OBITUARIES
Donald G. Zwiefelhofer
Sep 8, 2025
Donald G. Zwiefelhofer, age 89, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by family, at Aggies Country Living in Eagleton. He was born on April 15, 1936, in Bloomer to Frank and Rose (Hepfler) Zwiefelhofer. Don married Darlene Janota on July 20, 1957, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Chetek.
Don worked diligently on his dairy farm and was proud...
Larry L. Foster
Sep 7, 2025
Larry Leroy Foster, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer, WI. He was born on June 15, 1940, to Earl & Emily Foster in Bemidj, MN.
Larry grew up a country boy working on the family farm and graduated from Cass Lake High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from...
Karen K. Kodesh
Sep 6, 2025
Karen Kay Kodesh, age 72, a proud wife, mother and grandmother, who valued the simple things in life, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on May 22, 1953, Karen focused her life on what mattered most—family, routine, gardening, and the quiet joys of everyday living. She was a friendly person, though she preferred the...
Elva L. Metcalf
Sep 6, 2025
Elva L. Metcalf, age 88, passed away on September 6, 2025, at Heritage Lakeside Nursing Home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Elva was born on August 20, 1937, at home in Rusk County, to Otto and Clara (Vetterkind) Klaar. On August 24, 1957, Elva married Eldon Metcalf in Island Lake. She worked alongside her husband at Bloomer Diesel and Metcalf Sewer Service....
Donna J. Kellen
Aug 26, 2025
Donna J. Kellen, age 99, passed away on August 26, 2025, at her home in the town of Bloomer, with family by her side. She was born on July 8, 1926, in the town of Sampson to Elmer Sr. and Helen (Loofbourrow) Nelson. She attended New Auburn and graduated with the class of 1944. On April 15, 1947, Donna married...
Karen L. Ahlm
Aug 18, 2025
Karen L. Ahlm, age 78, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Bloomer. She was born on November 1, 1946, at home in Bloomer, to Richard and Elizabeth “Mary” (Schwartz) Rubenzer. On July 13, 1974, Karen married Clarence “Skip” Ahlm. She worked with Clarence putting together parts for his son’s business ITW. Karen also...
Daniel F. Gullickson
Aug 15, 2025
Daniel F. Gullickson, age 69, passed away on August 15, 2025, at his home with family by his side.
Dan was born on July 25, 1956, in Chippewa Falls, to Glen and Norma (Peterson) Gullickson. He attended Bloomer High School and graduated with the Class of 1974. On May 13, 1978, Dan married Sandra Severson at New Hope Lutheran Church in...
Logan J. Michels
Aug 13, 2025
Logan Michels, age 36, of Colfax passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Logan was born January 19, 1989 to John and Christie (Freeberg) Michels. He is survived by his parents; siblings: Chism and Samm Michels; grandmother Betty Freeberg, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Logan grew up outdoors farming and hunting. He was active in FFA,...
Ralph M. McGuire Jr.
Aug 12, 2025
Ralph Milton McGuire Jr., age 71, passed away at his home on August 12, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. He was born on July 6, 1954, in Waukesha, WI to Ralph Milton and Lorretta (Becher) McGuire. He attended Kettle Moraine High School and graduated with the Class of 1972. On June 26, 1976, Ralph married Mary Fink...
Harry R. Harwood
Aug 6, 2025
Harry Roy Harwood, age 79, passed away at his home, with family by his side, under the care of Mayo Hospice on August 6, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1945, in Cooks Valley to Harry “Roy” and Hilda (Christianson) Harwood. He graduated from Bloomer High School in 1963 then attended Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, graduating with...
Charlene A. Rosenbrook
Aug 6, 2025
Charlene A. Rosenbrook, affectionately known as "Char," gracefully exited this world at the age of 69 on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones and friends. In true Char fashion, her home became a revolving door of friends, neighbors, colleagues, and family, all coming to share their love, thanks, and farewells.
Born on July 29, 1956, in Chippewa Falls, WI,...
Melissa "Missy" Samens
Aug 2, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Samens age, 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday August 2, 2025. Missy's wishes were to have a private burial at the St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Cooks Valley. Olson Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the family.
Jeanetta R. Robertson
Jul 24, 2025
Jeanetta R. Robertson, age 95, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Meadowbrook in Bloomer. She was born on August 31, 1929, in Bloomer to Peter and Ella (Albrecht) Hilger. Jeanetta married LeRoy Robertson on October 9, 1954. She worked at the Farmer’s Store in Bloomer and then helped LeRoy at the sawmill...
Rox Ann Nadeau
Jul 20, 2025
Rox Ann Nadeau, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in the town of Bloomer.
Roxie was born on February 25, 1951, in Chippewa Falls, to Reuben and Maxine (Miller) Rosenbrook. During her childhood, Roxie and her sister Rhonda spent many hours with their beloved horses participating in events and bringing home many blue ribbons.
She attended...
Richard G. Bauer
Jul 15, 2025
Richard G. Bauer, age 81, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Barron, Wisconsin.
Rich was born July 29, 1943, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Norman Duane and Doris Eilene (Anderson) Bauer. He grew up in the Chetek area. He married Deanne Constance Schneider on May 2, 1964. They later divorced. On May 11, 1974,...
Bert F. Tozer
Jul 14, 2025
Bert F. Tozer, age 84, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Bloomer, WI with his family by his side.
Bert was born on March 16, 1941, at his home in Cooks Valley, Wisconsin to Elwood “Bud” and Marie (Rihn) Tozer. He was a four year football letterman, graduating from Bloomer High School in...
Lonnie L. Perry
Jul 6, 2025
Lonnie L. Perry, age 84, of New Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Lonnie was born on May 3, 1941, in Indiana, to Leigh and Miriam (Smalley) Peterson. She attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire and graduated with the Class of 1959. In 1962, Lonnie graduated from Luther Hospital School of Nursing. On September 21, 1963, Lonnie...
Betty S. Schroeder
Jul 2, 2025
Betty S. Schroeder, age 84, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the lord on July 2, 2025, at Meadowbrook Bloomer Nursing Facility. She was born on April 10, 1941, in Pawnee, Illinois, to Henry and Lena (Anderson) Dozier. In 1961, she married Daniel Schroeder, they later divorced. Betty worked on the line at Nelson Filter for many years....
Thomas Richard Stoffel
Jul 1, 2025
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Richard Stoffel, age 19, of Bloomer, Wisconsin, who left this world far too soon on July 1, 2025.
Thomas was born on April 29, 2006, in Eau Claire to Shawn and Aimee (Hannon) Stoffel. A 2024 graduate of Bloomer High School, Thomas had a true love for the game...
Everett "Tom" Powell
Jun 28, 2025
Everett Thomas “Tom” Powell, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home in New Auburn under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born on August 13. 1943 in Ruby, Wisconsin to Edward and Ida (Gerber) Powell. He married Rose Marie Nimtz on June 18, 1966 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. He owned and...
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