Robert Arnold DeLong, the “simple man” who was a master at living life joyfully present and in silent service to anyone in need, passed away late in the evening of Friday, August 30, 2019. After 15 years of astounding the medical establishment and beating battle after battle, he can rest. Bob, as he was known…
Read MoreDennis R. Satter, age 67, of Colfax, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls. Dennis was born on August 27, 1951, in Chippewa Falls, to the late Joseph and Lois (Schimmel) Satter. He attended Colfax High School. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps, entering the service in…
Read MoreAllyn Edwin Churchill came into this world on May 30, 1927 and passed away on August 21, 2019. He was born to Edwin Churchill and Bertha (Jacob, Churchill) Beseler at his home in Beaver, Minnesota. Allyn attended school up to the eighth grade in Beaver, MN. He married Eva Catherine Ellringer on April 9, 1947…
Read MoreDonald Raymond Mitch, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Heritage Court Hospice in Hammond, WI. He was born on September 9, 1928 to Fred and Anna (Heutmaker) Mitch in Glenwood City, WI. Don grew up in Glenwood City, graduated from Glenwood City High School and married Marcella Wold on December…
Read MoreThe veterans of Russell Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax held a military funeral for Ralph M. Schindler on August 26, 2019, at Samson Funeral Home. Those serving on the firing squad were, from American Legion Post 131: Bill Yingst, “Happy” Silva, Jon Scott, Tarry Turner and Don Braaten; from Bloomer VFW Post 6175:…
Read MoreChristy Jane Skinner (nee Benjamin) was born December 21, 1964 to William and Harriet (McKay) Benjamin in Rochester, Minnesota. She was the youngest of five girls and enjoyed her younger years at the family cabin, riding her bike and playing volleyball. She married her loving husband Mark on Valentine’s Day in 1992 in Durand, Wisconsin,…
Read MoreFrances Louise Duval, age 68 of Woodville, WI, passed away August 18, 2019. Frannie and her twin sister, Francene were born at home on the family farm in Forest Township, Glenwood City, WI, on March 22, 1951 to Milton and Adelaide Duval. Due to health issues, Frannie lived at the Brotoloc Home in Ellsworth, WI,…
Read MoreRonald Raymond McCarthy, 74 years of age, passed away August 11, 2019. He was born to Raymond and Ruby (Nyhus) McCarthy. He helped on the family farm and graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1963. He married Lynda Wadsworth in 1965. He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and served active duty in…
Read MoreOak Park — Rickard Allen Medes, 71, died Monday, August 12 in his Oak Park home. Rickard was born October 28, 1947 in Menomonie, WI to Duane and Helen (Dickman) Medes. He moved to the Chicago area in June of 1969 and was a lifelong area resident. He worked over 40 years for the Social…
Read MoreJoAnn Hennessy, age 87, passed away on August 11, 2019 at her home in Deer Park, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Hennessy; parents, Roy and Myrtle Lacander; sister-in-law, Mary Wright; son, Mike Hennessy; and daughter, Laura Hennessy; sister, Carol Mullen. She is survived by son, Pat Hennessy (Bev); daughters,…
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