Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Donald Carol Parks passed away surrounded by family on December 6th, 2025.

He was born February 16th, 1934, in Akeley, MN, to Cassius and Irene (Nuggent) Parks. He was the 8th of 10 children. While growing up, he was a member of the school band, choir, theater, and FFA and 4-H Clubs. He graduated from Akeley High School on May...

Dec 6, 2025

Dec 5, 2025

Mary A. Williams, age 77 of Prairie Lake, Township, Barron County, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 with her family by her side.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Dec 4, 2025

Charlotte L. Boelk, age 91 of Sarona, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 4, 2025.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dec 4, 2025

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, heaven gained a beautiful soul just one week short of her 88th birthday. Marann Mary Gagnath was born on December 10, 1937 to Alfred and Emma Parent in Ashland, Wisconsin where she was one of 14 children.

She married Ludwig Gagnath on June 24, 1961, and together in Ashland they raised their five children. In...

Nov 29, 2025

John Steven Taft, age 70, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with his family lovingly by his side. Born on January 27, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Donald and Helen Taft.

John lived a life defined by devotion-devotion to the people he loved, to the passions that energized...

Nov 28, 2025

Jeffrey E. Biesecker, age 80, of Altoona, passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Jeffrey was born in Eau Claire to Hazel and Orville Biesecker on July 27, 1945. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1963 and continued his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College where he received an associate's degree in carpentry.

Jeff was married...

Nov 27, 2025

Jerry passed away at the age of 84 on November 27, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI from complications of abdominal surgery in Eau Claire.

Jerry was born July 23, 1941 in Barron, WI to Fred and Bernice (Bagley) Schmidt. Jerry graduated from Barron High School in 1959. After graduation he moved to Eau Claire and attended...

Nov 26, 2025

Thomas J. Secraw, age 81 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Aggie's Country Living in Bloomer.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nov 24, 2025

Mary Ann Halvorson

May 12, 1945 - November 24, 2025

Mary Ann Halvorson, age 80 of Elmwood, passed away peacefully on Monday November 24th, 2025 at Spring Valley Senior Living and Health Care Campus in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Mary Ann was born May 12th 1945 in Menomonie, she was the daughter of Robert and Violet (Bergeman) Lewis.

Mary Ann grew...

Nov 24, 2025

On November 24, 2025 a life full of love and appreciation for her family and creator, Jehovah, came to a momentary stop for Gail Lucille Popp, 89, of Cornell.

Gail was born January 24, 1936, at St. Joseph's Hospital of Chippewa Falls to Harley Colbert and Verle McGillis of Cadott. She spent most of her childhood being raised by her...

Nov 24, 2025

Mark Allen Timmer, 64, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a short battle with kidney cancer.

Mark was born on October 14, 1961, to Clarence and Gladys (Kervina) Timmer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the second youngest of seven children. In 1962, the family moved to a farm in Brook Park, Minnesota, where Mark made...

Nov 23, 2025

Joel Mills Carlsen passed away in his sleep the early morning of Sunday November, 23rd, 2025 at Mayo Luther Campus in Eau Claire, WI.

Joel Mills Carlsen was born on November 13th of 1990 in Minneapolis Minnesota to Julie Mills Carlsen & Daniel B. Carlsen.

From a young age Joel was a lively, intelligent child who thrived on structure and...

Nov 23, 2025

Thomas L. McMahon, 84 passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family after a long illness.

He was a US Navy Veteran who served 1960-64, worked at Uniroyal 25 years and Walmart Distribution Center 22 years.

Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed his cabin with his favorite people, his family.

He was a wonderful...

Nov 21, 2025

Jean M. Schymanski, 88, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Chippewa Falls, under the care of Heartland Hospice. Jean was born April 1, 1937, to Robert and Beulah McVinnie in Chippewa Falls. Jean attended school in Chippewa Falls and on July 19, 1957, married Mike Schymanski at Holy...

Nov 19, 2025

Our cherished Jenaya N. Deiss, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Eau Claire on September 3, 2010, the only daughter of Lacey Deiss.

Jenaya's favorite pastime was getting all the many pets as well as spending time with friends and family. Jenaya was an adventurer at heart who loved waterfalls, hiking, mountain trails...

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Jack Thomas Lawler, 73, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at Marshfield Hospital, Eau Claire, on Monday, November 17th surrounded by family.

Jack is now at peace, joyfully reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Lucy, who preceded him in death.

Jack was born April 11th 1952, in Superior, Wisconsin to his parents Gerald and Violet Lawler.

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Nov 17, 2025

Rebecca Ann Welke, age 76, of Eau Claire passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire. Becky was born in Eau Claire on February 14, 1949 to the late David and Eileen (Cartwright) Hempelman.

She graduated from Memorial High School. Becky served the community for many years. She was involved in the areas of...

Nov 14, 2025

James Michael Gagnon, 71, died Friday, November 14, 2025 at American Lutheran Home in Mondovi.  His last year of life contained numerous challenges related to heart failure, which he faced with courage. 

Jim was born on April 18, 1954 in Eau Claire to the late James and Monica Gagnon and was the first of eight children. He married Paula Phillips in 1981and...