OBITUARIES
Bruce "Chopper" Buresh
Mar 24, 2025
Bruce A. Buresh, affectionately known as “Chopper,” age 76, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2025 after battling illness after illness following a stroke in February of 2024. He passed peacefully with his family by his side.
Bruce was born on March 12, 1949, in Eau Claire, WI, to William Buresh Jr. and Edna (Stelter) Wilda.
On September 19,...
John Stanford
Mar 22, 2025
John E. Stanford, a devoted husband and father, skilled craftsman, and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 22, 2025 at his home on Chain Lake at the age of 82.
John was born on July, 9 1942 to Jack and Violet (Ulness) Stanford in Eau Claire, WI. He spent his life as an upholsterer, a trade he...
Tammy Jo Fuss
Mar 21, 2025
Tammy Jo Fuss, age 57, passed away on March 21, 2025 at her home in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born on May 22, 1967 in Bloomer, WI to Joanne (Hoard) and William Fuss. Tammy grew up in New Auburn, WI and graduated from New Auburn High School with the Class of 1985.
Tammy always loved animals of all kinds. From her...
Pamela J. Rumphol
Mar 20, 2025
Pamela J. Rumphol, age 76, passed away on March 20, 2025, at Meadowbook in Bloomer, WI.
Pamela was born on July 21, 1948, in Bloomer, to Robert Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Shabelski) Nimtz.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Donald E. Poirier
Mar 10, 2025
Donald E. Poirier, age 86, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born June 27, 1938 in Cooks Valley, WI, to William and Gertrude (Weiher) Poirier. He married Mary Ann Heidtke on February 7, 1965 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eagleton. Donald displayed his true entrepreneurial spirit throughout his life. He owned and operated Donnie’s Pool Hall, two...
Mark A. Hassemer
Mar 10, 2025
Mark A. Hassemer, age 74, passed away on March 10, 2025, at his home.
Mark was born on July 22, 1950, in Chippewa Falls to Edward V. “Gabby” and Verdine L. (Sarauer) Hassemer. He graduated from Bloomer High School with the Class of 1968.
Mark raised a family with Rita (Lee) VanStelle for over 20 years. He was a member of The...
Lloyd E. Woodmansee
Mar 6, 2025
Lloyd E. Woodmansee, age 94, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living in Altoona.
Lloyd was born on May 26, 1930, in Madison, WI to Roswell and Loretta (Buck) Woodmansee. He honorably served his country in the US Navy, retiring as a commander from the Navy Reserves in 1974.
On March 28, 1953, Lloyd married Joanne Marquardt at...
Ronald J. Pitts
Feb 28, 2025
Ronald J. Pitts, age 84, of Grantsburg, WI passed away on February 28, 2025, in Little Falls, MN.
Ron was born on July 23, 1940, to Lyle L. and Irene E. (Osgood) Pitts. He graduated from New Auburn High School and went on to serve in the US Army. Ron worked at 3M Manufacturing in Minnesota. After retirement, he moved up...
Bonnie J. LaGesse
Feb 22, 2025
Bonnie J. LaGesse, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer.
Bonnie was born on December 24, 1946, in Chippewa Falls, to Arthur and Arlene (O’Flanagan) Stuck. On August 17, 1968, Bonnie married Willam “Bill” LaGesse at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bloomer. She worked at Bloomer Hospital as an X-ray technician for many years....
Donna J. Nyhus
Feb 8, 2025
Bloomer Donna J. Nyhus, age 93, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls.
Donna was born on October 17, 1931, in New Auburn to Frank and Florence (Davis) Knipfer. She grew up on a farm near Round Lake in the town of Sampson. Donna attended Chain-O-Lake School until 2nd grade and finished grade...
Daren S. Trowbridge
Jan 31, 2025
Daren S. Trowbridge of River Falls, WI died peacefully at home on January 31, 2025, after a third bout with cancer he just could not shake. He was born in Bloomer on December 21, 1970, to Buckshot and Susan (McFarlane) Trowbridge.
Daren is survived by his parents: Susan and Buckshot; children: Brennen and Margaret “Meg” Trowbridge; significant other: Jac Campbell; brothers:...
Jane N. Gunderson
Jan 29, 2025
Jane N. Gunderson, age 94, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at MCHS in Eau Claire. She was born February 18, 1930, in Winona, MN to Millard M. and Esther M. (Nash) Barlow. She married David Gunderson on May 31, 1958, at the First Congregational Church in Bloomer. Jane worked as a bank teller before her chosen career as a...
Janis L. Lyon
Jan 25, 2025
Janis L. Lyon, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born on April 12, 1947, in Chicago, IL to William and Theresa (Zilinsky) Becvar, proudly making her 100% Czechoslovakian.
On June 1, 1974, she married Donald E. Lyon. Janis was a dedicated farm wife...
Marshall R. Thompson
Jan 24, 2025
Marshall R. Thompson, age 17, passed away Friday January 24, 2025 at his home.
Marshall was born on June 22, 2007 in Chippewa Falls and was the son of James and Jennifer (Short) Thompson. He was a Senior at Bloomer High School and worked for Kaddy Enterprise in Colfax. Marshall was a witty person with a clever sense of humor. He...
Terri L. McElroy
Jan 22, 2025
Terri L. McElroy, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home in Bloomer.
Terri was born on July 3, 1962, in Eau Claire to Richard and Jeanette (Mohr) McElroy. Terri worked for Auto Vision Center glass company in Eau Claire. Later in life, she married James Lawrence. Terri always wanted to stay busy and help others. She...
Juel C. Smith
Jan 20, 2025
Juel C. Smith, age 88, passed away on January 20, 2025, at Care Partners in Altoona, WI
Juel was born on September 19, 1936, at home in Hay River, Dunn Co. to Thorvald and Clara (Holte) Smith.
On December 12, 1959, Juel married Janice Anderson. She preceded him in death in 2003. On June 28, 2009, Juel married Kathy (Engstrom) Nelson. In...
Mary Ann Bischel
Jan 14, 2025
Mary Ann Bischel, age 68, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1956, in Ladysmith to Joseph and Mary (Novotny) Cicha, Jr. She married Norbert Bischel on June 7, 1975, in Tony, Wisconsin. Mary Ann loved being a mother and was a dedicated homemaker while working on the family farm. She...
Jay W. Anderson
Jan 14, 2025
Jay W. Anderson, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Meadowbrook in Bloomer, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 24, 1957, in Grantsburg, WI to Wallace “Bud” and Joanne Anderson. He worked as a laborer and also as an auto body mechanic. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed fishing and working...
Lillian Deyonne Wendlandt
Jan 13, 2025
Lillian Deyonne Wendlandt (nee Gilberts), age 100, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Monday January 13, 2025, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI.
Lillian was born in Sand Creek, WI on July 7, 1924, to Oscar and Bessie (Harstad) Gilberts. She was raised and attended grade school in Sand Creek. She attended junior high...
Nick R. Burgess
Jan 12, 2025
Nicholas R. Burgess, age 45, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1979, in Chippewa Falls, the son of Terri Burgess. Nick took a lot of pride in his job as a directional driller and truly loved being on the pipeline. He enjoyed ice fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with his dogs and children.
He...
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