Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Wilbert Vetch

Wilbert Vetch

Nov 9, 2021

Wilbert T. “Willie” Vetch, age 64, passed away on Tuesday November 9, 2021 at Mayo Health Care in Eau Claire after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 9, 1957 in Bowdle, South Dakota to Paul Anton and Katherine Magdelena (Malsam) Vetch. He is survived by wife Patricia (Bauer) Vetch, daughter Laura (Jiani) Peters of Minneapolis, MN,...

Joanne Hanson

Joanne Hanson

Nov 9, 2021

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Greg Whitwam

Greg Whitwam

Nov 9, 2021

Gregory Alan Whitwam of New Auburn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI. He was born on November 19th, 1953 to Willard and Marie (Fedie) Whitwam. Greg married his beloved wife, Susan (Stanley) Whitwam on July 13, 1974. He was a retired union roofer for approximately 40 yrs., having made...

Patricia Kurth

Patricia Kurth

Nov 7, 2021

Patricia Ann Kurth (Pat) 12/30/1937 – 11/7/2021 “Grandma Pat” passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday November 7, 2021 at the Medford Nursing and Rehab facility in Medford, WI. Pat was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 30, 1937 where she later married Jerome Kurth on January 16, 1960 (later in life divorced). Following their wedding, Pat and...

Raymond Huppert

Raymond Huppert

Nov 7, 2021

Raymond H. Huppert, age 85 of Ellsworth, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN. Arrangements are pending.

Robert Filipiak

Robert Filipiak

Nov 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Filipiak, age 78, of Stanley, born to Frank and Anna Filipiak on January 16, 1943, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at home. Bob was a farmer and a mechanic, but his true passion was as a concertina player who enjoyed playing polka music. He was an active member of the Central Wisconsin Concertina Club. A small...

Thomas Teeters

Thomas Teeters

Nov 6, 2021

Thomas A. Teeters, 65, of Butternut died Saturday, November 6, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Percy Hyland

Percy Hyland

Nov 5, 2021

Percy A. Hyland, 74, of St. Croix Falls died Friday, November 5, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

John Loomis

John Loomis

Nov 3, 2021

John “Jack” Robert Loomis Jack passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Care Partners of Altoona. He was born on May 13, 1939 to his parents, John and Frances (Dvorak) Loomis in Minneapolis, MN. He served in the United States Navy, returning in 1960. Jack married Linda Larson and they welcomed 2 children: Gregory and Jacqueline. Jack and Linda...

Sandra Kraus

Sandra Kraus

Nov 2, 2021

Sandra Lee (Harmes) (West) Kraus born April 21st 1941 lost her short battle with cancer on November 2nd 2021. Our mother grew up in Onalaska, Wisconsin, graduated in 1959, and married shortly after graduation. She moved to Wauconda, Illinois where she raised her children Daniel and Dena. Sandy retired from Wauconda's United States Postal Service after 27 years. She enjoyed...

Edna Christopher

Edna Christopher

Nov 1, 2021

Edna J. Christopher, age 81 of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire. No services will be held.

Edna Christopher

Edna Christopher

Nov 1, 2021

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Scott Gutsch

Scott Gutsch

Nov 1, 2021

Scott Ramon Gutsch, age 52 of Altoona passed away Monday November 1, 2021, at his home. Scott was born November 6, 1968, son of Ramon and Mary Gutsch. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1988. In high school, Scott proudly served as the team manager for many of the athletic teams and could be seen walking the streets of...

Julie Dickerson

Julie Dickerson

Nov 1, 2021

Julie A. Dickerson, 58, of Galesburg, IL died Monday, November 11, 2021 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Bradley Coss

Bradley Coss

Oct 30, 2021

Bradley Paul Coss, 78, of Eau Claire, WI, died Saturday October 30, 2021 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born on April 7, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI to Lawrence and Imogene (nee Molitor) Coss. He married Sharon Aude on April 20, 1963. They had 3 children, Brent, Bryan and Scott. Brad enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Vivian Henricks

Vivian Henricks

Oct 26, 2021

Vivian Helen Henricks, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her home. Vivian was born in Tomah, Wisconsin, on August 14, 1931, to Fred and Amelia Melster. Vivian was a self-described tomboy who went fishing and hunting with her father and brothers, and worked tirelessly at her family’s farm. Vivian’s tomboy youth was excellent preparation for...

Barbara Monson

Barbara Monson

Oct 25, 2021

Barbara Ann Monson, age 85, of Spring Valley, died unexpectedly at the Ellsworth Care Center, Monday October 25, 2021. Barbara was born May 19, 1936 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Casper and Evelyn Larson, the youngest of six children. She attended St. Paul Park High School in Minnesota. After living in several places she settled in Spring Valley, Wisconsin in...

Martha Whitis

Martha Whitis

Oct 25, 2021

Martha Whitis, age 88 of Altoona, Wisconsin, died on October 25, 2021 with her husband of 68 years by her side. Martha was born on June 27, 1933 to George and Marie Noss while they were serving as missionaries in Karuizawa, Japan. She graduated from Berea College in Kentucky, where she met and married Peter Whitis on May 30,1953. She...

Shaun Mcinnis

Shaun Mcinnis

Oct 25, 2021

Shaun M. McInnis, age 59 of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born on January 2, 1962 in Eau Claire to John and Betty (Frandsen) McInnis. He had a larger than life personality. He was successful on so many levels, both professionally and personally. Shaun was a...

Curtis Stevens

Curtis Stevens

Oct 24, 2021

Curtis R. “Curt” Stevens, age 93 of Eau Claire and formerly of Hixton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born on July 17, 1928 in Taylor, WI to parents Winslow “Winnie” and Clara (nee Nelson) Stevens and graduated from Hixton High School. Curt worked at the Jackson County Bank until he joined the...