Obituaries

Local Obituaries

T. Michael Sullivan

T. Michael Sullivan

Apr 21, 2025

T. Michael "Mike" Sullivan, age 75 of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at River Pines in Altoona.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Saving Grace Lutheran Church, 3735 Jeffers Rd., Eau Claire with Pastor David Irgens officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service....

Gayle Whitney

Gayle Whitney

Apr 20, 2025

Gayle A. Whitney, age 85 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Arloa Anderson

Arloa Anderson

Apr 20, 2025

Arloa E. Anderson, 86, of Hudson passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Hammond Health Services. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Deryl Newton

Deryl Newton

Apr 18, 2025

Deryl Newton, age 69 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Rosemary Sommerfeld

Rosemary Sommerfeld

Apr 18, 2025

Rosemary Sommerfeld, 100 years old of Chippewa Falls died April 18, 2025. Rosemary was born in the Town of Bloomer, WI to Peter and Louisa Peil.

On November 10, 1945 she married Kenneth Sommerfeld at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. She enjoyed being with her family. She also enjoyed painting for...

Virgil Kaas

Virgil Kaas

Apr 17, 2025

Virgil P. Kaas, 88, of Northfield, died April 17, 2025 in Osseo.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with funeral services immediately following at South Beef River Church (N12798 County Road B Osseo, Wis. 54758). Burial will be at the church cemetery at a later date.

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Elsie Charleston

Elsie Charleston

Apr 16, 2025

Elsie Charleston, 92, died peacefully at home on April 16th after an extended illness. For the past 4 years, she was part of a tight knit threesome that included her daughter, Margaret Steiner and Paula Westerlund living in rural Pepin. 

Elsie was born in Mt Horeb, Wisconsin and grew up in Mt Vernon. Early in life after her divorce, Elsie bravely raised Margaret and her...

James Olson

James Olson

Apr 15, 2025

James David Olson age 87, passed away Tuesday April 15th 2025 at River Pines in Altoona, Wisconsin surrounded by his children and loved ones. He was born on February 14th 1938 in Rockford Illinois to David and Irene (Reiter) Olson. He was a 1956 graduate of Eau Claire High School and an 8-year veteran of the 397th Engineering Corps National...

Earl Zimmerman

Earl Zimmerman

Apr 14, 2025

Earl (John) Zimmerman, a kind, caring, family first, hardworking and generous man passed away peacefully on 4/14/2025.

He was a good man- strong, steady, hardworking and full of love and support. There was no problem too tough to solve or project too big to take on. He took great pleasure in spending time with his grandkids, working with his...

Kenneth Andersen

Kenneth Andersen

Apr 13, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Andersen September 1, 1969 - April 13, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Andersen, age 55, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on September 1, 1969, Kenny lived life on his own terms-unfiltered, unconventional, and unforgettable. A master vehicle painter and talented mechanic, Kenny was the proud owner of Andersen Refinishing, where he built a legacy...

Ronald Boggess

Ronald Boggess

Apr 10, 2025

Ronald C. Boggess, of New Auburn, WI, was reunited with his Wife Andrea on Thursday April 10, 2025 at the age of 80.

Ronald was born in New Auburn on July 23, 1944 to Clifford and Inez (Tubbs) Boggess. After high school, Ronald enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country for 4 years.

On December 21,...

Michael Carpenter

Michael Carpenter

Apr 9, 2025

Michael D. Carpenter, 43, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Gary Meier

Gary Meier

Apr 7, 2025

Gary Meier, 73, of Colfax, Wisconsin, went home to the lord on April 7, 2025. Living 2 years longer than his doctor predicted, Gary passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to parents Paul Dale and Lois Meier, on January 31, 1952, in Plum City, WI. He was raised in Oak Creek, WI but his...

Robert Stary

Robert Stary

Apr 6, 2025

Robert Francis Stary, 68, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 6, 2025 at Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire.

Bob was born in Chippewa Falls on December 8, 1956 to Dolores and Lawrence Stary. He graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1975.

Bob worked for the family business at Larry's Frozen Pizza, making...

Dennis Arndt

Dennis Arndt

Apr 6, 2025

Denny Arndt, "Arndtsen", age 72, passed away peacefully April 6, 2025. He left this world surrounded by his family and their love. He battled unwavering thru his medical issues with dignity, and resilience.

On August 29, 1952, Denny was born to Robert and Rose (Bata) Arndt. As a lifelong resident of Weyerhaeuser, Denny participated in many sports, local festivals, and...

David Doberstein

David Doberstein

Apr 5, 2025

David D. Doberstein, 80, of Ogema passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Glenn Smith

Glenn Smith

Apr 5, 2025

Glenn Colin Smith of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away in his home on Thursday, April 3rd 2025. He was 82 years old.

Glenn, son of Grace and Lyndon Smith, was born on March 21, 1943 in Spooner, WI. He

graduated from Spooner High School in 1961, and then went on to college at UW Superior, where he got his...

Karen Bain

Karen Bain

Apr 5, 2025

Karen J. Bain, age 79 of Eau Claire, passed away at Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Axelsen

Thomas Axelsen

Apr 4, 2025

Thomas R. Axelsen, age 72 of New Richmond, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Christopher Brott

Christopher Brott

Apr 3, 2025

Christopher Loren Brott, 31, passed away unexpectedly on April 3rd, 2025. He was born on March 26th, 1994 in Eau Claire, WI to Dean and Tonja. He was known for his strength in all terms of the word, his beautiful blue eyes, and being the guy you could call for anything.

Christopher was loyal to a fault to friends...