Robert D. Moen
Robert D. Moen, age 76, of Wheeler, WI passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his beloved farm. He was born April 19th, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to Norris and Lydia (Roduner) Moen. He grew up in the rural Wheeler area and graduated from Colfax High School in 1966. After…
Read MoreMichael Eugene Slama
Michael E. Slama of Baldwin WI passed away peacefully at The Baldwin Care Center Sept. 3, 2024, surrounded by family. Mike was born May 2, 1960 to Eugene and Colleen (Thompson) Slama in Menomonie, WI. He worked in a body shop owned by his father during his high school years in River falls. He also…
Read MoreDonald W. Poach Jr.
Donald Poach Jr., age 63, of Wheeler, WI passed away September 5, 2024 at his home. He was born May 4, 1961 in Harvard, Illinois to parents Donald Sr. and Shirley (Walther) Poach. The family moved to Boyceville, WI where they farmed and eventually started Poach Cattle Co. Don married his wife Judy and they…
Read MoreRobert T. Thatcher
Robert Thomas Thatcher, age 74 of Knapp, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at MCHS-Red Cedar in Menomonie. Robert was born October 23, 1949 to Clifford and Arlene (Annis) Thatcher in Menomonie. He attended Glenwood City High School. On November 9, 1968 Robert was united in marriage to Diane Skelton at Zion Lutheran Church in…
Read MorePaul Virgil Score
Paul Virgil Score of Boyceville, WI, aged 94, departed from this life on Thursday, August 22, 2024. He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on July 31, 1930, to Emil and Hettie (Baker) Score. Paul attended Washburn Farm Grade School, a one-room schoolhouse through the 8th grade. He graduated in 1948 from Prairie Farm High…
Read MoreBarry John Milune
Barry John Milune of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2024 in his own home after a long battle with cancer. Barry (Bart) was born November 5th, 1962 at Amery Hospital to Doug and Marilyn Milune. He was born and raised in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. He had a great love for animals…
Read MoreDavid “Doc” C. Frogner
David C. Frogner, age 93 of Colfax passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at Colfax Senior Living. David was born December 22, 1930 in Menomonie to Conrad and Alvina (Grambo) Frogner. He was baptized at St. Katherine’s Lutheran Church (Beyer Settlement) and confirmed at Colfax Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member. On August…
Read MoreLyle J. “Mr. P” Pelke
Lyle J. “Mr. P” Pelke, age 80 of Colfax, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Clarie with his family by his side. Lyle was born on May 3, 1944 in Durand. He was the son of Norbert and Ann (Risler) Pelke. Lyle grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” E. Trandum
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…
Read MoreEM village board takes no action on Settlers Ridge proposal for private wells
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The proposal to supply water using private wells for additional development at the Settlers Ridge apartment complex has gone nowhere with the Elk Mound Village Board. Even if the Settlers Ridge developer, Jim Rooney, were to install private wells for Phase 2 of the development, the village would…
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