Obituaries

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Matthew James Hill

Matthew James Hill

Sep 28, 2026

Matthew "Matt" James Hill, age 39 of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Matt was born to Paul Hill and Renee Morley in Waukesha, WI on May 23, 1987. Upon graduating from Waukesha South High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree double majoring in Political Science and...

Bonee Lou Mildred Dewitz

Bonee Lou Mildred Dewitz

Sep 27, 2026

Bonee Dewitz, 96 years old, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Bonee was born on September 21,1930. She graduated from Osseo High School.

Bonee was married to Loren Dewitz on August 16, 1952. Bonnie worked as a church secretary at St. John's Lutheran Church for many years. She enjoyed traveling in retirement with Loren in...

Milo Robert Gordon

Milo Robert Gordon

Sep 26, 2026

Milo Robert Gordon, age, 83, of Colby, WI, passed away on September 26, 2026 at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield after a lengthy struggle with health issues as a result of Agent Orange.

Milo was the first born of Robert and Maria Gordon on July 15, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI. Milo attended Robbins Grade School and graduated with the class...

Danny Albert Halvorson

Danny Albert Halvorson

Sep 25, 2026

Danny A. Halvorson, age 75 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Lois Fay Krall

Lois Fay Krall

Sep 22, 2026

December 19, 1938 - September 22, 2026

Lois F Krall, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2026, after a long-term illness, at Black River Memorial Hospital.

Lois Metzenbauer was born to Harold and Thelma Metzenbauer on December 19, 1938, in Boyd, WI. Lois graduated from Cadott High School in 1957. Happily married to Jerome...

David LaVerne Steinke

David LaVerne Steinke

Sep 21, 2026

David LaVerne Steinke, 78, of Cadott, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

David was born October 3, 1947, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Ted and Mary Jane "Janie" (Betz) Steinke.

In 1965, David graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably...

Jody Peterson

Jody Peterson

Sep 15, 2026

Jody Marie Peterson, age 65, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away tragically in a car accident on September 15, 2026, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Jody was born in Eau Claire on May 2, 1961, to Duane and Yvonne (Edison) Borgwardt. She grew up in Eau Claire, where she built a life filled with deep connections, hard work, and endless love...

Maxine Kay Kite

Maxine Kay Kite

Sep 15, 2026

Maxine Kay KiteApril 24, 1955 - September 15, 2026

Maxine Kay Kite, née Etlicher, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on September 15, 2026.

Maxine was born in Gothenburg, NE. In 1966, her family moved to Barron, Wisconsin to establish a dairy farm. She graduated from Barron High School in 1973. Following high...

Thomas A Browne

Thomas A Browne

Sep 15, 2026

Thomas Arthur Browne, 95, drifted off to sleep and death mid-conversation, mid-day, on Sept 15, 2026. A long-time English Prof. at UW - Eau Claire, Tom was also a veteran, photographer, avid reader, writer, hunter, flyfisher, woodworker, and golfer.He needed things to do with his summers, so he built a duck boat, a cabin, and a cedar-strip canoe. He dabbled...

Amanda Jean Proue

Amanda Jean Proue

Sep 15, 2026

With profound sadness, we share the news of the peaceful passing of Amanda Proue, 44, of Eau Claire, WI

On October 20, 1981, Brenda Powers and John Proue gave the world the gift of Amanda Jean Proue. She and her brother Ken Powers grew up together in Eau Claire, WI. In 1984, Brenda Powers, her two children, along with John...

Sharon K Waters

Sharon K Waters

Sep 13, 2026

Sharon K Waters, age 79, of Altoona, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13th, 2026. She was born on August 29th, 1947 in Racine, WI.

Sharon was best known for the love she provided to animals on her Dairy farm and being a grandmother. Known for her warm hugs, endless patience, and big heart, Sharon created a home...

Ronald Melvin Balke

Ronald Melvin Balke

Sep 12, 2026

Ronald (Buzz) Balke, 83 of Eau Claire, WI Passed away September 11, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

Ron was born May 12, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI to Vivian and Melvin Balke. On December 23, 1963 he married the love of his life Darlene (Dolly) Balke. They were married 50 years before her passing in 2013.

Ron worked...

Gary Allen Tarbox

Gary Allen Tarbox

Sep 10, 2026

Gary A. Tarbox, 90, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on September 10, 2026.

Gary was born in Eau Claire, WI on June 18, 1936. He graduated from Chippewa Falls high school and continued to Stout then enlisted in the Navy.

Gary was married to Beverly Seeley on January 18, 1963; they were married 63 years.

Gary worked as a...

Timothy Bowe

Timothy Bowe

Sep 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Timothy Clifford Bowe

March 10, 1960 - September 10, 2026

On September 10, 2026, we said goodbye to a man who was truly one of a kind.

Timothy Clifford Bowe, 66, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of Bloomer, passed away peacefully at his daughter Becky's home after a long and courageous battle of cancer surrounded by...

Tracy Marie Gravunder

Tracy Marie Gravunder

Sep 9, 2026

Tracy M. Gravunder, aged 56, crossed the great divide surrounded by family on September 9th 2026 in New Auburn, WI.

Tracy was born to Dale and Roxanne Gravunder August 25th 1970. She graduated from New Auburn High School and then dedicated her life to caring for others specifically providing childcare from her home until she was physically unable to...

Karlyn Kay Morrison

Karlyn Kay Morrison

Sep 9, 2026

Karlyn Kay Morrison (Krause), age 64, of Loyal, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center with her husband, children and other close family and friends by her side.

Karlyn was born on October 20, 1961, in Marshfield Wisconsin, to Felix and Lola (Lowery) Krause. She graduated from Loyal High School in 1979, before moving to...

David Allen Janczak

David Allen Janczak

Sep 8, 2026

David A. Janczak, age 65 of Whitehall, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 in Black River Falls, WI.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Dawn Marie Weber

Dawn Marie Weber

Sep 7, 2026

Dawn Marie Weber (Winters), age 58, passed away with a full heart on Monday, September 7, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on Wednesday, January 3, 1968 to Ralph "Jack" Winters and Nancy Marek (Kinderman).Dawn enjoyed many, many things in life. She took the time to treasure the little things & find beauty in them. She...

Lorelei Jean Ternus

Lorelei Jean Ternus

Sep 5, 2026

Lorelei J. Ternus, age 74 of Isanti, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in the Town of Wilson, St. Croix County, WI.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Mildred Ann Tischmann

Mildred Ann Tischmann

Sep 4, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Ann Rueden Tischmann, age 82, of Altoona, passed away in Cadott on Friday September 4, 2026.

Millie was born on September 17, 1943 to Antone and Lorriane (Klessig) Rueden. She was the eldest child of eight. After graduating from Memorial High School in 1962, she married Donavan Tischmann. They were married on June 15, 1962 and raised three...