All Obituaries

Victoria Lee Laehn, 70 of Mondovi, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  She was born June 22, 1950 in Kansas, the daughter of Naomi (McClay) and Bluford Hartnett. Vickie graduated from Plainville High School in Kansas, then went on to graduate from Cosmetology School in 1969.  Vickie married Jerry Laehn May 15, 1983 in Hayes, Kansas, and moved to Mondovi in 1986.  She worked at a beauty shop for years and also was a...

Darrell “Bopa” Lee Rognholt, 53, took his last Harley ride to heaven on January 7th, 2021. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer six months, to the day, prior to his passing. Darrell boldly stated he was going to stubbornly fight because the words “can’t” and “won’t” are not in his vocabulary. Being the determined man that he was, he honored that statement until the very end. Darrell was born on October 19th, 1967 to Ruth and...

George John Wantoch, age 61, of Mondovi, WI passed away January 1, 2021 at his home with family by his side. He was born July 1, 1959 in Winona, MN; son of Theodore and Olive (Pronschinske) Wantoch. He grew up on the home farm in Fountain City.  George graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1977. After high school, he received a technical degree from the technical college in Winona, MN. He then farmed on the home farm with his parents and brother, Joe.  George farmed...

Timothy Wayne Brantner, age 52, of Eau Claire, WI passed away suddenly at his home on January 1, 2021. He was born December 4, 1968 in Eau Claire, WI; son of Wayne Brantner and Helen (Cleasby) Brock. He grew up and attended school in Mondovi. Tim worked as a certified crane operator and foreman for Bauman Construction. Tim enjoyed shooting pool, camping, cooking, boating, hunting, and snowmobiling. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Brewers and Badgers. He loved having get-togethers at...

Leon Joseph Rothbauer, 84, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Lakeview Health Care Center in West Salem, Wisconsin.  He was born in Howard Township, WI January 3, 1936 the son of Louise (Mickesh) and William Rothbauer. Leon married Katholeen June Robelia September 28, 1962 in Mississippi.  Together they raised their six children in Mondovi where he was a lifelong resident.   Leon owned and operated Rothbauer Furniture Stripping & Repair for many years. ...

Rachel Elizabeth Nelson, 25 of Strum unexpectedly passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  She was born in Eau Claire May 22, 1995 the daughter of Terry (Engen) and Robert Nelson. Rachel was the most loving and caring person and had the BEST hugs for everyone.  She was a “A Ray of Sunshine” and loved her Barbies and watching you tube.  Her favorite cartoon was Sponge Bob. Rachel is survived by her parents Rob...

Michael Guy Shafer, age 66, was called home to heaven on December 3, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1954 in Eau Claire to the parents of Vernon & Marietta (Spores) Shafer. Michael was united in marriage to Pamela Emerson on July 10th, 1980. Michael is survived by his wife, Pamela; children, Shawn Shafer, Anthony Shafer & Aleasha Brown; three grandchildren, Logan Rollins, Riley Shafer and Eclipse Brown; siblings, David Shafer (Charlotte), Ann Newman, Joseph (Dorene) Shafer, Linda...

Maurice K. Eide, 83, of Mondovi, passed from this world to his eternal home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Maurice (Moe) was born April 11, 1937, to Myron and Eleonore (Wulff) Eide. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1955.  On August 10, 1957, he married Donna M. Parkhurst.  They were married for over 63 years. Most of Maurice’s career was dedicated to the Agricultural/Farming business, having worked as a Dairy Plant Field...

Ralph Michael Sandberg, age 69, of Eau Claire, WI, formerly of Mondovi, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mayo Health Systems in Eau Claire, WI. He was born December 4, 1950 in Wabasha, MN; son of Martin and Gertrude (Haugen) Sandberg. He graduated from the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, WI. On May 27, 1978 he married Kathy Dregney at Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi. Ralph worked various jobs.  He enjoyed working on small engines. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, boat...

Laura Mae Hayden passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her home in Pepin county.  She was born January 5, 1930 in Eau Claire, WI.  She was the youngest of four daughters of William and Lois (Corwin) Saam.  She attended Sheldon Valley Grade School and graduated from Mondovi High School in 1947.  Following high school, she worked at the Northwestern Credit Bureau followed by working approximately 15 years at Uniroyal.  She and her husband, Patrick, farmed in the...