Obituaries

Earl Ward

Feb 24, 2025

Earl Thomas Ward, age 67, passed away at his home in Eau Claire on February 24 th,

2025. He was born on January 16, 1958 to Earl and Harriet (Haugen) Ward. Earl was

united in marriage to the love of his life, Beth on June 22, 1991. They lived in Eau

Claire, Bruce, and landed in Fennimore where they raised...

Terina Gordon

Feb 23, 2025

Terina Gordon, 22, of Boyd, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Altoona. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Alan Lay

Feb 23, 2025

ALAN WENDELL LAY

July 8, 1955-February 23, 2025

Alan spent his early life in rural McLean County, Illinois as the third of seven children in the Melvin and Louise Lay family. He proved himself as a child survivor many times experiencing numerous broken bones and stitches. His half-feral survivor tendencies would protect him until his body encountered invasive pancreatic...

Danny Standifer Sr.

Feb 21, 2025

Danny L Standifer Sr, 57, died unexpectedly Friday, February 21st, 2025, at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born March 17th, 1967, in St. Louis, MO to Mary A Petty and Willis Jackson.

Danny was known to friends and family as Hook the HNIC.

Hook was the oldest of 6 siblings. He graduated Sumner High School...

Roberta Howard

Feb 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Roberta Helen Howard

Roberta Helen Howard, known to most as "Bobbie" or "Robin", was born on June 26th, 1959, in Duluth MN and raised in Eau Claire, WI. Bobbie passed away in the comfort of her home on February 21st, 2025.

Bobbie graduated from Regis High School in Eau Claire, WI in 1977. In 1980...

Tammy Featherly

Feb 20, 2025

Tammy R. Featherly, 65, of Shell Lake passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Earl R Zimmerman

Feb 19, 2025

Earl Ross Zimmerman (1934-2025)

Earl Ross Zimmerman (1934-2025) Earl Zimmerman, 90, of Osseo, WI peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and friends.

Earl was born in Schofield, WI on June 6, 1934 to August and Bertha Zimmerman. He was the youngest of 13 children....

Christopher Marino

Feb 19, 2025

Christopher S. Marino, 62, of Humbird died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nona R. Higgins

Feb 18, 2025

Nona Higgins was born October 30, 1936 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Alma (White) and George Martens. She attended schools in the area graduating from Wisconsin State University (UWSP) in 1958. Her marriage to Thomas Higgins took place August 22, 1959 at St. Stephen's Church. The couple moved a few times and settled in Wisconsin Rapids where they raised their...

Jeffrey Becker

Feb 17, 2025

Jeff Becker, age 65 of Altoona, passed away on February 17, 2025 following a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Jeff lived the American dream. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and spending time at the cabin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, was a lifetime provider and citizen. He was a friend to many, a best...

Christina Bhend

Feb 17, 2025

Christina K. Bhend, age 66 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Ronald Lauritzen

Feb 16, 2025

Ron was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a proud Marine Corps veteran and longtime police officer. He spent his life in service-to his family, his country, and his community-always upholding the values of honor, duty, and integrity. But above all, he was devoted to his family and friends, whom he loved deeply.

Most of...

Donald Pounds

Feb 16, 2025

Donald Wayne Pounds, age 79, of Holcombe, WI died in the loving presence of family at home on February 16, 2025. Don was born August 21, 1945 in Houston, Texas to parents Hilliard and Lula Lee Pounds. He is survived by his devoted wife, Judy Pounds, and his two children, Charlotte Eckenroth and Derek Pounds.

Don's life was defined by...

Shirley Walczak

Feb 15, 2025

Shirley Ann Walczak, 88 years young passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 15.

Shirley was born on December 27, 1936 in Harvey, Illinois. Shirley worked as a 911 Police Dispatcher for 11 years. Upon leaving the police department, she followed her dream of moving to Florida, where she worked at the Marriott Orlando World Center for...

Douglas Arkin

Feb 14, 2025

Douglas L. Arkin was born in Sante Fe, NM. Graduated from Nathan Hale High-school in West Allis, WI. Happily Married for 34 years spending his retirement fishing and helping out part-time with Meals on Wheels. He was a music aficionado and had taken up trying to learn Acoustic Guitar.

He is survived by his Wife Mary (Kruschke) Arkin, Son...

Nancy Bruss

Feb 13, 2025

Nancy Carol Bruss, 78, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, the morning of February 13th, 2025.

Nancy was born in Eau Claire on December 16th, 1946, to Robert R. and Ruth E. (Lien) Hagman. She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School in 1965. And, although they graduated together, it wasn't until years later...

Gary Johnson

Feb 13, 2025

Gary D. Johnson, age 88 of Altoona, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Prairie Point in Altoona. Gary was born on October 23, 1936 in Durand to the late Oscar and Louise (Mikelson) Johnson.

He married Marlene Garson and they were married for 62 years. Marlene passed away on January 10, 2019.

Gary enjoyed deer hunting, fishing,...

Charles Brantner

Feb 13, 2025

Charles J. Brantner, age 83 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at BeeHive Homes in Eau Claire. He was born in the Township of Lima, Pepin County, WI on October 13, 1941 to the late Joseph and Mary Brantner.

He grew up on a farm and loved farming. In high school, Charles played basketball. He graduated...

Aloys Prasnicki

Feb 13, 2025

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Aloys (Ollie) P. Prasnicki (85) on February 13, 2025. Aloys was born June 2nd, 1939, in Gilman, Wisconsin to John L. Prasnicki and Helen F. Prasnicki. He grew up in Forest Center, a small logging community in northern Minnesota. Upon returning to Wisconsin, Ollie held a variety of jobs including...

DeMaine Noskowiak

Feb 12, 2025

DeMaine E. Noskowiak, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 12, 2025, at Comforts of Home in Hudson, Wisconsin, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Marilyn, in Heaven. Born on March 17, 1936, in Antigo, Wisconsin, DeMaine lived a full and joyful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.

DeMaine was known for...