Obituary Listing

May 24, 2026

Steven Douglas Marko, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, May 24, 2026 with his fiancée Erica Sonnenberg by his side. Steve was born November 9, 1955 to William and Gardella (Steinmetz) Marko in Wausau, Wisconsin. He attended school in the Colfax and Elk Mound School Districts. Stevie worked in environmental services and as an arc welder for several years....

May 22, 2026

Lisa Marie Bragg-Hurlburt, 56, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her apartment.

Lisa was born on August 22, 1969, in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Shortly after, her parents Don and Rose built their home in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. As the eldest sibling, Lisa became the "ring leader" of her five siblings Don, Bob, John, Laurie, and...

May 11, 2026

Gustave Julius Fehr, known to his friends as Gus or Gust, 94, died at his home in Colfax, Wisconsin on May 11, 2026.

Gus was born on January 11, 1932 to Julius and Anna Fehr in the township of Auburn, Wisconsin. He attended Colfax schools until age 14, when he left school to manage the family farm due to his...

May 1, 2026

Jeffrey A. Knutson, 60, of Elk Mound, passed away from colon cancer at home on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Jeff was born on March 17, 1966, in Eau Claire to Reuben and Bonnie (Grambo) Knutson. He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1984. Jeff worked as a mechanic at Bear Valley Electric in Colfax and at Pleasant Valley Tree Farm...

Apr 5, 2026

Dale Gordon Flatland, 86, of Colfax, passed away on April 5, 2026. A man who was truly at home in the garage or under the open sky. Dale lived a life defined by hard work, a sharp mechanical mind, and a legendary sense of humor.

Born on June 28, 1939, Dale’s journey took him from the engine rooms of a Navy...

Apr 2, 2026

Gloria M. (Topping) Mittelstadt of Colfax, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 89.

Gloria was born October 29, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to James and Pearl Topping. At a young age she went to live with and was raised by her grandparents, Peter and Molly Harrington...

Mar 15, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Edward Samens died peacefully at his home in Tilden, WI at the age of 74.

Joe was born on October 16, 1951 to Edward and Jolan (Erdely) Samens. He attended school at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Tilden and graduated from McDonnell High School in Chippewa Falls in 1969. Joe married Barbara (Geissler) Samens on July 17, 1971....

Mar 5, 2026

Donald A. Berge of Colfax, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Colfax Senior Living. Donald (Don) was born in Eau Claire, WI on October 13, 1947, to Alvin and Arlene Berge. The family lived on a dairy farm outside of Colfax. He attended primary school in a one-room schoolhouse in Running Valley. He then attended...

Feb 10, 2026

James "Jim" Seehaver, 80, of Colfax, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on March 13, 1945, in Bloomer, Wisconsin, to Walter and Fern (Jones) Seehaver.

Jim grew up in a family of five children, learning early the values of resilience and hard work. After his father passed away in 1955,...

Dec 12, 2025

Phillip Pederson, age 87, of Colfax, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2025, at the Beehive in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was born on June 7th, 1938, to Martin and Gladys (Hays) Pederson in Fall Creek, Wisconsin.

Phillip spent his early years in Fall Creek, where he met his soulmate, Bonnie Polinski. The two married shortly...

Dec 10, 2025

Patrick "Pat" Schindler, of Colfax, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Pat spent his entire life doing what he loved most-farming. From sunrise to sunset, the farm was where he felt most at home. His dedication, strength, and work ethic were unmatched, and he took great pride in everything he did. Pat is survived by his...

Nov 17, 2025

Timothy Conrad Swenson, 69, passed away on November 17, 2025, in Elk Mound, Wisconsin Born on June 5, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, Timothy was the son of Arnold and Jean Swenson. He spent his early years in Illinois before settling in Wisconsin, where he made his home. He is survived by his wife, Jan Swenson; his sons, Matt Swenson...

Oct 25, 2025

Beverly Alayne (Dehnhoff) Snyder

At the age of 86, Beverly Alayne (Dehnhoff) Snyder peacefully passed into eternal rest on October 25, 2025.

Beverly was born on April 14, 1939, to LaVerne and Alberta (Rogstad) Dehnhoff.  She was baptized, confirmed, and later married at St. Katherine's Church (Beyrer Settlement).

Raised on the family farm...

Oct 2, 2025

Twylia Evelyn Gotlibson Rose, age 92, of Elk Mound, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Colfax Senior Living in Colfax, Wisconsin.

Twylia was born on July 24, 1933, in Colfax, Wisconsin, to Avil Henry Gotlibson and Gladys Teodorah Sundem Gotlibson. She attended several small country schools in the Colfax and Elk Mound area....

Sep 28, 2025

Mary Jane O'Bryan, 80 of Menomonie, passed away on September 28, 2025, at Colfax Senior Living.

Mary was the second of three daughters born January 22, 1945, in Menomonie to Doc and Marcella (Traxler) O'Bryan.

Mary spent over 40 years working at Jerome Foods/Jennie-O, retiring at the age of 75.

Mary was an...

Sep 22, 2025

Bonnie Marie Pederson "Polinske" November 4, 1941 – September 22, 2025

Bonnie Marie Pederson "Polinske," age 83, of Colfax, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on November 4, 1941, Bonnie was raised in Fall Creek, WI, by her parents, Hugo and Mable Polinski, alongside her seven siblings. Her life...

Sep 16, 2025

Nancy M. Nelson, age 71 originally of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Dearwood LLC Adult Family Home in Eau Claire, WI. Nancy was born October 26, 1953, to Gilman and Dolores (Holm) Nelson of Elk Mound and was a 1971 graduate of Elk Mound High School. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Sep 13, 2025

Patricia Ruth Stobb, age 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 13, 2025.

She was born June 30, 1964 to Barbara and Orville Stobb in Chippewa Falls, WI.  Patty graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1982.  She excelled in her studies and was a member of the Pom Dance Squad and Choir.  She then...

Aug 25, 2025

Dorothy J. Young, 92, died peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Colfax Senior Living in Colfax, WI.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Colfax, WI.  Visitation will be held from 10 – 11:00 am. Wednesday at the Church.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax....

Aug 20, 2025

Daniel D. Donagan, 91, passed away Wednesday August, 20, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11AM Friday, September 5, 2025 at Hill Grove Cemetery, Colfax with Pastor Jordan Herrick officiating.