OBITUARIES
Judith Marie Hahn (Janssen)
Jan 1, 2022
Judith “Judi” Marie Hahn, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2022 in Cornucopia, Wisconsin. Judi was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. Judi was born on June 24, 1946 to Vernon F. Janssen & Marcella (Olson) Janssen of Beroun, Minnesota and was the oldest of eight children. Judi graduated high school from...
Chad K. Boese
Jan 1, 2022
Chad K. Boese, age 32, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home in Sand Creek. He was born on August 11, 1989 in Bloomer to Rhon Boese and Julie Dearth. He married Megan Baker on September 8, 2018 in New Auburn. Chad was a farmer and loved being outdoors. He was a huge Packer fan and enjoyed hunting,...
Elizabeth Anna "Betty" Woodman (Powszukiewicz)
Dec 29, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Woodman, age 66, passed away December 29, 2021 at Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born July 26, 1955 in Stanley WI to Walter and Rose (Lato) Powszukiewicz. She married Thomas Woodman, Jr. on May 22, 1979 in Chippewa County. Betty worked as a nurse’s aide at numerous nursing homes. She enjoyed spending time with her family...
Gilbert Oliver Oliverson
Dec 28, 2021
Gilbert Oliver Oliverson, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2021 at his home in rural Chetek. He was born March 18, 1946 in East Troy, Wisconsin to Oliver and Sophie Oliverson. He married Joyce Burhnam and together they had two children. They later divorced. He served in the US Navy. Gil worked at many jobs before retiring after...
Joan "Joann" Johnson
Dec 22, 2021
Joan “Joann” Johnson, age 89, passed away in Menomonee Falls, Wis. on December 22, 2021. She was born September 29, 1932 at her grandmother’s home in Bloomer to Alfred and Eleanor (Johnson) Schmidt. Joann grew up on the family farm in the township of Bloomer. She attended Brush Prairie School, Bloomer High School and Eau Claire Vocational School. Joann married...
Merline Ann Rufledt (Lee)
Dec 22, 2021
Merline Ann Rufledt, age 80, passed away December 22, 2021 at United Pioneer Home in Luck WI. She was born March 31, 1941 in Clarion IA to Roy and Selma (Olson) Lee. She married Roger Dietsche on August 22, 1964. After his death in 1983, she married Norman Rufledt on June 5, 1988. Merline was a registered nurse and worked...
Joan "Joann" Johnson (Schmidt)
Dec 22, 2021
Joan “Joann” Johnson, age 89, passed away in Menomonee Falls, Wis. on December 22, 2021. She was born September 29, 1932 at her grandmother’s home in Bloomer to Alfred and Eleanor (Johnson) Schmidt. Joann grew up on the family farm in the township of Bloomer. She attended Brush Prairie School, Bloomer High School and Eau Claire Vocational School. Joann married...
Ronald Berg
Dec 19, 2021
Ronald E. Berg, age 86, passed away peacefully at Bethany Riverside in La Crosse, WI on December 19, 2021. Ron was born July 15, 1935 in Chippewa Falls to Carl and Hilda (Gravunder) Berg. He served in the US Army and worked as a truck driver for Drop Forge Company. Ronald was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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