OBITUARIES
Victoria "Vicki" M. Oldenberg
Sep 1, 2026
Victoria M. “Vicki” Oldenberg, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Colfax Senior Living in Colfax, WI after a battle with Alzheimer.
She was born December 18, 1947, in Eagle Point, to Albert and Leona (Hepfler) Siverling. She graduated from Bloomer High School in May 1966 and immediately went to work at Luedtke Manufacturing in the office. She worked...
Jeffrey P. Quirk
Aug 27, 2026
Jeffrey Paul Quirk, age 62, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on August 27, 2026.
Jeffrey was born on February 5, 1964, in South Bend, Indiana to Glen and Mabel (Miller) Quirk. He worked as a mechanic and an over-the-road truck driver.
A private burial will be held at New Carlisle Cemetery, Indiana.
Gilbert P. Efram
Aug 25, 2026
Gilbert P. Efram, age 63, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Bloomer, Wisconsin, on Monday, August 25, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1962, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He honorably served his country in the US Army during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Gil married Cherise Cavin on December 20, 2002. He had a passion for...
Judy Jenneman
Aug 21, 2026
Judith "Judy" Jenneman, 80, of Bloomer, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, after fighting a 3-year battle with cancer.
Judy was born on June 16, 1946, to Norbert and Angie (Kouba) Berg in Bloomer, Wisconsin. She married the love of her life, Francis Jenneman on July 30, 1966, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer, Wisconsin and recently celebrated...
Bruce T. Svitak
Aug 9, 2026
Bruce T. Svitak, age 79, of Bloomer, WI passed away with family by his side on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home.
Bruce was born on November 26, 1946, in South Minneapolis, MN to Thomas and Marion (Sjoberg) Svitak. He graduated from Richfield High School then enlisted to honorably serve his country during the Vietnam War, with the U.S. Army...
Alicia M. Smith (Tandeski)
Aug 2, 2026
Alicia Marie Smith (Tandeski) of Bloomer, WI passed away on August 2, 2026 at the age of 40. She was born on November 14, 1985 at Dakota Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Alicia spent her early years in Bagley, MN surrounded by friends and laughter. She enjoyed countless afternoons on the volleyball and basketball courts and filled her school days with music...
William "Bill" R. Berg
Jul 22, 2026
William “Bill” Robert Berg, age 75, of Bloomer, died at home on July 22, 2026, under the loving care of his family and St. Croix Hospice, after a 6-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
He was born on February 9, 1951, to Gilman and Agnes (Everson) Berg. Bill spent his first 10 years on the farm in Hay Creek before settling...
Robert J. Ball
Jul 20, 2026
Robert J. Ball, age 85, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Clark County Rehabilitation Center, in Owen, Wisconsin.
Robert was born on June 25, 1941, in Lapeer, Michigan to Elmer and Mildred (Youngs) Ball. He was a general contractor, owning and operating his business Ball Construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling to Laughlin, NV, watching westerns, listening to country...
Gary V. Lee
Jul 15, 2026
Gary V. Lee, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI.
Gary was born on May 11, 1953, in Shakopee, Minnesota to Julius Dommer and Elizabeth (Moltzan) and later adopted by Victor Lee. He graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School. In his early years, Gary worked at Zutter’s Feed Mill in Chippewa Falls....
Robert Jorgenson
Jul 6, 2026
Robert J. "Bobby" Jorgenson, age 83, passed away on July 6, 2026, at 4 Seasons Adult Family Care Center in Bloomer.
Bobby was born on June 8, 1943, in Dunn County, Wisconsin, to Alfred and Florence (Mittlestadt) Jorgenson.
Throughout his life, Bobby's smile and laughter were contagious. He teased those around him often to brighten their days. As a child, he enjoyed...
Rita J. Stolt
Jul 4, 2026
Rita J. Stolt, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed in the fall of 2022 while simultaneously caring for her husband who was battling cancer himself. The Lord blessed her and her loved ones with extra time on this earth despite having a cancer that usually had a...
Wayne L. Benson
Jun 26, 2026
Wayne L. Benson, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. He was born on February 12, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI to Henry and Esther (Lambrecht) Benson. He graduated from Bruce High School and proudly volunteered and served in the Army during the Viet Nam War. He received his certificate...
Karen J. Steinmetz
Jun 22, 2026
Karen J. Steinmetz, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Chippewa Valley in Bloomer. She was born on December 3, 1938 in Barron, Wisconsin to Carlton and Doris (Hanson) Huset. She met the man of her dreams, Donald Steinmetz at the Sundial Supper Club where she was working for her parents. They...
Ralph E. Butterfield
Jun 22, 2026
Ralph E. Butterfield, age 89, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Bloomer, WI.
Ralph was born on May 15, 1937, to William and Alice (Kjellesvik) Butterfield in Nettle Creek, Ill. At the age of 6, Ralph and the family moved up north and graduated from New Auburn with the Class of 1955. Ralph...
Sheila A. Andrews
Jun 20, 2026
Sheila A. Andrews, age 82, passed away on June 20, 2026 at Dove Health Care in Bloomer. She was born on February 8, 1944 in Dunn County to Robert and Cecilia (Domke) Roland. She married Wayne Andrews on November 30, 1963 in Ethiopia, where Wayne was stationed. They moved to Washburn, where they resided for 27 years before settling in...
Geraldine M. LaGesse
Jun 18, 2026
Geraldine M. LaGesse, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Geri was born on September 27, 1948, to Rallen and Marcella (Jerabek) Ramseier. Following the death of her parents, at the age of 10, Geri moved in and was raised by her godparents: Leonard and Elizabeth Irwin. She graduated...
Chloe J. Anderson
Jun 7, 2026
Chloe J. Anderson, age 68, of Bloomer, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home in the Town of Eagle Point, surrounded by her family and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Chloe was born on May 5, 1958, to Arlene (Dachel) and Ralph Loew Sr. in Chippewa County. She attended Bloomer High School and worked for the...
James Warner
Jun 1, 2026
James L. “Big Jim” Warner, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born September 22, 1964, to Marshall and Joan (Fleming) Warner. He worked as a truck driver for Haas trucking and enjoyed being outdoors; chopping and stacking wood, hunting, snowmobiling and four-wheeling. He had a quick wit and was always ready...
Cheryl E. Matthews
May 30, 2026
Cheryl E. Matthews, age 79, passed away on May 30, 2026 at Dove Healthcare West under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on December 11, 1946, to Ray and Dorothy Stewart and was raised in the Northern Great Lakes area of Illinois. She graduated from Mundelein High School in 1964 and seven months...
Lorraine A. Prill
May 30, 2026
Lorraine A. Prill, age 84, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was born January 10, 1942, to Leon and Irma (Polzin) Marquardt. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed the simple things in life; long walks, being out in nature, taking pictures and spending time with her family and feline friends.
She is survived by her...
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