Charles Hertel
Sep 13, 2015
Charles L. Hertel, age 86, of Colfax, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at his daughter's residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Amery, WI, on June 26, 1929, a son of Harold and Jennie (Santema) Hertel. Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, from 1951 to 1953. Charles married E....
Bonnie G. Reitz
Sep 1, 2015
Bonnie Reitz, 92, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, in Plano, Texas, following a brief hospitalization while visiting with family. Bonnie was born November 24, 1922, to John and Eva Graham, at the family farm near Stanley, North Dakota. She grew up there and graduated from Stanley High School. She attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she met...
James "Jim" Carl Rude
Aug 4, 2015
James "Jim" Carl Rude, 72, of Colfax, WI died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Menomonie, WI. He was born September 17, 1942 in Colfax, WI; son of Peter and Ona (Cardin) Rude. The family moved to Alaska in 1956. Jim graduated from West High School in Anchorage, AK. He joined the United States Navy and...
David Erickson
Jun 23, 2015
David H. Erickson, 79, of Colfax, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at The Neighbors of Dunn County Nursing Home in Menomonie, WI. He was born in Otter Creek, on May 10, 1936, a son of August and Edna (Heintz) Erickson. David grew up in Otter Creek and attended school and graduated in Colfax. David joined the U.S. Navy in 1954...
George J Krall
Jun 16, 2015
George J. Krall, 76, of the Township of Colfax, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1938, in Chicago, IL, a son of George and Albena (Prezell) Krall. George joined the US Navy in 1956, and was called to active duty in December 1957. He served one year...
David J. Suvada
Jun 13, 2015
David John Suvada,71, of Colfax, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire with his family. David was born on June 12, 1944, in Eau Claire to George and Katherine (Froiland) Suvada. He attended school in Colfax and graduated with the Class of 1962. David married Priscilla Goettl of Cadott on August...
John Wayne Arntson
Jun 12, 2015
John W. Arntson, of Colfax, passed away at home on Friday, June 12, 2015 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68. John was born to Wayne and Elizabeth (Brunner) Arntson on September 16, 1946. He attended Colfax Elementary School and graduated from Colfax High School in 1964. After graduation, he attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis receiving a machinist degree...
Agnes "Swede" Stalson
Jun 9, 2015
Agnes L. "Swede" Stalson, age 76, of Colfax, WI, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at her home with family by her side. Swede was born on December 17, 1938, in South Dakota to Eric and Amanda (Schultz) Larson. The family moved to South St. Paul, MN where she graduated from Humbolt High School in South St. Paul. She had worked...
Lynda Herrmeyer
Jun 3, 2015
Lynda (Olson) Herrmeyer, 68, of Menomonie, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. She had an "I won't quit" attitude up to the end. Then, she went home to be with the Lord, her parents Garfield and Agnes Olson, and two brothers Pat Plemon and Terry Olson. She is survived by three...
Minda J Nazier
May 14, 2015
Minda Peterson Nazier, age 85, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Colfax Health and Rehab Center. She journeyed through the dark road of Alzheimer's with her family by her side and a sense of humor in her heart. Minda was born June 13, 1929, to Levi and...
Lila I. Fjelsted
May 9, 2015
Lila I. Fjelsted, 90, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at her residence in Menomonie, WI. She was born in Colfax, WI, on April 16, 1925, a daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Borofka) Schwartz. In 1941, Lila married Donald Fjelsted and together they had two sons, Lanny and Clark, and one daughter, Brenda. Through the years, Lila was her hubby's life-time...
Lon H. Pecore
May 5, 2015
Lon H. Pecore, 78, of Colfax, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at his residence. Lon was born in Colfax, WI, on March 7, 1937, a son of Merritt and Hattie (Ebling) Pecore. He graduated from Colfax High School with the Class of 1954. Lon served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 until his honorable discharge in...
Arnold H. "Arnie" Michels
May 3, 2015
Arnold H. "Arnie" Michels, 67, of Colfax, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at home. Arnie was born at home on August 2, 1947, to Herbert and Dorothy (Secraw) Michels. On March 29, 1980, Arnie married Theresa Owen at Colfax Lutheran Church. Arnie worked for several farmers in the Chippewa County area, logged with his family, he also worked...
Everett Wheeler
Apr 23, 2015
An outstanding man, Everett "Bud" Wheeler, 92, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2015. He was born March 15, 1923, to Ernest and Cora (Helgeson) Wheeler in Colfax, WI. He attended school in Colfax until enlisting in the Army in 1942. He served in WWII, the second wave of Normandy, and in the Korean Conflict....
Doloris V. Repaal
Apr 15, 2015
Doloris V. Repaal, 86, of Colfax, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Colfax Health and Rehab, under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice. She was born on April 30, 1928, in Chimney Rock, WI, the second child of Milo and Helma (Oium) Klopp. She graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1947. On March 21, 1948,...
Marshall E. Hanson
Apr 5, 2015
Marshall E. Hanson, age 87 of Elk Mound, died peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Colfax Health and Rehab. He was born on June 18, 1927, to Martin and Matilda (Benson) Hanson. He enjoyed old car shows, helping other farmers and of course, maintaining his own dairy farm. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley; along...
Arvid C. Gullickson
Mar 25, 2015
Arvid Gullickson, 82, of Colfax, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, after several medical issues. Arvid was born on June 11, 1932, to Alvin and Mildred (Knutson) Gullickson. On October 27, 1962, he married Ruaine Secraw. Arvid hauled milk and then worked many years for Bergman and Allied Blacktop driving truck. After retirement, a most...
Gordon L. Mittelstadt
Mar 15, 2015
Gordon LaVerne Mittelstadt, 84, of Colfax, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire Hospital. Gordon was born on August 6, 1930, in the Town of Tainter, to Clifford and Nora (Maukstad) Mittelstadt. He attended Colfax High School and graduated with the Class of 1948. On February 15, 1975, Gordon married Blanche Knutson at...
Phyllis G. Duncan
Mar 1, 2015
Phyllis Geraldine Duncan, 91, a lifelong resident of Dunn County, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation Center. Phyllis was born in the Township of Elk Mound, WI, on July 14, 1923, a daughter of Oscar and Ethel (Parker) Barum. Her family home was land purchased from the railroad by her grandfather when he came to this...
Dale M. Ritchie
Jan 20, 2015
Dale M. Ritchie, age 66, of Elk Mound, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at his home. Dale was born on July 14, 1948, in Orleans, IA, the son of Clarence Ritchie and Caroline (Foslid) Strawn. Dale never married, nevertheless, he loved children and spent many hours with his nieces and nephews. Dale's hobbies included collecting antique cars and tractors, and...
