Derrick D Fjelsted, a soul with an untamed spirit and a heart as vast as the open road, peacefully concluded his earthly journey on December 18, 2023, in Colfax, WI, surrounded by the embrace of his loving family. His valiant struggle against Esophageal and liver cancer found its quiet resolution. Born on January 14, 1966,…

Robert (Bob) Wyss, age 81, of Boyceville, WI passed away at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born on the family farm March 20, 1942, to John and Marie (Reetz) Wyss. It was on this farm, working alongside his family, he grew to love the farming way of life. Bob married Sharon…

Gary would joke… “Ole says the way to identify a funeral procession in Wisconsin is to notice if the combines have their lights on.” Gary John Olson, age 72, passed away in Arizona on December 24th, 2023, due to significant health issues. Gary grew up in Woodville, Wisconsin, moving to Glenwood City, Wisconsin around middle…

Susan Rose (Swanson) Brathal, 81, of Hudson, passed away with her family by her side in North Hudson, Wisconsin on Tuesday December 19th, 2023 after an aggressive battle with cancer. Susan was born in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, on November 7th, 1942 to Opal and Ray Swanson. She graduated from Glenwood City High School and began…

Claude Edward McGee, age 87, of Wilson, Wisconsin, died on December 18, 2023, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Claude was born on August 5, 1936, to parent’s Donald and Leona (Frantz) McGee. Claude was united in marriage with the love of his life, Louella (Harp) on June 7, 1958. Claude was a…

Beverly Joan (Steinmetz) Geissler, 88, of Colfax passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Mayo Health System – Eau Claire. Beverly was one of eleven children born to Michael and Alvina (Urban) Steinmetz. The family grew up on the family farm in the Town of Howard. Beverly married the love of her life Myron Geissler…

Derrick Darwin Fjelsted was born January 14, 1966  Burlington, WI. He died December 18, 2023 in Colfax, WI. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Grapevine Senior Center 121 Main St in Colfax, WI on December 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. and is open to all.  Military honors will be at…

Tod John Richardson, age 64 passed away on December 13, 2023 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire Wisconsin from serious health complications. He left our world with bravery and peace with family by his side.  Tod was born on May 18, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dean and Rose Marie…

Emmy Lu Winoske, age 86, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, and formerly Wilson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Saturday, December 16th, at her residence, Cambridge Senior Living, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Emmy was born Emma Louise Villman, December 26, 1936 in Glenwood City, Wisconsin to Earl and Alice (Walker) Villman. She was the youngest of 11 children. Emmy…

Ethel E. Nelson passed away at the age of 99 on December 12, 2023, at Mayo hospital in Eau Claire, WI. She was born on February 17,1924 to Hiram and Tilla (Tweed) Cutting in the town of Grant, Dunn County, WI where she was raised and attended the Popple Creek Country School. Ethel married Spencer…