Obituaries

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Sandra Severson

Sandra Severson

Nov 17, 2020

Sandra Ann (Davis) Severson, age 76, passed away at home surrounded by her children on November, 17, 2020, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after a hard-fought battle with multiple health issues. She was born to Russell and Lorraine Davis in 1943 at Norfolk, Virginia, where her father was stationed in the Navy during WWII. Sandra grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin,...

Doreen Bauer

Doreen Bauer

Nov 9, 2020

Doreen M. Bauer, age 80 was called to rest on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. Doreen was born on April 15, 1940 in Eau Claire. On May 15, 1965 she married Roger Bauer. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Altoona and joined St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was involved in the church through helping...

Roger Haas

Roger Haas

Nov 3, 2020

Roger D Haas, 85, of Eau Claire passed away on Tuesday. November 3, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born September 26, 1935 in Strum to Ralph and Ella (Lund) Haas. Roger grew up on the family farm. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in New Foundland when he met Jeanette Roberts and they married. The raised...

Bernele Schultz

Bernele Schultz

Nov 3, 2020

Bernele McKenna Schultz passed away peacefully at home with her family in the early morning of November 3, 2020. She was born October 15, 1926, to Bertha (Zastrow) and Charles McKenna, in Minneapolis. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle grade school, Holy Angels HS, and The College of St. Catherine, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Bernele...

Mary Amundson

Mary Amundson

Oct 31, 2020

Mary Jo Amundson, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday October 31, 2020 at her residence under the care of Mayo Health Systems Hospice. Mary Jo was born in Eau Claire on September 7, 1936, the daughter of Bernard and JoAnn (Larson) Bernicke. She graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High school. Mary Jo married Donald Amundson on November 26, 1954...

Johnny Novak

Johnny Novak

Oct 20, 2020

Johnny Novak, age 58, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Meadowbrook of Chetek, WI. Johnny was born March 3, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wi to Margaret J. Novak. Johnny lived in Southern Wisconsin until moving to Chippewa Falls in January 1975. In August 1997, Johnny moved to Eau Claire. He enjoyed spending his days with his care providers and housemates, smiling,...

Mildred Mason

Mildred Mason

Oct 8, 2020

Mildred Ann Mason, age 90 of Eau Claire, returned to the Lord on Thursday October 8th 2020. She was born on April 11th, 1930 in Wisconsin. Her parents were Andrew and Clara Eslinger. She grew up in Edson, Wisconsin and moved to Eau Claire after she married Richard Mason on April 23rd 1952. She was a member of St Olaf’s...

Darlene Stokes

Darlene Stokes

Oct 3, 2020

Darlene (Dolly) Hollyce Embertson Stokes, 91, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Pioneer Care Nursing Home. Although suffering from dementia, she greeted staff cheerfully and spent her last year’s holding her Bible and singing along with hymn CDs. Dolly was born on April 15, 1929 in Eau Claire, WI, the...

John King

John King

Sep 30, 2020

John Eugene King, age 82 of Eau Claire passed away on Wednesday September 30th 2020. He was born December 29th 1937 in Ottawa, IL to Ernest and Vivian King (Sullivan). John worked for Holsum Bakery until 1994, when he retired. His hobbies were working on lawn mowers and cars. He was proceeded in death by his wife Janet Smith King;...

Mildred Peuse

Mildred Peuse

Sep 5, 2020

Mildred A Peuse age 98 of Chippewa Falls died on Saturday September 5th 2020 at Chippewa Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls. Mildred was born on November 26th 1921 in the town of Lincoln, Eau Claire County to Edwin and Alma (nee Rosentreter) Volbrecht. She was baptized and confirmed at Bears Grass Lutheran Church. Upon completing her grade...

Glenn Nicol

Glenn Nicol

Sep 2, 2020

Glenn L. Nicol, age 82 of Altoona, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Altoona. He was born on May 11, 1938 in Joliet, Illinois to Leslie and Nellie Nicol. He was a mechanics mechanic, who was a tinkerer extraordinaire. It seemed like there was nothing he could not fix. Glenn was a self-taught machinist and a train enthusiast who made...

Arlene Vance

Arlene Vance

Sep 1, 2020

Arlene Lucille Vance, 94, of Altoona died on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her home in Altoona. She was born on July 27, 1926 in Eau Claire, to Sigurd and Tena Wold. On Wednesday, May 16, 1945, Arlene married her high school sweetheart Pete Vance at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. They made their home in Altoona where they...

Judith Gilbertson

Judith Gilbertson

Aug 20, 2020

Judy L. Gilbertson, age 77 of Eau Claire, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Eau Claire. Judy was born on November 30, 1942 to John and Evelyn Flynn in St. Paul, Minnesota. She married Gary Gilbertson in Fairchild on August 6, 1960. Judy enjoyed tending to the flowers in her garden, dancing, performing in plays,...

Violet Goss

Violet Goss

Aug 18, 2020

Violet V. Goss age 91 of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Westfield, WI. She was born on February 5, 1929 in Frankfort Township, Pepin County, Wisconsin to Albert and Olga Wibel. Violet married Bud Goss on November 20, 1948. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2015. Violet enjoyed being outside in nature, taking in...

Ethel Muelling

Ethel Muelling

Aug 16, 2020

Ethel “Becky” E. Muelling, age 96 passed away on August 16, 2020. She was born on the family farm in Clark County Wisconsin, the daughter of Bethel and George Beckman. Becky’s early years were on the farm with her sisters Martha and Bertha until her family moved to Eau Claire. After graduation from high school, Becky attended vocational school. It...

Virginia Capion

Virginia Capion

Aug 16, 2020

Virginia M. Capion, age 94 of Eau Claire, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Eau Claire. Virginia was born in Durand, Wisconsin on May 9, 1926 to John and Fransis Girard. She was married to Carl Capion. Together they had one son Terry. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crafts and her stuffed animals. Especially her dogs. She is survived by her...

David Burger

David Burger

Aug 12, 2020

David Archie Burger, 77 of Chippewa Falls was called home into the arms of Jesus. He passed peacefully on Aug 12, 2020 at the Augusta Health and Rehabilitation. David was born in Eau Claire, WI on March 23, 1943 to Albert and Louise (Taylor) Burger. He was a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He...

Marlene Mizer

Marlene Mizer

Aug 10, 2020

Marlene G. (Anderson/Abrams) Mizer, age 79 of Fall Creek, got her angel wings on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. She was born on October 13, 1940 to Lester and Elfrieda (Nunke) Anderson in Colfax. Marlene loved to spend time with her family and friends playing cards or visiting. She also enjoyed reading romance...

Alberta Kortness

Alberta Kortness

Jul 29, 2020

Alberta Lou Kortness, 93, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Heritage Court in Eau Claire. Alberta was born in Menomonie on May 24, 1927. The daughter of John and Florence (Traxler) Breitzman. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1945. She married Donald Kortness on August 20, 1960 at St. John’s Lutheran church in Eau Claire. Alberta was a...

Norris Wahl

Norris Wahl

Jul 14, 2020

Norris "Rich" Wahl, of Fall Creek, WI, entered eternal life on July 14, 2020, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Bettina (Betsy) Wahl. Cherished father of Hank (Anna) Wahl, Kate (Kevin) Louis, and Brendan (Katie) Wahl. Treasured Grandad to Caecilia, Madelyn, Eleanor, Sarah, Gianna, Brendan, Thomas, Emma, Simon, Zelie, and a new grandbaby due in January. Brother to...