OBITUARIES
Joel K. Vettrus
Oct 2, 2024
Joel K. Vettrus, age 79, of Bloomer, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024, and is now in the arms of his heavenly father.
Joel was born on December 16, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN to Rev. Ole and Clara (Olson) Vettrus. At a young age, the family moved to Superior, WI until he was in 5th grade,...
Jesse L. LaGesse
Oct 1, 2024
Jesse L. LaGesse, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. He was born on April 20, 1939, to Edward and Elsie (Whitsell) LaGesse in Bloomer, WI. On January 6, 1962, Jesse was united in marriage to Sharon Faschingbauer at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer.
Jesse worked for the City of...
Jean Kriese
Sep 23, 2024
Jean, “Jeannie” Kriese, 70, passed away at her home in Cadott, Wisconsin on September 23, 2024.Born in Hillsborough county, Florida, she was raised in Chicago, and moved to Cadott, Wisconsin, to live a quieter life with her husband Berthold, “Bert” Kriese, who passed away three years ago.
Her remains will be laid to rest at the Veteran’s cemetery in Spooner...
Carolyn M. Bergh
Sep 16, 2024
Carolyn M. Bergh, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Heath Systems Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.
Carolyn was born on June 9, 1947, in Eau Claire, to Marlin and Gladys (Stenseth) Hammond. She attended school in Eau Claire and graduated from North High School. On January 8, 1966, Carolyn married Robert C. Bergh at...
Camille "Candy" Winiarczyk
Sep 10, 2024
Camille “Candy” Winiarczyk, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at home, with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1943 to Henry and Evelyn (Spychalski) Sokolowski in Indiana. She married John Winiarczyk on June 2, 1962. Candy loved spending time with John and enjoyed traveling with her daughters. Her favorite pastime was baking...
Joseph E. Schneider
Sep 7, 2024
Joseph E. Schneider, age 85, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home in Tilden.
Joe was born on February 10, 1939 in Chippewa Falls, to William and Clara (Libersky) Schneider. He attended Tilden Grade School and some high school at McDonell Catholic Schools.
He worked for Baudette’s on the Farm in Eagle Point, Klinger’s Farm Market skinning mink, Zutter’s...
Richard J. Flackey
Sep 1, 2024
Richard J. Flackey, age 80, passed away at Mayo Health System in Bloomer on September 1, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1944 in Chippewa Falls to Joseph and Bertha Flackey. Dick married Betty Konwinski on August 19, 1967. He worked at the paper mill in Cornell for over 25 years. Dick was the king of the cookout, charcoaling...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Wright
Aug 22, 2024
Gerald L. Wright, aka “JUDGE JERRY” or “COACH JERRY”, age 68, of Hayward, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Duluth, Minnesota.
Jerry was raised on a family farm in West Bend, Iowa. After high school he attended Luther College, Decorah, Iowa where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and met his future wife, Laurie....
Kenneth "Aaron" Near Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Kenneth “Aaron” Near Jr., age 48, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Chetek, WI.
Aaron was born on September 23, 1975, in Mendota, IL to Kenneth Aaron Sr. and Shirley (Sweger) Near. Aaron loved to spend time with his family and always put the needs of others before his own. At the end of the day, if Aaron brought...
Louis J. Reetz III
Aug 12, 2024
Louis J. Reetz III, age 74, passed away at his home in Sand Creek on Monday, August 12, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, to Louis II and Esther (Olson) Reetz. Louis attended Bloomer High School and graduated with the Class of 1968. In 1972, he married a classmate, Pamela Werner. They made their home...
Michael J. Louismet
Aug 9, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mike Louismet on August 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, following a brief illness. Mike was born on February 17, 1956 and was known for his unfailing kindness, his contagious laughter, and his unfaltering love for his family. He was a polite, caring, loving, and funny individual, traits that...
Rodger "The Colonel" E. Loofboro
Jul 29, 2024
Rodger E. Loofboro, “The Colonel” age 86, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home in rural New Auburn. He was born on October 27, 1937, in New Auburn to Leo and Hazel (Lane) Loofboro. He married Mayo J. Fuss on August 5, 1957, at the 7th Day Baptist Church in New Auburn.
Rodger started off young at the age...
Mykel Todd
Jul 25, 2024
Mykel (Michael) Todd (Petschow), age 65, passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing home in Bloomer, WI on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1959 in Racine, WI to Maurietta “Mert” A. Burgess and Verlyn W. Petschow.
Mykel spent his childhood in Racine and then moved to Bloomer with his mother and sister in 1973. After graduating Bloomer High...
Gordon V. Hetchler
Jul 15, 2024
Gordon Vern Hetchler, 81, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1942, in Cornell to Francis and Helen (Halvorson) Hetchler. He married the love of his life, Cindy Lou Woodcock, on September 6, 1969, in Chippewa Falls. Together they lived and raised their children in Bloomer, New Auburn, and...
Dean G. Rosenbrook
Jul 13, 2024
Dean Gilbert Rosenbrook, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Bloomer.
Dean was born August 23, 1936, to Gilbert G. and Alice (Kressin) Rosenbrook. Dean was born on the birthday of his father and his father's twin brother, Herbert. August 23rd was always a big party. He was born in Chippewa County,...
Linda K. Turner
Jul 12, 2024
Linda K. Turner, age 73, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at her home in Bloomer.
Linda was born on August 1, 1950, in Milwaukee, to Douglas and Dona Mae (Ludwigsen) Wilsman. She worked in bookkeeping and customer service at Presto Industries and was also a beautiful painter and enjoyed interior design. On August 17, 1996, she married Dan Turner...
B. Jean Frank
Jul 11, 2024
B. Jean Frank, age 90, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Our House in Chippewa Falls. She was born November 5, 1933 in Davenport, Iowa to Louis and Myrtle (Brinkman) Bickel. She married Duane “Tom” Frank on June 3, 1952. Jean worked as a bank teller for Security Bank in New Auburn and was the owner of Island Lake...
Rosemary L. Gunn
Jul 9, 2024
Rosemary L. Gunn, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at home with her loving husband by her side.
Rosemary was born on September 19, 1941, in Ladysmith, WI to Harry and Natalie (Silvernell) Peterson.
Rosemary graduated from Bruce High School and on June 25, 1960, Rosemary married Clayton Gunn at Island Lake Church of Christ. For her and Clayton’s...
Gary A. Gassen
Jul 8, 2024
Gary A. Gassen, age 81, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1942, to Rex and Marvel (Hiler) Gassen. He worked as a self-employed truck driver and enjoyed fishing, camping and trucking.He is survived by 7 sons: Randy (Samantha Miller), Kevin, Michael (Erin Gaier) Jeffery, Greg, Jerry and Chris; sister: Diane Ruiz;...
Jessie A. Nadeau
Jun 30, 2024
Jessie A. Nadeau was born to Jess and Margaret Nadeau on June 26, 1931 in rural Pierce County, Wisconsin. Late in her childhood, they moved to a farm in Beldenville. Jessie spent the rest of her life there, making memories with her parents, her siblings and their families, and her many dogs.
Jessie was a teacher for more than 30 years,...
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