Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Philip Baxter

Philip Baxter

Mar 15, 2019

Philip Leo Baxter of Eau Claire, Wisconsin formerly from Marblehead, Massachusetts, his beloved seaport town, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 with his wife of 60 years, Pat Baxter at his side. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on October 21, 1924. He graduated from Marblehead High School then continued his education at Boston College. A year-and-a-half into his...

Ralph Peuse

Ralph Peuse

Mar 14, 2019

Ralph Walter Peuse, 100, passed away peacefully at his home at Heritage Assisted Living Thursday Evening, March 14, 2019. Ralph was born on July 29, 1918 in Fall Creek, WI where he lived most of his life. He grew up helping out on the family farm with his 4 siblings. In 1946, the Spalding family sold him the farm he...

Barbara Barnum

Barbara Barnum

Mar 7, 2019

Barbara Jean (Phillips) Barnum, 91, of Eau Claire, WI, left her earthly body on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Eau Claire Mayo Clinic Health Systems with her two daughters by her side. Barbara was born on April 28, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Grace (Klink) Phillips. Barbara was married to John...

Michael Eickstaedt

Michael Eickstaedt

Mar 2, 2019

Michael James Eickstaedt, 65, of Eau Claire, WI met with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Care Partners Country Terrace in Menomonie, WI. He was born on March 31, 1953 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL to Leo and Florence (Kregel) Eickstaedt. He attended parochial school at Danville, IL and Epiphany Lutheran in Eau...

Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

Feb 25, 2019

Dennis J. Olson- Passed away on Feb. 25th, 2019 at his home while surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Dennis was born Jan. 28th, 1949 in Eau Claire, WI to the late Donald J. and Bonnie J. Olson. Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 16 with his parents consent and was honorably...

Glen Winters

Glen Winters

Feb 15, 2019

Glen Arthur Winters, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday February 15th of 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Glen was born on September 14th of 1934 to the late Glen and Dorothy Winters. In November of 1961 he married Janet Eldridge. They were happily married for 48 years until her passing in 2010. Glen spent the majority...

Robert Ziemann

Robert Ziemann

Feb 8, 2019

Robert D. Ziemann, 95, of Fall Creek died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Augusta Health and Rehabilitation. Robert Donald Ziemann, son of Amandus E. (“Count”) and Helen (Olson) Ziemann was born on June 15, 1923, in Eau Claire. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Creek, member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and graduated from Fall Creek High School in...

Marlene Johnson

Marlene Johnson

Jan 10, 2019

Marlene Ann Johnson, 81 of Altoona, WI passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born in Whitehall, WI on January 26, 1937 the Daughter of the late Norman & Josephine (Hestekin) Garson. Marlene has been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eau Claire for over 50 years. She enjoyed spending...

Curtis Hong

Curtis Hong

Dec 28, 2018

Curtis Allen Hong, 96, passed away on December 28, 2018, at Oakwood Villa Nursing Home in Altoona, WI. He was born June 8, 1922 on the family farm in Kings Valley, Osseo, WI, to Eddie and Tena (Holmen) Hong. Dad lived the majority of his early years on the home farm. When he and his older brother Thrumond were young,...

Julianne Zurek

Julianne Zurek

Dec 12, 2018

Julianne R Zurek, 54, of Eau Claire Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday December 12th 2018 at Mayo Health Systems of Eau Claire. Throughout her life she loved playing golf, watching Nascar, and of course watching the Packers. Family and friends were of utmost importance to Julianne, and she was always there to help anyone when it was needed. Along with...

Jeanie Brovold

Jeanie Brovold

Nov 20, 2018

Jeanie Brovold passed away on November 20, 2018, after a 9 year battle with cancer. She was at home surrounded by the love of her family, close friends, and her cats. Care Wisconsin and Hospice was a great support for Jeanie, the family, and friends. A special heartfelt thank you to her dear friends and caregivers, Paula Luer and Jeanne...

Samuel Introwitz

Samuel Introwitz

Nov 8, 2018

Samuel “Sam” David Introwitz, 25, of Altoona, WI passed away, Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his home. Sam was born October 16, 1993 in Eau Claire, WI the son of Otto Kolpien and Terri Introwitz. Sam was a very giving person, he always helped everyone. He loved his family immensely especially his son Mahni. He was incredibly strong and faced...

Terry Carr

Terry Carr

Nov 7, 2018

Terry Allen Carr passed away on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, after a short illness in Eau Claire, WI; the same town in which he was born on September 24th, 1948 to parents Henry Charles Carr (Minneapolis, MN) and Jean Arlene Webster (Fall Creek, WI). An amazing man, Terry dedicated his life to the service of others, starting with his time...

Robert Mickelson

Robert Mickelson

Nov 6, 2018

Robert Michael Mickelson, 66, passed away November 6, 2018 at Deerfield Nursing, New Richmond, WI. Robert was born May 23,, 1952 to Robert D and Betty Joan Mickelson in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from high school and held various maintence jobs working in restaurants. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. Many of...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Oct 29, 2018

James S. Johnson, 68, of Eau Claire passed away Monday October 29, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital of Eau Claire. James was born on August 24, 1950 to the late Clarence and Lucille Johnson in Eau Claire, WI. He had a great passion for hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Joanne...

Ione Kroening

Ione Kroening

Oct 28, 2018

Ione L. Kroening, 89, of Ladysmith went peacefully with her Lord Jesus Christ on October 28, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital after a long and full life, with family by her side. Ione was born December 21, 1928 in Eau Claire to Henry and Myrtle Schlewitz. She married Ervin R. Kroening on March 27, 1948 and was a loving and...

Dale Papke

Dale Papke

Oct 28, 2018

Dale Milton Papke, 81 of Eau Claire, WI died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital from obstructed bowel syndrome. Dale was born on August 13, 1937 in Oshkosh, WI to parents Milton and Matilda (Koch) Papke. He grew up in Waupun, WI and graduated from the Waupun High School in 1955. While working at a drugstore during high...

Harold Harris

Harold Harris

Oct 27, 2018

Harold “Hank” Harris age 90, passed away October 27, 2018 at Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie under the care of MCHS Home Health and Hospice. Hank was born October 31, 1927 the son of Henry and Hazel (Wilbur) Harris. He was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Altoona, having been confirmed there in 1941. Hank graduated from Altoona...

Kermit Adank

Kermit Adank

Oct 26, 2018

Kermit William Adank, 81, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully, Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, WI. He was born September 25, 1937 in Waumandee, WI, the son of the late Henry and Cecylia (Kulig) Adank. Kermit served proudly in the U.S. Army as well as a life member of both the American...

Bette Baxter

Bette Baxter

Oct 23, 2018

Bette Lynette Baxter, 97, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at River Pines in Altoona under the care of St. Croix Hospice. On November 20, 1920, Bette Lynette Jendrzejcyk was born in Heffron, WI. Bette was the 12th of 13 children born to Jan and Maryanna Jendrzejcyk. She grew up on a small family farm near...