All Obituaries

Jeffery Allen Olufson, age 67, of Hager City, WI died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Ellsworth Health Services. He was born April 12, 1954 in Minnesota; son of Merlin “Buster” and Leorra (Steinke) Olufson. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1972. After graduation, Jeff traveled around the U.S. He then returned back to Wisconsin and worked various jobs. He married Dona Cook of Ellsworth, Wisconsin and together they had two children, Jonathan and Elizabeth. They later...

John C. Weiss, 98 of Mondovi, passed away Thursday September 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 15, 1922 in Albany Township, the son of Barbara (Brantner) and John Weiss, Jr.   John's father passed away before he was born.  Barbara remarried to George Isham, who raised John. John attended school at Pleasant Hill in German Valley, back when it was only a "single room school house."  In 1945, John started Weiss Milk...

Kyle (Biggie, BK) Lawrence Larson, 35 of Mondovi, Wisconsin, a larger-than-life man in the truest sense, left us too soon on the morning of August 29th, 2021 in Sacramento, California. If there is another who had lived their life by their own rules and in their own way, they have yet to make themselves known. Although Kyle was someone who paid close attention to fads and trends, he was seldom swayed by them.  He was determined to live his life the Kyle Larson way, whether that meant...

Eugene (Gene) Alexander Gruber was born February 4, 1928 to Alexander and Rosina (Weber) Gruber in the township of Albany, Pepin County, near Mondovi, Wisconsin.  He died of heart failure on August 20, 2021 at age 93 in his home. Gene attended East Pepin country school for 8 grades.  He married Carolynn (Carol) Feeney on June 10, 1952 in the old Catholic church in Mondovi.  They farmed in the township of Albany from 1952 to 2015. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus...

Marjorie Ann Schlegel, 85, of Mondovi, WI died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Augusta Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 11, 1936 in Mondovi, WI; daughter of Adahlia (Ness) Lawrence. Marjorie was raised by her grandparents, Josie and Lauritz Ness. She graduated from Mondovi High School in 1954. She married Hubert Lechler Sr. in 1961. They later divorced. Marjorie bartended at the White Pig Bar in Mondovi for many years.  On February 26, 1971 she married Louis “Sonny”...

Linda Kay Stenseth, 60 of rural Eleva passed away peacefully Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her residence after battling cancer for over a year.  Linda was born on March 15, 1961 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Duane and Rosella (Rosie) (Knutson) Stenseth.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Michael (Skeeter), Steven (Steve) and James (Jim.  She is survived by her brother Richard (Pat), sister Kathy (Terry) Hall, son Scott Hall,...

Stanley Becker passed away June 21, 2021 at his home in Eleva, Wisconsin. Stanley was born September 26, 1929 to Walter and Edna Becker at home in the township of Albany, Pepin County, Mondovi, Wisconsin. Stanley was baptized and confirmed in Lutheran Faith. The family joined the Eleva Lutheran Church when they moved to Eleva and Stanley was a member for the rest of his life. Stanley’s faith was very important to him. Stanley married Inez Tollefson of Eleva on June 5, 1954. They...

Robert J. Weiss, age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence in Oakwood Hills Senior Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was born on February 21, 1932, at home in the Township of Alma, to Arnold and Ilma (Schultz) Weiss. Robert graduated from Gilmanton High School in 1950. He helped on the family farm until 1953 when he was drafted in the United States Army.  He was sent to boot camp at Fort Riley, Kansas and completed tank gunner training at Fort Irwin,...

Renee Marie Bauer, 72 of rural Mondovi, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at home.  Renee was born in Durand, Wisconsin on May 7, 1949 to George and Gertrude (Jungwerth) Bauer.  She grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High School in 1967.  She worked as a beautician and cook for several years.  She enjoyed cheering on the Packers, Bucks and Brewers.  Most of all she enjoyed time with family and friends. Renee is survived by her significant other...

Edward Floyd Felton Jr., 75, of Strum, WI, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System-Oakridge, Osseo, WI Tuesday May 18th of complications from pneumonia and lung cancer. Edward was born April 21, 1946 in Eau Claire, the son of Edward Floyd Sr. and Norma (Gunderson) Felton. Edward the sixth out of seven children.  He graduated in 1966 at Memorial High School in Eau Claire.  Shortly after graduation, Ed enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged from the...