Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Local legend Gary Thomas Schmaltz, 68, passed away on August 31, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Gary was born on March 10, 1956 & grew up in Altoona, Wisconsin, later planting his roots in Eau Claire after his time in the Air Force. When he was a young boy, he discovered music &...

Aug 30, 2024

John T. Berg, 70, of Eau Claire passed away August 30, 2024.  John was born in Eau Claire, WI on March 3, 1954, to Barbara (Dupont) and John Berg. He graduated from North High School in 1972. He met and married Mary Miller on September 6, 1975 and they had two children, Amanda and Cory. John spent the majority of...

Aug 29, 2024

Aug 29, 2024

Timothy F. Brabec, 74, of Spooner, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Aug 28, 2024

Keith Donald Korn, age 53 of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Stanley Hospital.  He was born in Chippewa Falls on October 28, 1970, the fourth of five children to Richard and Ruth (Stewart) Korn.  He was very involved and enjoyed the Stanley community most of his life. Like many kids, he loved all sports, especially...

Aug 27, 2024

Linda I. Schwartzbauer, 58, of Grantsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Aug 27, 2024

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Aug 26, 2024

Patrick T. Nelson Waltenberg passed away unexpectedly on August 26th.  He was born March 23, 1985 to Thomas Waltenberg and Lydia Holtkamp. Patrick is survived by his daughter, Ava, special friend Jennifer Bitterman, his parents, Tom and Jo Waltenberg, Lydia and Ralph Holtkamp, and Mark Nelson, his sister Samantha Nelson and nephews, and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Patrick...

Aug 25, 2024

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Aug 24, 2024

Mary E. Pistono, 84, of Plover, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Aug 23, 2024

Noel Harold Swartz Noel H. Swartz, age 85, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Noel Swartz was born on March 11, 1939, to Rexford and Clara (Smith) Swartz in Augusta, WI. He was the youngest of 7 children. Noel grew up in the Eau Claire area and graduated from Osseo in 1958. After graduation, he...

Aug 23, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donna Jean Schmaltz, 65. She passed peacefully with her daughter by her side. Donna was a vibrant soul who filled every moment with love, laughter, and beauty. Born on December 26, 1958, in Chippewa Falls, she was raised by her beloved grandmother, Ecco Clark. In 1977, she graduated from Chippewa Falls High...

Aug 23, 2024

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Aug 23, 2024

Duane L. Anderson, 95, of Stoughton, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Aug 21, 2024

William S. (Bill) “MacDaddy” Skadden, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Pete & Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing Facility at Sturgeon Bay Memorial Hospital. Bill was born March 31, 1938, in Rantoul, Illinois, to the Reverend William E. and Dorothy (Armes) Skadden. The eldest of six children, he displayed an adventurous spirit...

Aug 20, 2024

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Aug 18, 2024

Ronald Gale Manteufel, age 73, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 at Dove Healthcare-West in Eau Claire, with his family by his side.  Born November 4, 1950 to Emerald Manteufel. Ronald met the love of his life, Jean (Crabb) Manteufel his senior year of high school and recently celebrated 53 years of marriage.  He graduated from...

Aug 18, 2024

Jennifer L. Kopinski passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2024. Jennifer is survived by one daughter Samantha Kopinski-Smith(Seth Marko) of Altoona, WI, two sisters Joann Kopinski (Dale Wheeler) of Osseo and Janet Kopinski (Tom Brantner) of Mondovi, WI, two grandsons Maxwell and Aleister Marko of Altoona, WI, three nieces Jessica Glosky (Mike) of Hixton, WI, Heather Aiona (Ben) of Eleva,...

Aug 18, 2024

John Christopher Lund, age 76 of Milwaukee, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Aug 17, 2024

Angeline F. Lukes, 101, of Ogema, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.