Patrick M. Ingvoldstad
Apr 8, 2014
Patrick M. Ingvoldstad, 70, of Colfax, WI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2014. Patrick was born in Waukegan, IL, to Carsten and Beth (McClannahan) Ingvoldstad on April 29, 1943. The family moved to Decorah, IA, in 1953, and he graduated from Decorah Community High School in 1961. Pat studied Technical Drafting at Dunwoody Institute...
Megan Zerma Robertson Walck
Apr 4, 2014
Megan Zerma Robertson Walck, beloved wife of the Rev. Dr. Leslie Walck, died on April 4, 2014. Megan was born to George and Zerma (Smith) Robertson, in Salisbury, North Carolina on January 18, 1955. As the daughter of a Lutheran pastor she lived in several North Carolina cities and towns. During her high school years Megan's family moved to Tomah,...
James J. Schindler
Mar 30, 2014
James J. "Jim" Schindler, 87, of Colfax, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on March 8, 1927, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to William and Cecelia (Gaier) Schindler. On November 15, 1949, Jim married Mary Bowe at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Tilden. Jim and Mary farmed their...
Patricia Ann Sumstad
Mar 11, 2014
Patricia Sumstad, 85, of Colfax, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2014, at her home in Colfax. Pat was born on February 11, 1929 in Cooks Valley to Gilbert and Leona (Meinen) Prince. She attended and graduated from Colfax High School with the Class of 1946. On November 12, 1955, Pat was united in married Arnold Sumstad at St....
Roger G. Brown
Mar 6, 2014
Roger Gene Brown, age 70, of Colfax, passed away at home on March 6, 2014, surrounded by the love of his family. Roger was born on January 23, 1944, at his family home in Pleasant Valley the son of Philip and Marvel Brown. He graduated with honors from Colfax High in 1962 and in 1967 from UW-Madison with a degree...
Phyllis L. Klukas
Jan 26, 2014
Phyllis L. Klukas, age 84 of Colfax, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was born on July 24, 1929, to Victor and Hazel (Olson) Sundby in Colfax. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1947. Phyllis married Howard Klukas in August of 1947. In 1948, they bought a farm and farmed for 41...
Jason D. Schauer
Jan 25, 2014
Jason "Shorty" Darrell Schauer, age 39 of Colfax, died on Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was born on November 28, 1974, in Bloomer WI, to Darrell and Linda (Larson) Schauer. Shorty graduated from Colfax High School in 1993. He worked at Mikes Repair for over twenty years. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing & hunting, camping, but most of all;...
Eileen M. Hoton
Dec 24, 2013
Eileen M. Hoton, 91, of Colfax, WI, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Colfax Nursing Home. Eileen was born on September 21, 1922, in Altoona, WI, to Walter and Olive (Stillman) Willman. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Hoton; and brothers, Daud, John and Albert Willman. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Darwin) Hansen...
Kenneth V. Iverson
Dec 4, 2013
Kenneth V. Iverson, 95, a life-long resident of Colfax, WI, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ken was born February 5, 1918, in rural Colfax to Sam K. and Caroline (Johnson) Iverson. His family moved into the village when he was 2 years old. He graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN. He...
David J. Tuschl
Nov 28, 2013
David J. Tuschl, 53, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013. David was born on July 7, 1960, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Clarence and Marian (Benish) Tuschl. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Cooks Valley. He graduated From Colfax High School....
Dale A. Schneider
Nov 3, 2013
Dale A. Schneider, 53, of Colfax, died on Sunday, November 3, 2013, as the result of an accident. Dale was born on November 4, 1959, to Joseph and Nancee (Niesen) Schneider. He grew up in Tilden and graduated from Chi Hi in Chippewa Falls in 1978. Over the years he was employed with Custer Farms, Brown Wilbert Vault Company, County...
Patrick R. Ziebell
Oct 11, 2013
Patrick Robert Ziebell, 50, of Elk Mound, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013, surrounded by his wife and family after a strong fight of Cancer. Patrick was born in Eau Claire, on May 10, 1963, to Algie and the late Robert Ziebell . He graduated from Colfax High School in 1981. He continued his education and graduated from C.V.T.C....
Elaine M. Simonson
Oct 4, 2013
Elaine M. Simonson, 83, of Boyceville, WI, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born on February 11, 1930, in Dunn County to Michael and Julia (Smith) Flynn. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1947. Elaine married Melvin Simonson on June 8, 1948, at Colfax Lutheran Church. She was...
Millicent C. Myers
Sep 26, 2013
Millicent C. Myers, 93, of Elk Mound, WI, died Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Dunn County Healthcare Center in Menomonie. Millicent was born in Eau Claire on June 27, 1920, to William C. and Clara M. (Solberg) Benson. She grew up in Albertville and attended Colfax High School, graduating with the Class of 1939. Millicent then attended the School for...
Waldemar "Waldy" S. Jenson
Aug 28, 2013
Waldemar Severin Jenson, 88 of Elk Mound, WI died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Menomonie, WI with his family by his side. He was born on January 10, 1925 in Elk Mound to John and Amanda (Lindquist) Jenson. On June 6, 1953, he married Ardell Foslid of Colfax. Together they moved to Waldemar's home farm...
Nevin T. Melgaard
Aug 14, 2013
Nevin T. Melgaard, 15, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at his home. Nevin was born on October 16, 1997, in Eau Claire, WI, to Ken and Melanie (Gray) Melgaard. He attended Elk Mound School District and would have been a sophomore this coming school year. Nevin made the Varsity Track Team as a freshman,...
Karen M. Rindy
Aug 12, 2013
Karen Rindy, 40, passed away at her Colfax home surrounded by family on Monday, August 12, 2013. She was born on July 31, 1973, to Vernon and Corinne (Krall) Haas, in Cadott, WI. Karen graduated from Cadott High School in 1991, and went on to earn a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education at the University of Wisconsin – Stout, in...
Wallace R. Bjork
Aug 5, 2013
Wallace "Wally" R. Bjork, 84, of Elk Mound, passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born in St. Paul, MN, on July 11, 1929, to Carl and Nora (Everson) Bjork. Wally and his family moved to the Bjork farm of rural Elk Mound in 1930. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1947. He married...
Doreen D. Lorenzen
Jul 23, 2013
Doreen D. Lorenzen, age 50 of Colfax, died peacefully at home with her family by her side, under the care of St. Joseph's hospice, on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. She was born to Billy & Agnes (Larson) Ferry in St. Paul, MN on April 18, 1963. Doreen graduated from Colfax High School in 1981. She married Rodney Lorenzen on July...
