Area Obituaries

    It is with great sadness that we announce that Rick Murray, age 69, passed away in his own home in Sun Lakes, AZ on Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was the loving husband of Linda Murray for 44 years and will be forever missed by his family and many friends. Rick and Linda have…

    Edward (“Big Ed”) Douglas Thompson Sr. grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Spring Lake Park High School in 1963. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army from 1964-1967, started working as a car mechanic and then went on to take further study at Dunwoody Institute in welding, putting his…

    Becky Joy Tripp, 63, of Turtle Lake passed away, June 19, 2020 at Cumberland Healthcare. She was born August 9, 1956 in Barron, WI to William and Gertrude  (Krecker) Rayment. Becky was a talented cook, and looked forward to the holidays to show off her cooking talents. She had a huge heart; no one…

    With great sadness, we announce the passing of Steven Wayne Harper, 64, on May 28th, 2020 at his home in Almena, Wisconsin. He was born on July 14, 1955 in Eau Claire, WI to Gerald and Ivonne (Le Claire) Harper. He worked for many years owning his own business, repairing military vehicles, and helping…

    Todd Patrick Peltier, age 47, of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Rochester, Minnesota after a brief battle with cancer. Todd was born in Hudson, Wisconsin on September 24, 1972, along with his very best friend and brother, Scott to Donald and Patricia (Harmon) Peltier.  At six months old,…

    Philip Z. Bowers, age 91, of Cambridge, formerly of East Bethel, died May 15, 2020 at his step-daughter’s home after a brief illness. Philip (Bugs) Bowers was born August 21, 1928 to Henry and Ruth Bowers. He attended school in Turtle Lake, graduating in 1946. He than entered the Army stationed in Japan. Survived…

     JoAnne Lorraine Krier, age 82, of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. JoAnne was born on July 30, 1937 in Denver, Colorado to John and Madeline (Rapue) Tapparo. She grew up in Kiowa, Colorado and graduated from Kiowa High School. She enjoyed knitting and…

   Carl Henry Molls, 85, passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 after a short battle with COVID-19. He was born March 3, 1935 in Eau Claire to longtime residents, Carl H. and Anna (Koehler) Molls. Carl was the second of five Molls children, which included Betty, Geradline, Roman, and Don. Carl attended Turtle Lake School,…

   Andrew “Andy” Gerard Lutz, 56, of Turtle Lake, WI died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lucille (Soler); sister, Agnes; father-in-law, James Drkula; and sister-in-law, Virginia Dull. He is survived by his wife of almost thirty-three years, Renee…

    Lawrence (Larry) M. Raffesberger, 80, of Almena died suddenly on Saturday May 16, 2020 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Larry was born October 19, 1939 in Almena to William and Margaret Raffesberger. He married Mary Ann King on December 14, 1957. He farmed with his family in Almena for his entire life.…