Local Obituaries
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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Lucy Lawler
Aug 7, 2025
Lucy Ann Lawler, 70, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 7, 2025 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Lucy was born August 16, 1954, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to her parents Richard and Odetta Bresina.
Lucy graduated from St. Croix High School, Solon Springs, Wisconsin in 1971.
Lucy married Jack Lawler...
Larry Burrows
Aug 6, 2025
Larry Allman Burrows, 76, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, with his family by his side. Born on July 4, 1949, in Eau Claire, Larry was the son of Allman and Phyllis (Lange) Burrows.
A 1967 graduate of Memorial High School in Eau Claire, Larry went on to attend UW-Stout, where...
Sharon Risberg
Aug 6, 2025
Sharon Jonette Risberg, age 84 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born on December 3, 1940, to the late Nobel and Gladys Olson in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Sharon was a graduate of Colfax High School - class of 1958. After high school, she attended some classes at...
Charles Brulz
Aug 5, 2025
Charles Brian Brulz, age 68, of Thorp, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital in Stanley.
Chuck was born to Donald and Joyce Brulz in Milwaukee, WI on October 6, 1956. He was the oldest of 7 Brulz children and graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1974. There he was a standout athlete in football...
Allan McDonald
Aug 5, 2025
Allan F. McDonald of Rio, WI, passed away from natural causes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 1, 1935, in Ladysmith, WI, the son of Floyd McDonald and Estelle (Paradise) McDonald. Allan was married to his high school sweetheart, Laurie LaGesse on November 25, 1954, who were married for 70 years. Allan lived a...
Steven Zehner
Aug 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Steve Zehner. Steve passed away unexpectedly during the evening hours on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at his home.
Born on December 16th,1958 to Raymond and Marlys Zehner of Bruce, Wisconsin, Steve grew up on the banks of the Flambeau River below the Thornapple dam, with his...
Leonese M. Smith
Aug 2, 2025
Leonese Merle Smith, age 86, formerly of Fall Creek passed away on August 2, 2025 at The Meadows of Fall River. She was born in Barron, Wisconsin to Charles Leonard Bishop and Ruby (O'Dell) Bishop. She was the youngest of five children.
Leonese graduated from Barron High School. She continued her education and graduated from The Barron County Teacher's College and...
Jane Brink
Aug 1, 2025
Jane Gwendolyn Brink, 91, passed away at her home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on August 1, 2025.
Jane was born January 21, 1934 to Olin Leonard Perkey and Harriet Alice Weston Perkey in Ladysmith WI. Her family moved to Mishawaka, IN when Jane was a teenager and she graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1952. She married Rudy Glen Brink...
Julie Martineau
Aug 1, 2025
Julie A. Martineau, age 56 of Altoona, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by family. Julie was born in Minnesota to the late Ralph and Donna Brown.
When she was a young girl, the family moved to Altoona. Julie graduated from Altoona High School in 1987 and later earned her Administrative Assistant degree from CVTC.
Julie loved her...
Thomas Connell
Jul 31, 2025
Thomas James Connell, age 79 of Winter, WI, passed away in Holcombe on Thursday July, 31, 2025.
Tom was born to James and Agnes Connell on September,24, 1945. From a young age, Tom took a great interest in fishing which turned into a lifelong sport of choice. After high school, Tom attended college and ultimately became a roofing contractor for...
Frances Reich
Jul 30, 2025
Frances C. Reich, 95, of Cameron passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Dove Healthcare in Rice Lake.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Aliks Piesins
Jul 29, 2025
Aliks Piesins, age 26 passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Nona Soroosh
Jul 29, 2025
Nona L. Soroosh, 95, of Rhinelander, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Friendly Village. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Phyllis Holtz
Jul 28, 2025
Phyllis L. Holtz, age 90 of Eau Claire, died Monday, July 28, 2025 at Chippewa Manor Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls.
Phyllis was born on November 13, 1934 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Louis and Marion (Spaeth) Bahr. Phyllis graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School. She loved traveling with her husband and spending time with her family.
While...
Mona Chapman
Jul 25, 2025
Mona C. Chapman, age 88 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Caretta Senior Living in Eau Claire.
Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Margie Steinmentz
Jul 24, 2025
Margie N., Kearley, Steinmetz, of Bloomer, Wisconsin, died July, 24, 2025. At Margie's request, there will be no services.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.
Alma Zich
Jul 24, 2025
Alma Elsie Zich, 99, of Fall Creek passed away on Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at Oak Garden Place in Altoona, WI, surrounded by her loving family.
Alma was born on February 3rd, 1926, to Glenn and Olive (Woodford) Goss at their rural home near Osseo, WI. One of ten children, she was raised in a close-knit home where she learned the...
Diane Schamens
Jul 23, 2025
Diane "Sis - Sissy Pants" Schamens passed away at home Wednesday, July 23rd surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born May 21st 1964 to David and Shirley Flynn. She graduated from Regis High School in 1982.
She married Daniel Schamens in 1985, her high school sweetheart. The two later divorced.
She met Tim (Spag) Spagnoletti in 2000 and spent...
William Hoyt
Jul 23, 2025
Bill Hoyt, born on the 22nd of July 1938, passed away peacefully at home on the 23rd of July 2025, at the age of 87. A proud Navy veteran, Bill served his country with unwavering dedication. After his military service, he devoted his career to law enforcement, first as a Highway Patrol Officer and later as a Game Warden, retiring...
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