Area Obituaries

Angela Margot Perry, age 52, passed away at Mayo, Rochester, after a courageous and ferocious battle with Multiple Myeloma. Angela loved the simple joys of life; good food, good music, meaningful travel, and, most of all, the good company of cherished friends. She was an extraordinary cook, known for her hospitality and proudly sharing her…

Jim passed away in his sleep on May 17, 2025 at the age of 69, in Albuquerque, NM, 10 months after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was born and raised in Bayside, a suburb of Milwaukee. He received his high school diploma from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH and his bachelor’s degree from…

Dr. Ellen Patricia Saumer Berscheid, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on May 22, 2025. Ellen was born on October 11, 1936 in Colfax, Wisconsin, in the house her grandfather built, while the church bells rang. She was proud of her heritage being of the family that founded Colfax. The family moved from Colfax…

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…

The family of Carol D. Erickson, age 84, of Boyceville, Wisconsin, is saddened to announce her passing on May 05, 2025. Her final hours were spent surrounded at various times by her children, several grandchildren, siblings, and family. Her loss marks a profound ending to a wonderful life fulfilled with family, public service, and her…

Gladys Adeline Rud of Glenwood City, WI. age 95, quietly passed into the arms of her Savior on May 6th, 2025, at Glenhaven Nursing Home. Gladys was born Nov 6, 1929, to Alvin & Eva (Yunker) Rud in Osceola, WI. She attended public school through 8th grade. At the age of 50, she received her…

Eldin “Eldie” Roy Stevens, age 95, of Boyceville, WI passed away May 7, 2025 at Glenhaven Nursing Home in Glenwood City, WI. Eldin was born in Boyceville, WI on March 23, 1930, to Melvin Stevens and Lilah (Williams) Stevens. He came into the world weighing only 4 pounds 8 ounces. Because of his tiny size…

Chance Kyle Schroeder suddenly left this world on November 15, 2024 of a myocardial infarction.  Chance was born January 13, 2004 in New Richmond to Amanda Eggert and Peter Schroeder. Chance lived in Glenwood City in his younger years making lifelong friends. In 2016 when he moved to Amery where he was a 2022 graduate.…

  Lois Joanne (Johnson) Larson, age 96, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family who sang to her and prayed for her as she was slipping from this earthly life to begin her new life in the presence of her Lord. She was a…

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…