Patricia L. Small, age 87, of Woodbury, MN Passed away on February 21, 2023 She is survived by daughter Debra Sirotiak; son Lauren Sirotiak (Brenda); sister Susan Bygd (David Zwolenski), brother Thomas Bygd (Mary); grandchildren Jacob Sirotiak (Holly), Christopher Sirotiak (Sarahi), Braden Sirotiak (Katania Stark); 10 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins including Jim…

Scott B. Anderson, age 68, of Downing, Wisconsin passed away, March 11, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Scott was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin on October 1st, 1954 to Stan and Mary Anderson of Downing, Wisconsin. Scott attended Boyceville public schools and was considered part of the pickle patch generation. Before his high school graduation…

Brandon Haugle, January 17, 1979 – March 6, 2023, Brandon Haugle unexpectedly passed away from sudden heart failure on March 6, 2023 at his residence in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Brandon was born January 17, 1979 to David and Julie Haugle. He grew up in Colfax, WI where he graduated from Colfax High School in 1997.…

Otto Waldbuesser, age 89, of Menomonie, WI went home to his Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023. After living with congestive heart failure for over five years, Otto died at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 22, 1933 to Otto and Louise Waldbuesser. Family and friends called him Junior. Some still…

Betty was born on April 24, 1942 to William R. Mindrup and Miona (Peterson) Mindrup. She was born in Harris, MN and was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church of Harris. Betty attended elementary school in Harris and graduated with honors from North Branch High School in 1960. After completing her University degree,…

Jean Marie Olson (born Melville) age 86 died on February 16, 2023 at her home in Beaumont, California from complications of cancer. Jean had lived in the Solera community for 17 years and enjoyed much fun and many friendships. She was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on May 8, 1936. She graduated from Chippewa High…

Lynda N. Sykora, 58, of rural Colfax, WI, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her home with her family near her. She was born April 4, 1964, in Huntsville, AL, the daughter of James and Nell (Moody) Lott. Lynda graduated from Huntsville High School in 1982. She moved to Cooks Valley in 1994 and…

Janice M. Hable, 73, of Bloomer, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Colfax Health & Rehab in Colfax. She was born in Chippewa Falls on May 24 ,1949, the only child of Jake & Alice Schindler. Janice grew up on her parents farm and loved her animals. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic…

Ellen G. Hurd passed away at home on February 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her husband and four children as she ended her journey here on earth. Ellen was born in Los Angeles, California on October 30, 1955 to James L. Burns and Sylvia…

Joan K. Labs, age 85, of Menomonie, WI, passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023 after a short stay at Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home in Elmwood, Wisconsin. Joan was born on November 10th, 1937, in her grandparents’ home in Waterford, Minnesota to John and Doris (Litsheim) Gibson. She graduated from South High School in…