OBITUARIES
Brent Lee Thornton
Dec 14, 2021
Bloomer Brent Thornton, age 65, passed away at MCHS in Barron on December 14, 2021 after battling cancer. He was born on October 8, 1956 to Charles Jr. and Jane (Granberg) Thornton. He worked as a carpenter and at Cornell Corp for many years. He was an avid fisherman and loved chopping wood which he shared with his neighbors. He...
Marlene Ann Rosenbrook (Nelson)
Dec 12, 2021
Marlene A. Rosenbrook, age 86, passed away at Care Partners in Bloomer on December 12, 2021. She was born on December 26, 1934 to Melvin and Eleanor (Weir) Nelson in Boyceville. She married LeRoy Rosenbrook on August 21, 1954 in Bloomer. She worked at the Bloomer Canning Factory and later became the assistant activities director at the Maple Wood in...
Betty A. Wallsch
Dec 10, 2021
Betty Ann Wallsch, age 95, passed away peacefully at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on December 10, 2021. She was born on May, 28 1926 and was one of 15 children born to Leo and Beryl (Walker) Cartwright. She married Harlen Wallsch on July 20, 1944 in New Auburn. She worked as a Physical Therapist was a faithful member of the...
Darlene F Garbe
Nov 30, 2021
Please share your favorite memory of Darlene to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.
Ardella "Della" Pecha (Postle)
Nov 29, 2021
Ardella Pecha, age, 86, passed away at her home on November 29, 2021. She was born on May 5, 1935 to John Postle and Irma Kollwitz. Della graduated from Bloomer High School in 1953 and on June 9, 1953 she married Harold Dachel. After Harold’s death she married Archie Pecha on January 19, 1963 in Bloomer. Della worked at the...
Thomas H. "Tommy" Hughes
Nov 29, 2021
Thomas H. Hughes, age 72, passed away at Menomonie Heath Care on November 29, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1949 to Harold “Bud”and Lucy (Blum) Hughes. Tommy was a light to all that knew him. He always had a quick “Hello” and smile for anyone he would see. He had a powerful handshake that would greet you at...
Russell Warren Plummer
Nov 22, 2021
Russell W. Plummer, age 80, passed away November 22, 2021 at his home in New Auburn. He was born October 16, 1941 in Weyerhauser to Jack and Doris (Wiles) Plummer. He married Arlys “Clancy” Boggess on June 15, 1963. Russ served in the US Army and worked as a truck driver and saw mill operator. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, “educating”...
Thorlough Fred Ludwig "Thor" Meier
Nov 18, 2021
Thorlough “Thor” Meier, age 94, passed away November 18, 2021 at The View Assisted Living in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. He was born on September 11, 1927 in Cumberland, WI to Edwin and Olga (Just) Meier. He married the love of his life, Lucille Jorgenson, September 12, 1953 in Grand Forks, ND. Thor started his teaching career in Montana and Colorado....
John Earl LaGesse
Nov 16, 2021
John Earl LaGesse, age 76, passed away at his home in Bloomer on November 15, 2021. He was born December 17, 1944 in Bloomer to Earl and Elizabeth (Jurecki) LaGesse. He worked for the State of Wisconsin on a guard rail crew. John enjoyed ice fishing while he was laid off in the winter months. He also like squirrel hunting...
Eunice J Sherrick
Nov 16, 2021
Eunice J. Sherrick, age 84, passed away on November 16, 2021 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. She was born on April 2, 1937 in Wisconsin to Ernest and Josephine (Hetke) Oldenberg. She married Dennis Sherrick on June 13, 1959 at St. John’s in Eagleton. Eunice was a Bank Teller in Bloomer for 53 years. She volunteered at the Bloomer Aquatic...
Steven C Stanford
Nov 12, 2021
Steve Stanfords celebration of life will be on December 4th 2021 from 1pm-4pm at Back40 Dining & Cocktails
Maxine L Zwiefelhofer (Topper)
Nov 9, 2021
Maxine L. Zwiefelhofer, age 90, passed away on November 9, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born on August 7, 1931 in Eau Claire WI to Ernest and Elizabeth (Olson) Topper. She married David J. Zwiefelhofer on November 19, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Eau Claire. Maxine was raised on a farm in...
Curtis Super
Nov 7, 2021
Curtis Lee Super, age 70, passed away on November 7, 2021 in Florida. He was born on June 7, 1951 to John and Margory (Lueck) Super. Curt was raised in Northern Wisconsin and served in the US Air Force. He was the owner and operator if Super Stone Masonry for many years. Even after he retired he continued to make...
William F. "Bill" Hall
Nov 7, 2021
William F. “Bill” Hall, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at MCHS Northland in Barron. He was born March 8, 1938 in Barron to Owen and Hattie (Barton) Hall. He married Frances K. McCorkle on October 26, 1956. Bill was a 20 year US Air Force veteran, and while he was stationed in numerous stateside and overseas locations, his favorites...
Marian Amelia Patz (Romski)
Nov 3, 2021
Marian A. “Mari” Patz, age 76, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls. She was born March 18, 1945 in Jersey City NJ to Charles and Amelia (Gerwer) Romski. She married Vernon Patz on March 22, 1968 in Jersey City. She was a self-employed homecare provider and foster parent. She was an active member...
Dennis Michael Higgins
Nov 3, 2021
Dennis Michael Higgins passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Mike died at home surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old. Michael was born in 1948 to Naomi (Whipple) and John Higgins. He was raised in Orland Park, Illinois, with his siblings Jack, William, Kathryn, and Christine. He served in the United States Army and honorably served his country...
James L. Christison
Oct 21, 2021
James L. Christison, 90, was returned to his Father in Heaven on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born October 31, 1930, in Clear Lake, to Leslie and Ethel Christison. Jim lived a remarkable life centered around family, faith, and the great outdoors. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He proudly served in the United...
Allan F. Michels
Oct 13, 2021
Allan F. Michels, age 77, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on November 4, 1943 to Albert and Anna (Schmidt) Michels. He attended St. Peter’s School, Noble School, and graduated from Bloomer. Al married Sandra Schmidtke on June 1, 1968 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in...
Gary E. Vetterkind
Oct 11, 2021
Gary Vetterkind, age 83, passed away on October 11, 2021 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. He was born on September 13, 1938 in Rusk County to Walter and Helen (Wingert) Vetterkind. He married Joyce Frank on November 21, 1959 in Rockford, Illinois. Gary worked for the Eau Claire Parks and Street Department for many years, retiring as foreman. From...
Augustus Tom "Tom" Everlen
Oct 2, 2021
Augustus “Tom” Everlen, age 78, joined his loving wife, Joanne, in heaven on October 2, 2021. He resided at the Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls. He was born January 3, 1943 in Stonington IL to William “Presley” and Helen (Smith) Everlen. He married Joanne Rivers on June 17, 1989. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and...
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