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Mary Beth "Betsy" Fedie, age 79 of Altoona, formerly of Durand, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home in Altoona with her family by her side. Mary was born on September 21, 1944 in Durand. After high school, Mary lived and worked in St. Paul, MN for several years. Mary married Arthur H. Fedie on September 12, 1964 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima. Mary and Arthur moved their family to the Twin Cities area, mostly in Andover, MN. She attended the University of Minnesota where she received her degree in buisness. She worked at Augsburg Publishing and the University of Minnesota. Mary and Arthur were active members of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Blaine, MN. In retirement, Mary...

Donald Charles Steichen passed away at his home on May 8, 2023 due to heart failure. He was 70 years old. Donald was born on May 28, 1952 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Milton and Leone (Anderson) Steichen, and was raised on a dairy farm in Ogema, MN. He was 1 of 9 children. After graduating from Waubun High School in 1970 he worked a variety of jobs before getting drafted into the U.S. Army. During in-processing he was given the choice of joining the Air Force instead, and he took it. His decision was a wise one as he got to travel Europe and earned his private pilot's license. Donald loved to fly and eventually owned 6 airplanes, and he had the time of his life flying with his Uncle Dan...

John A Bauer, age 82 of Durand, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home in Durand with his family by his side. John was born on March 30, 1940 in Caledonia, MN. He was the son of Gerhard and Helen (Reining) Bauer. John grew up in Caledonia and graduated Loretto High School in 1958. After high school, John worked for Bissen Oil Company & Gas in Caledonia. John married Judy Blair on September 10, 1960 in Brownsville, MN. John and Judy later moved with their family to Winona, MN where John worked Federal Sunbeam Bakery. While working for Sunbeam, John made deliveries to the Durand area. Later, they moved to Durand where John went to work for Red & White Grocery Store. John later...

Gordon D. "Gordy" Gifford, age 82, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Durand, WI, after a lifetime of farming, flying, and driving, left for his next journey on the night of April 23, 2022, in the midst of a thunderstorm bringing warm rain for good spring growing. Gordy was born March 18, 1940, to Lena (Helmueller) and David Gifford. He entered the world with a joy for life, hard work, and valuing relationships with family and friends. When learning of his brain tumor, he applied this same approach and worked hard to recover from surgery so he could enjoy "Biner's" cooking, a Windsor Coke, and peanuts at cocktail hour, and sharing stories with family and friends. Gordy graduated from Durand...

Robert M. Hanson, age 90 of Pepin, formerly of Alma, died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at St. Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha, MN. Bob was born on July 16, 1931 in Chatfield, MN. He was the son of John and Edna (Hanson) Hanson. He was one of five brothers. Bob grew up in Whalen, MN and graduated from Lanesboro High School. After school, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served stateside until he was honorably discharged. His most favorite military experience was when he got to fly to Las Vegas on a DC1 aircraft to watch an A-Bomb be tested. After the military, Bob went to work at Dairyland Power in Alma, where he met his future wife, Nora Ingalls Herrmann. Bob and Nora were married...

Elizabeth Ann Bauer, age 74 of Durand, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire. Liz was born on June 1, 1946 in La Crosse. She was the daughter of Marian (Sylla) and Dominic Smick. Liz married her high school sweetheart, Roy A. Bauer on May 11, 1968 in Independence. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who always put others before herself. Liz made everyone feel important. Among her noted talents, Liz was a consummate home and garden decorator, exquisite at planning family events, and most importantly, she was the glue that held everyone together with a fervent commitment to family. Liz was no party pooper,...

Rosalyn A. Schreiner, age 90 of Durand, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City. Rosie was born on July 8, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. She was the daughter of Thomas and Henrietta (Ziehl) Bolle. Rosie grew up in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School. After high school, Rosie attended Dunn County Normal. She taught in Mondovi and Eleva. Rosie married Harold Schreiner on October 21, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie. After marriage, they eventually moved to Arkansaw, where Rosie was the Town Clerk for the Town of Waterville for several years. Rosie and Harold where members of St. Mary Catholic Church in Durand, where Rosie sang in the...

Larry F. Dock, age 81 of Durand, died July 7, 2020. Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Arlene (Arly) Margaret Gruber, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8th, 2020 at her home in Rock Falls, WI, with family by her side. Arly was born June 24, 1930, in Rock Falls to Vincent and Genevieve (Yenny) Schuh. On October 4, 1950, she married Kenneth Gruber of Bear Creek, Town of Canton. They moved to Rock Falls and bought the Swan farm in 1953. Arly and Ken enjoyed farming and were great support to son Chris when he took over operations in the mid 1980's. Arly was very active in the community, volunteering at St. Joseph Catholic Church- Rock Falls, Sacred Heart Hospital, and 4-H. Throughout her youth she provided childcare for new mothers. She worked with Helwig...

Francis Louis Reuter, Age 89, of Eau Galle, WI and formerly of Waumandee, WI passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was conversing with his family by his side hours before he died peacefully in his sleep. He was born June 12, 1930, of parents Frank and Cecilia (Kreye) Reuter. He lived in Waumandee on the family farm and after graduating from Arcadia High School in 1948, he became the 4th generation of the farm. On June 14, 1952 he married Joyce Angst of Arcadia. He served on the Arcadia School Board for 12 years and on the Cochrane Telephone Board for 10 years. In 1991, Francis and Joyce moved to Eau Galle to assist and help their youngest son get started in farming. He loved...

Virginia M. Hedin, age 88 of Durand, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her home in Durand. Private family services will be held. Rhiel Funeral Home, Durand, Wisconsin is serving the family. www.rhielfuneralhome.com.

Kathryn (nee: Scheer) Iberg, of Durand, WI died September 17, 2019 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI after a long and courageous fight against Alzheimer's Disease. Kathy was born December 5, 1951, the first of six children born to Ken and Mary (Schien) Scheer. Kathy spent her elementary years growing up in Curtis, NE and after the family moved to Pierce, NE she graduated from Pierce High School in 1970. While attending Kearney St. Teachers College she met her husband Virgil. They were married on November 24, 1971. To this union were born two sons, Eric and Adam. Kathy graduated with a teaching degree in 1974 then started a 38 year teaching career in a one room elementary...