Military funeral for Michael John Morgen Sr. The veterans of Russell Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax held a military funeral for Michael John Morgen Sr. on July 18, 2020, at Colfax Evergreen Cemetery. Legionnaires on the firing squad were Kathy Walters, Bill Yingst, Don Braaten Chris Larson, Jaime Rojo, “Happy” Silva and Jon…
Read MoreThe veterans of Russell Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax held a military funeral for Michael “Mick” Lowell Mickelson on July 18, 2020, at the Norton Lutheran Church Cemetery. Legionnaires on the firing squad were Kathy Walters, Bill Yingst, Don Braaten Chris Larson, Jaime Rojo, “Happy” Silva and Jon Scott. Legionnaires in the Color…
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James R. “Jim” Kiesow passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, following a tractor accident. Jim was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, on September 18, 1946. He attended a Catholic elementary school in Waterloo, WI, and Waterloo High School. In high school, Jim was active in football, basketball and track. He was also proud of his participation…
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Billy Keith Nutter, age 72, of Connorsville, WI passed away early Wednesday morning, July 1, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Bill was born at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI Sept. 6, 1947 to Francis “Fritz” and Beverly (Benson) Nutter. He was the oldest of three children, brother Mike and sister…
Read MoreJerome K. Hedlund, age 86 of Farmington died July 6, 2020, at his home at the Legacy of Farmington. Jerome was born May 8, 1934 to Ed and Dorothy (Ward) Hedlund in Downing, WI. He graduated from Boyceville High School in 1952. Jerome served his country with the U.S. Army from 1952-54. Jerome was united…
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S. Winnifred “Wina” Wheeler, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was born October 12, 1922, to Fred and Sarah “Sadie” (Livingston) Myrick. She graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1940 and Eau Claire Teachers College in 1943. On July 16, 1943, she married Everett “Bud” Wheeler…
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Donald T. Blanchard age 78 of Colfax, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at Clark County Rehab & Living in Owen, Wisconsin after a long battle with dementia. Don was born July 23, 1941 in New Orleans, LA. He was the son of Arthur and Marguerite (Landry). After graduating from DeLa Salle High School…
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Joseph Richard “Joe” Gordon, 64, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2020 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Joe was born on December 31, 1955, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and was raised predominantly in Glenwood City. Joe graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1974. He followed with a two-year business degree from the Minnesota School of…
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Gary J. Parent, age 70, of Emerald, WI, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Monday, June 29, 2020. Gary was born October 25, 1949 in Osceola, WI to the parents of Harold and Elizabeth Parent. He attended New Richmond High School after which he joined the Navy. Even though he was a cook in the…
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Martin J. Knoebel, Jr., 83, of Watertown, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Watertown Health Care Center. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Martin John Knoebel, Jr. was born…
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