Area Obituaries

Marlys Jean Swenby, of Glenwood City, WI, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital on Saturday, September 2 after a brief hospitalization. She was born in Menomonie on July 29, 1943, to Merton & Ruby (Hoyt) McGilton, Marlys graduated from there as well.  Marlys married the love of her life, Danny Douglas Swenby, on October 11,…

LeRoy H. Nelson, 94, of Colfax, died on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Chippewa Valley in Bloomer.  LeRoy was born on the family farm in Dover Township, Buffalo County on April 12, 1929, to Terrence and Aphel (Sandaker) Nelson.  He was united in marriage to Doris Johnson on April 22, 1950, in…

Gary R. Mathison, age 85, of St. Paul Park, MN. passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  Gary was born July 19, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota. On August 6, 1966, he was united in marriage with his beloved wife, Elizabeth. Gary and Betty enjoyed taking Caribbean cruises together…

Sidney Roy Larson Sr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, surrounded by family, at Aggie’s Country Living.  He was born in Colfax on February 16, 1938, the son of Norman and Helen Larson. Sidney graduated from Colfax High School in 1956; where he met the love of his life Nancy Pierce. The…

Richard E. Shackleton “Dick”, age 79 of Menomonie, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Dove Health Care in Eau Claire, WI. He was born April 15, 1944, to Perry and Genevieve (Bliven) Shackleton at home in Holcombe WI. Richard married Lois Elaine Jackson on October 19, 1963, in Knapp WI. They…

Marion E. Knutson, 86, passed away, August 11, 2023, at Azura Memory Care, 4811 Bullis Farm Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Marion Ellen Gotliebson was born June 15, 1937, to Gisle and Ellen Gotliebson. She grew up on a dairy farm in Colfax, Wisconsin. She had three brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Colfax…

Remembering Doug “Digger” Robinson: A Life Defined by Generosity In the heart of Chetek, a shining soul, Doug Robinson, graced us with his presence for several wonderful years. From the moment he entered this world on August 17, 1963, it was clear that he was destined to carve out a life filled with love and adventure. Doug’s passion for…

Frank J. Bammert, age 76 of Menomonie, WI passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI. He was born May 24, 1947 in Menomonie, WI.  A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI with Celebrant…

Dwight Walter Reese, age 81, passed away at Solara Hospital in Harlingen Texas on July 24, 2023. Dwight was born on February 15, 1942, in Porterville California, and was the oldest son to Walter and Violet (Tucker) Reese. Dwight served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. He was stationed overseas in Spain where he…

Allen Hoff, Jr., of Knapp, passed away on August 1, 2023 in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. Allen was born on June 14, 1942 to Allen Sr., and Myrtle (Earl) Hoff. In 1955, they moved to the home farm where Allen spent the rest of his life farming, and…