OBITUARIES

David J. Morning

David J. Morning

Oct 16, 2024

David J. Morning, age 70, passed away at his home in Colfax on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1954, in Chippewa Falls to Wilfred and Iylah (Rudie) Morning. Dave was a truck driver, hauling construction equipment for several companies out of the twin cities and also a mechanic for Jensen Brothers in Albertville. Dave was...

Lisa Baldry

Lisa Baldry

Oct 9, 2024

Lisa L. Baldry, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Bloomer, WI after a brave struggle with cancer that ultimately accelerated her lifelong battle with rheumatoid arthritis. 

 

Lisa was born on January 1, 1966, in Bloomer to Bernard and Elva “Jean” (Peaslee) Black. She attended New Auburn High School and graduated with the...

Thelma J. Bomback

Thelma J. Bomback

Oct 5, 2024

Thelma J. Bomback, age 76, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Vitacare in Bloomer. She was born May 17, 1948 to Robert and Helen (Sloboda) Richardson. She graduated from Butternut High School and worked for over 22 years as a quality Control Specialist at TTM Technologies in Chippewa Falls. Thelma enjoyed thrift shopping, Friday Night Bingo at the...

Gregory Champion

Gregory Champion

Oct 4, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Champion, age 62, passed away at home on Friday, October 4, 2024, after fighting a six year battle of metastatic prostate cancer. 

Greg was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He attended East High School and went on to earn his Master’s degree in finance and marketing from UW-Whitewater. Greg was a Manufacturing Executive in Rockford, working for Mattison...

Joel K. Vettrus

Joel K. Vettrus

Oct 2, 2024

Joel K. Vettrus, age 79, of Bloomer, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024, and is now in the arms of his heavenly father.

 Joel was born on December 16, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN to Rev. Ole and Clara (Olson) Vettrus. At a young age, the family moved to Superior, WI until he was in 5th grade,...

Jesse L. LaGesse

Jesse L. LaGesse

Oct 1, 2024

Jesse L. LaGesse, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. He was born on April 20, 1939, to Edward and Elsie (Whitsell) LaGesse in Bloomer, WI. On January 6, 1962, Jesse was united in marriage to Sharon Faschingbauer at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer.

 Jesse worked for the City of...

Jean Kriese

Jean Kriese

Sep 23, 2024

Jean, “Jeannie” Kriese, 70, passed away at her home in Cadott, Wisconsin on September 23, 2024.Born in Hillsborough county, Florida, she was raised in Chicago, and moved to Cadott, Wisconsin, to live a quieter life with her husband Berthold, “Bert” Kriese, who passed away three years ago.  

Her remains will be laid to rest at the Veteran’s cemetery in Spooner...

Carolyn M. Bergh

Carolyn M. Bergh

Sep 16, 2024

Carolyn M. Bergh, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Heath Systems Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.  

Carolyn was born on June 9, 1947, in Eau Claire, to Marlin and Gladys (Stenseth) Hammond. She attended school in Eau Claire and graduated from North High School. On January 8, 1966, Carolyn married Robert C. Bergh at...

Camille "Candy" Winiarczyk

Camille "Candy" Winiarczyk

Sep 10, 2024

Camille “Candy” Winiarczyk, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at home, with her family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1943 to Henry and Evelyn (Spychalski) Sokolowski in Indiana. She married John Winiarczyk on June 2, 1962. Candy loved spending time with John and enjoyed traveling with her daughters. Her favorite pastime was baking...

Joseph E. Schneider

Joseph E. Schneider

Sep 7, 2024

Joseph E. Schneider, age 85, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home in Tilden. 

 

Joe was born on February 10, 1939 in Chippewa Falls, to William and Clara (Libersky) Schneider. He attended Tilden Grade School and some high school at McDonell Catholic Schools. 

 

He worked for Baudette’s on the Farm in Eagle Point, Klinger’s Farm Market skinning mink, Zutter’s...

Richard J. Flackey

Richard J. Flackey

Sep 1, 2024

Richard J. Flackey, age 80, passed away at Mayo Health System in Bloomer on September 1, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1944 in Chippewa Falls to Joseph and Bertha Flackey. Dick married Betty Konwinski on August 19, 1967. He worked at the paper mill in Cornell for over 25 years. Dick was the king of the cookout, charcoaling...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Wright

Gerald "Jerry" L. Wright

Aug 22, 2024

Gerald L. Wright, aka “JUDGE JERRY” or “COACH JERRY”, age 68, of Hayward, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Duluth, Minnesota.

 

Jerry was raised on a family farm in West Bend, Iowa. After high school he attended Luther College, Decorah, Iowa where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and met his future wife, Laurie....

Kenneth "Aaron" Near Jr.

Kenneth "Aaron" Near Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Kenneth “Aaron” Near Jr., age 48, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Chetek, WI.

 

Aaron was born on September 23, 1975, in Mendota, IL to Kenneth Aaron Sr. and Shirley (Sweger) Near. Aaron loved to spend time with his family and always put the needs of others before his own. At the end of the day, if Aaron brought...

Louis J. Reetz III

Louis J. Reetz III

Aug 12, 2024

Louis J. Reetz III, age 74, passed away at his home in Sand Creek on Monday, August 12, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, to Louis II and Esther (Olson) Reetz. Louis attended Bloomer High School and graduated with the Class of 1968. In 1972, he married a classmate, Pamela Werner. They made their home...

Michael J. Louismet

Michael J. Louismet

Aug 9, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mike Louismet on August 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, following a brief illness. Mike was born on February 17, 1956 and was known for his unfailing kindness, his contagious laughter, and his unfaltering love for his family. He was a polite, caring, loving, and funny individual, traits that...

Rodger "The Colonel" E. Loofboro

Rodger "The Colonel" E. Loofboro

Jul 29, 2024

Rodger E. Loofboro, “The Colonel” age 86, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home in rural New Auburn. He was born on October 27, 1937, in New Auburn to Leo and Hazel (Lane) Loofboro. He married Mayo J. Fuss on August 5, 1957, at the 7th Day Baptist Church in New Auburn.

 

Rodger started off young at the age...

Mykel Todd

Mykel Todd

Jul 25, 2024

Mykel (Michael) Todd (Petschow), age 65, passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing home in Bloomer, WI on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1959 in Racine, WI to Maurietta “Mert” A. Burgess and Verlyn W. Petschow. 

 

Mykel spent his childhood in Racine and then moved to Bloomer with his mother and sister in 1973. After graduating Bloomer High...

Gordon V. Hetchler

Gordon V. Hetchler

Jul 15, 2024

Gordon Vern Hetchler, 81, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1942, in Cornell to Francis and Helen (Halvorson) Hetchler. He married the love of his life, Cindy Lou Woodcock, on September 6, 1969, in Chippewa Falls. Together they lived and raised their children in Bloomer, New Auburn, and...

Dean G. Rosenbrook

Dean G. Rosenbrook

Jul 13, 2024

Dean Gilbert Rosenbrook, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Bloomer. 

 

Dean was born August 23, 1936, to Gilbert G. and Alice (Kressin) Rosenbrook. Dean was born on the birthday of his father and his father's twin brother, Herbert. August 23rd was always a big party. He was born in Chippewa County,...

Linda K. Turner

Linda K. Turner

Jul 12, 2024

Linda K. Turner, age 73, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at her home in Bloomer. 

Linda was born on August 1, 1950, in Milwaukee, to Douglas and Dona Mae (Ludwigsen) Wilsman. She worked in bookkeeping and customer service at Presto Industries and was also a beautiful painter and enjoyed interior design. On August 17, 1996, she married Dan Turner...

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