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Thorlough Fred Ludwig "Thor" Meier

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Daryl Paul Bonderman

Daryl Paul Bonderman

Oct 1, 2021

Daryl P. Bonderman, age 91, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. He was born September 17, 1930 in Madelia MN to Paul and Edna (Cornelius) Bonderman. He married Gwen Like on January 10, 1953. He was a transmission specialist and worked as a grain and gravel hauler. He was a gadget man who could fix...

Ivar Clayton "Clayton" Pederson

Ivar Clayton "Clayton" Pederson

Sep 29, 2021

Ivar “Clayton” Pederson, age 92, passed away surrounded by his family at Judy’s Cottage, Golden Age Manor in Amery on September 29, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1929 in the town of Sampson to Ivar and Reta Susie (Loofboro) Pederson. Following high school, he married Ellen Ayrea and they had two boys and two girls. On July 2,...

Mayo Loofboro

Mayo Loofboro

Sep 25, 2021

Mayo Jessie Loofboro, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her home in rural New Auburn. She was born February 15, 1937, in Wisconsin to Frederick and Mayo (Baxter) Fuss. She married Rodger Loofboro on August 5, 1957, at the 7th Day Baptist Church in New Auburn. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on September 25,...

Joseph L. Stevens

Joseph L. Stevens

Sep 22, 2021

Joseph L. Stevens, age 73, passed away September 22, 2021 in Rochester. He was born January 20, 1948 in Wisconsin to Lyle and Hazel (Haight) Stevens. Throughout his life he worked as a barber and waiter. More recently he owned a farm in New Auburn. He was a solitary person who was very intelligent. He loved travelling and would stay...

Rodney J. "Rebel" Prince

Rodney J. "Rebel" Prince

Sep 22, 2021

Rodney “Rebel” J. Prince, age 67, passed away at Meadowbrook in Bloomer on September, 22, 2021. He was born on January 3, 1954 in Chippewa Falls to Eugene and Marianne "Maisie" (Newton) Prince. Rod worked as a carpenter for Prince Construction. He loved hunting and making his own buck tails for catching muskies. He is survived by his siblings: Steve...

Anna Zubricky (Eagen)

Anna Zubricky (Eagen)

Sep 19, 2021

Anna M. Zubricky, age 64, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born December 4, 1956 in Milwaukee to Margaret Eagen. She worked as a CNA at numerous nursing homes and also for Home Health Care. Anna enjoyed shopping, making people laugh, playing games on her phone and especially spending time with her...

Sandra Marie Derks (Maidment)

Sandra Marie Derks (Maidment)

Sep 18, 2021

Sandra Marie Derks, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She was born February 11, 1952 in Minnesota to Orville and Mary Ann (Harron) Maidment. She worked as a house painter and enjoyed helping people in need. She is survived by daughter: Kim (Scott Ellingboe) Martin and Marla Johnson; sons: Robert (Amy) Louma and grandchildren: Emerson Luoma, Amber...