Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Donald Wayne Huset

Donald Wayne Huset

Mar 30, 2026

Donald "Donnie" W. Huset, age 77, of Dallas passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System- Eau Claire. Arrangements pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Monique Mai Anger

Monique Mai Anger

Mar 30, 2026

Monique M. Anger, age 30 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2026.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Dennis Dean Foster

Dennis Dean Foster

Mar 28, 2026

Dennis Foster, age 88, passed away at his home in Fall Creek, WI, on March 28, 2026. Dennis was born August 19, 1937, to Marcellus and Carol Foster in Park Falls, WI. He graduated from Colby High School in 1955.

During his high school years, he played basketball and baseball. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy...

Rosemarie Theresia Roter

Rosemarie Theresia Roter

Mar 25, 2026

Rosemarie Roter, of Fall Creek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26th, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, surrounded by family and friends. She faced a courageous two‑year battle with unwavering strength, meeting every challenge with grace, determination, and a resilient spirit.

Born in Germany, Rosemarie came to the United States in 1958. That same year, she married...

Maynard Gerald Hopkins

Maynard Gerald Hopkins

Mar 25, 2026

Maynard G. Hopkins, age 80, of Star Prairie, WI, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Shirley Ann Tibbett

Shirley Ann Tibbett

Mar 24, 2026

Shirley Ann Tibbett of Neillsville, WI, passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on February 17, 1935, to Earl and Anna (Kuester) Zabler in West Allis, Wisconsin. She attended grade school in both West Allis and Neillsville and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis in 1953.Shirley married Bruce "Tom" Tibbett...

Rhonda Renee Schraut

Rhonda Renee Schraut

Mar 24, 2026

Rhonda R. Shraut, age 65 of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Larry Allen Dilts

Larry Allen Dilts

Mar 21, 2026

Larry Allen Dilts, age 85, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Larry was born in Royal Center, Indiana on May 27, 1940. He married Marcia Garr on November 18, 1960 and was married 65 years.

Larry worked construction for 37 years. He worked 25 of those years for Market &...

Florence Anna Berseth

Florence Anna Berseth

Mar 21, 2026

Florence Anna Berseth nee (Sciezor) was born to Mary and Michael Sciezor on October 24, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. She passed away from this earth into her forever home on March 21, 2026. She was living at River Pines in Altoona at the time of her passing.

She is survived by her children Debra (Bruce) Freeland of Altoona and Michael...

Judy Elizabeth Schirmacher

Judy Elizabeth Schirmacher

Mar 21, 2026

Judy Elizabeth Schirmacher, 85, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona.

Judy was born in Emerald, Wisconsin, on January 29, 1941, to Paul and Violet Fleming. She graduated from Glenwood City High School as valedictorian.

Judy met Richard Schirmacher in 1960 on a blind date (6 days after he was...

David Clayton May

David Clayton May

Mar 20, 2026

David C May, 63, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 after a difficult battle with cancer. David was the son of Clayton May Jr. and Dolores (Riedel) May.

David was born on January 27, 1963 in Chippewa Falls. He lived most of his life in the village of Hallie. David is survived by his sister Cindy (Bud) Mecusker, Menomonie;...

Joan Carol Westlund

Joan Carol Westlund

Mar 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Joan Westlund

Joan Carol Westlund, from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, at the age of 78, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She never gave up, trying every possible treatment. She fought hard and kept her sense of humor throughout.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Severin "Socky" and...

Terry Lee Smith

Terry Lee Smith

Mar 18, 2026

Terry Lee Smith, 82, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2026. He was under hospice care.

Terry was born in Medford, Oregon on November 24, 1943 to Glenn and Gwendolyn Smith. He graduated from DeSoto High School in 1961 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served until 1964. He...

Carol Ann Seeley

Carol Ann Seeley

Mar 18, 2026

Carol Ann (Bandoli) Seeley, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at her home. She was born on November 5, 1942 in Eau Claire, daughter of the Kenneth and Arvilla (Anderson) Bandoli.

She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School. Carol married Daniel Seeley in February of 1964. They lived in Chippewa Falls and...

Mona Jean Kleist

Mona Jean Kleist

Mar 18, 2026

Mona J. Kleist, age 88 of Altoona, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Mona was born on January 3, 1938 in Altoona to the late Lloyd and Julia Shafer.

In June of 1955, she married Gary G. Kleist. During their marriage, she stayed home and raised their children. After their divorce, Mona worked...

Sara Kay Backstrom

Sara Kay Backstrom

Mar 16, 2026

Sara Kay Backstrom, 52, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at her home.

Sara was born in Eau Claire on September 19, 1973. She graduated from North High School in 1990. She was baptized and confirmed and was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.

She married Jeffrey Kundinger Sr. on April 17,...

Steven Andrew Kallenbach Sr.

Steven Andrew Kallenbach Sr.

Mar 15, 2026

Steven A Kallenbach Sr. age 75 was born August 15, 1950 in Shell Lake WI to Byron (Oscar) and Bette Kallenbach. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School. He enlisted in the US Army in 1970 went on to serve our country for 30 years retiring as a Lt Co. He was a lifetime member of the VFW post...

Thomas Robert Short

Thomas Robert Short

Mar 13, 2026

Thomas Robert Short (Boogy), 75 of Eau Claire, WI passed away March 13, 2026, at Hillview Care Center at the Oaks Memory Care Unit, La Crosse, WI.

Thomas was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on March 2, 1951, to Robert Gerald Short and Edith Ramona Ritter. Thomas was married to Mary Ellen Kaiser on May 9, 1981, at the Little...

Patricia Ann Lohmar

Patricia Ann Lohmar

Mar 13, 2026

Patricia Ann Lohmar, age 82, of Brodhead, formerly of Hixton, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI, held in the love and presence of her family.

Patricia married her loving and devoted husband, Richard Lohmar, on February 19, 1966. Together they raised three children-Kathleen (Lohmar) and her husband Randy Harms, Richard and his wife...

Jean Marie Smith

Jean Marie Smith

Mar 12, 2026

Jean M. Smith, 71 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Thursday March 12th, 2026 at home in her sleep. Jean was born April 18th, 1954 in Eau Claire. She is the daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Beverly (Schlegelmilch) Lium.Jean loved to travel. She also enjoyed spending time at Irvine Park having picnics and taking in its beautiful scenery....