Obituary Listing

Jun 16, 2025

Scott Allen Gunnufson, 48, of Colfax and Ojibwa, Wisconsin, passed peacefully among family on Monday, June 16th, 2025. He was born on August 18th, 1976, to Lyle Gunnufson and Joyce Sundstrom in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Scott graduated from Colfax High School in 1995, where he went on to attend The University of Minnesota, obtaining a bachelor's degree in...

May 26, 2025

Kerry (Odegard) Saiko, age 50, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26th at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Kerry was born on July 12, 1974 and was joyfully welcomed by her mother Ellen Odegard and big sister Elisha. From the beginning, Kerry carried...

May 2, 2025

Loren M. Bergeson, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2, 2025. Loren was born in Eau Claire, WI on August 2, 1971, to Dennis and Karen Bergeson. The family lived in Eau Claire at the time. He later moved to Colfax attending much of his school years there and graduated in the class of 1990. He enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2025

It's with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" John Kouba, age 50, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Mike was born in Kenosha, WI, on October 15, 1974, to Mark and Barbara (Pagenkopf) Kouba. The family moved to Chippewa Falls in 1979. Mike graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1993. In November 2003 he married...

Apr 3, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Tape, 83, Colfax, passed away on Apr 3, 2025, surrounded by family. Ken was born on January 12,1942 to Harold and Hilda (Williams) Tape. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1960 and from Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire (now UWEC) in 1967. He married the love of his life Kathy (Hainstock) in 1965 at Colfax United Methodist...

Mar 18, 2025

The pillar of our family, Rodger Lemler, died on March 18th, 2025, at home with his wife of 49 years by his side. As for the rest of this obituary, Rodger's exact instructions were "doesn't matter to me what you write, I'm going to be gone"

Rodger was born on August 10th, 1950, to Robert and May...

Mar 18, 2025

Nancy Ann Johnson, age 89 of Colfax, WI passed away suddenly at home on March 18, 2025. Nancy was born April 30, 1935 to Elmer and Edna (Nee Erickson) Hill in Colfax. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1953, and worked at the Farmer Store in Colfax for several years before her children were born. She was a...

Mar 3, 2025

Risser, Sonja M. 8/8/40 - 3/3/25 Beloved sister, aunt, step-mother and friend passed away in Woodbury, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Esther Anderson; husband, David Risser; brother-in-law, Thomas Thompson; step-daughter, Lisa Dumke; step-son, James Risser. Survived by sister, Virginia Thompson; nieces and nephews, Linnea Thompson; Kathy Thompson (Marie Sherwood); Sherri Valvo; Jane Greer; Jerry Thompson; Sarah...

Feb 25, 2025

Mark David Kragness Mark David Kragness, age 57, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on February 25, 2025, after living with cancer for over five years. Mark was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 27, 1967. He lived in Colfax, Wisconsin, where he attended K-12th Grade. He graduated from UW-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin, with a bachelor's degree in finance....

Feb 22, 2025

Barb Kistner (Reckin) was born April 9, 1945, at Eglin Field, Florida to Vernice and Yvonne (Bancroft) Reckin. After her father's military service, the family returned to the farm in Eau Galle where she was raised along with her two brothers Ron and Charles (Roseanne). She attended Elmwood Schools and later worked as a seamstress at a clothing manufacturing...

Feb 3, 2025

Dean L. Naber of Wheeler, Wi passed away February 3, 2025 at the age of 77. Born in Willmar, MN on June 16, 1947, to Edwin and Ella (Gulbranson) Naber, Dean grew up on a farm near Lake Lillian, MN with his five siblings. After High School he attended Minneapolis Vocation Technical Institute and graduated as an Electrician. He...

Nov 26, 2024

Larry Hanley, M.D., age 89 passed peacefully on November 26, 2024 with family by his side in Indianapolis, IN.

Larry was born on September 30, 1935 near Portland, IN to L. Keith and Caroline M. Hanley. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie L. Hanley; wife of 46 years, Borgny; sons, Kim and Thomas...

Oct 17, 2024

Paul D. Ritchie, 74, of Colfax, WI passed with family present on October 17th, 2024. He was born on August 23rd, 1950 in Iowa City, IA to Clarence and Caroline Ritchie.

Paul drove milk truck and hauled cans to Colfax Co-op Creamery and then worked on Dairy farms. He also spent time working the docks unloading ships...

Oct 12, 2024

Jean M. (Jackson) Fox, 93, of Colfax, Wisconsin, died peacefully at her home on October 12, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Jean was born on March 7, 1931, to Lynn and Evelyn (Welke) Jackson and was the oldest of seven children. She grew up in Menomonie and Eau Claire and was a 1949 graduate of Eau Claire...

Oct 8, 2024

Judy (Schuch) Sarauer, age 65, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI with family and loved ones at her side.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Sampson Funeral Home in Colfax, WI.  Visitation will be held on Sunday at Sampson Funeral...

Oct 4, 2024

Bonnie J. (Grambo) Knutson, 81, of Elk Mound passed away at her home on Friday, October 4, 2024. Bonnie was born on October 23, 1942, in the township of Elk Mound to Harold and Ethel (Rose) Grambo. She grew up on a farm and was a hard worker helping with chores every day. Bonnie graduated from Elk Mound High...

Aug 20, 2024

LeRoy Robert Lee "Lee", age 89, passed away on August 20, 2024, at the Colfax Senior Living Center. He was born February 19, 1935, on his family farm in Ridgeland, WI to Clarence and Mary Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Genevive (Bob) Klingbiel and Ethelyn (Harold) Siler. He is survived by his wife,...

Jul 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" E. Trandum, 78, of Cannon Falls, MN passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Bob was born January 3, 1946 in Menomonie, WI to Elsmore and Nellie Trandum. June 6, 1970, Bob married Linda at Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town ND. Bob loved his home and acreage in NW North Dakota. He enjoyed the winter months in the...

Jul 21, 2024

Jeffrey Steven Saumer - After an extended illness, and with his family at his side, "Steve" went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2024. Steve was born April 2, 1944 in St Paul, MN to Sylvan and Alvilde Saumer. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judy of Eau Claire, WI; his daughters...

Jul 20, 2024

Joan S. Scharlau, May 2, 1938 - July 20, 2024.  Joan was born at home on the family farm in rural Elk Mound (parents, Arthur and Laura Hohlbein Scharlau).  She attended first and second grades at a country school (Sinking Creek—located several miles south of Colfax).  She graduated from Colfax High School in 1955 and began working immediately for...