Obituaries

Local Obituaries

David Bredael

David Bredael

Sep 2, 2025

David M. Bredael, age 55 of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Edward Smick

Edward Smick

Sep 2, 2025

Edward (Ed) J. Smick, age 71, of Independence passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Edward was born on December 19, 1953 to Walter and Eleanore (Maule) Smick. Ed graduated from Independence High School and went to work for the Green Bay & Western Railroad. After retiring, Ed enjoyed working in his strawberry patch and garden, all his friends...

Sarah Kiker

Sarah Kiker

Sep 1, 2025

Sarah M. Kiker, age 49 of Fall Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Graveside service will be held at Peace Memorial Garden (formerly Crestlawn), 30815 US - 71, Redwood Falls, MN on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, Altoona is assisitng the family.

Ramsey Stevens

Ramsey Stevens

Aug 31, 2025

Ramsey John Stevens, age 25 of LaCrosse, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jinnean Connell

Jinnean Connell

Aug 29, 2025

Jinnean Connell of Fall Creek, WI passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Jinnean was born at Bloomer Hospital on June 2, 1972 to parents James and Wilhelmina Erb. Jinnean grew up on the family farm in Buffalo County and attended grade school at Naples Elementary School. There she met her two lifelong girlfriends.

After graduating...

Mary Naedler

Mary Naedler

Aug 26, 2025

Mary L. Naedler, 89, of Marshfield passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Wells Nature View.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Stella Hunter

Stella Hunter

Aug 25, 2025

Stella Irene Hunter, who lived at the Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona until her final month, passed away peacefully one week before her 93rd birthday. She lived an independent, caring life for her first 92 years and 11 months. She was born in Exeland, Wisconsin in 1932 to Joseph and Frances Hake. She joined the family with older brother...

Charles Perry

Charles Perry

Aug 24, 2025

Charles D. Perry, "Chuck", age 69 of Eau Claire, WI, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Charles was born to Dick and Evelyn Perry on January 20, 1956, in Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1974 and attended Chippewa Valley Technical College where he obtained an associate degree in...

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Aug 24, 2025

Michael E. Jordan "Popeye", age 74, of Bruce, WI, passed away at Ladysmith Care and Rehab on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Michael was born to Walter and Annabelle Jordan on December 20, 1950 in Ladysmith, WI. He was the 7th child of his 13 brothers and sisters. In his working life, Michael worked many jobs and was a jack of...

Audra Wilson

Audra Wilson

Aug 23, 2025

Audra Wilson, age 53, of Hayward, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

George Diller

George Diller

Aug 22, 2025

George Francis Diller, age 82, of Altoona, WI, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at Caretta Senior Living in Eau Claire.

Born on January 29, 1943, in Menomonie, WI, George was the son of Francis and Velma Diller. He graduated from Mondovi High School and went on to earn his degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, after...

Carol Dobrenz

Carol Dobrenz

Aug 22, 2025

Carol A. Dobrenz, age 83 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Rolling Meadows in Strum.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Judith Holm

Judith Holm

Aug 20, 2025

Judith A. Holm, age 77 of Chippewa Falls went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Judy was born on March 20, 1948 to her parents, Louis and Olive VanCamp.

She graduated from Chi-Hi, then married the love of her life, Steven Holm in 1969. Judy and Steve started foster...

Glenn Germaney

Glenn Germaney

Aug 17, 2025

Glenn George Germaney, 54, of Eau Claire, WI, sadly passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a sudden and tragic battle with lung cancer.

Born on January 26, 1971, in California, Glenn was the beloved son of the late Grace Virginia Spearman Livingston and George Germaney. After attending Lompoc High School, Glenn moved to the Midwest, where he built...

Betty Patzwald

Betty Patzwald

Aug 17, 2025

Betty Patzwald, age 100, Fall Creek, WI, died Sunday, August 17th, 2025 at Guardian Angels on the Lake in Elk River, MN.

Betty, daughter of Henry and Vida Swanke Patzwald, was born April 25, 1925 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Betty grew up in Fall Creek, attending school there and graduating from Fall Creek High School. After her graduation, she worked...

Mitchell Walker

Mitchell Walker

Aug 13, 2025

Mitchell O. Walker, age 67 of Black River Falls, WI passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 surrounded by family.

Mitchell was born to Oran and Thelma Walker on February 4, 1958 in Eau Claire, WI. He was the second youngest of the 5 Walker children and graduated from Regis High School. He then worked for the...

Lillian Schultz

Lillian Schultz

Aug 12, 2025

Lillian René Schultz (née Valley), born on January 22, 1945, in Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Hudson, Wisconsin. She was 80 years old.

Lillian moved from California to Wisconsin with Richard, Brian, & Amy in 1974 where they raised their family. Lillian's life was marked by her deep devotion to family and her generous spirit....

Anna Leibzeit

Anna Leibzeit

Aug 11, 2025

Anna H. Liebzeit, 102, of Marshfield, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Donald Amundson

Donald Amundson

Aug 10, 2025

Donald "Doc" Amundson, age 77, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

He was born to Edith and Alston Amundson on January 23, 1948 in Whitehall, WI. Doc joined the United States Air Force in 1968 and honorably served his country as an aircraft mechanic for 4 years during the Vietnam War. After the military, Doc had...

Peter Leland

Peter Leland

Aug 10, 2025

Peter Andrew Leland was welcomed into this world with the unconditional love of his parents, Joseph and Lucille. When his mother passed away, Peter was only a year and a half old, yet he carried her love with him throughout his life. His dad and sisters took care of him for many years until it was no longer feasible.

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