OBITUARIES

Marjorie E. Nichols (Fry)

Marjorie E. Nichols (Fry)

Oct 17, 2020

Marjorie E. Nichols, 88, passed away October 17, 2020, at Dove Healthcare, Bloomer WI. Her family, healthcare staff, and St. Croix Hospice were by her side, telling her she was loved and it was okay to go. Marge was born on April 5, 1932, to Gerald and Margaret Fry, younger sister to Loujean. Marge married Chuck Nichols in 1948. She...

Gary W. "Swede" Dalhoe

Gary W. "Swede" Dalhoe

Oct 15, 2020

Gary “Swede” Dalhoe, 76, passed away October 15th, 2020. Swede is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, his children and their spouses – Chad & Jennifer and Angela & Rick, his grandchildren Halli and Trent, sister Bev Flatland, brother Ron, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as three adoring grand-dogs. He was preceded in death by his...

Delmar C. Blank

Delmar C. Blank

Oct 14, 2020

Delmar C. Blank, age 86, passed away at his home on October, 14, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1934 in Chippewa Falls to Henry and Alvina (King) Blank. He married Beverly Frazer on October 22, 1955 in Eagleton. He worked for the railroad for all of his life and enjoyed anything outdoors; hunting, fishing, trapping or just walking...

Laura Leann Franta

Laura Leann Franta

Oct 6, 2020

Laura Leann Franta, age 59, of Lake Hallie, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2020. She was born on July 15, 1961 in Chippewa Falls WI to Kenneth and Janice (Brummund) Turner. She married Paul Franta on November 24, 1990. Laura grew up in the Town of Bloomer. She loved all the farm animals and she had a special place...

Darlene M Hansen (Harp)

Darlene M Hansen (Harp)

Sep 19, 2020

Darlene M. Hansen, age 73, passed away at Care Partners in Bloomer on September 19, 2020. She was born on August 4, 1947 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Fred and Myrtle (Richmond) Harp. She married Jim Hansen on August 10, 1968 at the Anson United Methodist Church in the Town of Anson, WI. Darlene worked as a computer operator for...

Harry D. Lotts

Harry D. Lotts

Sep 16, 2020

Harry D. Lotts, age 83, passed away on Wednesday. September 16, 2020 at MCHS in Bloomer. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Rice Lake to Wilmer and Helen (Nelson) Lotts. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his 2 little dogs. He took pleasure in making other laugh with his humorous personality. He is survived by love...

Anita Westerback

Anita Westerback

Sep 7, 2020

Anita L. (Bergren) Westerback, age 82, passed away at her home on Monday, September 7, 2020. She was born April 24, 1938 in Superior, Wisconsin to Victor and Mable (Christiansen) Bergren. She graduated from Superior Central High School where she was very active in the orchestra and band boosters. She then attended Milwaukee-Downer College. She married Dale Westerback in January...

Theodore C "Ted" Green

Theodore C "Ted" Green

Sep 6, 2020

Theodore C. “Ted” Green, age 89, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1931 in Princeton, Minnesota and was raised by his mother and step-father, Arvid and Marie (Sabo) Green. He married Dorothy Anderson on May 16, 1953 in Milaca MN. Ted served in the Army National Guard and worked as...

Eileen E. Rihn (Weiner)

Eileen E. Rihn (Weiner)

Sep 4, 2020

Eileen E. Rihn, age 91, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls, WI. She was born June 28, 1929 in Chippewa County to Oscar and Anna (Siverling) Weiner. She married Louis G. Rihn on June 5, 1948. She and Louis owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store in Bloomer for over 10 years. She...

Michael C. Morning

Michael C. Morning

Sep 1, 2020

Michael Morning, age 69, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home in Chippewa Falls. He was born on November 17 1950, in Chippewa Falls to John and Elizabeth (Custer) Morning. He married Jackie Higbie on June 11, 1977 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Cooks Valley. Michael grew up on the family farm and attended the 2 room...

Valeria Ann Ling (Cook)

Valeria Ann Ling (Cook)

Aug 28, 2020

Valeria A. Ling, age 65, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at her residence in Weyerhauser, Wisconsin. She was born on November 28, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Burley and Katherine (Morris) Cook. She married Timothy Ling on October 21, 1973 in Eau Claire. She worked at the Chetek Bowling Alley as a waitress and bartender. She is survived...

Eileen C. Olson (Owens)

Eileen C. Olson (Owens)

Aug 27, 2020

Eileen C. Olson, age 89, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. She was born April 2, 1931 in Withee WI to Pierce and Gertrude (Kagerah) Owens. She married George Olson on September 20, 1952 in Withee WI. Eileen enjoyed her job as a surgery nurse working at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire and Bloomer Hospital...

Milo A. Klatt

Milo A. Klatt

Aug 26, 2020

Milo Alvin Klatt, age 72, joined the love of his life in heaven on August 26, 2020. He passed away peacefully, visiting his love and caring for her resting place. Milo was born October 8, 1947 in South Dakota to Walter and Hildegard (Frentz) Klatt. On June 27, 1970, he married Petra Mueller. They loved each other dearly and spent...

Melanie Sue Smith

Melanie Sue Smith

Aug 23, 2020

Melanie Sue Smith, age 53, passed away at Cyndi Court Group Home on Sunday, August, 23, 2020. She was born to Juel and Janice (Anderson) Smith on November 30, 1966 in Eau Claire. She loved music, eating a good meal and being taken out for walks. She is survived by her father: Juel and his wife, Kathy, of Altoona; one...

James E. Lane

James E. Lane

Aug 21, 2020

James E. Lane, age 81, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home in Bloomer. He was born June 19, 1939 in Bloomer to Raymond and Lenora (Meier) Lane. He married Jan Lehrer on March 27, 1960. Following her death, he married Cleo A. Posey on September 16, 1997. Jim served in the Army and was an operator at...

Cynthia L. Aubart

Cynthia L. Aubart

Aug 17, 2020

Cynthia L. “Cindy” Aubart, age 64 passed away in Rochester, Minnesota on Monday, August 17 2020 after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis from a mosquito bite. She was born December 16, 1955 in Eau Claire to Paul and Beverly (Wildenberg) Rihn. She married Ronald Aubart on July 21, 1983 in Las Vegas NV. Cindy worked as a dealer in several casinos...

Gail L. Mikula

Gail L. Mikula

Aug 3, 2020

Gail Louis Mikula, age 92, with family by his side, passed away on August 3, 2020 at Country Terrace in Bloomer, WI under the tender loving care of Heartland Hospice. He was born on May 30, 1928 to George and Cora (Dawn) Mikula. He was united in marriage to Delma Holman in Shell Lake, WI on May 27, 1950. Gail...

Venonah M. Dalhoe (Hoveland)

Venonah M. Dalhoe (Hoveland)

Aug 1, 2020

Venonah M. Dalhoe, age 90, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020 at Meadowbrook in Chetek. She was born on October 26, 1929 in Sand Creek to Oscar and Margaret (Hanson) Hoveland. She married Duard Dalhoe on November 8, 1947 in Sand Creek. Venonah worked as an inspector for Globe Union Manufacturing in Milwaukee and Zwicker’s Mills in Shawano for...

Douglas J. McFarlane

Douglas J. McFarlane

Jul 31, 2020

Douglas J. McFarlane, age 65, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Clinic in Rice Lake. He was born on January 6, 1955 in Rockford IL to Lawrence E. and Alice (Ziebell) McFarlane. He married Rita Meinen on September 27, 1980 at Faith Lutheran Church Running Valley. Doug owned and operated a Napa Store in Glenwood City for...

Vada E. Holman (Kolb)

Vada E. Holman (Kolb)

Jul 26, 2020

Vada E. Holman, age 93, died at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on Sunday, July 27, 2020. She was born in Barron County to Ernest and Nettie (Falkner) Kolb on May 3, 1927. She attended LaFollette, a one room, 8 grade school house and then graduated from Barron High in 1945. She got her nursing education at Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis,...