Off the Publisher’s Desk 4-30-25
Babies, more babies, please Making headlines recently is the declining birth rate, not only in the United States, but the whole world. Presidential advisor, Elon Musk warned; “The birth rate is very low in almost every country. And, so unless that changes, civilization will disappear.” According to information that I found, the birth rate recorded…
Read MoreOff the Publisher’s Desk 4-23-25
We had a great Easter weekend! We had a family gathering on Saturday to celebrate Easter by driving to Portage where the family got together at the home of Alex and Kris DeWitt, not only for Easter but to celebrate the third birthday of my great granddaughter, Paula. When I arrived, I had a birthday…
Read MoreSusan Kay Jenson
Susan Kay Jenson, 75, of Colfax, passed away, Monday, July 7, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 1, 1950 in Menomonie, WI to William and Phyllis (Vradenburg) Stai. Susan worked numerous jobs in the community in addition to farming. She enjoyed many different hobbies and interests that included going…
Read MoreNancy Beatrice Kane
Nancy Beatrice Kane, 79, of Colfax, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona. She was born July 7, 1946 in Woodstock, IL to Bartlett and Catharine (Carmichael) Loomis. She graduated in 1964 from Marengo High School in IL. She married Larry Osterberg on July 10, 1965 in Marengo. He…
Read MoreRalph “Buster” Victor Bradford
Ralph “Buster” Victor Bradford died peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on May 24, 1935, in Pine Island, MN to Ralph and Ida Bradford. They moved to the Iron Range where they lived in a tar paper shack. Then they…
Read MoreTammy Jean Curvello
After over 28 years of fiercely battling Multiple Sclerosis, Tammy Jean Curvello has found her forever home. Tammy was born on July 5, 1975, five minutes before her twin brother Theo, in Stillwater, Minnesota to Anthony and Sandra Curvello. Tammy was an active softball and basketball player throughout school. She graduated from Boyceville High School…
Read MoreDelbert A. Shay Jr.
Delbert A Shay Jr, age 81, of Wheeler, Wisconsin passed away July 7, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was born November 9, 1943 in Eau Claire, to Delbert Sr and Ethelyn (Swan) Shay, and grew up in the Menomonie, Wisconsin area. Del married Janet Alden on February 18, 1961 in Menomonie, and they had…
Read MoreBecky Sue Hahn
Becky Hahn, age 76, of Boyceville, WI, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Becky Sue Mason was born on December 18, 1948, to Fred and Mary Mason. She grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Whitewater, WI, where she spent…
Read MoreFather Dennis Theodore Meulemans
Father Dennis Theodore Meulemans, 90, of Rib Lake, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Rib Lake Health Services, under the care of Hope Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Dennis will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Bishop James Powers officiating.…
Read MoreGregory C. Malean
Gregory C. Malean passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 20th, 1987 to David and Cindy Malean. As a child, Greg loved getting into mischief with his brothers at their grandparents house whether it was shooting grandma’s birds, driving grandpa’s backhoe, or racing their…
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