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Kris Ludwigson

Kris Ludwigson

May 1, 2021

Kris Loren Ludwigson, 59, passed away peacefully in Portage WI on May 1, 2021, following a long battle with kidney disease. He was born on September 12, 1961, the son of Patrick and Joan Ludwigson. Kris was a tool and die maker by trade until he was diagnosed with kidney disease which ultimately led to a kidney transplant and need...

Carol Joy Vogel (Crawford)

Carol Joy Vogel (Crawford)

Apr 30, 2021

Carol Joy Vogel, age 87, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 in the Cumberland Care and Rehab in Cumberland WI. She was born October 4, 1933 in North Freedom WI to Floyd and Crystal (DuBois) Crawford. She married Henry Vogel on July 10, 1954 in North Freedom. Carol worked as a bookkeeper for Cellox Plastics, Reedsburg School District and Lone...

Karen Kathleen Klingenberg (Turner)

Karen Kathleen Klingenberg (Turner)

Apr 21, 2021

Karen Klingenberg, age 77, was called home to live with her Heavenly Father Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family as she left this world. Karen’s death was caused by complications following a heart attack. Karen came into this world in Bloomer, Wisconsin on May 21, 1943 to Wilbur and Fern (Schmidt) Turner. Karen lived...

William "Bill" Rufledt

William "Bill" Rufledt

Apr 19, 2021

William A. “Bill” Rufledt Jr., age 94, passed away at Mayo Clinic in Bloomer on April, 19, 2021. He was born to William and Fredareka (Boese) Rufledt on May 13, 1926 in the town of Bloomer. Bill grew up on the family farm until he joined the Army which stationed him in Alaska. As Bill would say “three years later...

Dalton J Reed

Dalton J Reed

Apr 12, 2021

Dalton James Reed, age 23, passed away unexpectedly at Sacred Heart in Eau Claire on April 12, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1997 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Growing up Dalton enjoyed ice fishing with his grandpa and cruising on the four-wheeler. He had a soft spot in his heart for dogs, loved going out to eat with his...

Willard D. Rogge

Willard D. Rogge

Apr 12, 2021

Willard D. Rogge, age 90, passed away peacefully while he slept on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls. He was born on July 11, 1930 on the family farm in the town of Woodmohr to William and Lillian (Knoefel) Rogge. He attend Mile Corner, a one room country school, and graduated from Bloomer High...

David J. Zwiefelhofer

David J. Zwiefelhofer

Apr 11, 2021

David J. Zwiefelhofer Sr, age 93, passed away on April 11, 2021 at his home in Chippewa Falls with his family by his side. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Bloomer to John and Alvina (Pecha) Zwiefelhofer. He married Maxine Topper on November 19, 1952. David was raised on a farm in Cooks Valley. After his 8th Grade...

Robert Jon Hansen

Robert Jon Hansen

Mar 27, 2021

Robert Jon Hansen, age 62, amazing husband, father and friend passed away on March 27, 2021 at the Ladysmith Nursing Home where he had been residing since March of 2020 due to serious health complications after triple bypass surgery on January 29,2020. One month prior to being admitted to Ladysmith he was able to be home with his family. He...

Ralph A. Bruxvoort

Ralph A. Bruxvoort

Mar 23, 2021

Ralph Adrian Bruxvoort, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his home in Bloomer, Wisconsin. He was born April 11, 1933, in Tres Arroyos, Argentina to Brandt and Sophia (Fryling) Bruxvoort where his father was a missionary on behalf of the Christian Reformed Church to the Dutch immigrant community there. The family returned to the US in 1935....

Gregory Peter Scritsmier

Gregory Peter Scritsmier

Mar 23, 2021

Gregory P. Scritsmier, age 83, passed away at his home in Bloomer on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born August 10, 1937 in Bloomer to F. Lorenzo and Carrie (Kuist) Scritsmier. He married Judy McElroy on May 23, 1964 in Bloomer. Greg served in the US Air Force from 1955 – 1959. He worked for JI Case and Sivyer...

Ella M. Waterhouse

Ella M. Waterhouse

Mar 21, 2021

Ella M Waterhouse, age 88, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2021 in Chetek. She was born on July 3, 1932 in Illinois to William and Alice (Kjellesvik) Butterfield. She married John Waterhouse on September 21, 1951 in Pine City Minnesota. Ella worked as a domestic engineer, taking care of John, her family, and the family farm. She enjoyed going...

Betty L. Suhr (Karsten)

Betty L. Suhr (Karsten)

Mar 19, 2021

Betty L. Suhr, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. She was born March 25, 1934 in Township of Buchanan County, Iowa to William and Zelda (Greenly) Karsten. She married Robert Suhr, Sr. on February 14, 1960 in Hawkeye, Iowa. Betty and Robert farmed for many years. Betty enjoyed cooking, baking and growing...

Gladys O. Berg

Gladys O. Berg

Mar 17, 2021

Gladys Otilia Berg passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2021 with her loving husband and children by her side. She was born November 14, 1928 in Sand Creek, Wisconsin to Guy and Mina (Myran) Jenson. The family moved to a farm east of Colfax in 1936. She attended 18-Mile Creek School and graduated from Colfax High School in...

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Tillotson (Homan)

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Tillotson (Homan)

Mar 12, 2021

On Friday, March 12, 2021, Elizabeth A. Tillotson passed away unexpectedly in her home. Beth was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 24, 1944 to Harry H. Homan and Patricia M. (Morse) Homan, both of whom preceded her in death. As an ambitious young woman, Beth graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, went on to earn...

Frances Mae Donahue

Frances Mae Donahue

Mar 3, 2021

Frances M. Donahue, age 100, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Meadowbrook in Bloomer. She was born June 13, 1920 in the Town of Sampson, Chippewa County to Herbert and Adeline (Plante) Cole. She married Dan Donahue on August 20, 1942 at the United Brethren Parsonage in Bloomer. Frances kept very busy raising her family while working on the...

Gloria D. Lambert

Gloria D. Lambert

Feb 25, 2021

Gloria D. Lambert, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls. She was born on April 16, 1935 in Bloomer to Oswald and Lillian (Lueck) Fehr. She married William “Bill” Lambert on September 22, 1953 in Stillwater MN. Gloria and Bill spent their winters in California and they enjoyed traveling all...

Dona J. Stanford

Dona J. Stanford

Feb 19, 2021

Dona J. Stanford, age 91, formerly of New Auburn, passed away at her home on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born March 30, 1929 in New Auburn, Wisconsin to Richard and Catherine (Marek) Fehr. She worked selling real estate and was involved in many activities with her church and community through the years. Dona was fiercely independent with her...

Harold "Harvey" Mueller

Harold "Harvey" Mueller

Feb 19, 2021

Harold “Harvey” W. Mueller, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic in Bloomer on February 19, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1953 to Willie and Anna (Krause) Mueller. Harvey worked as a truck driver and machinery set-up at Swoboda Implement for many years. He was a member of the Bloomer American Legion, and the Bloomer Fire Department....

Ardell H. Branville (Abrahamson)

Ardell H. Branville (Abrahamson)

Feb 12, 2021

Ardell H. (Abrahamson) Branville, age 87, passed away peacefully February 12, 2021 at her home in New Auburn. She was born May 3, 1933, in New Auburn to Harry and Orpha Abrahamson. She attended school in New Auburn and grew up working at Harry’s Store in New Auburn. She married Perry Branville from Sand Creek June 10, 1949. Perry and...

Paul Edgar Lane

Paul Edgar Lane

Feb 11, 2021

Paul E. Lane, age 82, passed away at Mayo Clinic in Bloomer on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1938 in Bloomer to Raymond and Lenora (Meier) Lane. Paul married Frances Grassini on November 23, 1977. He proudly served is country in the US Army during the war in Korea. He worked as a tool and...