Louis J. Nacke
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...
Frances "Franny" J. Paul-Gunderson
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...
Bessie L. Jackson
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....
Gardella J. Aspen
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...
Gerald D. Repaal
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...
Laila Bernetta Mittelstadt
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...
Glenn "Steve" Holerud
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...
Roger D. Kressin
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...
Marlene H. Johnson
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...
Dewayne L. Longdo
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...
Irwin R. Hubbard
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...
Beverly "Heidi" J. Duesing-Wittek
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...
Roderick "Dick" Toycen
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...
Curtiss L. Knutson
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...
Lynda Marie Wahl
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...
William E. Schmock
Dec 15, 2016
William "Willie" E. Schmock, 51, of Colfax, celebrates with Jesus this Christmas after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. He was born April 7, 1965, to Edgar and Jane (Stertz) Schmock, in Bloomer, WI. Willie graduated from Bloomer High School in 1983, and then went on to serve his country...
Lindsay Kiesow
Dec 7, 2016
Lindsay Ann Kiesow, age 29, daughter of Jim and Becky Kiesow of Colfax, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, following a short illness. At the time of her passing, Lindsay was living in Minneapolis. Lindsay was born January 28, 1987, and grew-up in rural Colfax. She attended Colfax Public Schools, graduating in 2005. At the beginning of her senior...
Ralph W. Bosben
Nov 25, 2016
Ralph William Bosben, 85, of Colfax, was called to Heaven on November, 25, 2016. He was born on May 6, 1931, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Hedwig (Hildebrandt) Bosben. Ralph served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Fitch from 1948 to 1952. During his time in the Navy, Ralph worked in the boiler room on the ship...
Lloyd Carl Hainstock
Nov 24, 2016
Lloyd Carl Hainstock, age 92 years, 8 months, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, November 24, 2016 joining his beloved wife, Lillian. Lloyd was born March 25, 1924 in Blackwell. WI to Carl W. and Lillie H. (Foust) Hainstock. He attended Knapp Settlement School and Colfax High School graduating in 1942. On April 24 1945...
