Local Obituaries
Dorothy Beaver
Jul 12, 2020
Dorothy Eva Beaver (Stay), 91, passed away on Sunday, July 12 at Care Partners Assisted Living. Dorothy was born on April 8, 1929, in Mondovi, to Melvin and Selma Stay. When she was about 10 yrs. old, the family moved to a farm near Blair, WI in Vosse Coulee where she attended a one-room school. Dorothy was a graduate of...
Joyce Hageness
Jun 29, 2020
Joyce Illene Hageness, 84, went home to be with her heavenly father on Monday June 29, 2020. She passed away at home with her family by her side. The family would like to express deep appreciation for the loving care provided by the nurses of Appeal to Heaven LLC and Mayo Hospice. Joyce was born to Henry and Onie Monson...
Eleanor Bronk
Jun 28, 2020
Eleanor Marie (Wolf) Bronk, 89, born in Grand Rapids, MI, a longtime resident of Eau Claire, WI, died Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at the Bloomer Mayo Hospital of natural causes. She was Born Dec. 29, 1930, the daughter of William and Eulalia Wolf. She was a graduate of St. Patrick High School. She married LaVerne Anderson and together they had...
Donald Swagger
Jun 28, 2020
Donald Edward Swagger, 74, of Elk Mound died Sunday June 28, 2020 at his residence. Donald was born on May 26, 1946 in Amery, Wisconsin to Donald L.R. and Anne (Brodkorb) Swagger. After high school he served in the Army, during the Vietnam War from April 7, 1966 until January 13, 1968. Upon returning to the United States after his...
Wayne Meyers
Jun 14, 2020
Wayne E. Meyers, age 81 of Eau Claire, WI died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home. Wayne was born May 30, 1939 to Helmer Meyers and Edith (Pike) Bowman in Eau Claire. He graduated from River Falls High School; after which he served in the United States Army. On October 14, 1961 he married Kathryn Kloss at Lutheran Church...
Jennifer Geurts
May 25, 2020
Jennifer J. Geurts, age 41 of Eau Claire, WI passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. She was born in Appleton, WI on February 2, 1979, the daughter of DuWayne “Heinie” and Jeanette (Luer) Geurts. Jennie graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire in 1997. She worked at Sam’s Club in Eau Claire...
Romaine Knutson
May 22, 2020
On May 22, 2020 the angels came down and brought Romaine H. Knutson “Knute” home to be with the Lord. His battle on earth was done and now he can rest easy. He was born May 23, 1949 to Harry and Violet Knutson and grew up in Seymour. Romaine graduated from North High School in Eau Claire in 1967 and...
John Knusta
May 14, 2020
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, John Kenneth Knusta, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Eau Claire, WI. John was born on February 13, 1944, to the late Frank and Olga Knusta and was raised on the family dairy farm in Lublin, WI. He attended Thorp High School, graduating in 1962, and it was there that...
Joan Olson
May 9, 2020
Joan Marie (Peterson) Olson, age 98, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on May 9, 2020 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Eau Claire under the care of Mayo Hospice. Joan was born on February 20, 1922 to the late Peter and Mae (Halberg) Peterson of Mondovi. Joan graduated from Mondovi High School and attended Business College in Winona, MN. Joan...
Robert Medved
May 4, 2020
Robert “Bob” Medved, age 61, died Monday, May 5, 2020 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after battling pneumonia. Bob was born on May 22, 1958 in Milwaukee, to Morris and Delores (nee Steinhardt) Medved. He lived most of his life at state operated facilities until moving into a home in 005 with Ann & Ron Johnson. When...
Alice Gilchrist
May 3, 2020
Alice V. Gilchrist passed away, peacefully, May 3, 2020 at her home at The Classics Memory Care, Altoona WI., under the care of Mayo Hospice. Alice was born October 13, 1936, to the late Helen (Steinmetz) and Alva Rehberg. She grew up in the Chippewa Falls area and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Prairie du Chien in 1956. She...
Robert Gabriel
Apr 27, 2020
Robert Lee (“GABE”) Gabriel of Eau Claire, WI passed away in the Reflections Wing of Dove West on April 27, 2020 at the age of 71. Born February 21, 1949 in Oconto Falls, WI to Jacob R. and Eileen S. (Hurthibise) Gabriel. His family moved to Eau Claire when he was four. He graduated from Memorial HS in 1967. In...
Brian Balts
Apr 25, 2020
Brian Balts 55, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2020 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Brian was born on February 2nd, 1965 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI. He was the son of Norman and Verdella Balts. He attended Barron High School and later operated his own dairy farm in rural Dallas, WI. He relocated to...
Amya Meyer
Apr 10, 2020
Amya Meyer, 18, passed away April 10, 2020 from a tragic car accident. Amya Ann Meyer was born October 23rd, 2001 to Melissa Meyer at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. She attended the Altoona Schools most of her life. She intended on graduating from McKinley in 2020. She had been accepted into the paralegal program for the fall...
Georgiann Olson
Mar 29, 2020
Georgiann Marie Olson, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. “Georgie Girl” was born October 20, 1940 in Eau Claire to George and Ann (Blanda) Kawell. She graduated from Eau Claire Memorial HS in 1958, the first class to graduate from the new school. One week later, on June 7, 1958, she married the love...
Jean Bruns
Feb 25, 2020
Jean E. Bruns, age 85 of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. She was born November 13, 1934, in Janesville, to John and Anna (Abey) Hall. Jean graduated from Janesville High School in 1952 and went on to the Business Institute of Milwaukee and then worked at the Janesville Medical Center. She married the love of her life,...
Denver Will
Feb 23, 2020
Denver Charles Will, 93, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020. His kindness and compassion knew no bounds and we are thankful he graced our lives for so many magical years. He was a dedicated member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and it was his devotion to faith and family that guided his life. Denver...
Darrel Wolf
Feb 20, 2020
Darrel Rupert Wolf, met his Lord, on Thursday, February 20, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and family. He was born to Rupert J. and Lorraine (Weissinger) in Durand on July 7, 1946. Darrel graduated from St. Henry’s Catholic Grade School. Later, he married Carol Asher. He drove truck for 44 years for local companies, doing what he...
Dale Myers
Feb 17, 2020
Dale G. Myers, age 96, of Country Terrace of Altoona, WI passed away early Monday morning, February 17, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital with his family by his side. Dale was born on the family farm in the town of Colfax, WI on January 12, 1924. He is the youngest child of Clarence and Goldie Myers. His family moved from...
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