OBITUARIES

Bryan K. Yarrington

Bryan K. Yarrington

May 13, 2023

 

Bryan K. Yarrington, age 37, passed away unexpectedly of a stroke on May 13, 2023 at Moses Kohn Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

 

He was born on October, 21, 1985 in Eau Claire to Keith Yarrington and Tammy (Crowell) Spuhler. He worked at a pharmaceutical company Chase Logeman. On August 8, 2008 Bryan married Heather Marshall in Florida....

Lois A. Rufledt

Lois A. Rufledt

May 12, 2023

 

  Lois Rufledt, age 90, passed away at her home in the town of Bloomer on Friday May 12, 2023.  She was born on June 16, 1932 in Wisconsin to Herbert and Gertrude (Boettcher) Kressin.  She married William “Bill” Rufledt Jr. on February 12, 1955 in Oklahoma.  Lois worked as a homemaker, taking care of her children, the farm...

Genevieve Score

Genevieve Score

May 9, 2023

 

 

Genevieve Ann (Shoemaker) Score, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Chippewa Falls. Jenny was born March 8, 1933 to Lyman and Clara (Loew) Shoemaker in Plymouth, WI. She grew up in City Point with 13 siblings.

 

Jenny moved to Chippewa Falls early in life and met the...

Mona L. Gasper

Mona L. Gasper

May 8, 2023

 

 

Mona L. Gasper, age 89, passed away on May 8, 2023 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer.  She was born January 11, 1934 in La Crosse, WI to Alexander and Nettie (Peterson) Roth.  She married Carl John “Tim” Gasper on November 6, 1954 in La Crosse.  Mona was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church since 1958, Bloomer...

Janet R. Pingel

Janet R. Pingel

Apr 29, 2023

 

Janet R. Pingel age 74, passed away on April 29, 2023 at her home in rural New Auburn surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and friends. She was born on September 20, 1948 in Waukesha, WI to Richard and Edith (Varley) Garvens. In 1972 Janet married John C. Pingel in Waukesha. Janet worked as an early childhood teacher. She was...

Tammy Jo Thompson

Tammy Jo Thompson

Apr 26, 2023

 

Tammy Jo Thompson, age 65, passed away on April 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

Tammy was born on December 25, 1957 in Chippewa Falls to Clifford and Joyce (Powers) Elwood. On November 8, 1974, Tammy married Lester Thompson at the United Methodist Church in Bloomer. She owned her own business cleaning homes...

Harold "Bud" Noordt

Harold "Bud" Noordt

Apr 24, 2023

 

Harold “Bud” Noordt, age 89, passed away at Mayo Clinic in Bloomer on Monday, April 24, 2023.  He was born on August 27, 1933 in Morrison IL to Harry and Kate (Vos) Noordt. He married Jean DeVries on October 4, 1957.  While serving in the Army as a transport mechanic Bud and Jean traveled through Europe together for 2...

Kay J. Baier

Kay J. Baier

Apr 24, 2023

 

Kay J. Baier, age 85, passed away on April 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

 

Kay was born on May 6, 1937, in Bloomer to Frank and Irma (Compeau) Kunsman. On May 31, 1958, Kay married Donovan R. Baier in Bloomer.

 

Kay worked at Catalytic Combustion and AJ Manufacturing. She was a...

Juanita J. Tealey

Juanita J. Tealey

Apr 17, 2023

 

Juanita J. Tealey, age 89 passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at Dove Health Care in Bloomer.  She was born October 7, 1933 in Cornell to Charles and Nellie (Richardson) Adrian.  She married Robert Tealey on May 4, 1956 in Pine City MN.  Juanita was a master home-maker, taking care of her large family while canning, baking, couponing and...

Alvin Marquardt, Jr.

Alvin Marquardt, Jr.

Apr 16, 2023

 

Alvin Marquardt Jr., age 73, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on April 16, 2023. He was born to Alvin and Lorraine (Rubenzer) Marquardt on May 21, 1949 in Bloomer.  He served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam war and worked many different jobs, including at Presto Corporation in Chippewa Falls.  Alvin was an...

Ernest "David" Harper

Ernest "David" Harper

Apr 15, 2023

 

Ernest “David” Harper, age 68, passed away on April 15, 2023 at MMC in Weston WI.  He was born February 27, 1955 in Eau Claire to Ernest and Mary (Queen) Harper.  He worked for many years at Quanex in Rice Lake.

 

He is survived by his sister:  Mary (Dennis) Mattson in New Auburn, Susan Walls in Miami OK...

Mae V. Frank

Mae V. Frank

Apr 15, 2023

 

Mae V. Frank, age 87, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on Saturday April 15, 2023.  She was born in Rusk County on May 18, 1935 to Walter and Helen (Wingert) Vetterkind.  She married Arlyn “Bunk” Frank on August 3, 1957.  Mae worked as a bookkeeper at Presto for many years and was a member of the Bloomer...

Dr. William and Judith Paulsen

Dr. William and Judith Paulsen

Apr 11, 2023

 

Dr. William Paulsen passed away on December 1, 2022.  After medical school Bill served in the Air Force until 1970. After his military service in Mississippi, he established his Neurology practice in Knoxville, Tenn. and there he provided outstanding medical care for over 45 year to countless patients.

After retiring, Bill and Judy spent most of their time traveling,...

Phyllis Elaine Moos

Phyllis Elaine Moos

Apr 7, 2023

Phyllis E. Moos, age 76, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

 

Phyllis was born on November 13, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL to Dale and Frances (Nall) Bourn. On July 11, 1981, Phyllis married Alfred “Butch” Moos in Plainfield, IL.

 

As a youth, she loved horses and roping. By the time...

Joan Elizabeth Bathke

Joan Elizabeth Bathke

Apr 1, 2023

 

Joan E. Bathke, age 78, passed away on April 1, 2023, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer, Wisconsin. She was born December 31, 1944, in Durand, Wisconsin to Leonard and Etola (Tumm) Fleming.  In 1962 she married Marshall Warner and they had 3 children: Mark, James and Tony. On August 23, 1980 she married Wayne Bathke. They owned and operated...

R. D. "Bodge" Neuenschwander

R. D. "Bodge" Neuenschwander

Mar 24, 2023

 

R. D. “Bodge” Neuenschwander, age 68, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Mayo Hospital in Bloomer.

 

Bodge was born on June 15, 1954 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Roger A. and Joan “Josie” Sorensen.

 

Per Bodge’s request, there will be no funeral service.  Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family.  Online condolences...

Betty Jane Beachem Bresina

Betty Jane Beachem Bresina

Mar 24, 2023

 

Betty Jane Beachem Bresina, age78, formerly of Bloomer, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Dove Health Care, Rutledge in Chippewa Falls.  She was born April 9, 1944 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Ira and Marie (White) Webb.  Per Betty’s request, there will be no funeral service. 

Clarence "Clancy" C. Mikl

Clarence "Clancy" C. Mikl

Mar 21, 2023

 

Clarence C. Mikl, age 66 of Bloomer, Wis., passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

 

He was born on March 6, 1957, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., to Clarence J. and Beryl (Downey) Mikl. He married Janice Morley on Dec. 3, 1977, and they had five children. Clancy worked at Northwest Telephone Company in Tomah, Wis.,...

John Edward Boehm

John Edward Boehm

Mar 21, 2023

 

John E. Boehm, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Mayo Hospital in Bloomer.

 

John was born on August 17, 1937 to Ernest and Catherine (Gavin) Boehm. On April 11, 1959, John was united in marriage to Sharon Lund and she preceded him in death in 1981. On October 25, 1986, John was united in...

Mark A. Warner

Mark A. Warner

Mar 14, 2023

 

Mark A. Warner, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  He was born on April 7, 1963 in Ladysmith to Marshall and Joan (Fleming) Warner.  Mark proudly served his country in the US Navy.  He owned and operated North Star Trucking, Inc. of Bloomer using “Lone Wolf” as his handle as he drove...