All Obituaries

Norman D. Knutson, age 88, was welcomed home into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on May 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Norman was born in Colfax, Wisconsin, to Alfred and Hilda Knutson on August 12, 1934, and graduated from Colfax High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Army and was proud to serve his country while stationed in Germany and France. Norman was one of the first students to graduate from the Eau Claire Institute of...

Jeffrey "Jeff" R. Sikora age 62 of Colfax, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday April 6, 2023. Jeff was born August 5, 1960 to Bernadine and Donald Sikora in Chippewa Falls and grew up in Cooks Valley where he worked on the family farm. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1978 and took over the family business, Sikora Equipment Supply. He looked forward to the fall season where he would spend time hunting with his 2 sons and grandchildren, cheering on his grandkids at...

Jim Pabich, age 86, of Thorp, then Chippewa Falls, and lately of Colfax, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Colfax. Jim was born in 1936, in Thorp, to Joe and Josie (Papierniak) Pabich. He was the third of three brothers, the older brothers being Dick (Blanche), and Hank (Shirley). Two sisters followed: Mary Ellen (Andrews) and Barbara (Bodner-Johnson). Like many during that time, Jim survived a bout with polio, which he contracted...

Janet Marie (Hilson) Haines, age 85, of Colfax, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Janet was born on December 20, 1937, at home in Colfax, to Noel and Mildred (Joles) Hilson. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1955. She lived most of her life in Colfax. Janet worked hard raising her four children as a single Mother. Her children were her pride and joy. She loved spending time with family and friends, reminiscing about "the good old days," and...

Brandon Haugle, January 17, 1979 - March 7, 2023, Brandon Haugle unexpectedly passed away from sudden heart failure on March 7, 2023 at his residence in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Brandon was born January 17, 1979 to David and Julie Haugle. He grew up in Colfax, WI where he graduated from Colfax High School in 1997. Throughout his childhood, Brandon loved baseball and hockey, and hanging out with his "Grandpa Pinky." He loved music and selftaught himself guitar, which he played...

Dianne Lynn Seehaver (nee Oleson), 76, of Colfax, Wisconsin, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 1, 2023, at 10:45 p.m. She was born on December 22, 1946, to LeRoy "Huck" and Evelyn (Peterson) Oleson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following WWII, Huck and Evelyn purchased land near Sand Creek, Wisconsin, and built a dairy farm. As the oldest of five daughters, Dianne grew up on the farm and discovered a lifelong love of horses. She attended a one-room schoolhouse at Fox...

Alice Rude, born on July 24, 1920 passed away on February 15, 2023 at 102 years of age. Alice was born in the town of Cooks Valley, Wisconsin to William and Julia (Leland) Hilson. Alice graduated from Colfax High School in 1938. After high school she worked for Securities Service Corp in Colfax, Wisconsin followed by 20 years for Milk Products Inc. in Eau Claire, WI. She worked another 20 years and retired from Johnson Monument Company in Chippewa Falls, WI. At Johnson Monument she worked as...

Eva Louise (Grabow) Mewes, 86, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Eau Claire. Eva was born on November 24, 1936 to Arthur and Lois (Nelson) Grabow in St. Paul MN. She attended various country schools, including Norton where she had her mother for a teacher. Growing up she worked/helped in the Norton Store that her parents ran. She graduated in 1954 from the Colfax High School. She married Eugene H. Mewes on July 16, 1955. She was a housewife until 1978, then...

Juverna Mae (Christianson) Hilson, age 90, of Colfax, took her last earthly breath on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Colfax Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center. Juverna was born in Colfax, Wisconsin, on November 1, 1932 to Elmer and Bessie (Olson) Christianson, the fifth of eleven children. She graduated in 1950 from Colfax High School and on December 30, 1951, married Raymond Hilson at Colfax Lutheran Church, where she was also baptized and confirmed. She later joined Ray's home...

Kenneth Robert Rothbauer, age 84, passed away on 11-15-22, peacefully at home.  Ken was born on 6-20-38 in the township of Tainter, Dunn Co to John and Catherine (Krejci) Rothbauer.  He married Susan Krall on 9-8-62.  Together they built a home, and raised a family while farming in the township of Otter Creek.  Ken served as clerk then chairman of the Otter Creek Township for 25 years.  He also served on the Colfax Cenex board.  Ken enjoyed; hunting, bowling,...