Local Obituaries
Irene Shipman
Jul 7, 2018
Irene Lorraine Shipman, 94 of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Dove Heath Care West in Eau Claire. Irene was born February 21, 1924 in Bloomer, WI the daughter of the late Otto and Eunice (Norton) Summerfield on the family farm. She attended the Pleasant Valley one room grade school and Bloomer High School. She...
Giles Smith
Jul 1, 2018
Giles Leo Smith, age 81, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at home in Eau Claire, WI. Giles was born April 4, 1937, in LaCrosse, WI to Catherine Heiser. He spent much of his adult life in the Eau Claire area. Giles enjoyed many activities over his life, including baking, painting, going out to eat, fishing, dances, camp, and visiting with...
Marvin Schumacher
Jun 11, 2018
Marvin Herman Schumacher, 89, of Eau Claire passed away on Monday June 11th 2018 at Augusta Health and Rehabilitation in Augusta, WI. Marv was born in Eau Claire Wisconsin on October 4th, of 1928 to Fred and Anna Schumacher. He attended Pleasant Valley School in Eau Claire until 8th grade and then attended high school in Fall Creek, WI. He...
Benjamin Rohland
Jun 10, 2018
Benjamin R. Rohland, 26, of Eau Claire, WI died June 10, 2018 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Born leap day, 2-29-92, to Dave Rohland and Kathy (Haugen) Rohland, Ben joined his ancestral angels on June 10, 2018. That included his grandparents, Don & Joanne Haugen, Rhinehart & Audrey Rohland, and other loved family members. Ben was a...
Loretta Harris
Jun 7, 2018
Loretta R Harris, 89 of Chippewa Falls WI passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. She was born September 30, 1928 in Curtiss WI the daughter of the late Albert and Angeline (Burtard) Smith. Loretta was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls, and was a very active member in the church’s quilting group. She also enjoyed the...
Cory Frank
Jun 6, 2018
Cory Adam Frank, 31 of Fall Creek, WI passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. A Celebration of Cory’s life will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018. Military Honors will be conducted at 4p.m. at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel 535 Hillcrest Pky. Altoona Wi.
Alfred Whitener
Jun 1, 2018
Retired Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Alfred L. Whitener Sr., 69, began the next chapter of his journey on Friday afternoon, June 1st, 2018. A father, grandfather, brother, soldier, leader and best friend, Whitener will be greatly missed. Born to Arlene (Gleghorn) Whitener and Howard Whitener in St. Louis, MO on October 1st, 1948, Whitener graduated from O’Fallon Technical High School...
Eugene Jaenke
May 31, 2018
Eugene (“Gene”) Vincent Jaenke, 82, of Fall Creek, WI passed away unexpectedly on May 31st, 2018. Gene was born May 25th, 1936 to the late Rudolph and Alma (Hagedorn) Jaenke in Ludington, WI, where he spent his time growing up and farming. He attended Woodland Valley School and Cadott High School. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Gary Soley
May 30, 2018
Gary L. Soley, 71 of Fall Creek WI, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital as a result of a heart attack. Gary was Born October 25, 1946 in Eau Claire, the son of the late Harold and Doris (Lawrence) Soley. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altoona and the VFW post 10405...
William Webb
May 28, 2018
William Dale Webb,60 of Holcombe passed away May 28, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital as a result of complications from liver disease. His family was by his side when he left this earth to meet his maker. He was born to Elizabeth (Brantner) and William Webb on September 24, 1957. Elizabeth passed away in 1977. Bill then married Virginia Follansbee...
Jack Rada
May 23, 2018
Jack W. Rada, 80, of Eau Claire died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Jack was born on April 18, 1938 in Eau Claire to Clarence and Glendora Rada. Jack is survived by his sons, Richard (Deb) of Maplewood, MN and Michael of Eau Claire, and his grandson Jeffrey of Scottsdale,...
Robert Wells
May 20, 2018
Robert “Andre” Wells, 84, of Chippewa Falls died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at home in Chippewa Falls. Andre was born on September 17 1933, in Chippewa Falls, to Floyd E. and Madeline (Anderson) Wells. He grew up in Chippewa Falls, and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. In 1952 he was employed at U.S. Rubber Co. (Uniroyal). He enlisted in...
William Noss
May 8, 2018
William John “Billy” Noss, 78, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Billy was born on July 12, 1939 in Wausau, WI to Arthur and Violet (Dellenbach) Noss. He resided in the Wausau area until he was 17 years old when he went to the Northern Colony in Chippewa Falls, WI for special help...
Jackson Pearson
May 5, 2018
Jackson Carter Pearson, 17, of New Richmond, WI passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Jack was born May 8, 2000 in Stillwater, MN the son of James Pearson and Sara Dorr. After learning to walk, Jack learned to skate and play hockey, and, soon after that, he picked up a racquet for tennis and...
Jean Mcnair
May 5, 2018
Jean Marie McNair, age 47 of Fall Creek, WI passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Mayo Health Care System – Rochester, MN.She was born on February 24, 1971 in Eau Claire, the daughter of the late Allen and Lorraine (nee Clements) McNair.Jean was a Fall Creek High School graduate as well as earning her Bachelor’s Degree from UW-Stout....
Susan Schuett
Apr 27, 2018
Susan Ann Schuett 69, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully April 27, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born August 24, 1948 in Eau Claire the daughter of the late Shirley Washburn. She loved spending time with her family. She loved crocheting, drawing and music. Susan is survived by her Sons Steven and Don (Peggy) Schuett; her grandchildren,...
Edward Drinkman
Apr 25, 2018
Edward Alvin Drinkman, 83, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefullyWednesday, April 25, 2018 at Grace Woodlands Assisted Living in Eau Claire. Edward was born January 27, 1935 in Glenwood City, the son of the late Harry and Bernice (Olson) Drinkman. He loved spending time with his family, was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. His hobbies include fishing, hunting,...
Donald Parkhurst
Apr 20, 2018
Donald L. Parkhurst age 83 died on April 20th 2018 at Dove Healthcare West-Reflections Unit following a struggle with many health issues. Don was born October 2nd, 1934 at home to Loren and Myrtle (McMahan) Parkhurst in rural Drammen Township. He was baptized and confirmed at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church. Don attended Sheldon Valley Grade School and graduated from Mondovi...
Charles Anderson
Apr 15, 2018
Charles Anderson, 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on April 15, 2018, reuniting with his wife in the final minutes of her birthday. Charles was born in Eau Claire on April 24, 1946 to Joyce and Del Anderson. He graduated from North High School. Charles joined the Army and served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. Charles married Ardith on April...
Nancy Weiss
Apr 12, 2018
Nancy Kay Weiss, 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 12, 2018 at Mayo Health Clinic in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Kewaunee, WI on May 18, 1958, to parents Harlan Tess and Dorothy Reckelberg Tess. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from UW Eau Claire and went on to have a lifelong...
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