Joseph Richard “Joe” Gordon, 64, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2020 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Joe was born on December 31, 1955, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and was raised predominantly in Glenwood City. Joe graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1974. He followed with a two-year business degree from the Minnesota School of…

Gary J. Parent, age 70, of Emerald, WI, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Monday, June 29, 2020.  Gary was born October 25, 1949 in Osceola, WI to the parents of Harold and Elizabeth Parent.  He attended New Richmond High School after which he joined the Navy.  Even though he was a cook in the…

Martin J. Knoebel, Jr., 83, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Watertown Health Care Center. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Martin John Knoebel, Jr. was born…

Rosella Arlene (Cormican) Burton, born October 31, 1934, left her physical body on June 27, 2020 at the age of 85. She was passionate about fishing, hunting, baking, sewing, all things gardening and finding a good bargain — but most importantly — she fiercely loved her family and God. Married in 1951, and enjoying 55…

Larry Arthur Hayes, age 79 of Boyceville, WI was called by his heavenly father to come on home Friday, June 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family after a courageous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born July 5, 1940 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. to Harley and Iona (Lewis) Hayes. …

Phyllis Mae (Olson) Peterson, 95, of Colfax, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020, at Bloomer Hospital. Phyllis was born on July 24, 1924, to Melvin and Ella Olson in the town of Grant. She graduated from Colfax High School.  On June 7, 1947, Phyllis married Clifford Peterson at the Lutheran Church Parsonage. Phyllis was…

James Howard McNamara, age 81 of Boyceville (previously Emerald), passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Menomonie, Wisconsin.  He was born in Amery, WI on May 21, 1939, to Edward and Violet (Clemmens) McNamara. Jim grew up on the family farm in Emerald, WI and attended Glenwood City…

Arthur “Butch” T. Nabbefeld, age 78 of Menomonie, passed away June 17, 2020 with his wife Jean and golden retriever Poncho 4 by his side. Butch worked for several painters before going on his own, until he retired.  Butch had many wonderful memories.  One specific memory was his aunt and uncle Art & Ruth Hoyland…

Norval August Beyrer, age 88, passed away on June 19th, 2020. He was born March 07, 1932 in Grant Township to August and Laura (Steves) Beyrer. Norval met Beverly ‘Bev’ (Staves) in Chippewa, WI while roller skating and were married on August 11th, 1956. Norval graduated from Colfax High School and continued his education at…