All Obituaries

Marilyn Judy (Longdo) Hubbard, 80, of Colfax passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Judy was born on October, 27 1943 to Henry and Lillie (Klukas) Longdo. Judy attended Colfax Public School and graduated in 1962. She worked various jobs including; Barron Turkey Store, Colfax Area Nursing Home, Dunn County Court House, and Presto Industries. This is where she met Irwin Hubbard. Judy and Irwin were married on November 3, 1973. After Jenny was born, Judy...

Borgny M. Hanley died on March 4, 2024, at home in Fayetteville, AR. Borgny was born April 9, 1930, in Colfax, Wisconsin to Selmer and Aida Fjelsted. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Orlen and Lyle Fjelsted; sons Kim and Thomas Haugle; and granddaughters Sarah Geist and Leah Hanley. Survivors include her husband, Larry Hanley; children Terry Haugle (Claudia), Kristi Olson (Keith), Kari Kelly, Jason Haugle (Kathleen), Cynthia Hanley Kloeppel (Steve), Cheryl Zimmerman...

Lawrence W. Plaszcz, 82, of Elk Mound, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Heath System - Eau Claire. Lawrence was born, January 2, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN to Jeanette (Gilcowski) and Frank Plaszcz. He attended high school at Weyerhaeuser, WI and college in Superior, WI. During his schooling he was the President of his class, played football and majored in education. His first teaching position, was in Hayward, WI, where he was the assistant football and ski coach. While...

Melvina A. (Lee) Evenson, passed away peacefully and gracefully at home in Menomonie, WI, on March 1, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1916 in Colfax, WI to Sam and Mabel (Bolstad) Lee. Melvina was the oldest of five children. After Melvina graduated from Colfax High School, she was trained as a teacher at the Dunn County Normal school in 1936 and taught at the Sinking Creek School until 1942. On June 6, 1942 she married Arnold Solberg and they became parents to Ronald and Ross. Arnold...

Audrey Schindler was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2024. Audrey was born to LaVern Wesley Moss and Elizabeth Wilhelmina Peterson Moss on July 27, 1932. Born in New Auburn, WI at home with 13 siblings. Audrey married Louis Schindler June 1, 1950 and they had 6 children. Louis worked construction and Audrey stayed at home taking care of her children. After Louis died, Sept. 24, 1987 she was a nanny and cleaned homes. She was always busy. Audrey was known for her potato...

Peter A. Christenson, 63, Town of Elk Mound, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at home surrounded by family and under the care of St. Croix Hospice and dear friend Kari Naser Caregiver. Peter was born January 24, 1961 in Eau Claire, WI to Gordon P. and Helen J. (Kjentvent) Christenson. Peter grew up in Eau Claire, he married Vicki Siddons on June 26, 1993. Together they raised four children. Peter attended Eau Claire, North Highschool and went on to be in the Laborer's Local Union No. 268...

Daniel Michael Lee, age 74, went home peacefully to his Lord & Savior on Feb. 16th, 2024 after a long journey with Alzheimer's, surrounded by family. Dan was born on July 16th, 1949 to Alf and Sylvia Hazel Lee of Colfax. He met and married the love of his life, Dort (Sykora) Lee, on April 16th 1971. They settled on a portion of the original Lee farmstead. They had two children, Michael Alf and Gretchen Marie. He had various employment opportunities before working 39 years at Sanna...

Keith E. Bergeson, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on November 16, 1971, to John and Cathy (Potere) Bergeson. Keith attended Fall Creek High School where he was an honor student and excelled in football, basketball, and track. He then earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Public Health from UW-Eau Claire and dedicated more than 25 years to his field. Keith was married to Jill (Fossum) Bergeson for 15 years, and together...

Patricia J. Longdo, 80, of Colfax, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her residence. She was born on May 29, 1943 to Walter and Clara (Kohlman) Schuch. She married DeWayne Longdo on July 30, 1962, in Menomonie, WI. Pat drove the special needs van for the Colfax School District for many years. She loved to travel and go to casinos. Pat is survived by her children, Brian (Karen) Longdo, Rick (Shelly) Longdo, Teri (Charlie) Anderson, Todd (Peggy) Longdo and Tricia (Jack) Bever; 11...

Clair Henry Stovern, 72, was born at the Stovern Maternity Home overlooking Mirror Lake in Colfax, WI on October 20, 1951 to Louise (Johnson) Stovern and Adolph Stovern. Earthly life ended at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Eau Claire on January 9, 2024. He was a second generation American of Norwegian and Swedish immigrants and was named after his paternal grandmother, Clara Stovern and her husband Henry Amundson. He was baptized and confirmed at Holden Lutheran Church in Colfax and was married at...