All Obituaries

Paulette (Fitch) Tollefson, age 75, passed away Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Osseo, WI on May 15th, 1946, the daughter of Lloyd and Geneva (Thronson) Fitch.  She was the youngest of 4 children.  She graduated from Osseo Senior High School in 1964.  She married Robert Tollefson on November 13, 1965 and after 56 years, you still would find them holding hands.  They resided in Eleva all of their married life.  She worked for the Osseo...

Christine Janice Fedie, 60, of Mondovi, WI passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 14, 1961 in Durand, WI to Leonard and Rose (Kluge) Brantner. She married her love, Allen Fedie, on May 24, 1980 at Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi and together they raised their 5 children on the family farm. They have spent the last 10 1/2 years raising their grandchildren, Julianna and Ayden. In Christine’s words, she worked as - a farmer,...

Dennis Ray Mikesell, 73, of rural Eleva, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home. He was born September 6, 1948 in Mondovi, WI; son of Harley and Frances (Bucklew) Mikesell. He graduated from the American School of Chicago. Following school, Dennis joined the United States Army. Dennis was a long-time employee of Marten Transport. He was a jack of all trades, who loved visiting with his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Dawn Mikesell of Rochester, MN, Kevin...

Rachel Corinne Baumann, 91, of Mondovi, WI passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Home Place in Mondovi, WI. She was born December 1, 1930 on the family farm in rural Mondovi, daughter of Joseph and Julia (Halverson) Odegard. She attended grade school at Canton School where her sister, Irene Odegard, was her teacher from grades 1 through 8. She attended Mondovi High School, graduating in 1948. Rachel then attended UWEC and graduated in 1952 with a degree in Elementary Education. She...

Emily Jane (Meyer) Moy, age 84, of St. Anthony, MN was called home by her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2021.   Emily was born on February 25, 1937 to Henry Oscar and Christina Meyer. She grew up in Elk Mound, WI on her parent’s dairy farm and when she was very young, they also raised turkeys.  Emily attended Trinity United Methodist Church and graduated from Elk Mound High School.  After high school, she attended North Central College in...

Judith Anne Klopp, age 73, of Mondovi, formerly of Gilmanton, passed away, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Mayo Health Systems in Eau Claire, WI. She was born October 21, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI; daughter of Bessie (Knott) and Manny Ellis. She grew up in and attended school in Elk Mound.  Bringing her two daughters, Veronica and Sue to rural Lookout, WI in 1971 she married Kenneth Klopp. In this unity brought 3 children, Joseph, Heather and George. They farmed together for many years....

Elizabeth “Betty” Gerhard Heck was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.  She passes away on October 30, 2021 at the age of 85 in Eau Claire, WI.  She will always be remembered for her smile that would fill those around her with warmth and love. Betty was born on March 30, 1936 to A. Gerhard and Esther Slindee in Eau Claire, WI.  After graduating from Eau Claire High School she attended St. Olaf College School of Nursing in Northfield, MN.  Betty graduated...

Goldie Grace Wrycza passed away on her 95th birthday, October 20, 2021 at the American Lutheran Communities in Mondovi, WI. She was born October 20th, 1926 to Frank and Grace Lash. Goldie had four sisters and two brothers. Goldie and her husband John loved fishing, hunting small game, and trapping gophers together. In later years she loved going for long rides in the country. She also loved going gambling. Goldie loved spending time with her grandkids, great grandkids and great-great...

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...