Area Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael LeRoy Winberg, who left us on April 22, 2025, at the age of 53. He was born on July 15, 1971, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and was a graduate of Glenwood City High School. After high school, Mike attended law enforcement and criminal justice…

Thomas John Vener, 66, of Glenwood City, WI, passed away on April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on November 6, 1958, to Robert and Darlene (Lesser) Vener, Tom grew up alongside his two younger brothers, Rod and Ken. Tom had a deep love for nature, motorcycles, and the open road,…

Elaine Ann (Tuschl) Knutson, age 77, of Colfax, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born on February 10, 1948, to Herman and Loretta (Benish) Tuschl. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1966. She married Allen Knutson on October 8, 1988. Elaine worked at various jobs…

Douglas “Senator” Wayne Reddig, died on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born July 12, 1948, in St. Paul, MN to Robert and Violet (Gitz) Reddig. Doug enjoyed riding his motorcycle and driving his classic cars. He liked to have a good time with friends and family. He enjoyed playing card games and telling jokes. …

Elaine Marlys Grutt, age 88,  of Boyceville, WI passed away unexpectedly Tuesday April 1, 2025 at her home in Boyceville. She was born on the family farm in Dunn County Boyceville, WI on October 5, 1936 to Arthur and Harriet (Rubusch) Grutt. She grew up surrounded by family as her grandparents and aunt Helen shared…

“Pat” age 83 of Glenwood City, WI. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 31, 2025, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed. She was born February 20, 1942, in St. Paul, MN to Claude and Laura (Karnick)…

Lionel A. Kegen age 89, of Boyceville, WI passed away Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at the Glenhaven nursing home in Glenwood City, WI. Lionel was born March 26th, 1936 on the Irish Ridge in Stanton township to Charles Kegen and Agnes Kegen (Mathieson). He grew up in the Boyceville area, went to school at the…

Gary H Booth, age 79 of Glenwood City, WI passed away Wednesday March 26, 2025 at Parkview Nursing home in Woodville, WI. Gary was born October 1, 1945 in New Richmond, WI to Cassius and Vivian (Berends) Booth. Gary grew up  in Glenwood City and graduated from Glenwood City High School. Gary grew up on…

Kenneth “Ken” Tape, 83, Colfax, passed away on Apr 3, 2025, surrounded by family. Ken was born on January 12, 1942 to Harold and Hilda (Williams) Tape. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1960 and from Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire (now UWEC) in 1967. He married the love of his life Kathy (Hainstock) in…

Wendy Sue Knutson, 67, of Eau Claire, Wis., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the comfort of her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 11, 1957, to Donald and Marge Seehaver, the second oldest of four children. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1975. She married…