Local Obituaries

Mark Solchenberger
Apr 9, 2021
Mark A. Solchenberger, 52, of Madison, died Friday, April 9, 2021 in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Joseph Stowers
Apr 7, 2021
Joseph L. Stowers, 56, of Beloit, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Timothy Aubart
Apr 6, 2021
Timothy “Tim” G. Aubart, age 60 of Eau Claire, WI passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Eau Claire. Tim was born on October 15, 1960 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Gerald Aubart and the late Donna Rykal Aubart. Tim attended Delavan School for the Deaf and was very proud to work at LE Phillips Career Development Center....
Deborah Knuttila
Apr 6, 2021
Deborah Kay Knuttila (Schwede) Deborah K. Knuttila (Schwede), age 63 of Chetek, WI passed away on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by her family. Deb was born to Gerald and Arlene Schwede on April 9th, 1957 in Eau Claire, Wi and resided most of her life in Altoona, Wi. In 1984 Deb married Glenn Knuttila and...
Donna Blakeley
Apr 6, 2021
Donna Blakeley 75, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 6th 2021. Donna was born on June 17th 1945 to Genevieve and Harold Brown Sr in Chicago Heights Illinois. She attended Bloom Township High School. She married her best friend William (Bill) Blakeley on June 10, 1967. She was preceded in death by both of her...

Dianna Lee
Apr 5, 2021
Dianna J. Lee, 74, of Johnson Creek, died Monday, April 5th, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Debra Rohan
Apr 5, 2021
Debra Kay Rohan lost her battle to cancer on Monday, April 5, 2021 and passed peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on July 15, 1953 to Myron Scott and Dollie (Bergh) Scott in Eau Claire. As a small child she was full of personality and life. She was named “Little Miss Eau Claire”. Debbie owned and...
Paula Cunningham
Apr 5, 2021
Paula Cunningham, 66, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Cremation Society of Wisconsin is assisting the family.

James Svoma
Apr 5, 2021
James P. Svoma Jr., age 85 of Bruce, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Ladysmith Care Community. Arrangements are pending.
David Stratton
Apr 4, 2021
On April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday, Reverend David J. Stratton passed away, surrounded by his family. He is now in his promised place. Born on April 10, 1937, in Mason City Iowa, he was adopted and raised by Laverne and Opal Stratton, in Charles City, Iowa. Despite a love and talent for golf, he elected to not turn professional and...

Stephen Savage
Apr 3, 2021
Stephen P. Savage, 72, of Waupaca, died Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Susan Sands
Apr 3, 2021
“Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Susie (Susan) Sands sun rose on June 2, 1955 and her sun set on April 3, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Eau Claire, WI, and was a loving wife, devoted mother of two, and grandmother of one. Susie...
David Gorell
Apr 3, 2021
David "Sam" Alan Gorell, 62, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 unexpectedly in the comfort of his home. He was born December 12, 1958, to Joseph and Marie (Perkovich) Gorell. He attended Alma High School and graduated in 1977. He served in the US Army from 1977-1980. In 1983, Sam's life changed when he met the...
Gregory Raines
Apr 2, 2021
Gregory John Raines, 55, of Janesville, passed away on Friday, April 2nd, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Gregory John Raines was born December 7, 1965, in Des Plaines, IL to John Buford Raines and Bessie L. Raines. Gregory was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie L. Raines. He is survived by his father John B....
Aileen Valentine
Apr 2, 2021
Aileen Valentine, 53, died on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin is assisting the family.
Marilyn Rindo
Apr 1, 2021
Marilyn Joanne (Koenig) Rindo of Altoona, daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away April 1, 2021, She was 86 years old. She was born October 19, 1934 in Superior, WI to Rueben and Lillian Koenig. She wed John R. Rindo on June 19, 1954 and they remained married for 61 years. Together, they had five children. Marilyn instilled in...
Dennis Eiffler
Mar 31, 2021
Dennis Ray Eiffler Jr, 49 of Bruce, WI lost his courageous battle with cancer on March 31st, 2021, after 7 years and 10 months. Everyone who knew him knows that he had a heart of gold and would give you his shirt off his back. His love for his family and outdoors will never be forgotten. He leaves behind his...

David Eddy
Mar 31, 2021
David A. Eddy, 60, of Madison, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Kari Sorrels
Mar 31, 2021
Kari Lynn Sorrels, originally from Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully with her family surrounding her, on March 31, 2021 at the age of 55. She fought long and hard, but ultimately her 7 year battle with breast cancer called her to heaven. Kari is survived by her husband of 14 years, Marvin Sorrels of Nebraska; her son, Joseph Jr (Amanda)...
Jean Olson
Mar 28, 2021
Jean C. Olson, 74, of Altoona, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Jean was born July 17, 1946 to Lawrence and Evelyn Bridges. Jean grew up and lived in the Eau Claire area her entire life. To truly know Jean was to love the vibrant woman who lit up a room with...
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