All Obituaries

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,...

Reuben C. Knutson, 90, of Elk Mound passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System in Bloomer on Monday, November 7, 2022. Reuben was born on May 16, 1932, in Colfax to Clifford and Ella (Pederson) Knutson. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1950. Reuben served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1954. Reuben married Bonnie Grambo on June 1, 1963, at St. Katherine's Lutheran Church. He worked at Colfax Creamery and Sanna Dairies for many years. Reuben enjoyed...

Dennis C. Karaba, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his home in the workshop. He was the world's greatest husband and father. He was born on July 23, 1959 in Ashland, WI., the youngest of 8 children. He was the son of Mike and Betty Karaba. He graduated from Washburn High School in 1977. He was in the Navy from 1977 to 1983. He used the GI bill to fund his college, graduating from UW Stout in 1988. He was a past president of the UW Stout Veteran's Club. He...

Rolland A Mittelstadt Sr., age 92, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence. Rolland was born, April 30, 1930, in the town of Sand Creek, Dunn County, to Otto and Ella (Berg) Mittelstadt. Rolland married Gloria Topping on October 8, 1955 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, WI. Rolland enlisted in the Air Force and served in Korea from December 26, 1950 to October 1, 1953. He farmed for 50 years, enjoyed fishing, was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and loved John Deere...

Robert "Bob" J Morning, 55, died at home, Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Bob was born on June 17, 1967, in Bloomer, WI, to Wilfred and Iylah (Rudie) Morning. He married Joli Kragness on August 11, 1989, in Menomonie, WI. Bob worked for the Bjork Family Farms for many years before working at Sundstrom's Pit Pumping. Bob enjoyed watching and attending tractor pulls and had a passion for collecting toy tractors. When Bob wasn't at work, he could be found driving his country block...

Gerald "Jerry" J. Tuschl, 79, of Colfax died Saturday September 24, 2022 at his residence. Jerry was born in Chippewa Falls, on January 1, 1943 a son of John and Mabel (Steinmetz). Jerry had worked many years hauling milk, dairy farming and working at Cenex Fertilizer plant in Colfax. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a well known for his dancing skills and abilities that will always be cherished. Jerry is survived by his son, Wayne; granddaughter, Emilie; brother, Derald...

Michael Jon Saumer, age 83, of Galveston, Texas (previously of Menomonie Wisconsin) died Friday, August 23, 2022 at the Meridian Retirement Home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alvilde (Running) Saumer; his sister, Mary Anderson; his brother in-law Dewey Bersheid; his aunt, Sylvia Running and his aunt and uncle Charles and Bergetta Modersohn. He is survived by his two sons, Christopher Saumer and wife Masumi of GU and Matt Saumer and husband Brent. Mike had one grandchild Sofia...

Bruce E. Rundle July 8, 1956 - Sept 18, 2022 Bruce E. Rundle, 66, of Colfax, WI died Sunday, Sept 18, 2022, at home. Bruce was born in Portage, WI on July 8, 1956, to Harold Rundle and Ann Fallos. He started in 1966, attending school in Colfax, graduating in 1974. He joined the Army (1975 - 1977) and was stationed @ Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Bruce married Marsha (Christianson) Wynn in 1976. In his earlier years, he was in The Hickory Band. Two sons were born with this union, Cory &...