Obituary Listing

Jul 7, 2017

Roger William Conklin, age 89, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Wheeler, WI, died peacefully at home on July 7, 2017, with his family by his side. Roger was born on October 16, 1927, in Cedar Falls, IA, to Roger Clyde Conklin and Leona (Danekas) Conklin. He grew up in New Hartford, IA; played basketball and enlisted in the Navy...

Jun 25, 2017

Channing Charles, Beau William and Chase James Kragness died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the University of MN Medical Center-West Bank, Minneapolis, MN. Private family services were held at Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax. Service Information Cemetery

Evergreen Cemetery 603 County Road M. Colfax WI

Jun 23, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Pitts, 81, formerly of Bloomer, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at the Colfax Health and Rehab in Colfax, WI. Kenny was born in Bloomer on June 21, 1936, to Ralph and Mildred (Waterhouse) Pitts. Kenny grew up on the farm just north of Bloomer. While on the farm he did various tasks. When the family...

Jun 15, 2017

Linda Faye Elwood-Bautch, age 66, of Colfax, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Colfax Health and Rehab. Linda was born on May 13, 1951, in Rice Lake, to George and Edna (Prater) Elwood. She had several occupations through her years. Most recently she worked at Ceva until her retirement. Linda married Rich Bautch on September 17, 2012....

May 9, 2017

Louis "Louie" Joseph Nacke, 81, died on Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Louie was born on May 18, 1935, in Effingham, IL, a son to Louis and Beaulah (Mc Whorter) Nacke. He served four years in the US Navy (Sea Bees) and was honorably discharged in 1959. He farmed for three...

Apr 17, 2017

Frances Jean Paul-Gunderson, of Colfax, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 17, 2017, at Colfax Health and Rehab, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice. Frances was born on May 11th of 1926, to Ausman and Mary (Longdo) Fjelsted of Eau Claire. She graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1944. Fran married Russell...

Apr 14, 2017

Bessie L. Jackson, 92, of Colfax, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017, at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation Center. Bessie was born of February 22, 1925, in Rusk, WI, a daughter to Harold and Louise (Houser) Williams. On October 6, 1943, Bessie married Merlin E. Jackson in Menomonie, and raised 3 sons, Harold, Butch, and Jim. Bess wore many hats....

Apr 10, 2017

Gardella J. Aspen, 85, of Colfax, died Monday, April 10, 2017, at the Colfax Health & Rehabilitation Center. Gardella was born on October 15, 1931, a daughter to Alexander "Allie" and Mamie (Wagner) Steinmetz in Boyd, WI. She married William Marko, Jr. on August 24, 1949, in Minnesota. Of this union, 12 children were born. After William's death in November...

Mar 30, 2017

Gerald DuWayne Repaal, 89, of Colfax, WI, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born on the family farm on December 5, 1927, to Ole and Lola (Carey) Repaal. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1945. On March 21, 1948, Gerald married Doloris Klopp. They lived on the family farm outside of Colfax for...

Mar 15, 2017

Laila B. Mittelstadt, age 98, of Colfax, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at The Neighbors of Dunn County Nursing Home in Menomonie, WI, under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Laila was born August 17, 1918, in Dunn County to Hartvil and Jennie (Loftus) Gunderson. She was raised north of Colfax on their farm with her...

Feb 20, 2017

Glenn "Steve" Holerud, age 62, of Wheeler, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017, at his home. Steve was born on July 20, 1954, to Glenn and Dolores Holerud. Steve graduated from Harding High School with the Class 1972. After high school he joined the US Marines and was an M-P on Navy ships that toured the coasts of Vietnam...

Feb 12, 2017

Roger Delmar Kressin, born on November 24, 1934, passed away at Amery Memory Care, Amery, Wisconsin, on February 12, 2017. Roger graduated from Colfax High School in 1952, where he was a star football player. Serving his country in the Army he also played football while stationed at Fort Lewis. Roger was a lover of outdoor life. He kept his...

Jan 27, 2017

Marlene H. Johnson, age 80, of Colfax, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire. Marlene was born on January 6, 1937, to Martin and Esther Olson. She graduated from Colfax High School with the class of 1955. Marlene married Raymond Johnson on July 1, 1956, at Colfax Lutheran Church, a union that...

Jan 21, 2017

DeWayne L. Longdo, 76, of Colfax, died suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at his residence. Wayne was born on February 29, 1940, in Colfax to Henry and Lillian (Klukas) Longdo. He married Patricia Schuch on July 30, 1962, in Menomonie. Wayne entered the US Army right after High School in 1958, and served 3 years before being honorably discharged...

Jan 21, 2017

Irwin R. Hubbard, 75, of Colfax, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at his residence. Irwin was born in Durand, WI on January 3, 1942, a son to Russell Lee and Dora Marie (Schumacher) Hubbard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and baking for his family and friends. Irwin served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He...

Jan 14, 2017

Beverly "Heidi" J. Duesing-Wittek, age 66, of Colfax, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, at home, with her husband , Tom "Fred", and son, Jesse James Duesing, by her side. Heidi had a zest for life. After graduating from Medford High School, she and a friend headed for Florida. She and Fred spent 37 glorious years together. Heidi loved music...

Dec 23, 2016

Roderick M "Dick" Toycen, 92, of Colfax WI passed peacefully from this life to eternity on December 23rd 2016, surrounded by the presence and prayers of his family and friends. Dick was born on December 21, 1924 in Colfax, WI to Dermont (Derge) and Genevieve (Snow) Toycen. Dick lived almost his entire life in Colfax, mainly on Riverview Avenue. He...

Dec 22, 2016

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Dec 20, 2016

Curtiss L. Knutson, 87, passed away the 20th of December, 2016, at Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colfax, WI. He was born on June 2, 1929, a son to Henry and Anna (Lee) in Barron, WI, but lived most of his life in Colfax. Curtiss grew up on the family farm, which he worked with his father for many...

Dec 16, 2016

Lynda Marie (Dobbs) Wahl, 67, of Durand, WI, formerly of Colfax, passed away with her family by her side at home on Friday, December 16, 2016. Lynda was born July 13, 1949, in Eau Claire, WI, to Bill and Edith (Gormanson) Dobbs. She graduated in 1967 from Colfax Public Schools. Lynda attained her CNA license and went to work at...