Obituaries

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Carolyne Kuziej

Carolyne Kuziej

Apr 25, 2025

Carolyne Kuziej was born November 21, 1944 to Wilhelm and Ellen (Hartshorne) Gogel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. As a young child, she was baptized in St. John's Anglican Church in Saskatoon. Later, she confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ in the same church.

While she was a young girl, Carolyne became interested in figure skating. As such, she took lessons...

Dixie Noland

Dixie Noland

Apr 24, 2025

Dixie M. Noland, age 80, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Lois Miller

Lois Miller

Apr 23, 2025

Lois Carol Mork Miller was born to Arthur and Hazel (Olson) Mork January 6, 1940. She died April 23, 2025. Lois would like to be remembered as one who loved God, her family, children and friends.

She was a school teacher for 30 years with a majority of those years in the Cameron School District, an active, faithful...

T. Michael Sullivan

T. Michael Sullivan

Apr 21, 2025

Thomas Michael “Mike” Sullivan

Mike Sullivan passed into the everlasting peace and love of his Savior on April 21, 2025.

He was born May 31, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent his childhood in Edina, Minnesota, and Summit, New Jersey, graduating from Edina High School in 1967. He attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire, and the Brown Institute...

Gayle Whitney

Gayle Whitney

Apr 20, 2025

Gayle Anita Whitney (Follestad), age 85, of Eau Claire, WI, (formerly of Bloomington), died peacefully on April 20, 2025.

She was born to Erling and Ellen Follestad on July 13, 1939, in Minneapolis. She worked as a secretary, but her most cherished titles were that of Mom and Grandma. Family was of utmost importance to Gayle as well...

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...

Ricky Hazelton

Ricky Hazelton

Apr 17, 2025

Ricky Hazelton, 61, of Eau Claire, Wi, passed away on April 17, 2025, surrounded by his cherished loved ones.

Born on March 31, 1964, Ric lived a remarkable life filled with passion, hard work, and a thirst for adventure. An accomplished mechanic, Ric owned and operated his own shop for several years, showcasing his skill and dedication.

Later in life,...

Wayne Brown

Wayne Brown

Apr 17, 2025

Wayne Brown passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in the Village of Lake Hallie.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

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.

A...

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...