Deanna Kay Medenwaldt, 59, was a loving and charismatic wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and beautiful person, inside and out. She passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 28th in her long-time home in Third Lake, IL. Deanna had a deep appreciation and love for art and music, often spending much of her time sketching while…

Ravn L. “Sam” Krause, age 77, of Colfax, died Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home. Sam was born at the farmhouse in rural Ridgeland on February 21, 1944, to Forrest and Ione (Kirkwood) Krause. He attended Plainview School in rural Ridgeland and Chetek High School. Sam married the love of his life, Jeanne Menard,…

Thomas R. “Tom” Stallman, 71, of Elk Mound, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence. Tom was born March 8, 1950, to the late Raymond and Lois (Jones) Stallman. Tom grew up in Elk Mound on his family’s dairy farm and graduated from Elk Mound High School. Tom married Lynn Sievert on April 2,…

Darlene J. Nelson, 88, from Glenwood City, died peacefully at Comforts of Home in Menomonie on October 19, 2021.  She was born in Ithaca, WI on June 16, 1933 to Clifford and Eleanor (Konz) Cottrill.  The family later moved to Mauston, WI where Darlene graduated from Madonna High School in 1951.  After high school she…

Myron L Hoitomt passed away peacefully October 18th, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter Brenda Bemis, son Brian Hoitomt and parents Gordon and Viola Hoitomt. Myron is survived by his wife of 64 years Janice Hoitomt; daughters Rhonda (Terry) Ellefson & Sherri Hoitomt (Sherri Lilienthal);…

Lawrence Paul Bazille Sr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 while at Golden Age Manor nursing home in Amery, WI. Lawrence was born on September 25, 1934 in Cylon Township, WI and was the son of Oza and Mary Bazille. He grew up in the Cylon Township area and was baptized and…

Patricia Ruth Schoonover, age 89, of Boyceville, WI pass away October 22nd, 2021, at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm. She was born Aug. 21, 1932, in her grandparent’s home in Tiffany Township, WI to William Edwin and Freida Ruth (Schmidt) Canfield of Downing, WI. She attended Best Valley Elementary School and graduated Valedictorian…

James L. Christison, 90, was returned to his Father in Heaven on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born October 31, 1930, in Clear Lake, to Leslie and Ethel Christison. Jim lived a remarkable life centered around family, faith, and the great outdoors. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He…

Roger A. Melgaard, age 77, of Jefferson, WI, passed away on October 19, 2021 at Alden Estates of Jefferson. Roger was born on March 3, 1944, in Colfax WI, the son of the late Reuben and Eilene (Jones) Melgaard. He attended Colfax High School and worked on the family farm. In addition to helping on…

Anna Marie Bowe, 74, of Bloomer, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. She was born on May 5, 1947, the daughter Marvis and Bernice (Bischel) Yohnk.  Anna graduated from Bloomer High School in 1966 and married Richard J.L. Bowe on June 1, 1968. Anna was a member…