Obituaries

Sep 14, 2024

John Griffin Lawler Jr., age 88, died September 14 th at Mayo Clinic Health Systems. John was born June 11 th , 1936 in Albany, New York to John Griffin Lawler and Elizabeth Elder Lawler. The family lived in Schenectady, NY until John was nine and they moved to Ballston Spa, NY, where John and his younger sister, Jane, attended...

Sep 13, 2024

Richard Paul Bedward, age 81 of Fall Creek, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Dick was born on September 26, 1942 in Donald Township, Taylor County to William and Norma (Manson) Bedward. Dick worked on the family farm in Donald, WI. He lived in Medford while going to Teacher’s College for...

Sep 12, 2024

James O. Larson, age 92 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire.  He was born in Eau Claire County on the family farm on August 20, 1932 to the late Otis and Zelma (Miller) Larson. He attended Fairchild schools and graduated in 1952.  After graduating, Jim enlisted in the United...

Sep 11, 2024

Sylvia H. Carlson of Chippewa Falls, WI, (formally of Colby, WI) left this world to join the angels watching over us on September 11, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on February 26, 1940, to David M. and Lois (Patterson) Hyler. Sylvia graduated from Lexington High School in 1958, and briefly attended...

Sep 8, 2024

Robert “Bob” J. Risler, age 82 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Chetek at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home.  Bob was born on May 27, 1942 in Durand to the late Joseph and Margaret (Robelia) Risler. He graduated from Plum City Schools in 1960.  He met Shirley Ann Bignell at a dance and they fell in...

Sep 7, 2024

Jacob Aaron Sluga, 33, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin went to heaven on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his and his mom’s home Jacob came into this world on October 9, 1990, to his parents Leslie Allen Sluga and Margaret (Peggy) (Huson) Sluga in La Crosse, WI. He came into this world a “a fighter” described by his neonatal doctors. He...

Sep 7, 2024

Anna M Boxrueker 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Nekoosa Court Assisted Living. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm at St Katherine’s church in Owen, WI on October 19, 2024. Her funeral will be at 12pm at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren Kim, Nikki, Kevin, Ellen; great-grandchildren Tara, Ethan, Colbin, Beth,...

Sep 7, 2024

Thomas John Seeley of Chippewa Falls died peacefully in his sleep with family and friends at his side on September 7, 2024. Thomas (Tom) was born May 6, 1954, to Everett and Doreen Seeley. Tom grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated from North High School in 1972. He married his high school sweetheart, Julie Olson, and they had...

Sep 4, 2024

Michael W. Knudtson, age 66 of Eau Claire, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.  He was born on September 16, 1957 to the late Orvin and Margene (Hageness) Knudtson. Michael attended Eau Claire area schools.  In 1974, he enlisted in the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany.  He was honorably discharged in 1976.  After...

Sep 2, 2024

Priscilla A. Gaines, 76, of Menomonie, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at The Neighbors of Dunn County. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Sep 2, 2024

Richard James Moen (Rick) of Eau Claire, WI died of Glioblastoma on September 2, 2024 at age 77. Rick was a gentle, soft-spoken, humble guy. He loved his wife Esther, his circle of close friends, his doggie pets, gardening, motorcycling, Sammy’s pizza, Apple computers, and listening to his 10,000+ song collection on his pride and joy stereo system. He was...

Aug 31, 2024

Brad Schubring died on 8/31/2024. Yes, it really happened. Despite him seemingly having nine lives. Brad was known to share many entertaining stories, even if it wasn’t the whole truth. FYI There WAS a reason that his initials are BS. Friends of his claimed that Brad had a bad case of Lie-a-beties due to his tall tales that would crack...

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...