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Beatrice Elizabeth Woolever (Bowe)

Beatrice Elizabeth Woolever (Bowe)

Jul 25, 2020

Beatrice E. “Beaty” Woolever, age 78, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born October 15, 1941 in Tilden to Benjamin and Annie (Schneider) Bowe. She married Joseph Woolever on October 29, 1977 in Bloomer. She worked as a custodian for Mason Shoes for many years and enjoyed sewing, canning, and watching...

Paulette Hartman

Paulette Hartman

Jul 24, 2020

Paulette M. Hartman, age 73, passed away on July 24, 2020 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. She was born July 15, 1947 in Chippewa Falls to Paul E. and Dolores (Liberatore) Hartman. She is survived by her children: James (Patti) Cowell of Strum, Jeffrey Cowell of Eau Claire, Theresa (Tony Fritze) Cowell of Gilmanton, Tamara (Todd) Larson of Strum and...

Linda Mae Gorka (Obrien)

Linda Mae Gorka (Obrien)

Jul 20, 2020

Linda M. Gorka, age70, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at MCHS in Eau Claire. She was born June 20, 1950 in Chicago IL. She married Rod Gorka on September 26, 1987 in Chicago. She worked as a hospitality salesperson and enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband: Rod...

Judy L. Krueger (Svoma)

Judy L. Krueger (Svoma)

Jul 11, 2020

Judy L. Krueger. Age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls. She was born April 19, 1944 in Chippewa Falls to Victor and Mary (Knez) Svoma. She married Roger Krueger on June 8, 1963 in Cornell. Judy was a domestic engineer taking care of her family and helping on the farm. Judy...

Dale William Lambert

Dale William Lambert

Jul 6, 2020

Dale William Lambert, age 66, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away alongside his significant other, Belinda (Bunce) Wedemeyer, on Monday, July 6, 2020 after an accident at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1954 in Chippewa Falls to William and Gloria (Fehr) Lambert. Dale worked for more than 30 years as an HVAC Technician for Erv Smith Services...

Zanna Marie Seidlitz Hall

Zanna Marie Seidlitz Hall

Jul 4, 2020

Zanna Marie (Seidlitz) Hall, age 52, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 4th 2020. She was born May 26th, 1968 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Lyle and Erma Seidlitz. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1986 where she competed on the Swim & Dive team. In her junior year she was crowned Prom Queen. Her...

Roger A. Somsen

Roger A. Somsen

Jul 1, 2020

Roger A. Somsen, age 89, formerly of Bloomer, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Ooltewah, TN. He was born in River Falls, WI on May 4, 1931 to Henry and Doris (Wahl) Somsen. Roger married Marilyn A. Dallman, formerly of Bloomer, in 1956 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. Roger graduated from the...

Steve Metcalf

Steve Metcalf

Jul 1, 2020

Stephen J. “Steve” Metcalf, age 65, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Meadowbrook in Bloomer. He was born in Bloomer to David and Loretta (Schoonover) Metcalf. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and the US Army. Steve worked as the lead plastics technician for Phillips Manufacturing for many years. He enjoyed shooting pool, watching the Packers,...

Billie Jean Gunderman (Waits)

Billie Jean Gunderman (Waits)

Jun 29, 2020

Billie Jean Gunderman, age 86, went to be with her lord and savior on June 29, 2020 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire. She was born in Forest, Louisiana, to Charles Tillis and Ottis Lucille (Vining) Waits. She graduated from Pioneer High School in Pioneer La. and attended business school in Shreveport, La. She met Jerome Gunderman and...

John Arnold Amodt

John Arnold Amodt

Jun 25, 2020

John A. “Monk”Amodt, age 78, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born February 19, 1942 in Bloomer. He married Anita Custer on February 6, 1982 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. This May-December love spanned over 40 years, raising 4 children and providing a good life and a loving home. John was a...

Donald A. Boeger

Donald A. Boeger

Jun 21, 2020

Donald A. Boeger, formerly of New Auburn, age 81, passed away at his home in Baraboo on June 21, 2020. He was born Sheboygan WI on September 17, 1938 to Arno and Helen (Olle) Boeger. Donald married Constance Schaden on June 25, 1960 in Two Rivers WI. Donald worked as a salesman for archway cookies and was a Municipal Judge...

LaVerne "Junie" Cunningham

LaVerne "Junie" Cunningham

Jun 20, 2020

LaVerne “ Junie” Cunningham Jr, age 92, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on June 20, 2020 he was Born in Walworth WI on July 3, 1927 to LaVerne “Slim” and Hazel (Welch) Cunningham. He married Martha Mae Olds on July 3, 1950 in Ladysmith WI. Junie and Martha lived in the Walworth area until they moved north to...

Norval August Beyrer

Norval August Beyrer

Jun 19, 2020

Norval August Beyrer, age 88, passed away on June 19th, 2020. He was born March 07, 1932 in Grant Township to August and Laura (Steves) Beyrer. Norval met Beverly ‘Bev’ (Staves) in Chippewa, WI while roller skating and were married on August 11th, 1956. Norval graduated from Colfax High School and continued his education at the Minnesota School of Business....

Jorden V. Peil

Jorden V. Peil

Jun 18, 2020

Jorden V. “Jordy” Peil, age 85, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born on October 12, 1934 in Bloomer to Peter N. and Gladys (Kirkman) Peil. Jordy married Margaret Urban on November 15, 1958 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Tilden. He was a heavy equipment operator doing road construction for American Materials. He...

Dustin Ryan Trowbridge

Dustin Ryan Trowbridge

Jun 11, 2020

Dustin Ryan Trowbridge, age 41, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born August 30, 1978 in New Auburn to Buckshot and Sue (McFarlane) Trowbridge. He attended Bloomer High School and graduated from New Auburn High School. Dustin lived at 4 Seasons Group Home and worked at Ventures in Cameron. His favorite thing to do was listen to Christmas...

Stena M. Susajlo (Klatt)

Stena M. Susajlo (Klatt)

Jun 11, 2020

Stena M. Susajlo, age 62, formerly of Bloomer, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 in La Crosse. She was born on March 28, 1958 in Chippewa Falls to Walter and Hildegard (Frentz) Klatt. She was the first woman Tool and Die Maker and Machinist in La Crosse, working for Chart Energy. She took pride in her flower gardens and...

Travis A. "Sponge" Michels

Travis A. "Sponge" Michels

Jun 7, 2020

Travis A. “Sponge” Michels, age 30, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 in Eau Claire. He was born September 20, 1989 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Jeannie (Michels) Petska and Todd McIlquham. He graduated from Bloomer High School and worked at A.J. Industries in Bloomer. To say that Travis loved shooting darts is an understatement. No matter when...

Tracy L. Vetterkind

Tracy L. Vetterkind

Jun 4, 2020

Tracy Vetterkind age 79, was promoted to heaven on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Chetek with his family by his side. He was born January 7, 1941 in Island Lake, WI to Walter and Helen (Wingert) Vetterkind. He worked as a tool and die machinist and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Aviation was a special interest of...

Audrey Marie Stoik (Borofka)

Audrey Marie Stoik (Borofka)

May 26, 2020

Audrey M. Stoik, age 84, passed away with her family by her side at the Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire. Audrey was born on February 6, 1936 to Frank and Anna (Hable) Borofka in Cooks Valley. She married Frank Stoik on April 28, 1953 in Bloomer. Audrey ran the family farm with her husband Frank for many years. Audrey was...

Beth Poirier (Turner)

Beth Poirier (Turner)

May 14, 2020

Beth Poirier, age 53, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Bloomer. She was born on February 20, 1967 in Bloomer to Donald and Janice (Kressin) Turner. She married William Poirier on September 30, 1989. Beth worked at AJ Manufacturing and enjoyed baking and taking walks with her dog, Rusty. She is survived by her mother: Janice; sister: Debbie...