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Emma E. Prill - July 26, 1943 - December 12, 2022

Departed: 12/12/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Emma E. Prill, age 79, passed away on December 12, 2022 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer, exactly 10 years to the day that her husband Leo passed away, who she married on August, 31 1963 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Emma was born on July 26, 1943 in the Town of Big Bend Wisconsin to Thomas and Luella (Gunn) Peaslee. Emma worked in the cutting department at Weather Shield and as a waitress for many years. She taught Sunday School and enjoyed cruising the countryside on motorcycle in the summer and snowmobile in the winter. She was a member of Murry Homemakers Women’s Club and took great care of her yard and landscaping. When Emma had free time she quilted, bowled, baked (especially during Christmas) and spent time with family and friends.

She is survived by her children: James Prill of Bloomer, Jerry (Kim Pearson) Prill of Radisson, WI and Cindy (Kevin) Kressin of Chippewa Falls, grandchildren: Christian Kressin, Jessie (Jennie) Kressin, Kayley (Matt) Eslinger and Dakota Pearson great-granddaughter: Avariahna Eslinger; sister: Velva Richardson, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents: Tom and Luella; husband Leo; sisters: Esther Stewart, Jean Hughes, Elora Michels, Edna Stolt and infant-Loretta Peaslee; brothers: Allan Peaslee and infant-Alvin Peaslee Funeral Services will be held at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer on Monday December 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 at the funeral home on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Interment will be in the Bloomer, Cemetery. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfunerealhomebloomer.com

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Vernell I. Witt - August 31, 1936 - December 05, 2022

Departed: 12/05/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Vernell I. Witt, age 86, passed away on December 5, 2022, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls.. She was born on August 31, 1936, in Waseca, MN to Leonard and Frieda (Kranz) Casper. She married Oliver “Dean” Witt on March 25, 1974 in South Dakota. Vernell worked as a school bus driver and a Home Health Aide for many years.

Vernell loved spending time with her family and friends. She never sat still and could be seen going on walks around town. Vernell and Dean played scrabble almost everyday and enjoyed an afternoon pop at Harms Way to see her friends. She volunteered as a grandma reading helper at school and loved little ones. The girls at Our House Memory Care called her Grandma. They had a special bond and she felt surrounded by love the years she spent there. She was a spunky and strong-willed lady and she gave love to anyone who got to know her.

She is survived by her husband: Oliver “Dean” Witt of Chippewa Falls; Daughters: Lorie (Bud) Suhr of Bloomer, Judy Van Guilder of Chippewa Falls; son: Joel (Terri) Van Guilder of Spooner; sister: Dorothy Musegades of Illinois; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces nephews other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Leonard and Frieda, first husband: Lowell Van Guilder; son: Kim Van Guilder; twin sons in infancy; sisters: Illa Jean Ficken, Delores Carlson and Gail Gasper. Private services will be held at a later date with Interment at the NW Veterans cemetery in Spooner. Olson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Stories and online condolences can be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com The family would like to thank Our House Memory Care for all the exceptional love and care of “Grandma” Vernell, a love that she felt right back to the staff. They also want to thank St. Croix Hospice for providing care for Vernell and comfort to the family

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Maurietta "Mert" A. Burgess - March 06, 1931 - December 03, 2022

Departed: 12/03/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Maurietta A. “Mert” Burgess, age 91, passed away at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, WI on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1931 in Bloomer to Edmund and Esther (Ruff) Anderl. She was united in marriage to Verlyn Petschow on October 7, 1950. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1968. Mert was always busy with activities that tied her to family and community. She enjoyed traveling to visit family, doing crossword and other types of puzzles, collecting owl figurines, and crocheting hundreds of dish cloths. She loved the holidays which was evident by her selling of Christmas cards for over a decade while living in Racine and providing support for the Bloomer Senior Citizens Center by helping to recycle hundreds of Christmas cards for resale. She also liked to read and was an avid letter writer, sending many notes and cards over the years to maintain connections with friends and family. She took pride in a large salt and pepper shaker collection and loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children: Kevin Petschow of Pleasant Lake MI, Bryon (Linda) Petschow of Lafayette IN, Mykel (Petschow) Todd of Eau Claire, Valerie (Dennis) Rubenzer of Bloomer; grandchildren: Jessica (Cameron) Lee, Teresa (Josh) Jones, Zachary (Samantha) Rubenzer, Trevor (Carly) Rubenzer, Tyler (Nicolette) Rubenzer; great-grandchild: Easton Rubenzer; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Ester; son, Todd; and step-siblings, Anne Rowe, Sister Frances Marie Lendle, Louise Miller and Eugene Lendle. At Mert’s request a brief funeral service will be held at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at the South Catholic Cemetery in Bloomer. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com

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Dr. John Eberle - June 20, 1925 - December 01, 2022

Departed: 12/01/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Dr. John Eberle OD, age 97, passed away at his home in Bloomer on December 1, 2022. He was born June 20, 1925 in Hague ND to Joseph and Magdalene (Wolf) Eberle. He married Frances Scholastica Buechler on December 27, 1950. John served as a Medic in the US Army during WWII and was a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force. Dr. John owned his own Optometry business in Bloomer for many years. He enjoyed working in his yard, golfing, and spending his days off at the airport flying his plane and tinkering with old cars.

He is survived by his wife of almost 72 years: Frances; son: John (Helen) Eberle of Henderson NV; daughters: Marcia Eberle of Bloomer and Michele (Tom Zwiefelhofer) Eberle of Chetek; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Magdalene; 13 brothers and sisters, numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer with a visitation at Olson Funeral Home on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 from 4:00pm - 6:30pm with a Christian Wake Service at 6:30. Military honors will be by the Bloomer American Legion/VFW/AMVETS at the church. Burial will be at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hague ND. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfunerealhomebloomer.com

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Karen K. Klinyk - June 17, 1947 - December 01, 2022

Departed: 12/01/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Karen K Klinyk, age 75, passed away on December 1, 2022 at Heatherwood Assisted Living in Eau Claire. She was born on June 17, 1947 to John and Lorena (Gust) Klinyk in Milwaukee. She attended schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Pulaski High School in 1966. She worked in Milwaukee until she moved to Las Vegas in 1977 to enjoy the warmer and dryer climate. Karen could tell you many stories from years of working at the Palace Station Casino. After her father passed away in 2001, Karen and her mom returned to Chippewa Falls to be closer to family and she worked at Walmart until her retirement. She would spend hours each day at the Happy Tails dog park with her Shih-Tzu dogs and it was one of the things she missed the most after moving to Heatherwood. Karen was a true Elvis fan and had a collection of items to prove it. She enjoyed parades and carrying flags for the Veteran’s Auxiliary. She loved dancing, flowers, music, crossword puzzles and collecting miniature Shih-Tzu figurines.

She is survived by cousins, other relatives and friends and was preceded in death by her parents John and Lorena. Private services will be held at a later date. Karen had requested that any memorials be given to Happy Tails Dog Park in Chippewa Falls (https://www.happytailsdogpark.org). Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfunerealhomebloomer.com

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Kathleen B. Stanford - June 28, 1943 - November 27, 2022

Departed: 11/27/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Kathleen B. Stanford, age 79, passed away at her home in New Auburn on November 27, 2022. She was born June 28, 1943 in Rice Lake to Clifford and Lorraine (Hall) Wilcox.

She is survived by her children: Dawn (Darrell) Jerome, Clinton Switzer and DuWayne Stanford, Jr; sisters: Marie (Harlow) Zellmer, Bernadette (Bill) Block, Joy (Paul) Siewert and Bonnie (Randy) Bates; brothers: Joseph (Rhea) Wilcox and John Wilcox; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Clifford and Lorraine. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfunerealhomebloomer.com

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John J. Schwartz - October 11, 1941 - November 26, 2022

Departed: 11/26/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: John J. Schwartz, Jr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in his deer stand in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. He was born October 11, 1941 in Bloomer to John and Agnes (Zwiefelhofer) Schwartz. He married Vernetta Harings on December 2, 1961 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Tilden. John loved to work and always kept busy. Throughout his life he worked for General Motors, Coca Cola Co., RZ Transport, the City of Bloomer, Mayo Health Systems, the Bloomer School System and Chippewa Valley Mazda. He was a volunteer for the Bloomer Fire Department and made thousands of quarters of charcoal chicken with the crew. He enjoyed UTV riding, his “Garage”, woodworking, watching the Packers, driving tractor, welding, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children: Cindy (Joe) Poirier of New Auburn, Sandy (Joe) Adams of Tilden, Tammy (Dennis) Schemenauer of Bloomer, Pam (Kent) Schemenauer of Cornell, Barby (Todd) Warren of Bloomer and Mike (Heather) Schwartz of Bloomer; special friend: Donna Smith; brother: Jim (Bernice) Schwartz of Bloomer; sisters: Myrna Meinen of Chippewa Falls, Helen Berge of Bloomer and Linda (Wayne) Frank of Bloomer; sister-in-law: Jill Schwartz of Bloomer; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Vernetta; parents: John and Agnes Schwartz; siblings: Larry Schwartz, Kathleen Zwiefelhofer and infants: Donnie and Clara Schwartz; brothers-in-law: Robert Meinen, Ronnie Zwiefelhofer, Tom Bohl and Gerald Berge.

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Catherine A. Gesler - August 13, 1949 - November 21, 2022

Departed: 11/21/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Catherine A. Gesler, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake on November 21, 2022. She was born August 13, 1949 in Rice Lake to William and Nancy (Lewis) Beckstrom. She worked at Wright’s Products in Rice Lake for many years and enjoyed gardening (especially flowers) deer hunting, fishing, crocheting, taking care of her grandkids and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband: Darrell Gesler of Chetek; son: Jeremy Gesler of Rice Lake; daughter: Stacie Faschingbauer of Bloomer; siblings: William Beckstrom, Robert Beckstrom and Louise Olsen, all of Kenosha; grandchildren: Logan, Brandon, Hannah, Madison, Brady and Brock; numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Nancy.

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Neil C. Taylor - September 21, 1934 - November 19, 2022

Departed: 11/19/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Neil C. Taylor, age 88, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Cornell Area Nursing Home.

Neil was born on September 21, 1934, in Holcombe, Wisconsin to Charles and Edith (Meider) Taylor. On July 22, 1961, Neil married Gwendolyn Lloyd in Truman, Minnesota. He was a farmer and drove school bus for the Holcombe School District for 41 years. Neil enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, woodworking, and reading westerns.

Neil is survived by his wife: Gwendolyn of Holcombe, daughters: Beth (Steven) Heinzen of Holcombe, and Debbie (Rich Reisner) Taylor of Sheldon, grandchildren: Mitchell Ewer, Michelle Ewer, Kaitlyn Heinzen and Faith Heinzen, sister: Jean Carlson, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Edith Taylor; sister: Helen Weathers, brothers-in-law: Bill Weathers and Dick Carlson, and nieces: Thersea Weathers and Ann Carlson Garretts. Please direct memorials to, Christian Harbor Youth Camp at https://www.chyconline.org/donate

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday December 3, 2022 from 1:00-4:00PM at Ladysmith Church of Christ. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com

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Charlene Winona Polanski - July 31, 1934 - November 12, 2022

Departed: 11/12/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Charlene W. Polanski, age 88, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Eau Claire Hospital.

Charlene was born on July 31, 1934 in Cornell, WI to Martin Gonsolin and Enda Smith. On April 18, 1953, Charlene married Raymond L. Polanski in Cornell. In 1960, they moved to their current residence on Lake Como in Bloomer. She worked at the Bean Factory, Ben Franklin and Bloomer Hospital for many years. She loved gardening and quilting. She was a wonderful baker, loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Charlene is survived by her husband of 69 years: Raymond Polanski, daughter: Peggy (Bobby) Heward, son: Robin (Darlene) Polanski, grandchildren: Christopher Rogers, Joshua Rogers, Benjamin Rogers, Daniel Irwin, Nicholas Irwin, Jennifer Elmore, Alex Polanski, and Austin Polanski, Great Grandchildren: Natalya Winner, Avery Elmore, Kolton Irwin, Kynsie Irwin, Abigail Irwin, Alorna Irwin, Cooper Rogers, Sawyer Rogers, Penelope Rogers, Madison Rogers, Olivia Rogers, Nora Rogers, and Olivia Polanski, sister: Susan Buster, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her daughter: Polly Rogers, father: Martin Gonsolin, mother: Edna Smith, and brother: Irvin Gonsolin.

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Sara Dawn Caron - December 02, 1962 - November 11, 2022

Departed: 11/11/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Sara D. Caron, age 59, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at MCHS in Bloomer after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born December 2, 1962 in Bloomer to Vern and Yvonne (Rammer) Verkuilen. She was a graduate of Bloomer High School and UW Stout. Sara married John Caron on March 10, 1984 in Bloomer. She worked as a materials manager for numerous metal fabrication companies and was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed running, listening to music, going to concerts, family trips to Appleton, watching her boys play sports and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband: John of Bloomer; sons: Mick and Jake, both of Bloomer; sisters: Ginny (Dean) Marquardt of Sun Prairie WI and Polly (Alan) Jacobson of Milton WI; sister-in-law: Laura Verkuilen of Camp Douglas WI; numerous other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Vern and Yvonne Verkuilen; infant sister: Mary; brother: Henry Verkuilen. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer with a Christian Wake Service beginning at 6:45 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 18, 2022 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfunerealhomebloomer.com

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Grant O. Cutting - December 02, 1928 - November 06, 2022

Departed: 11/06/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Grant O. Cutting, age 93, passed away on November 6, 2022, at home on the farm.

He was born on December 2, 1928, to Hiram and Tilla (Tweed) Cutting in the Town of Grant, Dunn County, WI where he was raised and attended the Popple Creek Country School. Grant served his country with the US Army in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1955. On December 6, 1957, Grant married Barbara Sloop in Stillwater, MN.

Grant was proud of his family history. The first Cutting Family came to the United States in 1632 from England and Scotland, settling in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York. The settlers moved to Wisconsin in the Madison and Eleva area in 1859 and migrated to Popple Creek, Dunn County in 1861. The homesteaded farm has remained in the Cutting name since that day and is currently owned and operated by the 5th generation of Cuttings. The Popple Creek Cemetery has members of each generation interred there dating to 1872.

Grant attended CVTC in the machinist program. He was an excellent mechanic, especially knowledgeable in two-cylinder John Deere tractors. Grant’s passion for driving trucks started at the age of 14 and was the basis for his careers in gravel, milk and hay hauling, grain dealing and operating a farm equipment business. He covered the Midwest, from North Dakota to Oklahoma and was highly regarded as a man of his word. Grant was a people person, usually the first to initiate a conversation with the interest in hearing other’s stories and finding a common experience. His work ethic was unbelievable, working to the last minute of his life.

Grant is survived by his wife: Barbara Cutting of Chippewa Falls; sons: Grant (Jennifer) Cutting II of El Centro, CA and Paul (Rose) Cutting of Fennimore, WI; 5 grandchildren: Rachel, Asa, Grant III, Tilla and Ella Cutting; sister: Ethel Nelson of Colfax; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Hiram and Tilla Cutting; granddaughter: Kathryn Cutting; brothers: Reuben, William, Francis, Warren, Sherman, Wallace and Eldred Cutting; and sister: Ella Lundequam.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Mayo Clinic Cardiology Unit, especially Dr. O’Conklin, Dr. Horecki and Dr. Rogers for the years added to his life, the Anson First Responders and Chippewa Falls Fire Department for assisting with the ladder truck. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls with a visitation from 9:00am until 11:00am on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Popple Creek American Cemetery in the Town of Grant, Dunn County. Military honors will be provided by the Bloomer American Legion, VFW and AMVETS. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com

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Magdalen Hedwig Olson - March 31, 1923 - October 31, 2022

Departed: 10/31/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Magdalen H. Olson “Maggie”, age 99, passed away at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer on October 31, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1923 in Fountain City to Leonard and Ida (Ziegeweid) Frie. She graduated from Arcadia High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Milwaukee. She married Herman Olson on May 18, 1946, in Chicago. They lived in Rhinelander before moving to Schofield where Maggie was a Nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital and later for the Marathon County Health Department. Maggie was instrumental in the development of the Self Care Unit, The Hospice Program, The North Central Health Protection Plan (HMO), Neurodevelopmental Clinics and the first Professional Standards Review Organization (PSRO) system for Wausau Hospitals, an industry standard still used today. Due to her declining eyesight Maggie decided to retire in 1979. Maggie and Herman moved to Bloomer in 1984 where Maggie’s mantra of; “you haven’t paid your dues until you are pushing up daisies” was in full force. She did not let her visual impairment slow her down and was elected to the Bloomer School Board and advocated for the construction of a new middle school and the Butterfly Garden walking path. She never complained about her disability, in fact her school board campaign slogan was “I may be blind, but I have vision.” She golfed into her 90’s and listened to countless hours of books on tape and public radio, always keeping her mind sharp and encouraging her family to do the same. She was a member of St. John’s WELCA, Bloomer Women’s Club, American and Wisconsin Nurses Assoc. and Wisconsin Council of the Blind. She loved her family very much and will always be remembered for her quick wit and “fake it till you make it” attitude.

She is survived by her children: Kristin Olson of Colorado Springs, Karin (David) Olson of Bloomer, Eric (Kristen) Olson of Austin MN, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, numerous, nieces, nephew other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Herman in 1989, siblings: Warren Frie and Janice Galuska.

Funeral Service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 3, 2022 with a visitation from 11:00-1:00 PM at the church. Interment will be in the Bloomer Cemetery. Olson Funeral Home is Assisting the Family.

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Frank E. Kyes - February 14, 1939 - October 24, 2022

Departed: 10/24/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Frank E. Kyes, age 83, of Bloomer, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Frank was born on February 14, 1939, in Cadott, to Howard and Drusilla (Dugal) Kyes. On October 24, 1964, Frank was united in marriage to Nancy Kliner at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cooks Valley. For 33 years, Frank was a teacher at Colfax High School and also coached the basketball team for a number of years. Frank’s true passion was the golf course. He managed the Bloomer Golf Course from 1964 to 1980 and then fulfilled his lifelong dream of building an 18-hole golf course, Whispering Pines, in his hometown of Cadott. He was president of the Chippewa Valley Golf Association (CVGA) for nearly 40 years and was proudly inducted into their hall of fame in 2017. He enjoyed, coaching, teaching, bowling and spending time with his family and friends.

Frank will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Nancy; son, Richard Kyes of Altoona; daughter, Michelle (Patrick) McCaffrey of Altoona; 5 grandchildren, Jeremy (Brooke) Poirier, Justin (Courtney) Poirier, Janessa (Austin Virnich) Poirier, Elyse McCaffrey and Travis (Stephanie) Peterson; 3 great grandchildren; brother, Charles Kyes of Safety Harbor, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marlene Gustafson; and brother, Lauren Kyes. Private family services will be held at a later date. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com

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Lelah C. Veum - April 03, 1928 - October 24, 2022

Departed: 10/24/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Lelah C. Veum, 94, of Bloomer, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at VitaCare Living in Bloomer.

Lelah was born on April 3, 1928, in Downing, WI to Roy and Lelah (Beresford) Veum. She worked for a lumber company in the mail room and was a general “gopher” for anything that needed to be done. Lelah was a very independent person and loved the simple things in life.

She is survived by her sisters, Donna Iverson and Alice Bauer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lelah was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James, Wallace and Robert; and sisters, Anna Mae Corrick and Mona Marquardt. Private family services will be held with interment in the Bloomer Cemetery. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com

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Gordon Joseph Weyers - July 20, 1932 - October 22, 2022

Departed: 10/22/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Gordon J. Weyers, age 90, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at MCHS in Bloomer. He was born July 20, 1932 in Kaukauna WI to Herman and Clara (Biese) Weyers. He married Dorothy “Dot” Schaefer on August 2,1955 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kaukauna WI. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as an Agricultural Co-op Manager at Cenex. He enjoyed gardening, trimming his trees and watching football. His family, however, was the most important part of his life. Spending time with them was always a priority.

He is survived by his wife: Dorothy “Dot” of Bloomer: children: Carla (William) Campbell of Pulaski WI, Keith (Bonnie) Weyers of Navarino WI, Kevin (Pamela) Weyers of Sheboygan Falls WI, Pamela (Michael) Stalpes of Plymouth MN, Dorri (Joe) Waldera of New Auburn WI and Erik (Amanda) Weyers of Elk Mound WI; siblings: Paul (Connie) Weyers of Indiana, Carol Gutowski of Appleton and Joseph (Virginia) Weyers of Kaukauna; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Herman and Clara Weyers; siblings: Richard, Kenneth, Donald, Anna Marguerite, Ellarita, Marilyn and George.

Mass of a Christian burial will be on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 11:00 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer with Celebrant Father Victor Feltes. There will be a visitation at OIson Funeral Home at 1516 Larson Street from 10:00-10:50 on Thursday before the service. Interment will be in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery at 3:00 PM on Thursday. Online condolences can be shared at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com.

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Joseph C. Rada - April 28, 1944 - October 19, 2022

Departed: 10/19/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Joseph “Joe” C. Rada, age 78, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born April 28,1944 in the Town of Woodmohr to Cyril and Esther (Bauer) Rada. Joe grew up in Bloomer, Wisconsin, attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and graduated from Bloomer High School in 1962. On November 19, 1963 he married Lucy Bowe at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. She preceded him in death in 1967. Joe married Diane Ruf at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls on August 3, 1968. They lived in Chippewa Falls and in Bloomer. Joe worked at Klinger Farms, Chippewa Shoe Company Bloomer Dairy and Leinenkugel’s Brewery for 20 years until he retired. He enjoyed deer hunting at his cabin in the Keystone area with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He also liked fishing, camping in Gordon WI, playing cards and most of all, going to the casino. You knew Joe was in the room when you heard “What’s your point?” “How do ya like me now?”

He is survived by his wife: Diane “Blondie” of Bloomer; children: Tammy (Bruce) Hartwig of Wood Lake MN, LaWanda (Ted) Bowe of Chippewa Falls and Jeff (Cassie) Rada of New Auburn; daughter-in-law: Kris (Satter) Rada; brother: Donald “Poncho” (Patti) Rada; 17 grandchildren: Emily, Andrea, Miriah, Amber, Kelsey, Hailea, Jazzi, Traycen, Lindsey Jo, Maggie, Karley, Kya, Leah, Joey, Sasha, Nadia and Zoey and several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Cyril and Esther Rada; first wife: Lucy; son: Joseph M. Rada; grandson: Brody Bowe; sisters: Mary Parlto, Cecelia “Sis” Amodt and Esther “Snookie” Rada; brothers: Bertram, Thomas and David.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Bloomer Moose Lodge located at 1890 9th Ave in Bloomer. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family. Cards may be sent to Diane at 2620 9th Ave. Bloomer. Joe’s advice would be “Love is what gets us through it all. Just be a good person! Love, help and give what you can.”

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Clinton D. Erks - December 31, 1956 - October 18, 2022

Departed: 10/18/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Clinton Erks, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on December 31, 1956 in Colorado to Dale and Jean (Parsons) Erks. Clint was a jack of all trades, working in construction, as a handyman and as a farmer. He was a quick witted history buff, who loved reading, telling jokes and collecting knives. He spent a lot of time outside shooting guns, spending time with his dogs and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his daughter: Emily (Matt) Neumann of Bethel MN; significant other: Roxanne Bauer; grandchildren: Maxwell and Jackson Neumann; sister: Elizabeth Erks Anderson He was preceded in death by his parents: Dale Erks and Jean Hunter; siblings: Charles and Jacqueline A Celebration of life will be at Quarthouse at 152 East Main Street in New Auburn starting at 3:00 PM on Saturday November 12, 2022. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is assisting the family. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfunerealhomebloomer.com

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Craig D. Arendt - September 07, 1974 - October 16, 2022

Departed: 10/16/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: The world lost a remarkable man, Craig Arendt, on Sunday, October 16, 2022 due to a medical emergency at his home in Eau Claire. He was admired for his thoughtfulness, honesty, intelligence, strength, bravery, and adventurous spirit. Of the mountain of words we could use to describe him, he was, above all, a man of integrity. Craig was the kind of guy who would do the right thing even when no one was watching. The kind of guy who would literally (true story) dive head-first down a waterfall after you.

While waterfall-chasing, sailing excursions, and general adventure opportunities were always on his radar, Craig's top priority was the people around him. He was an extraordinary dad, a loving son and brother, and an incredible partner to Emily. He was an all-around exceptional person who did many things for many people without looking for praise. Craig had a way of naturally inspiring those around him to be the best versions of themselves. He truly enjoyed the many good times and special people in his life.

Craig was born September 7, 1974, in Bloomer to Danny and Evone “Midge” (Swartz) Arendt.

He was a graduate of Bloomer High School (Class of ’92), UW-River Falls in Physics, and earned a Master of Engineering Management degree from Old Dominion University. He served as a Nuclear Engineer in the US Navy, was VP of Business Development for Catalytic Combustion, a Project Management Consultant for Global Finishing Solutions, and most recently, General Manager of his company, C4 Process and Management Company.

Craig is survived by his daughters, Kyra Arendt of Charlotte, NC, and Aspyn Arendt of Minneapolis, MN; his mother Evone “Midge” Arendt of Bloomer; significant other, Emily Matchey of Eau Claire and her children, Jake Matchey (Laney Schultz) of Waukee, IA, and Anna Matchey (Aidan Schmidt) of Madison, WI; brothers Curt (Lorre) Arendt and Chad Arendt; sisters Christy Durch (Brian Schwab) and Cherie Bowe all of Bloomer; Uncle Russ (Beverly) Swartz of Iron River, WI; nieces and nephew, cousins, and great nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Craig was preceded in death by his father, Danny Arendt; brother-in-law, Bobby Durch; nephew, Jeremy Arendt; maternal grandparents Frieda and George Swartz and paternal grandparents Donald and Alberta Arendt, several aunts and uncles, other relatives, and close friends. A visitation and celebration of life for Craig will be held at Olson Funeral Home of Bloomer on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a brief service at 8:00. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfunerealhomebloomer.com

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Goldene Frank - July 09, 1934 - October 13, 2022

Departed: 10/13/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Goldene Louise (Rufledt) Frank passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at her home at the age of 88.

She was born on July 9,1934 to Florence (Hazel) and Edward Rufledt. “Deenie” as she was known to some, grew up in Dutch Flats north of Bloomer on her parents farm. She and Verdon (Jim) Frank married on September 10,1955 in a double ring ceremony with her sister Rhodora and Francis Robey. They celebrated 59 years together before Jim's death in 2015.

Goldene was a beautiful soul, kind, sweet, gentle and caring. She never had a cross word for anyone and was a blessing to all who knew her. She enjoyed word puzzles, journaling, cross stitch, embroidery and especially spending time with her family. We all enjoyed her quick wit and keen sense of humor. A memorable story of her tender heart was when she was a child and found a dead baby chick. She felt so bad for the tiny thing. She wrapped in a tissue and hid it in her dresser drawer, where it stayed until her mother noticed the smell.

Goldene was so loved and cherished by her family. She lived her faith and was an example of Christian love. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Eagleton where she belonged to the Ladies Aid.

Goldene is survived by her children: Margery Hansen; Ronald (Roberta) Frank; Lisa (Donald) Prill; Carol (Darren) Rust. Grandchildren: Gina Durch (Mike Lesik); Brandon Frank; Derek, Jacob, Aaron, Elijah Prill; Jonathan and Julia Rust. Brother: Norbert Rufledt. In-laws: Dale Frank, Wayne (Linda) Frank; Loris (Gerald) Seibel; Mae Frank; B. Jean Frank. Many nieces and nephews.

Goldene was preceded in death by her parents: Hazel and Edward; her husband: Jim; granddaughter: Bethany; siblings: Florence (George) Yakesh; Evelyn (Lawrence) Toufar: Rhodora (Francis) Robey; Norman (Marilyn, Merline) Rufledt. In-laws: Irene and Ira Frank; Geraldine (Errol) Huhn; Lillian (Chet) Novak; Ardis (Chuck) Frenz; Claire (Louise) Frank; Arlyn Frank; Duane Frank; Joyce (Gary) Vetterkind; Ken Reeves.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Olson's Funeral Home in Bloomer and one hour before service at the church. Services will be at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eagleton on Monday, October 17, 2022 with interment in the Rufledt Cemetery.

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Mae Arlene Sparby - April 23, 1927 - October 06, 2022

Departed: 10/06/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Mae Arlene Ness Sparby, 95, passed away October 6, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer, WI. She was born on her parent’s farm north of Sand Creek, Wisconsin on April 23, 1927. Her father had also been born in the same house in 1895. She married Charles S. Sparby on April 3, 1952 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sand Creek. Mae attended Sand Creek Elementary School and Junior High, and Chetek High School, graduating with the Class of 1944. The Class of 1944 had no yearbook – the only Chetek class to miss this milestone – due to World War II. Mae, with fellow classmates, created a long-awaited yearbook for their class sixty-five years after graduation.

Following high school Mae attended the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis. In the eight years she lived in the cities she lived at Augsburg College, and in several houses with friends. She worked for Lutheran Brotherhood, now Thrivent, was secretary to the Dean of Education at the University of Minnesota, and secretary for the Public Relations Director at Augsburg University.

She returned home to Sand Creek in 1952, to marry Charles. Their paths had crossed in the community, at church, and when Charles would pick up the Ness’ milk on his route every morning. They bought the Ness farm, which came with a live-in hired man, Odin Anderson, and began their life together. They had four children, Mark, who was killed in a car accident at age 16 in 1970, Gregory, who died as a result of a congenital heart condition at age eight in 1962, Michael, and Mary.

Mae was busy throughout her life, serving through her church, 4-H, Scouts, as an officer of the Women’s groups locally and through the synod, serving on other boards, was an active quilter with the New Hope Comforters, and served in many other ways. She worked as church secretary for many years at New Hope Lutheran Church.

Mae was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, most of whom immigrated to the United States from Norway: Gregers and Helen Olesdatter (Solberg) Anderson, and Bent Andreas and Helene Jonsdatter Hanson, both of whom homesteaded north of Sand Creek around 1870; Martin and Oleana Halvorsdatter (Sorknes) Christianson, whose homestead was at Eagle Lake/Ottertail County, Minnesota, and Herman and Maren Hansdatter (Holmen) Hermansen (Botilsrud) who remained in Grue, Hedmark, Norway; her grandparents: Ole (Anderson) and Annie (Hanson) Ness (her grandfather, Ole, changed the family name to Ness thinking there were too many Andersons in the area) of Sand Creek, and Mary (Martinson) and John Rude (Botilsrud) of Henning/Ottertail County, Minnesota; her parents: Aron Garfield and Mabel (Rude) Ness formerly of Sand Creek; her in-laws: Kristian Olaf and Sylvia (Warp) Sparby formerly of Sand Creek; in-laws: Dennis Sparby formerly of Sand Creek, and Melvina (Sparby) and Stanton Waterhouse formerly of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; siblings: sister, Gertrude Ness Berg, and her twin, John Ness; aunts: Cornelia Rude and Hulda Rude; and foster aunt and uncle: Irene Hoff Mullen, and Henry Borge; her husband: Charles; her sons: Mark Charles and Gregory Alan; and son-in-law: Ronald Keller.

She leaves to celebrate her life: a son, Michael of Chetek, Wisconsin; a daughter, Mary Keller of Chetek, Wisconsin; three grandchildren: Nicholas Sparby and Erik Sparby of St. Paul, Minnesota and their mother, Kristin M. Anderson, and Ashley (Nathan) Bingenheimer of Hudson, Wisconsin; two great-grandchildren: Bennett and Margot Bingenheimer; brother in-law, Alden Berg; nieces and nephews: Jeff Berg, Tim Berg (Jean Giebenhain), and Becky Schnacky, and Glen and Dawn Waterhouse; many cousins and countless friends.

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William L Fair - December 22, 1938 - October 01, 2022

Departed: 10/01/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: William L. Fair, age 83, of Eau Claire, passed away at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek on October 1, 2022. Bill was a dreamer and true to himself. He lived life enjoying his skill of painting scenery, reading the history and travels of the world, teaching youth Sunday School and calling himself a vagabond of the world.

He is survived by his brother: Loa Fair; sister: Loraine Faschingbauer; numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Jesse and Gladys Fair; brothers: Edward, Harry, Jesse and Jack; sisters: Betty Roush and Laura Vainio.

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Gary H. Marek - May 05, 1939 - September 29, 2022

Departed: 09/29/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Gary H. “Ticker” Marek, age 83, formerly of Bloomer, passed away on September 29, 2022 at his home in Almena. He was born May 5, 1939 in Chippewa County to Henry and Bernice (Poirier) Marek. On July 31, 1965, Gary married Bette Stehlik in Chicago IL. He served in the US Army and worked as an accountant for the City of Eau Claire and Washburn County. He was an active member of his church where he served as treasurer, a Sunday School teacher and on the church council. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, gardening and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter: Michelle (Eric) Lehenbauer of Prospect KY; step-son: Russell (Lisa) Hamilton of Porter, IN; brother: Larry Marek of Chisago City MN; sisters: Bonita Kunsman of Palm Desert CA, and Judy (Tim) Arntz of West Hills CA; grandchildren: David, Donavan, Sarah, Liesl and Leyna.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Bernice; wife: Bette, brothers: Dennis and infant, Joe.

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Dennis Allan Sherrick - January 21, 1937 - September 23, 2022

Departed: 09/23/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Dennis A. Sherrick, age 85, aka “Wrench”, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. He was born on January 21, 1937 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin to Frank and Hazel (Kennedy) Sherrick. He married Eunice Oldenberg on June 13, 1959 at St. John’s in Eagleton. Dennis served in the US Army and worked as a mechanic for many local garages. He enjoyed trips to Laughlin, cheering on the Packers, working on trucks and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by daughters: Rhonda (Cooter) Chevrier of Chippewa Falls, Kelly Walters of Eau Claire, Heidi (Steve) Morning of Bloomer; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife: Eunice; parents: Frank and Hazel Sherrick; mother and father in-law: Ernest and Josephine Oldenberg;

Private services will be held at a later date. Olson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online Condolences may be expressed at olsonfuneralhomebloomer.com Memorials may be directed to Dove Healthcare in Bloomer or the Rufledt Cemetery.

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Richard R. Marquardt - November 19, 1929 - September 17, 2022

Departed: 09/17/2022 (Bloomer)

Obituary Preview: Richard R. Marquardt, 92, of Bloomer, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at MCHS Northland, in Barron.

Richard was born on November 19, 1929, at home on the farm to Gustav and Bertha (Dietert) Marquardt. He attended Bloomer Schools and graduated with the Class of 1947 and attended one year at Ripon College. On June 7, 1953, Richard married Emogene Blank at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eagleton. They worked together on their farm for many years milking cows and tending to the land and hosting many Marquardt family reunions. Richard and Emogene also hosted 4 FFA Farm Exchange individuals from New Zealand, England, Australia, and Germany. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, served as past Church Council President, Sunday School Teacher, singing in the choir for weddings and funerals and was instrumental in the establishment of St. Paul Lutheran School. He was also very active on multiple boards throughout the area which include 17 years on the Bloomer School Board, Town of Bloomer Board, Holstein Association and Peoples State Bank Board. He also spent time as a Mile Corner 4-H Leader, playing on the Bloomer Old-Pro Softball Team, traveling to Australia and New Zealand, going on fishing trips with his brother to Lake Michigan and Canada, woodworking, cutting and polishing rocks, spending time with his family and spent so much time in his combine that he burned up two of them!

Richard is survived by his wife of 69 years: Emogene; children: Susan (Dan) Kellen of Bloomer, Sharon Wood of Ripon, Sylvia Marquardt of Bloomer and Jonathan Marquardt of Bloomer; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother: Mervin Marquardt; and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Gustav and Bertha (Dietert) Marquardt; sister: Muriel and brothers: Alvin and Walter Marquardt. Visitation will be held from 11 to 1pm, on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Funeral services will begin at 1pm, on Friday at the church with Pastor Robert Otto officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in the Town of Bloomer. Olson Funeral Home

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In loving memory of James Alfred Carver, a beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend. Born on February 7th, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, James departed from us on June 11th, 2021. Known for his warm smile, hearty laughter, and his love for classic rock, James was a radiating presence at every gathering...

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