James "Irish" J. Muszynski
Oct 20, 2018
James J. Muszynski, also known as "Irish", 87, of Elk Mound, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Colfax Health & Rehab Center. Jim was born on January 9, 1931, in Eau Claire, to Joseph and Emma (Greening) Muszynski. Jim worked at Marathon Luggage in Schofield, WI, for many years. Later he worked at D.C. Everest High School, was...
Roland Roy Scheidecker
Sep 28, 2018
Roland R. "Rollie" Scheidecker, 83, of Elk Mound, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, at his home. Rollie was born on May 6, 1935, in Wheeler, WI, to Carl R. and Alvilda C. (Erickson) Scheidecker. He graduated from Colfax High School with the Class of 1953, and honorably served his country for four years in the Navy. On April...
Irene Hilda Smestuen
Sep 24, 2018
Irene H. Smestuen, 97, of Colfax, WI, died Monday, September 24, 2018, at her son's home in Eau Claire under the care of Mayo Clinic Health System-Home Health & Hospice. She was born on July 5, 1921, in Ridgeland, WI, a daughter of John and Clara (Gravernoen) Knutson. Irene worked for Jerome Foods. She enjoyed reading, dancing, crocheting and quilting....
Leroy Melvin Anderson
Sep 15, 2018
LeRoy M. Anderson, 82, of Hudson, WI, and formerly of Colfax, WI, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson, WI, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. He was born on May 14, 1936 in Eau Claire, WI, a son of Melvin and Gladys (Haugli) Anderson. LeRoy graduated from Colfax High School in 1954...
Armond Wade Gullickson
Sep 12, 2018
Armond "Bubs" Gullickson, 79, of Colfax, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, with his family by his side at Marshfield Care Center in Eau Claire. Bubs was born on March 11, 1939, in New Auburn, to Andrew and Clara (Satter) Gullickson. In 1957, Bubs enlisted in the US Navy and honorably served his county for four years. He enjoyed...
Penny Lynn Snyder
Aug 29, 2018
Penny Lynn Snyder, 40, of Otter Creek, rural Wheeler, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at the home farm. Penny was born on July 21, 1978, in Bloomer, to David C. and Linda D. (Ellis) Snyder. She attended Colfax High School and was involved in FFA, FFA Alumni, 4-H 22ers and Pony Tail Refuge and Rehab. Penny was...
Hazel A. Obermueller
Jul 17, 2018
Hazel A. Obermueller, age 89, of Colfax, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Atrium Acute Care of Bloomer, with her family by her side. Hazel was born on August 5, 1928, in Ridgeland, WI, to Casper and Mathilda (Schleusner) Kaiser. She graduated from Prairie Farm High School. Hazel married Orie Obermueller on August 19, 1950, at St. John's...
Warren Gerhard Aasen
Jul 8, 2018
Warren G. Aasen, 85, of Colfax, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, in Eau Claire, WI. Warren was born on April 20, 1933, to Helmer and Dagny (Magnusson) Aasen in Berlin, N.H., but lived most of his life on a farm in Albertville, WI. He attended Chippewa Falls High School and graduated with the...
Craig Alan Harvey
Jun 7, 2018
Craig A. "Harv" Harvey, 41, of Wheeler, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018, in the State of Oklahoma. Craig was born to Michael Harvey and Jean (Semanko) Harvey on April 5, 1977, in Chippewa Falls, WI. During his early years, he grew up in Cadott, WI. Craig graduated from Colfax High School, went to CVTC to be an...
Clarice Jeanette Larson
Jun 7, 2018
Clarice J. Larson, 98, of Colfax, WI, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Colfax Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Colfax on April 6, 1920, a daughter of Gustav and Olga (Johnson) Christianson. Clarice was a life-long member of North Running Valley Lutheran Church, being baptized there in May of 1920, confirmed in June of 1934, and married to...
Ellen Geraldine Luer
Jun 5, 2018
Ellen Geraldine (Peterson) Luer, 82, of Colfax, passed away peacefully at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Ellen was born to Martin and Selma (Tollefson) Peterson in the town of Grant, north of Colfax, WI on June 10, 1935. Ellen was the youngest of eight children. She attended Twin Valley elementary school, was selected as a...
Javerna Fjelsted
May 22, 2018
Javerna Fjelsted, age 93, of Colfax, passed away on May 22, 2018, at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation Center. Javerna was born on October 14, 1924, to Alvin and Clara (Dahl) Fjelsted. She lived with her parents on the farm east of Colfax until the 1958 tornado demolished the entire property. Her parents rebuilt in the Village of Colfax where Javerna...
Jordan Lucas Albricht
May 18, 2018
Jordan Lucas Albricht, known by family and friends as P.D., died peacefully at home in Colfax, WI on May 18, 2018, surrounded by family at the age of 36. Jordan was born on May 23, 1981, in Menomonie to Jerry and Jolene (Sundby) Albricht. Growing up, Jordan enjoyed playing baseball and riding his dirt bike with friends. He graduated from...
Braden Gerald Lemler
May 11, 2018
Braden Gerald Lemler, age 16, of Sand Creek received his angel wings on May 11, 2018. Braden was born on March 30, 2002 in Eau Claire, WI. He was a sophomore at Colfax High School. Braden was a member of the Barron County Country Siders 4-H Club and the Colfax FFA. He was also part of the Colfax High School...
Tammy Lybarger
May 10, 2018
Tammy Lynn Lybarger, suddenly passed away May 10, 2018, in Colfax, WI. She was born September 17, 1961, in Gadsden, AL, to Jacqueline Godbee. Tammy was a fun and loving person who cared deeply about her family and loved to make people laugh. She enjoyed going to the casino, loved to go shopping, and spending time with her family. She...
Gaylon Philip Gotliebson
Apr 23, 2018
Gaylon Philip Gotliebson of Colfax, WI, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Gaylon was born on March 12, 1936, in Colfax. He was the son of Gisle and Ellen (Gunderson) Gotliebson. He grew up in the Colfax area, going to Twin Valley Grade School and graduating from Colfax High School with the Class...
Catherine Anna Hustad
Apr 22, 2018
Catherine Anna Hustad, 96, passed away on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Barron Care and Rehab Facility in Barron, WI, with her family gathered around her. Catherine was born January 11, 1922, in Burt, IA, to Arthur and Anna (Jain) Miller. They left Iowa to farm in the Elk Mound area. Catherine met and married Orrin Haugli. They...
Lavonne Meredith Souther
Mar 26, 2018
LaVonne Meredith Souther, age 96, of St. Paul, MN, died peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Morning Song Villa in Menomonie, WI. Born December 2, 1921, daughter of Willard E. and Frances C. (Lytzen) Lorenz in Osseo, MN. She was a graduate of Anoka HS and continued her education at the University of MN in related art. She married...
Herbert Joseph Rothbauer
Mar 12, 2018
Herbert J. "Herb" Rothbauer, 74, died Monday, March, 12, 2018, at his residence in the town of Howard. Herb was born on March 20, 1943, on the family farm, a son of Joseph and Leona (Bohl) Rothbauer. He was raised on the family farm spending his working life farming where he enjoyed using his two-cylinder John Deere Tractors. Herb also...
Jerry R. Sunderlin
Mar 8, 2018
Jerry R. Sunderlin, 78, of Colfax, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 8, 2018, with his family by his side. Jerry was born on July 29, 1939, in Menomonie, to Rex and Lucille (Strawn) Sunderlin. He attended school in Elk Mound and graduated with the Class of 1959. He worked at Sanna Dairy for 40 years. During...
