Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Roger Simar

Roger Simar

Nov 10, 2024

Roger Howard Simar was born April 8th, 1940 in Blue Earth MN. He passed away in Eau Claire, WI on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the age of 84.

He graduated from Mound Westonka MN High School in 1958. He had worked for Schweigert Meats, Darlene Trucking, and for the City of Eau Claire Park and Recreation Department, and as a...

Karen Rude-Sewilo

Karen Rude-Sewilo

Nov 9, 2024

Karen K. Rude-Sewilo was born August 16, 1959, age 65, passed away on November 9, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire. She is the daughter of Earl and Vivian Rude.

Karen was loved by most who knew her. She worked at various establishments in the community including Murphy's Tavern and Banbury Place. She knew everyone.

She...

Timothy Hatleli

Timothy Hatleli

Nov 8, 2024

On November 8, 2024, Tim Hatleli passed away at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Eau Claire, Tim was known for his big heart and fierce loyalty, especially toward his family.

Tim's greatest pride was his daughter, Micheala (Dylan) Bloczynski, and his three grandchildren, Gauge Cronk, Axle Cronk, and Ellie Bloczynski....

John Wyman

John Wyman

Nov 8, 2024

John Bryant Wyman, M.D., was known as Bry all his life. He died at his home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin on November 8, 2024, surrounded by his three children. He was 91.

Bry was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, in 1933. His father, Walker D. Wyman, was a history professor, UW-Whitewater president and Wisconsin folklorist. His mother, Helen Bryant Wyman, had...

Betty Jensen

Betty Jensen

Nov 8, 2024

Betty Jane Jensen, age 87, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Sauk County Healthcare Center in Reedsburg, WI.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Loren DeBord

Loren DeBord

Nov 8, 2024

Loren E. DeBord, age 88 of Eau Claire, passed away with his family by his side at Dove - West in Eau Claire on Friday, November 8, 2024. Loren was born on September 12, 1936 in Antigo, WI to the late Millard and Lorriane DeBord.

He went to the Antigo schools and worked on the family farm. Loren had a...

Jeffrey Honkanen

Jeffrey Honkanen

Nov 6, 2024

Jeffrey D. Honkanen, age 54 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Trubshaw

Thomas Trubshaw

Nov 2, 2024

Thomas Steven Trubshaw

May 7, 1955 - November 2, 2024



Thomas Steven Trubshaw, "Steve" or "Stretch" as referred to by his Fire Service comrades and the thousands of fire students he taught, passed away quietly at home on November 2, 2024, after a long battle with COPD. His faith was a constant in his life and he quietly felt God's presence being...

Judy Goff

Judy Goff

Nov 1, 2024

The services for Judy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2245 Hayden Ave., Altoona. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. A luncheon will follow the service.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.

Ursula Rhodes

Ursula Rhodes

Oct 31, 2024

Ursula S. Rhodes, 89, of Marshfield passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Sherry Rositzki

Sherry Rositzki

Oct 31, 2024

Sherry Lou (Spaeth) Rositzki went to be with her Savior on October 31st, 2024, after nearly 6 years of a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered the Eternal Gates of Heaven and gained her wings.

Sherry was born to the late Lyle and Jeanne Spaeth (Van Doorn) and grew up on...

Martha Gruber

Martha Gruber

Oct 28, 2024

Martha "Marty" E. (Harlson) Gruber, 86, gained her wings to be with the first person to call her mom and her beloved husband "Freck" on October 28, 2024 at the WI Veterans Home, Chippewa Falls, with her youngest daughter by her side.

She was born on October 26, 1938 in Mondovi, Buffalo Co. to Orien and Norma (Schultz) Harlson. Martha...

Ronald Zimmerman

Ronald Zimmerman

Oct 27, 2024

Ronald Alvin Zimmerman, 82, of Shoreview Minnesota passed away on October 27, 2024.

Ronald was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on October 10, 1942. He graduated from Memorial High School and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire studying math and physics. 

Ron started his career in 1968 as a Hardware Diagnostic Engineer for Control Data Corporation working in Albuquerque,...

Diana Nelson

Diana Nelson

Oct 26, 2024

Diana M. Nelson, age 62 of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  Diana was born on June 12, 1962 in Eau Claire to James and Janet (nee Flint) Rumphol. She graduated from North High School and worked at Mayo Clinic Health System as a cook for over 25 years....

Valli Hurd

Valli Hurd

Oct 25, 2024

Valli Jean Hurd, age 75 of Cameron, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. She was born in Eau Claire on February 10, 1949, to the late Burdell and Goldie Howard.

Valli loved her flowers especially dandelions from her grand kids. She enjoyed looking up recipes on line, raising animals, gardening, canning, surfing the...

Robert Munden

Robert Munden

Oct 25, 2024

Robert Gerald Munden (Bob), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at Dove West on Friday evening, October 25th. Born to Guy and Cora Munden (née Berg) on April 11, 1931, Bob was the youngest of eight children. His early life was marked by the loss of his mother, who died in childbirth when he was two...