OBITUARIES

Walter Ferstenou

Walter Ferstenou

Nov 25, 2018

Obituary for Walter E Ferstenou

Walter E. Ferstenou, age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home in Chippewa Falls. He was born April 4, 1921 in the Town of Woodmohr to Paul and Eva (Reichel) Ferstenou. He married Vivian Klund on May 23, 1946 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Walter served in...

Laura Breed

Laura Breed

Nov 18, 2018

Obituary for Laura E. Breed (Gillett)

Laura E. Breed, age 96, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born July 21, 1922 at home in Bear Lake, Wisconsin just East of Chetek to Fayette and Elsie (Rinehart) Gillett. She married Clark H. Breed on June 1, 1951 in Chicago, IL. Laura worked...

Charles Brekken

Charles Brekken

Nov 15, 2018

Obituary for Charles A. Brekken

Charles A. Brekken age 81, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 15, 2018. He was born at his home in Barron County on August 2, 1937 to Olin and Mildred (Davis) Brekken. He married Mary Jane Dunstan on February 11, 1967 in Lake Forest IL. Charles loved his...

Raymond Ross

Raymond Ross

Nov 12, 2018

Obituary for Raymond E. Ross

Raymond E. Ross, 70, of Bloomer, WI passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by family. Ray was born July 4, 1948 in La Crosse, WI, the second son of Vernon and Elizabeth Ross. On April 18, 1970 he married the love of his life, Barbara (Oliver) Ross. Ray was...

John Pingel

John Pingel

Nov 11, 2018

Obituary for John C. Pingel

John C Pingel age 71, passed away on November 11, 2018 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. He was born June 19, 1947 in Chippewa Falls to Orville and Loretta (Riley) Pingel. He graduated as valedictorian from New Auburn High School in 1966 and graduated from UWEC in 1979 where he was a member of...

Edna Stolt

Edna Stolt

Nov 9, 2018

Obituary for Edna L. Stolt (Peaslee)

Edna Lorraine Stolt, age 85, went to be with her family in heaven on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Dove Health Care in Bloomer with her daughter, Kathy, by her side. She was born October 17 1933 in Wisconsin to Thomas and Louella (Gunn) Peaslee. She married LeVoyd “Red” Stolt on June 17,...

Eugene Brodersen

Eugene Brodersen

Nov 6, 2018

Obituary for Eugene "Carsten" Brodersen

Eugene “Carsten” Brodersen age 83, passed away at his home in Chetek on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. He was born on November 10, 1934 in Arlington WA to Henry and Rose (Kraetz) Brodersen. Carsten married Kathy Rathert on June 18, 1958 in Arlington, WA and together they purchased a farm in Oso, Washington. He...

Roger Burnell

Roger Burnell

Nov 2, 2018

Obituary for Roger J. Burnell

Roger John Burnell, age 72, passed away with his sister by his side on November 2, 2018 at The Homeplace in Dorchester, Wisconsin. He was born April 1, 1946 in Bloomer to John and Faye (Evans) Burnell. Roger spent his years in various homes, but found his last home at the Homeplace of Dorchester....

Grayson  Eichinger

Grayson Eichinger

Oct 17, 2018

Obituary for Grayson Mathew Eichinger

Grayson Mathew Eichinger, 8 month old son of Mathew Eichinger and Crystal (Smart) Hamm, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Grayson was born on February 9, 2018 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents: Mathew and Crystal; sisters: Brynn and...

Lee Kramschuster

Lee Kramschuster

Oct 10, 2018

Obituary for Lee B Kramschuster

Lee Kramschuster, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Country Terrace in Bloomer. He was born on April 2, 1936 in Bloomer to Paul and Agnes (Hable) Kramschuster. He married Joyce Mallo on February 15, 1957 in Spooner. Lee worked as a farmer all his life. He loved carving walking...

Mabel Gravunder

Mabel Gravunder

Oct 10, 2018

Obituary for Mabel Gravunder

Mabel Gravunder passed away on Wednesday October 10, 2018 at the Atrium in Bloomer. She was born on August, 31, 1924 to Henry and Clara (Albrecht) Bathke. Mabel married Marlin “Mike” Gravunder November 16, 1946 in Pine City, Minnesota. Mabel was a loving and caring mother and family always came first with her. She loved...

Kim Gustum

Kim Gustum

Oct 6, 2018

Obituary for Kim M Gustum

Bloomer Kim M. Gustum, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chippewa Falls on October 6, 2018. He was born on December, 22 1951 in Eau Claire to Loyd and Carol (Winget) Gustum. He worked as farmer, truck driver, and a mechanic. In his free time Kim enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, model...

James Zwiefelhofer

James Zwiefelhofer

Oct 5, 2018

Obituary for James S. "Jim" Zwiefelhofer

James Sylvan “Jim” Zwiefelhofer, age 70, died peacefully at his home in Bloomer on Friday, October 5, 2018 after a long struggle with health complications. He was born July 4, 1948 in Bloomer to Lawrence and Ella (Schuster) Zwiefelhofer. He married Bonita Bowe on August 2, 1969 and together they raised 4 children....

Carlton Berg

Carlton Berg

Oct 4, 2018

Obituary for Carlton R. Berg

Carlton R. Berg, age 92, passed away peacefully at Bethany Riverside in La Crosse, WI on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Carlton was born August 24, 1926 in Bloomer to Carl and Hilda (Gravunder) Berg. He served in the US Navy during WWII and worked as a machinist for Cutler Hammer in Milwaukee, WI. Carlton...

Charles Frion

Charles Frion

Oct 2, 2018

Obituary for Charles K. ""Farley"" Frion

Charles “Farley” Frion, age 60, died at his home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on January 28, 1958 in Chippewa Falls to Gerald and Bernice (Wolf) Frion. He married Traci Kasel on June 12, 1999 in Hastings, Minnesota. Farley was an over the...

Allan Peaslee

Allan Peaslee

Sep 27, 2018

Obituary for Allan E. Peaslee

Allan E. Peaslee, age 76 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 27,2018 at the Atrium Acute Care Center for Seniors in Bloomer. He was born the fifth child of nine to Thomas and Louella (Gunn) Peaslee on April 21, 1942. He was a farmer and his hobby was woodworking. He also...

Genevieve Pederson

Genevieve Pederson

Sep 20, 2018

Obituary for Genevieve C. "Genny" Pederson

Genevieve C. Pederson, age 91, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Atrium Acute Care for Seniors in Bloomer. She was born April 23, 1927 in Milton Junction WI. to Jens and Martha (Christianson) Everson. She married Loyal Peterson on October 24, 1946 in Milton Junction. In...

Sharon Pierce

Sharon Pierce

Sep 19, 2018

Obituary for Sharon K. Pierce

Sharon K. Pierce of Bloomer, age 76, passed away on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Sharon was born on March 10, 1942 to Henry and Alice Monpas in Chippewa Falls. She married William Pierce on February 15, 1958. Sharon loved her polka music, dancing, and spending time with family and friends....

Elmer "Amy" Steinmetz

Elmer "Amy" Steinmetz

Aug 30, 2018

Obituary for Elmer "Amy" Steinmetz

Elmer Carl “Amy” Steinmetz, age 87, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Country Terrace in Bloomer. He was born December 30, 1930 in Chippewa Falls to Elmer C. and Alice (Bekken) Steinmetz. He married Darlene Mickesh on October 23, 1952 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Amy owned and operated Steinmetz Food...

Elizabeth Katherine "Toots" Ricksford (Miller)

Elizabeth Katherine "Toots" Ricksford (Miller)

Aug 3, 2018

Obituary for Elizabeth Katherine "Toots" Ricksford (Miller)

Elizabeth K. Ricksford, age 95, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at MCHS Chippewa Valley Hospital in Bloomer. She was born March 21, 1923 in Stanley to John and Clara (Baumgarten) Miller. She married Edwin Ricksford on July 21, 1945 in Thorp. Elizabeth worked on the farm for 25 years, cooked at...