Area Obituaries

Brian J. Dotseth, Age 53, of Knapp, WI passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul with his family by his side. He was born August 2, 1968, at the Old Memorial Hospital in Menomonie, WI to James Dotseth and Patricia (Carlin). He grew up in Knapp on the family dairy…

Dr. Scott L. Harris, DC, LCP (hon.) passed away Sunday December 19th at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI after an unexpected health event. Scott was born in River Falls, WI, to Bruce and Lois Harris, and was one of seven kids (Tanya, Jeff, Vic, John, Patricia, and Lief). He loved playing drums in…

Loretta M. Logslett, 89, of Colfax died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Loretta was born on October 29, 1932, in Chippewa Falls, WI to Mathew and Rose (Bennesch) Tuschl. She married Julian Logslett on August 30, 1955, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cooks Valley. They enjoyed…

Richard Emil Albricht, 92, of Eau Claire, WI passed away December 11, 2021 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born January 31, 1929 to Fred and Matta Albricht of Colfax. Richard graduated from Colfax High School in 1947. He farmed on the family farm for several years. In January of 1955, he married…

Patricia “Pat” Ann Krentz,  age 84,of Glenwood City, WI passed away peacefully with family at her side at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, WI on December 13th, 2021. Patricia was born on July 15th,1937 in Pendelton, IN to Pete and Gladys (Paynter) Potter, the third of seven children. She grew up in Anderson, IN where…

Wilbur “Bill” C. LaRue, 91, of Holcombe, Wisconsin passed away on December 15, 2021. Bill was born on August 14, 1930, in Shreveport, Louisiana and grew up in St. Croix Falls, WI where he graduated from high school in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1951-1953, following which he attended the…

Wayne Otto Norrgard of Boyceville, WI, died peacefully on December 10th, 2021, at the Northland, Mayo Hospital, in Barron, WI after a short illness. He was 95 years old. Wayne was born November 21st, 1926 in Milaca, MN to Otto and Setma Norrgard. After graduating in 1944, he farmed with his dad until 1947. He…

Elton Joy Grapes, 87, of Austin, Texas passed away on December 1, 2021. He lived a full life and was loved by his family and friends and will be sorely missed. He was born in Knapp, Wisconsin on June 5, 1934 to Dorothy and Russell Grapes. He had fond memories of growing up on the…