Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 4, 2024

Steven Mark Olson, age 73, of Colfax, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024. Steve was born on January 8th, 1951 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, to Marvin and Irma (Pfeilsticker) Olson. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1969. Steve graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a teaching degree in music and taught in Colorado....

May 9, 2024

Ronald James Rose 1960-2024 Ronald James Rose, 63, of Elk Mound WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 9, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1960 to Phillip and Twylia Rose and graduated from Colfax High School in 1978. He married Jill Knutson on April 25, 1981 and shortly after, purchased the dairy farm he and...

May 4, 2024

Gene "Bud" M. Haugle, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his residence. Gene Haugle served in the US Air Force for 22 1/2 years and retired as Tsgt. He is survived by his son, Sven I. Haugle; his oldest brother, Gordon E. Haugli (Cora) and several nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be held at...

Apr 6, 2024

Jesse N. Dicks, 28, of Colfax died April 6, 2024. He was born to Corey Dicks on Nov. 22, 1995, in Bloomer, WI.

Jesse graduated from Colfax High School in 2014. After graduation he enlisted in the Army, serving in the 101st Air Bourn division at Ft Campbell, KY for 4 years. After getting out of the...

Mar 22, 2024

Marilyn Judy (Longdo) Hubbard, 80, of Colfax passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Judy was born on October, 27 1943 to Henry and Lillie (Klukas) Longdo. Judy attended Colfax Public School and graduated in 1962. She worked various jobs including; Barron Turkey Store, Colfax Area Nursing Home, Dunn County Court House,...

Mar 4, 2024

Borgny M. Hanley died on March 4, 2024, at home in Fayetteville, AR. Borgny was born April 9, 1930, in Colfax, Wisconsin to Selmer and Aida Fjelsted. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Orlen and Lyle Fjelsted; sons Kim and Thomas Haugle; and granddaughters Sarah Geist and Leah Hanley. Survivors include her husband, Larry Hanley;...

Mar 2, 2024

Lawrence W. Plaszcz, 82, of Elk Mound, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Heath System - Eau Claire. Lawrence was born, January 2, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN to Jeanette (Gilcowski) and Frank Plaszcz. He attended high school at Weyerhaeuser, WI and college in Superior, WI. During his schooling he was the President of his class, played...

Mar 1, 2024

Melvina A. (Lee) Evenson, passed away peacefully and gracefully at home in Menomonie, WI, on March 1, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1916 in Colfax, WI to Sam and Mabel (Bolstad) Lee. Melvina was the oldest of five children. After Melvina graduated from Colfax High School, she was trained as a teacher at the Dunn County Normal...

Feb 26, 2024

Audrey Schindler was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2024. Audrey was born to LaVern Wesley Moss and Elizabeth Wilhelmina Peterson Moss on July 27, 1932. Born in New Auburn, WI at home with 13 siblings. Audrey married Louis Schindler June 1, 1950 and they had 6 children. Louis worked construction and Audrey stayed at home...

Feb 23, 2024

Peter A. Christenson, 63, Town of Elk Mound, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at home surrounded by family and under the care of St. Croix Hospice and dear friend Kari Naser Caregiver. Peter was born January 24, 1961 in Eau Claire, WI to Gordon P. and Helen J. (Kjentvent) Christenson. Peter grew up in Eau Claire, he married Vicki...

Feb 16, 2024

Daniel Michael Lee, age 74, went home peacefully to his Lord & Savior on Feb. 16th, 2024 after a long journey with Alzheimer's, surrounded by family. Dan was born on July 16th, 1949 to Alf and Sylvia Hazel Lee of Colfax. He met and married the love of his life, Dort (Sykora) Lee, on April 16th 1971. They settled...

Jan 22, 2024

Keith E. Bergeson, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on November 16, 1971, to John and Cathy (Potere) Bergeson. Keith attended Fall Creek High School where he was an honor student and excelled in football, basketball, and track. He then earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and...

Jan 10, 2024

Patricia J. Longdo, 80, of Colfax, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on May 29, 1943 to Walter and Clara (Kohlman) Schuch.

She married DeWayne Longdo on July 30, 1962, in Menomonie, WI. Pat drove the special needs van for the Colfax School District for many years. She loved to...

Jan 10, 2024

Clair Henry Stovern, 72, was born at the Stovern Maternity Home overlooking Mirror Lake in Colfax, WI on October 20, 1951 to Louise (Johnson) Stovern and Adolph Stovern. Earthly life ended at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Eau Claire on January 9, 2024. He was a second generation American of Norwegian and Swedish immigrants and was named after his paternal...

Dec 28, 2023

Cory Lee Knutson, age 62, passed away December 28th, 2023 at his home in Colfax WI.

Cory was born in Rice Lake, WI in 1961 to Don and Virginia Knutson (Flatland). The family lived in Dallas, WI before moving to the farm in Otter Creek, WI in 1972 where Cory went to one year of Grade School...

Dec 27, 2023

Andrew "Andy" Arthur Grabow, 78, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Saint Simeon's Senior Community in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Andy was born on June 11, 1945 to Arthur and Lois (Nelson) Grabow in Polk County, Wisconsin. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1963.

He married Donna (Rice) Grabow in August 1967. They lived in Georgia,...