OBITUARIES

Thea G. Metza (Clough)

Thea G. Metza (Clough)

Sep 16, 2022

Theadora G. (Clough) Metza, 79, of Bloomer, passed away on September 16, 2022, at Meadowbrook in Bloomer. Thea was born on November 3, 1942, in the Town of Ludington, Eau Claire Co. to Theodore and Gwen (Johnson) Clough. She attended and graduated from Bloomer High School with the Class of 1961. She had many fond memories of her high school...

Kayla J. Cole

Kayla J. Cole

Sep 12, 2022

Kayla J. Cole, age 39, passed away unexpectedly at MCHS in Bloomer on Monday, September 12, 2022. She was born to Gerald Eder and Ruth (Wallsch) Hill on March 10, 1983. After graduating from Colfax High School in 2001 she moved out west for a few years. Upon returning she managed, cooked and bartended at Albertville Tavern for over 15...

Susan K Mullen (Mullen)

Susan K Mullen (Mullen)

Sep 3, 2022

Susan Kay Mullen, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Pioneer Health and Rehabilitation in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. She was born November 23, 1952 in Chippewa Falls to Leonard and Geraldine (Borofka) Mullen. She was the owner/operator of State Farm Insurance in Chippewa Falls. Sue was an excellent pianist and organist, playing for St. Paul’s Catholic Church for...

Lisa Ann Bohlen

Lisa Ann Bohlen

Sep 1, 2022

Lisa A. Bohlen, age 57, passed away on September 1, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, WI. Lisa was born on September 1, 1965, in Minneapolis, MN to William Bohlen and Patricia (Gartzke) Bruss. She grew up in Appleton, WI and graduated from WITC in Rice Lake with an associates degree in accounting. Lisa mostly worked as a CNA...

Lorraine Alice Coaty (Malone)

Lorraine Alice Coaty (Malone)

Aug 28, 2022

Lorraine A. Coaty, age 92, went home to Jesus on August 28, 2022, at her home in Chetek, WI. Lorraine was born on June 26, 1930, in the Town of Maple Grove, Barron County to John and Elma (Campbell) Malone. She attended Barron High School and graduated with the Class of 1948. Lorraine went on to further her education at...

Leroy "Roy" Foster

Leroy "Roy" Foster

Aug 25, 2022

Leroy “Roy” Foster Jr, age 92, formally of Bloomer, passed away at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato MN. He was born on May 22, 1930 in Monmouth, Maine to Leroy and Madoyln (Proctor) Foster. He served his country in US Army and worked as a Tech Engineer for Sprint. He was predeceased by his three wives; Betty Jo Hadley, Vivian...

Darlene F Garbe

Darlene F Garbe

Aug 22, 2022

Darlene Fay Garbe, age 62, formally of Bloomer, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at her home in Crystal, Minnesota. She was born in Chippewa Falls to Melvin and Frieda (Stangel) Garbe. Darlene was a very artistic and creative person who worked in Digital Marketing for many years. She attended Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Hopkins and had many friends there. She enjoyed...

JoAnn M Guthrie (Rowe)

JoAnn M Guthrie (Rowe)

Aug 19, 2022

JoAnn M. Guthrie, age 81, passed away on August 19, 2022, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. She was born June 11, 1941 in Chippewa Falls to Gerald and Leora (Reetz) Rowe. She worked at Burger King for many years and, in her younger years, enjoyed dancing and riding bike. She was a huge Elvis fan and loved doing crafts, creating...

John Richard Paulus

John Richard Paulus

Aug 13, 2022

John R. Paulus, age 75, passed away after battling leukemia on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center. John was born on June 14, 1947, in Chippewa Falls, to Norbert and Edwina “Winnie” (Knoble) Paulus. He attended North High School in Eau Claire and graduated with the Class of 1965. John honorably served his country in the Army National...

Kathleen A. Zwiefelhofer

Kathleen A. Zwiefelhofer

Aug 7, 2022

Kathleen A. Zwiefelhofer, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Kathleen was born on February 16, 1940, in Chippewa County to George and Catherine (Zwiefelhofer) Dachel. On July 2, 1960, Kathleen was united in marriage to Leon J. Zwiefelhofer. Kathleen and Leon owned and operated the White Pine for several years....

Gloria Jean Vettrus (Schmock)

Gloria Jean Vettrus (Schmock)

Aug 6, 2022

Gloria Jean (Schmock) Vettrus, age 73, of Bloomer, passed away at her home on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022, and is now in the arms of her heavenly father. Gloria succumbed to a 2+ year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 14, 1949 in Bloomer to Donald and Elenere (Donaldson) Schmock. After graduating from Bloomer High School in...

Mary Lou Hakes

Mary Lou Hakes

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Lou Hakes, age 73, passed away August 4, 2022 with her husband by her side. She was born October 30, 1948 in Mudbrook, WI to Harold and Minnie (Wallace) Smith. She married Thomas Hakes on December 6, 1980 at Keystone Church in Cornell. Mary worked as a CNA and was a dedicated, loving employee at the Maple Wood in...

Karen J. Bohl

Karen J. Bohl

Jul 31, 2022

Karen J. Bohl, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI. Her parents were Carl and Eleanor (Schwab) Jahnke. Karen married Richard Bohl on July 29, 1972 in Tilden. She worked as a customer service representative at Mason shoe in Chippewa for...

Billy J. Stolt

Billy J. Stolt

Jul 24, 2022

Billy J. Stolt, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Brookfield, Wisconsin with his wife by his side after attending a Brewer’s game. Billy was born on January 29, 1965, to DeWayne and Darlene (LaGesse) Stolt. Billy graduated Bloomer High School 1984, where his love of football began. Oh how he loved his “Steelers” and he...

Fern Bernadine Meisner (Rehm)

Fern Bernadine Meisner (Rehm)

Jul 23, 2022

Fern B. Meisner, 91, of Bloomer, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Dove Health Care in Bloomer. Fern was born on May 2, 1931, in Bloomer, to George and Ada (Paus) Rehm. On March 15, 1950, Fern married Leonard “Bud” Meisner in Pine City, MN. She was a cook for the Bloomer School District. Fern was involved with...

Moose (Kevin) W. Triebs

Moose (Kevin) W. Triebs

Jul 20, 2022

Moose (Kevin) Triebs, 58, of Bloomer and formerly of Elroy, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a short hard fought battle with brain cancer. Moose was born on May 26, 1964, in Elroy, to Donald and Jeanice (Brueggeman) Triebs. After graduating High School, Moose started his working career at Midwest Silo Builders,...

Greg J Seidling

Greg J Seidling

Jul 18, 2022

Greg J. Seidling, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bloomer on Monday, July 18, 2022. Greg was born on March 26, 1962, to LaVerne and Yvonne (Mercier) Seidling. He married the love of his life, Valeria Hurt on August 7, 1982, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer. Greg was a self-employed contractor and a jack of...

Chloe Adora Caterer

Chloe Adora Caterer

Jul 18, 2022

A celebration of life will be held at the Bloomer North Park on 9th Avenue for Chloe A. Caterer on Sunday, July 24, 2022 from1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Steven Donald Lotts

Steven Donald Lotts

Jul 12, 2022

Steven Donald Lotts, age 59 of Colfax WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 11, 2022. He was predeceased by his father Harry Donald Lotts. He left behind his mother Doris Snow, siblings Barbara Milz, Debbie Fischer, Sue Hakes, Mike Lotts, and his loving children Nathan Lotts (son of Deb Miles), Amanda Robbins, Breanna Schemenauer, Chaela Lotts (daughters...

Ilene PIngel (Shipman)

Ilene PIngel (Shipman)

Jul 10, 2022

Ilene Pingel passed away on Sunday July 1O, 2022 at Colfax Health and Rehab with her family by her side. Ilene was born on April 6, 1925, the daughter of Lorn and Rose (Breed) Shipman. Ilene grew up in Sampson Township, attended Tillinghast Country School and graduated from New Auburn High School where she met the love of her life...

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