondovi passed away on Thursday, April 05 at Mayo Health Systems, Luther Campus. He was March 15, 1932 in rural Mondovi, a son of the late Sam and Cora (Anderson) Ulness. Don attended and graduated from Gilmanton High School. Following high school Don enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served on...

Tanya Michelle  Knutdson

Tanya Michelle Knutdson

Apr 1, 2012

Tanya M. Knudtson-Crist, 35, of Osseo, left her parents’ farm to go heal and be with a higher power. Tanya was born on January 27, 1977, in Mondovi to Judy (Nelson) and William Knudtson. She was a graduate of Osseo-Fairchild High School and earned her Associates Degree in Paralegal from Chippewa Valley Technical College. Tanya enjoyed spending time with her...

Janet Irene Parkhurst

Janet Irene Parkhurst

Mar 30, 2012

Janet Irene Parkhurst passed away peacefully Friday, March 30 surrounded by family after suffering a stroke which brought her to the hospital on Friday, March 16. She received the highest level of care from the doctors and staff at Mayo Health Systems, The American Lutheran Home, and Mayo’s hospice nurses. For this care, Janet’s family is truly grateful. Janet was...

John "Jack' Hilt

John "Jack' Hilt

Mar 29, 2012

Jack Hilt of Buffalo City, WI passed away on Thursday March 29, 2012 at the Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI. Jack was born on July 11, 1928 in Racine, Wisconsin to John and Clara (Hanson) Hilt. He graduated in 1946 from Washington Park High School in Racine, WI and enlisted in the US Army just prior to graduation. He served...

Lenore A. Hagness

Lenore A. Hagness

Mar 27, 2012

Lenore A. Hagness, age 89, of Mondovi, died Tuesday, March 27 at the American Lutheran Home of Mondovi She was born on July 22, 1922 in the Town of Maxville, Buffalo County a daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Serum) Larson. Lenore attended Durand High School, graduating with the class of 1939. On May 4, 1946 Lenore was united...

Ervin A. Anderson

Ervin A. Anderson

Mar 15, 2012

Ervin Arnold “Erv” Anderson, age 94, of Strum, passed over to his new heavenly home Thursday, March 15th at Mayo Health System, Oakridge Care Center in Osseo. He was born on December 9, 1917 in Strum a son of Erick and Alieda “Ella” (Knutson) Anderson. On October 25, 1941, Ervin married Evelyn Odegard at the Thompson Valley Lutheran Church in...

Lois Marie Lorenz

Lois Marie Lorenz

Mar 14, 2012

Lois Marie Lorenz, age 74, of Buffalo City passed away unexpectedly at Winona Health on Wednesday, March 14. She was born on August 24, 1937 a daughter of the late Chester and Cleo (Noeske) Wieczorek. Lois attended and graduated from Alma High School. Lois was employed at Winona Knitting Mills and following the closing of the knitting mill, she began...

Eugene F. Murray

Eugene F. Murray

Mar 13, 2012

Eugene F. “Geno” Murray, age 72, of Pepin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 13, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 30, 1939 in Pepin a son Leo and Edna (Everson) Murray. Eugene attended Pepin Schools, graduating from Pepin High School with the class of 1957. Shortly after high school, October of 1957...

Helena Mathilda DeRoo

Helena Mathilda DeRoo

Mar 13, 2012

HELENA M. (LINSE) DE ROO, age 99, formerly of Mondovi, Wisconsin, died March 13, 2012 at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Helena was born April 23, 1912, in rural Mondovi to William and Hulda (Heck) Linse. She was baptized and confirmed at the Mondovi Evangelical Lutheran Church. She received her Elementary, High School, and Teachers' Training Education at Mondovi...

Virginia Krause

Virginia Krause

Mar 12, 2012

Virginia Krause age 83 of Holly Hill, FL formerly of Alma passed away on Monday, March 12 at her home in Holly Hill. She was born on July 12, 1928 in Wabasha a daughter of the late Adolf and Anna (Thompson) Reidt. On May 22, 1948 Virginia married Belmont Krause at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. To this union,...