OBITUARIES
Charles F. Freeberg
Jan 30, 2022
Charles Franklin Freeberg, age 87, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Colfax on January 30, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born August 19, 1934 in the Town of Ludington, Eau Claire County, to Hilmer and Olga (Hilson) Freeberg. He married Betty Seehaver on March 31, 1956 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...
Roberta E. Channing (Rands)
Jan 23, 2022
Roberta E. Channing, age 86, passed away on January 23, 2022 at Chippewa Manor. She was born in New Auburn to Lester and Wealthy (Petersen) Rands on August 21, 1935. She married Charles Channing on February 21, 1952. After owning the Hi-Way Café in New Auburn, she continued her love of cooking and serving others by working at many restaurants...
David R. Keyser
Jan 9, 2022
David R. Keyser, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 9. 2022 at MCHS in Bloomer. He was born November 22, 1944 in Sydney NY to Robert and Adalyn (LaGuardia) Keyser. He worked as a hairdresser in the Madison area for many years. He had a good sense of humor and loved animals. David enjoyed the simple things in life like...
Elton “Mick” Kelm
Jan 5, 2022
Elton “Mick” Kelm, age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at MCHS Bloomer. He was born November 15, 1931 in the Town of Woodmohr, Chippewa County to Clarence and Nona (Moon) Kelm. Mick worked as a farmer until 1972 and then worked as a custodian for the Bloomer School District from 1972 – 1983. In the early sixties, before...
Marilyn Schlender (Turner)
Jan 2, 2022
Marilyn Schlender, age 66, passed away at Marshfield Clinic in Eau Claire on January 2, 2022. She was born in Wisconsin on November 24, 1955 to Delmar and Anna (Christianson) Turner. She was married to Stephen Schlender and worked as LPN and several nursing homes in the area before retiring in home health care. She was a gifted baker and...
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
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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”...
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