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Daniel F. Gullickson

Daniel F. Gullickson

Aug 15, 2025

Daniel F. Gullickson, age 69, passed away on August 15, 2025, at his home with family by his side.

Dan was born on July 25, 1956, in Chippewa Falls, to Glen and Norma (Peterson) Gullickson. He attended Bloomer High School and graduated with the Class of 1974. On May 13, 1978, Dan married Sandra Severson at New Hope Lutheran Church in...

Ralph M. McGuire Jr.

Ralph M. McGuire Jr.

Aug 12, 2025

Ralph Milton McGuire Jr., age 71, passed away at his home on August 12, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. He was born on July 6, 1954, in Waukesha, WI to Ralph Milton and Lorretta (Becher) McGuire. He attended Kettle Moraine High School and graduated with the Class of 1972. On June 26, 1976, Ralph married Mary Fink...

Harry R. Harwood

Harry R. Harwood

Aug 6, 2025

Harry Roy Harwood, age 79, passed away at his home, with family by his side, under the care of Mayo Hospice on August 6, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1945, in Cooks Valley to Harry “Roy” and Hilda (Christianson) Harwood. He graduated from Bloomer High School in 1963 then attended Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, graduating with...

Charlene A. Rosenbrook

Charlene A. Rosenbrook

Aug 6, 2025

Charlene A. Rosenbrook, affectionately known as "Char," gracefully exited this world at the age of 69 on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones and friends. In true Char fashion, her home became a revolving door of friends, neighbors, colleagues, and family, all coming to share their love, thanks, and farewells.

Born on July 29, 1956, in Chippewa Falls, WI,...

Melissa "Missy" Samens

Melissa "Missy" Samens

Aug 2, 2025

Melissa "Missy" Samens age, 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday August 2, 2025.  Missy's wishes were to have a private burial at the St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Cooks Valley.   Olson Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the family.

Jeanetta R. Robertson

Jeanetta R. Robertson

Jul 24, 2025

Jeanetta R. Robertson, age 95, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Meadowbrook in Bloomer. She was born on August 31, 1929, in Bloomer to Peter and Ella (Albrecht) Hilger. Jeanetta married LeRoy Robertson on October 9, 1954. She worked at the Farmer’s Store in Bloomer and then helped LeRoy at the sawmill...

Rox Ann Nadeau

Rox Ann Nadeau

Jul 20, 2025

Rox Ann Nadeau, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in the town of Bloomer.

Roxie was born on February 25, 1951, in Chippewa Falls, to Reuben and Maxine (Miller) Rosenbrook. During her childhood, Roxie and her sister Rhonda spent many hours with their beloved horses participating in events and bringing home many blue ribbons.

She attended...

Richard G. Bauer

Richard G. Bauer

Jul 15, 2025

Richard G. Bauer, age 81, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Barron, Wisconsin.

Rich was born July 29, 1943, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Norman Duane and Doris Eilene (Anderson) Bauer. He grew up in the Chetek area. He married Deanne Constance Schneider on May 2, 1964. They later divorced. On May 11, 1974,...

Bert F. Tozer

Bert F. Tozer

Jul 14, 2025



Bert F. Tozer, age 84, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Bloomer, WI with his family by his side.

Bert was born on March 16, 1941, at his home in Cooks Valley, Wisconsin to Elwood “Bud” and Marie (Rihn) Tozer. He was a four year football letterman, graduating from Bloomer High School in...

Lonnie L. Perry

Lonnie L. Perry

Jul 6, 2025

Lonnie L. Perry, age 84, of New Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Lonnie was born on May 3, 1941, in Indiana, to Leigh and Miriam (Smalley) Peterson. She attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire and graduated with the Class of 1959. In 1962, Lonnie graduated from Luther Hospital School of Nursing. On September 21, 1963, Lonnie...

Betty S. Schroeder

Betty S. Schroeder

Jul 2, 2025

Betty S. Schroeder, age 84, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the lord on July 2, 2025, at Meadowbrook Bloomer Nursing Facility. She was born on April 10, 1941, in Pawnee, Illinois, to Henry and Lena (Anderson) Dozier. In 1961, she married Daniel Schroeder, they later divorced. Betty worked on the line at Nelson Filter for many years....

Thomas Richard Stoffel

Thomas Richard Stoffel

Jul 1, 2025

With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Richard Stoffel, age 19, of Bloomer, Wisconsin, who left this world far too soon on July 1, 2025.

Thomas was born on April 29, 2006, in Eau Claire to Shawn and Aimee (Hannon) Stoffel. A 2024 graduate of Bloomer High School, Thomas had a true love for the game...

Everett "Tom" Powell

Everett "Tom" Powell

Jun 28, 2025

Everett Thomas “Tom” Powell, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home in New Auburn under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born on August 13. 1943 in Ruby, Wisconsin to Edward and Ida (Gerber) Powell. He married Rose Marie Nimtz on June 18, 1966 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. He owned and...

Janis S. Christensen

Janis S. Christensen

Jun 27, 2025

Janis S. Christensen, age 64, passed away on, Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire.

Janis was born on March 13, 1961, in Burlington, WI to Donald and Evelyn (McNamara) Shilts. She attended Chi-Hi in Chippewa Falls and graduated with the Class of 1979. Janis worked as a CNA at the Northern Center for 38 years. On...

Rodney L. Gunn

Rodney L. Gunn

Jun 25, 2025

Rodney L. Gunn, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by his loving family.

Rodney was born on June 27, 1945, at home in New Auburn to Melvin and Marguerite (Metcalf) Gunn. He honorably served his country in the US Army. On December 27, 1989, Rodney married...

James L. Raven

James L. Raven

Jun 22, 2025

James Lee Raven “JR” passed away with his wife by his side on June 22, 2025, at his home in Medford, due to complications of cancer.

He was born on December 2, 1957 in Eau Claire, WI to Clark Pierson and Virginia “Ginger” Buchanan. Jim grew up in Chippewa Falls, WI and graduated from Chi-Hi. He started early in the trucking...

Arnold W. Voigt

Arnold W. Voigt

Jun 18, 2025

Arnold W. “Arne” Voigt, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Care Partners in Eau Claire, WI.

Arne was born on August 28, 1945, in Campbellsport, WI to Arnold F. and Mary B. (Wagner) Voigt. He attended Clayton High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree at UW Eau Claire. He worked as an independent life insurance agent, a...

Steven J. Thein

Steven J. Thein

Jun 17, 2025

Steven J. Thein, age 74, passed away at his home under the care of St. Croix Hospice on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

He was born on October 1, 1950, in Eureka, California to Edward and Ruth (Frank) Thein. Starting at the age of 24, Steven worked on high line poles for Superior Electric and Micheals Electric, eventually working his way up...

Bryan Morley

Bryan Morley

Jun 12, 2025

Bryan S. Morley, age 76, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Bloomer, WI.

Bryan was born on December 3, 1948, in New Auburn, WI, to Ronald and Martha (Roskos) Morley. Bryan attended New Auburn School and graduated with the Class of 1967. He honorably served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Bryan worked as a Bail Bondsman...

Delmar L. Gravunder

Delmar L. Gravunder

Jun 8, 2025

Delmar L. Gravunder, age 102, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, WI.

Delmar was born on April 29, 1923, to Charles and Bertha (Gehring) Gravunder in Bloomer, WI. On August 18, 1956, Delmar married Rena G. Ling, and they later divorced. In his younger years, Delmar worked at O and N Lumber Company in...