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...
Clifford A. Peterson
Jan 17, 2015
Clifford Albert Peterson, 93, of Colfax, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center. Cliff was born on August 29, 1921, in the town of Grant, to Martin and Selma (Tollefson) Peterson. Cliff was the oldest of 8 children. He graduated from Colfax High School and worked on a farm with his dad and...
Michael A. Bradley
Jan 12, 2015
Michael A. Bradley, age 51, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was born to Donald and Mary (Randall) Bradley on May 12, 1963, in Geneva, IL. He enjoyed carpentry work, cooking, and was a saltwater hobbyist. Mike loved spending time with his family and his dog, Hogan. Mike is survived by...
Millard C. Sorenson
Dec 30, 2014
Millard C. Sorenson, 87, passed away on the morning of December 30, 2014, at home with his wife Jenny, family, and St. Joseph's Hospice by his side. He was born on December 26, 1927, to his mom and dad, Bertha (Peterson) and Henry Sorenson at the Sorenson farm on RR2. Millard grew up working on the farm with his parents,...
Lillian G. Holm
Dec 24, 2014
Lillian G. Holm, 88, of Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at her home in Cumberland with her family by her side. Lillian was born on June 9, 1926, in Hendricks, MN, to Arthur and Marie (Johnson) Jorstad. She attended and graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1944. Following graduation she worked at the presto company in...
