OBITUARIES

Robert J. LeCleir

Robert J. LeCleir

Mar 14, 2024



Robert J. LeCleir, was born on January 11, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, WI to August and Mary (Agnew) LeCleir. He died on March 14, 2024 at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, at the age of 89. 

 

He graduated from McDonell High School, Class of 1952. Bob honorably served in the US Army from 1955-1957. He married Wanda Nyhus on August...

Arlene E. Hones

Arlene E. Hones

Mar 11, 2024

Arlene Edith Hones, 97, formerly of Colfax, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Park View Home in Woodville, WI. 

Arlene was born on March 15, 1926, in Boyceville, WI to Arnold and Elsie (Grutt) Price. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Arlene lived all her life in Wisconsin. Growing up with a large family during...

Stacy D. Hoege

Stacy D. Hoege

Feb 17, 2024

Stacy Dennis Hoege, 56, of New Auburn, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence, from an unexpected heart attack, with his dog and his wife at his side. 

He was born July 27, 1968 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison Wisconsin, and was the son of Donald W. Hoege and Victoria (Zimmerman) Hoege. As a young kid he worked on...

Ione M. Knight

Ione M. Knight

Feb 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Ione Marion Stangel Knight, 76, peacefully departed from this world on Monday, February 12, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 2, 1947, Ione lived a life filled with kindness, grace, and unwavering love. She was a beacon of strength and compassion to all who knew...

Larry W. Seibel

Larry W. Seibel

Feb 11, 2024

Larry W. Seibel, age 71, passed away at Dove Health Care in Bloomer on February 11, 2024 with his family by his side after battling frontal lobe dementia. He was born on March 14, 1952 in Chippewa Falls to Raymond and Genevive “Babe” (Miller) Seibel.   He married Diane Stewart on November 10, 1972 in Bloomer.  Larry worked for Tri...

Beverly J Janke

Beverly J Janke

Feb 6, 2024

Beverly J. Janke, age 93, passed away at Colfax Health and Rehab on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  She was born on July 1, 1930, in Wisconsin to Archie and Ruffina (Polzin) Woll. On May 21, 1949, Beverly married Gerald Janke at Zion Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. She loved living “the lake life” on Chain Lake, golfing with her friends...

Christy Ann Skuban

Christy Ann Skuban

Feb 5, 2024

Christy Ann Skuban passed away in comfort after being diagnosed with incurable cancer at Allina Health in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her passing was unexpected and came as a shock to her family and friends creating a wave of sorrow and reflection in the artistic community. Her surviving brothers, Jim and Jay Skuban were with her during the final days. Through memories...

Peter W. Hassemer

Peter W. Hassemer

Jan 13, 2024

Peter W. Hassemer, age 86, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Sun City, Arizona. 

 

Peter was born on May 7, 1937 in Chippewa Falls to Sylvester and Vernice (Albrecht) Hassemer. He attended Bloomer High School, UW La Crosse, UW Stout and received his PhD at The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Peter honorably served his country in the US Army....

Leo A. Roush Sr.

Leo A. Roush Sr.

Jan 10, 2024

Leo A. Roush Sr., age 89, passed away on January 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Chippewa Valley.

 

Leo was born on February 21, 1934 to Robert R. Sr. and Agatha (Ahrendt) Roush. On June 4, 1955, Leo married Mable Bearss in Trenton, Michigan. Leo enjoyed being a farmer but he absolutely loved spending time with family, the...

Bonnie L. Fisher

Bonnie L. Fisher

Jan 1, 2024

Bonnie L. Fisher, age 65, of Menomonie, passed away on January 1, 2024, due to complications of diabetes, with her son at her side.

 

Bonnie was born on February 11, 1958, in Chippewa Falls, WI to Edward and Delores (Krejci) Sarauer. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bloomer High School in 1976. Bonnie went on...

Daniel R. Schroeder

Daniel R. Schroeder

Dec 30, 2023

 

Daniel R. Schroeder, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Eau Claire WI.  

He was born in Bloomer on June 4, 1936 and was one of three sets of twins born to Walter and Cora (Sheffield) Schroeder. He proudly served in the US Navy for 4 years and married Betty Schroeder in 1961 and later divorced. ...

Lois M. Rubenzer

Lois M. Rubenzer

Dec 7, 2023

 

Lois M. Rubenzer, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer.

 

Lois was born on July 29, 1940 to Leonard and Louise (Oldenberg) Conrad. On February 15, 1958, Lois married Roger R. Rubenzer in Bloomer. Lois loved to read, bake, play cards, visit, watch game shows on the TV, and she always...

Oliver "Dean" Witt

Oliver "Dean" Witt

Dec 6, 2023

 

Oliver “Dean” Witt, age 89, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, WI after a brief illness.

 

Dean was born on May 18, 1934, in Trego, WI to George “Bill” and Cora “Leona” (Feltman) Witt. In 1974 he married the love of his life, Vernell; and exactly one year after her...

Gary E. Tozer

Gary E. Tozer

Dec 4, 2023

 

 

Gary Tozer, age 79, passed away at MCHS in Eau Claire on December 4, 2023.  He was born on May 17, 1944 to Elwood “Bud” and Marie (Rihn) Tozer.  He married Barbara Marek in 1965.  Gary worked as a police officer, serving as a patrolman and chief in Bloomer and chief in Elk Mound.  He was also a...

Sandra Schwab

Sandra Schwab

Nov 24, 2023

Sandra M. (Bowe) Schwab, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, after a short illness in Orlando, Fla.

 

Sandy was born on June 6, 1949, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls to Cyril and Jane (Zenner) Bowe. Sandy went to St. Paul’s Catholic School through 5th grade until the family moved to Barron, Wis. Sandy graduated...

Rhea Robey

Rhea Robey

Nov 18, 2023

 

Rhea M. Robey, age 65, passed away at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 with her family by her side.

 

Rhea was born on February 15, 1958, in the Town of Forest. St. Croix County, to Milton and Adelaide (Gluege) Duval. On October 2, 1999, Rhea married Malcolm “Mac” Robey. She worked as a teller at Security Bank...

Allen G. Hansen

Allen G. Hansen

Nov 15, 2023

Allen G. Hansen, “The Flytier”, age 71, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the home he built in the Eagle Point Township.  He was born on March 21, 1952 in Wisconsin to Lars and Grace (Gerland) Hansen.  Allen attended Boise State where he earned a BS, which is something Allen liked to do, “B-S”. Allen worked as a truck...

David J. Dachel

David J. Dachel

Nov 14, 2023

 

David J. Dachel, age 81,  passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Dove South in Eau Claire.  He was born April 26, 1942 in Wisconsin to Herbert and Violet (Schmidt) Dachel.  He married JoAnne Fanetti on February 27, 1965 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer.  He served his country in the National Guard...

Duane F. "Sonny" Coubal

Duane F. "Sonny" Coubal

Nov 6, 2023

Duane F. “Sonny” Coubal, age 92, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home in Bloomer.

 

Sonny was born on July 1, 1931, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Albina (Urban) Coubal. His family owned and operated the Gateway Inn until it was sold in 1976.  He married Judith Boese on April 30, 1960 at St. Paul...

Romona E. Hurt

Romona E. Hurt

Nov 5, 2023

 

Romona “Monie” E. Hurt, age 74, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire on Sunday November 5, 2023.  She was born in Gilman to Leon and Margaret (Hyland) Hartzell. She married John Hurt on July 15, 1967. Romona enjoyed crafting, cross stich, swinging on the front yard swing, tending to her flowers and an occasional trip to...

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