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Camille "Candy" Winiarczyk

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

John B. Norris

John B. Norris

Jun 24, 2024

John B. Norris, age 98, passed away June 24th, 2024, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. He was born on October 23rd, 1925, in Washburn Wisconsin to John and Mary (Casper) Norris. He married Doris Jean Simet on October 5th, 1957, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer.

 

John taught Art and Industrial Arts at Bloomer Junior high for...

Donna Mae Peterson

Donna Mae Peterson

Jun 19, 2024

Donna Mae Peterson, age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born January 4, 1936, in Cadott to Louie and Theresa (Hurt) Rubenzer. Donna attended McDonell Catholic High School and graduated with the Class of 1953. On October 13, 1956, Donna was united in marriage to Daniel...

Janet G. Rogge

Janet G. Rogge

Jun 15, 2024

Janet G. Rogge, age 90, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer, WI.

 

Janet was born on July 29, 1933, in Chippewa Falls to George and Lois (Turner) Rubenzer. She was the first of five sisters. Janet attended the one room country Bartlette Grade School in Eagle Point and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. She...

Geoff D. Hetke

Geoff D. Hetke

Jun 14, 2024

Geoff D. Hetke, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Bloomer, WI. 

 Geoff was born on August 12, 1975, in Bloomer to David and Barbara (Conrad) Hetke. He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1993.

 Geoff worked as a machinist at EDI, and a cement truck driver for Haas Redi Mix and...

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