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Craig Alan Cornell

Craig Alan Cornell

Oct 19, 2026

Craig Cornell, 67, passed away on October 19, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 6, 1958, in Viroqua, WI, to Bill and Nancy Cornell.

Craig graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School and later started his own business with his wife, Nancy.

Craig and Nancy (Milas) were married March 13, 1987. Together, they have 4...

Carol Jean Solie

Carol Jean Solie

Oct 18, 2026

Carol J. Solie, 74, passed to a new life with her God on October 18, 2026. The daughter of Ruth (Coffin) and De Wayne Solie, she was born and raised in Eau Claire.

Her working years were spent in healthcare ministry at Sacred Heart Hospital. For more than 20 years she shared her care and compassion in a variety of...

Richard L Schulze

Richard L Schulze

Oct 18, 2026

Richard L. Schulze, age 90, of Altoona, formerly of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2026.

Richard was born on April 11, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Edwin and Doris (Belz) Schulze. On August 24, 1957 he married Mavis Joost in West Allis. Together, Richard and Mavis owned and operated Best-EX Inc. in Baraboo which they started...

Terrance Gary Winters

Terrance Gary Winters

Oct 15, 2026

My given name is Terrance Gary Winters, but I go by Terry Winters. I was born on November 10,1939 at my parents' house in Eau Claire and died on October 15, 2026. Both my parents were previously married, so I had half siblings on both sides including Jack, Irvin & Margaret on my father's side and Mavis Ann Tarver on...

Leuterio Salas Tzompaxtle

Leuterio Salas Tzompaxtle

Oct 13, 2026

Leuterio Salas Tzompaxtle, age 41, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona with Fr. Kyle Lang officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until time of service.Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, Altoona is assisting the...

Patricia Ellenson

Patricia Ellenson

Oct 13, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Ellenson, age 70, of Altoona Wisconsin, passed away on October 13, 2026.

Pat was born on June 19, 1956, in Chippewa Falls to Rudolph and Betty (Hedrington) Amelse. She graduated from McDonell Central Catholic High School and Chippewa Valley Technical College. On September 19, 1980, she married Stephen Ellenson.

Pat worked as a Foundation Manager for National Presto...

Louella Arleen Schaenzer

Louella Arleen Schaenzer

Oct 12, 2026

Louella Arleen Schaenzer, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at Dove Health Assisted Living in Osseo, Wisconsin, with her loving daughter by her side.

Louella was born at home on May 29, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Rueben and Helen (Thurow) Koebel.

On February 28, 1948, she married Donald E. Lentz in Milwaukee, and together they welcomed...

William Nelson McNulty

William Nelson McNulty

Oct 11, 2026

William Nelson McNulty, age 73 of Taylor, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

William was born on December 23, 1952 to Mark and Anna Mae (Malone) McNulty at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He grew up in Delafield and graduated from Kettle Moraine High school in 1970. After high school, William went onto study machine tool operations at the...

Elaine Loretta Stolts

Elaine Loretta Stolts

Oct 10, 2026

Elaine Loretta Olson Stolts passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026 at the age of 92.

She was born in 1933 to James and Martha (Seufzer) Conlon in Stanley, WI. She moved to Eau Claire in 1951 to be closer to her sister Geraldine and worked at Wood Motors where she met Robert Olson, and after a bit of a...

RoseMary Wollum

RoseMary Wollum

Oct 9, 2026

Rose Mary Wollum passed into eternity on October 9, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1927 to Charles and Emma Burgess. Though her childhood was rough, living through the Great Depression and WW II, the perseverance and resiliency she learned would serve her well during her nearly 99 years of life.

On September 11, 1948 she married Dale Wollum and...

Peggy Sue Coach

Peggy Sue Coach

Oct 9, 2026

Peggy Sue Coach passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bangor, Maine on February 25, 1958 and graduated from North High School in Eau Claire. Peggy lived a life filled with love, adventure, creativity, and devotion to those around her.

Peggy...

Lynn Frederic Peterson Jr.

Lynn Frederic Peterson Jr.

Oct 9, 2026

Lynn F. Peterson passed peacefully from this world into his eternal home with our Lord and Savior on October 9th, surrounded by the love of his family.

Lynn was born to Grace and Lynn Peterson in 1936 and was raised in Littlefork, Minnesota. During his years at Littlefork High School, he excelled as a student and was the valedictorian of...

David Arthur Dahl

David Arthur Dahl

Oct 9, 2026

David A. Dahl, age 88 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Michael Eugene Lorenz

Michael Eugene Lorenz

Oct 7, 2026

Michael Eugene Lorenz, age 62, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on October 7, 2026.

Michael was married to Colleen Lorenz. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years. He enjoyed drag racing, Nascar, and dirt track. He loved his Springer Spaniels.

Many thanks to St Croix hospice for all their support.

Celebration of Life will be on October...

Donna Sue Moyer

Donna Sue Moyer

Oct 4, 2026

Donna Sue Moyer, age 72, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.

Donna was born on November 07, 1953 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Gordon and Helen (Lindroos) Tronquet. She graduated from Rock Springs High School and went on to work at Safeway. She later discovered a...

Troy Douglas Reetz

Troy Douglas Reetz

Oct 4, 2026

Troy Douglas ReetzDecember 12, 1966 - October 4, 2026Troy Douglas Reetz passed away on October 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.Troy was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Above all else, Troy loved his family. The people he loved were an important part...

Kyler John Goetzke

Kyler John Goetzke

Oct 2, 2026

Kyler John Goetzke

July 20, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Kyler John Goetzke, precious infant son of Jonathan Goetzke and Emily Voorhies, passed away on October 2, 2026, at just two months old.

Kyler was born on July 20, 2026, and although his time here was far too brief, the love and happiness he brought into the lives of...

Cynthia Ann Fritz

Cynthia Ann Fritz

Oct 1, 2026

Cynthia "Grandma Cindy" Ann Fritz was born November 2, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Elroy Olson and Anna Mae Olson (Larson). She grew up in St. Croix Beach, Minnesota, alongside her siblings, Nickie and Charles, and stepsiblings, Judy, Janet and Ted. Her beloved stepfather, Carl Larson, was a deeply important part of Cindy's life. His love and influence helped shape...

Garrett Reagan Merck

Garrett Reagan Merck

Sep 30, 2026

Garrett R. Merck, age 41 of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.