Lyle J. “Mr. P” Pelke, age 80 of Colfax, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Clarie with his family by his side. Lyle was born on May 3, 1944 in Durand. He was the son of Norbert and Ann (Risler) Pelke. Lyle grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High…

Robert “Bob” E. Trandum, 78, of Cannon Falls, MN passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Bob was born January 3, 1946 in Menomonie, WI to Elsmore and Nellie Trandum. June 6, 1970, Bob married Linda at Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town, ND. Bob loved his home and acreage in NW North Dakota. He enjoyed the…

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Kirt Dressel, loving father, son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 54. Kirt Dressel, age 54, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Marshfield Hospital in Weston, WI. He was born July 5, 1970, in Chippewa Falls to Brent and Janice…

Vicki Lynn Brandt, 75, of Menomonie passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024 in the memory care facility at The Neighbors of Dunn County. Vicki was born on March 1, 1949 in Menomonie to Barbara and Herman “Dutch” Luther. She was the oldest of six siblings growing up on the east side of Menomonie and…

Henry “Hank” George Hurtgen, age of 81, a beloved member of the Emerald community, passed away on August 22, 2024, at Hammond Health Center. Known for his passion for farming, his charismatic personality, and his engaging storytelling, Henry touched the lives of those around him in countless ways. Throughout his life, Henry dedicated over 40…

Rose Rothstein died quietly on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 79 years of age. She was born Rosalie Mary Gagnon a few minutes after her identical twin sister, Roselynn Ann on March 10, 1945 in Lake Linden, Upper Michigan to Claire Dorothy Gagnon. For the last 25 years Rose was a resident of Cable, WI.…

Mary Barbara Thorsen, age 89, died peacefully at Comforts of Home in River Falls WI, on July 24th 2024, with her granddaughter Sophia Barbara, holding her hand and singing her favorite song, Amazing Grace. Mary was born July 10, 1935, the first born of Leo and Beatrice (Strehlo) Lyons of Glenwood City WI. Throughout her…

Bernadette J. Anderson, 95, of Cooks Valley, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls with her family near her. She was born February 4, 1929, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Pecha) Zwiefelhofer. Bernadette married LeRoy C. Anderson on August 30, 1947, at St.…

Darlene Elma Davis, nee Heifner, age 78 passed away on June 17, 2024. Beloved wife of John Davis. Loving mother of John (Ronda) Davis, Sean Davis, Bryan (Deanna) Davis. Cherished grandmother of Joe Hernandez, Brittany (Forrest) Huntington, Madison (Richard II) Thierry, Aaron Davis, Colin Davis and Evan Davis. Great grandmother of Richard III. Dearest sister…

Cindy Lou (Rassbach) Warner, age 70 of Glenwood City, WI went to be with her Lord and loved ones on August 8, 2024 in Bloomer, WI. Cindy was born on December 30, 1953 to James and Jeanette (Olson) Rassbach in Barron, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran of Arland where she was…