Michael “Mick” R. Hugh Michael “Mick” R. Hugh, 74, Yankton, S.D., and formerly of Cornell, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at the Heritage Manor in Wakonda, S.D. Michael was born June 11, 1945, in Souix Falls, S.D., to Robert and Lorena (Hahn) Hugh. He attended and graduated from Canova High School in Canova, S.D. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-74, serving three tours in Vietnam. Michael married Sarah Cox and together, they had a son and later divorced. He married Victoria Janda Aug. 29, 1970, and together, they had four children. Following the service, Michael worked as an automobile mechanic until 2010, when he retired. Michael enjoyed sports, anything involving his children and grandchildren, bowling, tinkering and building anything with his hands, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and the “love of his life, Eileen Honner.” He is survived by his children – Robert (Virginia) Hugh, Salem, Va., Rachel (Brad) Meyer, Medford, Kristen (Michael) Jahr, Cadott, Laura (Terry) Steinmetz, Bloomer, and David (Amy) Hugh, Cornell; grandchildren – Kile Trevithick, Connor Mennenoh, Ashley (Collin) Bowe, Isabel Gonzalez, Scout Mennenoh, Alexis Kramer, Autumn Kramer, Preston Fredrickson, Paxton Hugh, Tatum Steinmetz, Peyton Hugh, Justin Fuchs and Makayla (Alex) Moser; a greatgranddaughter – Elizabeth Trevithick; special friend – Eileen Honner; sister – Barbara Hoffert, Souix Falls, S.D.; and several nieces; nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and a brother-in-law – Roland Hoffert. Services will be held at noon, Thursday, Nov. 14, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cornell, with Pastor Andy Schottelkorb officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m., until the time of service, Thursday, at the church. Private interment will be in the Cornell Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Cornell American Legion. Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, is assisting. Online condolences may be expressed at bortonleiserfuneralhome. com. 81275

Beverly “Bev” K. Peterson Beverly “Bev” K. Peterson, 68, Bloomer, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at home with her husband at her side, following a long battle with lung cancer. Bev was born Aug. 2, 1951, in Eau Claire, the daughter of Erwin and Martha (Jacot) Wathke. She attended grade school in Brackett, and graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1969. Bev married Robert “Bob” A. Peterson Oct. 9, 1971, at Zion Lutheran Church in Cleghorn. From 1982-88, Bev and Bob ran Prince’s Resort on Cornell Lake. After running the resort, Bev worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in dietary, and later at Natural Creations in Bloomer. She was also an outstanding homemaker. In her spare time, Bev loved cheering on the Green Bay Packers, Badgers and the Milwaukee Brewers. She enjoyed her camper on Lake Holcombe for 25 wonderful years. The family had many memorable events there through the years. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 48 years – Robert; three children – Jennifer (Richard) Parkhurst, Cornell, Thomas (Mitzie) Peterson, Eau Claire, and Tammy Peterson, Bloomer; grandchildren – John, Matthew and Nathan Parkhurst, and Shiloh Peterson; siblings – Robert Wathke, Eau Claire, Dave (Connie) Wathke, Brackett, and Judy (John) Tollefson, Janesville; two sisters-in-law – Geri Wathke, Eau Claire, and Marilyn Wathke, Eau Claire; and by many nieces; nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters – Lois and Bernice; three brothers – Roger, Walter and Loren. Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer, with Pastor Martin Halom officiating. Visitation was held Sunday, from 4-7 p.m., at Thompson Funeral Home and Chippewa Valley Cremation Services in Bloomer, and again Monday, one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be private at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Cleghorn. Thompson Funeral Home and Chippewa Valley Cremation Services in Bloomer, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at thompsonfuneralhome. com. 81239

Joni Rose (Peterson) Strand Joni Rose (Peterson) Strand, 36, Hammond, formerly from Cadott, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Colorado. Joni was born in Chippewa Falls, July 28, 1983, to James and Donna (Goettl) Peterson. She attended Cadott High School, graduating in 2002. Joni enjoyed running her own dog grooming business, Joni’s Dog Grooming, in Hudson. She enjoyed spending time with her son, Nicholas, her aunt, Priscilla, cousin, Heath, her horse, Ty, and her pups, Pixie and Sobie. Her passions were riding horses, the outdoors, hunting and painting. Joni spent her last days fulfilling a lifelong dream of hunting elk in Colorado. She is survived by her son – Nicholas Strand; parents – James and Donna (Goettl) Peterson; sister – Sara (Derek) Petska; brothers – Charles (Melissa) Peterson and Adam (Mykell) Peterson; half-brother – Anthony Peterson; neices – Serena, Willow, Angelie, Jordyn and Cameron; nephews – Elric, Liam, Brantlee, Koda and Leif; and many aunts; uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her uncle – David Suvada; grandparents – Goettl and Peterson; and many aunts and uncles. There will be a celebration of life Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1-4 p.m., at Rick’s Halfway Hall in Cadott. 80867

Scott Bradley Colbenson Scott Bradley Colbenson, 85, Holcombe, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Cornell Health Services, surrounded by family. Scott was born Nov. 3, 1933, to Clarence and Naomi (Manley) Colbenson. He served in the Air Force from 1953-57. Scott worked several different jobs over the years, most notably at Presto in Eau Claire, the Birch Creek landfill and as a maintenance supervisor at the Cornell Care Center. He retired from the care center in 1995, and had even more time to do the things he loved, including fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and tinkering. He loved volunteering at the Cornell Food Pantry and at his church, as a Royal Ranger leader. Scott spent many years as a member of the Birch Creek Town Board. He is survived by his wife – Mary Colbenson, Holcombe; three sons – Randy (Joyce) Colbenson, Alaska, Wayne Hemenway, Arizona, and Troy Hemenway, Holcombe; two daughters – Becky Helland (Dean Phillippi), Boyd, and Kristine Hemenway, Holcombe; four brothers – Ken Colbenson, North Carolina, Kirby (Bonnie) Colbenson, Bloomer, Dennis (Carol) Colbenson, Illinois, and Ron Colbenson, Kentucky; two sisters – Karen Kay (Jim) Mocbeichel, Illinois, and Juanita “Dolly” Colbenson, Holcombe; six grandchildren – Jason (Carrie) Helland, Menomonie, David and Jessica Colbenson, Kentucky, and Nikki, Dustin and Shelby Hemenway, Arizona; two great-grandchildren – Emily and Katelynn Helland, Menomonie; and many nieces; nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son – Victor Colbenson; brothers – Caren and Colben “Bill” Colbenson; sister-in-law – Shirley Colbenson; first wife – Dora Ruth Colbenson; and second wife –Luella Ann Colbenson. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at the New Life Alliance Church in Cornell, with Pastor Jim Brandli officiating. Interment will be in the Cornell Cemetery, with military honors performed by the Cornell American Legion. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, Saturday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Clark County Humane Society. Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at bortonleiserfuneralhome. com. 80958

Warren Lawrence Honadel Jr. Warren Lawrence Honadel Jr., 39, Augusta, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Thursday evening, Oct. 31, 2019. He was treated at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, and transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., where he was diagnosed with “N.O.R.S.E.” After a courageous fight that lasted two weeks and two days, Warren was called home to be with his Lord. Warren was born Dec. 29, 1979, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, to Warren and Deloris (Kolpien) Honadel. He was raised on a dairy farm in the Ludington Township in Eau Claire County. Warren was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ludington, and graduated from Cadott High School in 1998. Following graduation, he attended Barron Community College and later, graduated from the CVTC’s lineman program. For several years, Warren was employed by Push Inc., of Rice Lake, followed by the Eau Claire County Highway Department and Stensen Excavation. Since December 2018, Warren was employed by the City of Augusta. He was united in marriage to Brittany Dickinsen Oct. 8, 2011, at Grace Lutheran Church in Augusta, where they were both members. Following their marriage, they settled into the Honadel family farm, where they began to build their lives together and had two sons. Following the passing of his father, Warren rekindled his interest in agriculture, and starting crop farming and a beef operation. Warren was an easy-going, supportive husband, who loved his wife and stood next to her during life’s journey. Friends and family will help remind them of a dad, who always had time and love for his boys, and couldn’t wait until they were old enough to hunt, fish and farm with him. Warren was also very close to his nieces and always made time for them. Warren always had something to do, a place to go or someone he wanted to talk with. Whenever out, he would run into a familiar face or strike up a conversation with someone new. His warm personality made it easy to befriend him. When he found time, he enjoyed playing basketball, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his wife and two little boys. He will be deeply missed by so many, especially his wife – Brittany, and their sons – Ty Lawrence, 2 1/2, and Coy Asher four months; mother – Deloris Honadel, Cadott; halfbrothers – David Markham (Julie Hitz), Cornell, and Brian Markham, Cadott; nephews – Jeffrey, Shane, Kayden, Brandon, Jordan and Jamie; godparents – Jerry and Lois Kolpien, Cadott; mother and father-in-law – Brent and Debbie Dickinsen, Augusta; sister-in-law – Lexi and Dennis Bergman, Augusta, and their daughters – Sophie and Hadley. A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 8, from 3-8 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in Augusta, and from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at the church, followed by the funeral services at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jonathan Wessel officiating. Burial will be in the West Lawn Cemetery in Augusta. The family is assisted by Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta. Online condolences may be expressed at andersonfhaugusta. com. 80949

Elizabeth “Betty” Mae Pilgrim Shafer Elizabeth “Betty” Mae Pilgrim Shafer, 87, Chippewa Falls, peacefully made her journey to Heaven, from Cornell Health Services Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. Betty was born April 23, 1932, to John and Josephine (Krippendorf) Kavadas, in Freeport, Ill. She attended Augusta High School and obtained her LPN license from District One Technical Institute, Eau Claire. Betty was first and foremost a mom, grandma, greatgrandma and great-great-grandma. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She attended as many athletic and school events as she possibly could for all of them. She became a treasured hockey, motocross, soccer, basketball and track grandmother. She was proud of her Greek heritage, and displayed it with her gracious hospitality and ensuring everyone was well fed. Whenever you visited her, there was a counter full of good food and you never left her house without a to-go bag. Betty enjoyed playing BINGO, cribbage, cards, scratchoffs, in addition to cooking, baking, gardening, fishing and scuba diving, which also became a way for her to give back to others. She spoke fondly, and often, about the time she and Kenny found a woman’s wedding ring at the bottom of a lake. She took great pride in obtaining her LPN license, while also being a wife and a mother. She found her passion, caring and helping others as a nurse. The time she spent with her grandchildren was precious and cherished. Not only did she cook and bake them whatever they wanted to eat, they quickly learned to play cribbage for money. In the past few years, her great-great-granddaughter, Darlynn, was the light of her life. They had a very special connection. Betty will be truly missed; her love, wisdom and kindness will live on in all of our hearts. She will care and cook for others in heaven, and we hope they know how lucky they are to get her roast beef, omelets, peanut butter cookies and hamburger gravy. Love you more, mom!! She is survived by her children – Dianne LaNou, Gloria (Ron) DeBusman, Randy (Susan) Pilgrim and Rebecca (Craig) Hinzmann; grandchildren – Tamara (Jon) Bohaty, Matt (Susan) LaNou, Michael DeBusman, Joseph Hinzmann and Andrew Hinzmann; great-grandchildren – Erinn Bohaty, Luke (Jacy) Bohaty, Steven Bohaty, Rebecca (Christopher) Peterson, Laura Bohaty, Isaac Bohaty, Jon Bohaty Jr., Faith LaNou and Noah LaNou; great-great-grandchild – Darlynn Bohaty; nephew – Robert (Melissa) Steinman; grand-nephew and niece John (Jenny) Steinman and Megan (Brendan) McLaughlin; great-grandniece and nephews – Declan, Shemus, Mackenzie and Liliana Steinman; stepchildren – Barb (John) Karlen, Carolyn (Gale) Haas, Lynn Rowan and Mary Jo Christorf. She was preceded in death by parents – Josephine and John Kavadas; siblings – Helen Steinman, Lawrence Kavadas and Raymond Kavadas; husband – Kenneth “Kenny” Shafer; and husband – Ralph Pilgrim. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the Cornell Health Services staff and Mayo Hospice, who provided hugs, comfort, support and love during a difficult time. A celebration of life will be held in May. The family requests memorials be directed to Cornell Health Services. The Cremation Society of Wisconsin in Altoona, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at cremationsociety- wi.com. 80869

Daniel “Dan” Duane Eichelt Daniel “Dan” Duane Eichelt, 82, formerly of Cornell, died peacefully at Suncoast Hospice in St. Petersburg, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Dan was born Sept. 24, 1937, in Bismarck, N.D., to the late August and Ameila (Dutt) Eichelt. The family moved to Gilman, when he was a young boy. Daniel met Beverly “Bev” Helgerson and they were united in marriage Feb. 27, 1960, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. Dan and Bev owned, and operated, Eichelt’s Cafe and Dan’s Grocery Store in Cornell, for several years, until he began his career as a food service salesman for Indianhead Foodservice in Eau Claire. Dan worked as a foodservice salesman for over 30 years, retiring at the age of 62. He and Bev traveled around the United States, in their motorhome, and later made their home in Florida and Wisconsin. His memories will be left with his daughters – Becky (Todd) Felmlee, Cornell, and Dana (John Taluc) Eichelt, St. Petersburg, Fla., his son – Eric (Tonya) Eichelt, Balsam Lake; brothers – Herb (Janie) Eichelt and Jewel “Joe” Eichelt; sister – Elaine Kinson; sisters-in-law – Sandra Eichelt, Elsa Eichelt, Diane Helgerson and Shirley Helgerson; grandchildren – Lacey, Maddie, Danielle, Christopher, Jacob and Connor; and several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife – Beverly; his parents – August and Ameila; brothers – August Jr. and Don; sister-in-law – Judy Eichelt; and brothers-in-law – Duane and Edward Helgerson. In lieu of cards or donations, we ask you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, friend or walk in the woods for a moment, an hour, or a day. Time waits for no one. Private family services will be held at a later date. “There is no death. Only a change of worlds.” ~ Chief Seattle 80578

Mark Thomas Schoonover Mark Thomas Schoonover, 65, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, surrounded by the love of his family, at his home on Island Lake. He died, after courageously battling cancer over the last several months. Mark was born in Eau Claire, Jan. 15, 1954, to Tom and Marilyn Schoonover. The family eventually landed in Cornell, which became home to Mark for the next 20 years. Upon graduation from Cornell High School in 1972, he sought employment at the Cornell Paper Mill. In the fall of 1974, Mark became a student at UW-Eau Claire and the following summer, he was accepted into AVROC, Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. After graduating with a degree in geology and geography, Mark finished his training at Pensacola, Fla., and was commissioned an A-6 bombardier navigator. His next assignment was to be attached to VA-145 on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger, which was stationed at Whidbey Island, Wash. Mark’s Navy career gave him lasting friendships and incredible experiences that he was deeply proud of. By 1990, he had decided to retire from the Navy and begin a new career, working with his father at Hobbs Supply Company in Eau Claire. Mark and his father decided to take on a new adventure in 1992, and the Subway business began. He married Traci Zwiefelhofer Aug. 5, 2005, and together, they raised Abigail and have cherished their 14 years together. Abigail was the twinkle in Mark’s eye and he loved sharing his interests with his family. Along with flying, Mark loved the outdoors. He made many trips hunting grouse, as well as fishing in the remote Canadian wilderness. Mark was a generous, kind and thoughtful man, always willing to give his time and talent to his family, friends and community. Faith was a big part of Mark’s life and that was exemplified by his service to St. Paul’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife – Traci; his daughter – Abigail; his mother, Marilyn, Eau Claire; his sisters – Cheryl, Eau Claire, Jan (Ken) Sharp, and children Jenny, Sam and Chloe, Lakewood, Wash., Kris (Karen Kilsdonk), Hartland, and Wendy (Chuck) Kessler, and children Grace and Sophia, Edina, Minn.; his in-laws – Marion and James Zwiefelhofer, Bloomer; sister-in-law – Tammy (Steve) Niebling, and children Michael and Carter, Gilbert, Ariz.; and his brother-inlaw Tom (Michele Eberle) Zwiefelhofer, Chetek. Mark was preceded in death by his father – Tom Schoonover. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer, with Father Victor Feltes celebrating the Mass. Burial will immediately follow at St. Paul’s North Catholic Cemetery in Bloomer. Visitation will be held from 4-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Celebration of Life Center in Altoona. A Christian Vigil Service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 12-1 p.m., Monday, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer. Memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer. Thompson Funeral Home & Chippewa Valley Cremation Services in Bloomer, is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed at thompsonfuneralhome. com. 80593