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Thomas J. Dunbar

By Editor | September 9, 2025

Thomas J. Dunbar, 82, of Colfax, passed away after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathy, sons Paul (Kristin) and Michael, as well as grandchildren Thomas and Jordan. Tom grew up in Colfax as the only child of the late Leon and Doris (Braaten) Dunbar. After attending…

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Dorothy J. Young

By Editor | September 9, 2025

Dorothy J. Young, 92, died peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Colfax Senior Living in Colfax, WI. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Colfax, WI. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery…

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Whynelda Marie Johnson

By Editor | August 26, 2025

Whynelda Maire “Nel” (Burmester) Johnson Born March 27, 1933, Died August 15, 2025 Whynelda Marie (Nel) (Burmester) Johnson was born on March 27th 1933 on her family farm North of Glenwood City on County Rd. X, Saint Croix County, WI. And passed away at the age of 92,on August 15, 2025. She was the 5th…

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Dorothy Ella Magnuson

By Editor | August 26, 2025

Dorothy Ella Magnuson left us peacefully on August 22, 2025, just three days shy of her 100th birthday. Born on August 25, 1925, in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, Dorothy lived a life that touched many lives and left an indelible mark on her community. Dorothy was a devoted homemaker, but her nurturing spirit extended far beyond…

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Kenny Kirschbaum

By Editor | August 12, 2025

Kenny Kirschbaum of New Richmond, Wisconsin passed away on August 5, 2025 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, surrounded by family. Kenny was born to Marvin and Bernell Kirschbaum on March 14, 1949 in Granit Falls, MN. In 1958 the family moved to New Richmond, WI where Kenny graduated from New Richmond High School…

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Barbara Jean Rasmussen

By Editor | August 12, 2025

Barbara Jean Rasmussen, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Perham, MN surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Barb was born in New Richmond, WI on July 31, 1948, to Willard and Toni (Bos) Halverson. She graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1966 and earned a Bachelor…

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Ashlie A. Rosen

By Editor | August 5, 2025

Ashlie A. Rosen, age 42 of Clear Lake passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, on August 1, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ashlie Ann Rosen was born May 1, 1983 in Amery, WI to Loni & Kristie (Eggert) Rosen. She grew up in Clear Lake…

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Susan Kay Jenson

By Editor | July 15, 2025

Susan Kay Jenson, 75, of Colfax, passed away, Monday, July 7, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 1, 1950 in Menomonie, WI to William and Phyllis (Vradenburg) Stai. Susan worked numerous jobs in the community in addition to farming. She enjoyed many different hobbies and interests that included going…

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Nancy Beatrice Kane

By Editor | July 15, 2025

Nancy Beatrice Kane, 79, of Colfax, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona. She was born July 7, 1946 in Woodstock, IL to Bartlett and Catharine (Carmichael) Loomis. She graduated in 1964 from Marengo High School in IL. She married Larry Osterberg on July 10, 1965 in Marengo. He…

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Ralph “Buster” Victor Bradford

By Editor | July 15, 2025

Ralph “Buster” Victor Bradford died peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on May 24, 1935, in Pine Island, MN to Ralph and Ida Bradford. They moved to the Iron Range where they lived in a tar paper shack. Then they…

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