Local Obituaries
Eleanor Wildrick
Nov 22, 2017
Eleanor Marguerite (Kujawa) Wildrick, 100, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Oakwood Villa Nursing Home in Altoona, Wisconsin, after receiving loving goodbyes from her daughters. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the oldest of four children, to Lottie and William Kujawa. After graduating from St. Josephat’s Grade School, she went to Bay View High School, where she earned a...
Lester Olson
Nov 7, 2017
Lester H. Olson, 95, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Lake Hallie Memory Care. Lester Hensel Olson was born on April 21, 1922 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Hans Oscar Olson and Gertrude (Erickson) Olson. When he was about 5 years old his family moved to Osseo. They lived on various farms and he worked...
Mark Streit
Oct 28, 2017
Mark Streit, 62, crossed over to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after a long and courageous battle with a rare bone cancer. He fought valiantly and bravely. Mark was born January 22, 1955 in Stanley, WI. He was the seventh child of Manferd and Alice (Berseth) Streit. He graduated...
Gabriel Boerner
Oct 27, 2017
Our angel, Gabriel Joseph Boerner, -was born on Friday, October 27, 2017. Gabriel spent his whole life in the arms of his loving mom and dad. He will now spend eternity in the arms of his loving Savior. Gabriel had his mama's nose and daddy's long limbs. His parents eagerly anticipated spending time together reading and playing catch in the...
Judith Stokes
Oct 11, 2017
Judith K. Stokes, age 76, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, formerly of 3131 Dale Road, Eau Claire, WI at Dove Healthcare West. Judith was born October 17, 1940, in Eau Claire, WI to Vernon and Mary Jane (Williams) Stokes. She spent her life in Eau Claire touching the lives of many people throughout the community with her infectious smile. She...
John Vitek
Sep 30, 2017
John Robert Vitek, 89, of Eau Claire, WI died on September 30, 2017 at Dove Healthcare -West, in Eau Claire. John was born in Highbridge, WI to Jacob Sr. and Bertha Vitek on April 9, 1928. John enlisted into the Army from 1949 until 1952. While in the Army he worked as a radio man, an assistant cook, and as...
Mark Krause
Sep 22, 2017
Rev. Mark Steven Krause, 60, departed this earth to enjoy life everlasting with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2017. Mark was born Saturday, May 18, 1957 to Harmon Carl Krause and Elizabeth Jean (Schmidt) Krause. Mark graduated from Northwestern Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin in May of 1975. From there, Mark went to Northwestern College in Watertown, Wisconsin...
Roy Thomas
Sep 12, 2017
Roy Mack Thomas, 60, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on September 12, 2017. Roy was born in Mississippi on December 29, 1956. He graduated from Waller High School of Chicago, IL. Roy was married to Angela Marie Wilder on June 25, 2017. Roy joined the Army in 1978 at the age of 21. He worked as a personal care...
Thomas Perry
Sep 2, 2017
Thomas Jack Perry, 86 of Eau Claire died on September 2, 2017 at Dove-West in Eau Claire. He was born to Lawrence and Helen (Larson) Perry in Eau Claire on September 6, 1930. He worked for Pope and Talbot for 42 years. Thomas enjoyed the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. He also enjoyed spending time at the Casino. He served as...
Elliott Light
Aug 29, 2017
Elliott B. Light, age 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 29th, 2017, at the Veteran’s Home of Chippewa Falls, WI. Elliott was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Louis and Betty Light. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice (Kruger) Light, brother, Gordon, niece, Julie Light, and stepsons, Ryan and Aaron Bergh. He was...
Marie Douglas
Aug 11, 2017
Marie Louise Douglas, 92 of Eau Claire passed away at Grace Woodlands on August 11, 2017. Marie was born and raised in Queens, New York on August 28, 1924. She was the youngest of three siblings; having two older brothers: William P. (Alva) Douglas and George V. (Vivian) Douglas who have preceded her in death. She is survived by two...
Ardis Welke
Aug 10, 2017
Ardis Marlene Welke, 82 of Fall Creek, died on August 10, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1934 in Van Hook, North Dakota to Nordal and Marie (Olson) Lokken. Ardis graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School. She married Clarence Welke at Pine Hurst Church in Eau Claire on August 25, 1956. In 1967 they bought...
Janice Bahr
Jul 29, 2017
Janice E. Bahr, 75, Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire. Jan was born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 26, 1942, the daughter of Elmer and Lucille (Hoff) Anderson. She married William Bahr at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire on February 4, 1966. Bill preceded her in death on July 18,...
Sheryl Karow
Jul 28, 2017
Sheryl Rae Karow, 61, of Eau Claire, WI – beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully with her twin sister, Sharon, and long-time friend Rose by her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 28, 2017. Sheryl was born in Eau Claire, WI on October 30, 1955 to William and Eldora (Knutson) Karow. She...
Irene Drinkwine
Jul 28, 2017
Irene Alice Drinkwine, 88, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on July 28, 2017. Irene was born in Gleason, WI on November 2, 1928. She graduated from Colfax High School class of 1947. Irene was married to Claude Drinkwine on June 11, 1946; they were married 53 years when her beloved Claude passed away July 1999. Irene worked as homemaker...
Lloyd Richardson
Jul 26, 2017
Lloyd O. Richardson, 78, of Eau Claire, died July 26, 2017 at Clearwater Care Center. He was born March 16, 1939 to Mary and Melvin Richardson of Chippewa Falls, WI. He married Rosemary Ann Fullerton on October 11, 1958. Lloyd enjoyed a variety of jobs in his life. Lloyd worked at Uniroyal in Eau Claire for many years before retiring...
Michael Caponigro
Jul 23, 2017
Michael Caponigro (Mike, Mouse, Hammer), 59, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on July 23, 2017. Michael was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 1958 to Louis and Marcella (Smith) Caponigro. He attended Lincoln High School in Alma Center, Wisconsin. After school, Michael enlisted into the United States Army in the division of Field Artillery. He served his country...
Justin Schaller
Jul 19, 2017
Justin Anthony Schaller, age 40, died peacefully and gracefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. He was surrounded by love in the moment of his passing. Justin was born on May 10, 1977 in Rochester, MI to Kaye and Nelson Schaller. He graduated from Memorial High...
Lorraine Radack
Jul 19, 2017
Lorraine F. Radack, 79, died on July 19, 2017 with her family by her side at the Grace Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. Lorraine was born on July 13, 1938 to Loyal and Mary (Prokopowicz) Wilbur, in Ludington, Eau Claire County, WI. After her mother passed away in 1942, she was raised by her grandparents, Horace and Alta Wilbur. Growing...
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