Obituaries

Local Obituaries

David Schnell

David Schnell

Jun 10, 2024

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David Ress

David Ress

Jun 9, 2024

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Archie Shoemaker

Archie Shoemaker

Jun 9, 2024

Archie L. Shoemaker, 76 of Osseo passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at home with family by his side. Archie was born in Black River Falls to Archie and Beula (Sullivan) Shoemaker on March 26, 1948.  He graduated from Alma Center High School.  From there he was drafted into the Army.  Which he was not a fan of.  However,...

Shirley Sell

Shirley Sell

Jun 9, 2024

Shirley Mae Sell of Eau Claire departed this earth on June 9th, 2024. Born on June 20, 1942 in Wausau as the only child of Emil and Evelyn Sell, she spent her childhood living on a farm, where she learned lifelong gardening and cooking skills from her mother and farming tasks from her father. She married Rahlf Proulx in 1959....

Roxanne Fuerstenau

Roxanne Fuerstenau

Jun 9, 2024

Psalm 139:13-14 For you created my inner organs. You wove me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and my soul knows that very well. Roxanne was born December 20, 1948 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She was a special creation of God given to John Gordon and his...

Karl Pehkonen

Karl Pehkonen

Jun 7, 2024

Karl R. Pehkonen, age 69 of Wausau, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Altoona, WI. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Peter Upton

Peter Upton

Jun 7, 2024

Peter M. Upton of Chippewa Falls, WI, 81, passed away on 7 June 2024 from esophageal cancer. Peter served his country as an Air Force officer and a federal civilian for a combined total of 43 years. His humor, intelligence, and wit will be missed by the many lives he has touched. Peter is survived by Cait Munro Upton, his...

Stephen Gillhouse

Stephen Gillhouse

Jun 6, 2024

Stephen J. Gillhouse, 75, of Sarona, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Yvonne Melville

Yvonne Melville

Jun 5, 2024

Yvonne Marie (Green) Melville passed away in Eau Claire WI on June 5 th , 2024. Yvonne lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people. Yvonne was born to Harvey and Wilhelmine Green on May 21, 1932 in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Yvonne attended school in Fall Creek Wisconsin, where she was...

Jeffrey Gaulrapp

Jeffrey Gaulrapp

Jun 4, 2024

Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia for 10 years. Jeff was born on November 9, 1952 in Breckinridge, Mn to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas) Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Mn and Altoona, Wi, where he graduated from Regis High School. Jeff attended community college before beginning his...

Larry Bain

Larry Bain

Jun 3, 2024

Larry R. Bain Larry R. Bain, 79, passed away on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. He was born on June 11th, 1944, son of Roy and Fern Bain, and raised on the family farm in rural Fall Creek. Larry graduated from Fall Creek high school in 1963. He was an active member of the FFA.  He married Judy Hays on July...

Kevin Lynch

Kevin Lynch

Jun 2, 2024

Kevin Michael Lynch, age 79, of Fall Creek, passed away at home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was born in Shakopee, MN, on April 26, 1945, to the late John and Agnes Lynch. Kevin attended Catholic schools in Shakopee and De La Salle in Minneapolis through the ninth grade. He graduated from Shakopee High School and later attended St....

Michael Davis

Michael Davis

Jun 1, 2024

Michael Jerome Davis, 77, of Chetek passed away on June 1, 2024, after a decade-long battle with COPD. Mike departed this life peacefully at home with his children by his side. Mike was born October 30, 1946, in Rice Lake, WI., the son of Robert and Evelyn (Avery) Davis. As the oldest of eight children, Mike worked in the...

Patrick Coyle

Patrick Coyle

May 30, 2024

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Jacqueline Williams

Jacqueline Williams

May 30, 2024

Jacqueline K. Williams, 32, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at UW Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Roger Rieck

Roger Rieck

May 30, 2024

Roger Paul Rieck died peacefully on May 30 th , 2024 at Osseo Hospital in Osseo, Wisconsin. He was born Jan 15 th 1953, to Paul and June Rieck, the youngest of four siblings.  He grew up on the farm learning about a strong work ethic and an appreciation of the outdoors.  He enjoyed deer hunting, golfing and fishing, specifically...

Marcia (Knutson) Sonnek

Marcia (Knutson) Sonnek

May 29, 2024

MARCIA JEAN (KNUTSON) SONNEK, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her home in Sparta. Marcia was born June 24, 1953 in Rice Lake to Arden and Patricia Eggleston. Marcia lived her younger years on the family farm just outside of Ridgeland, Wisconsin along with her three sisters, Sharon, Sandra, and Diane. During her four years at Prairie...

Allen Thompson

Allen Thompson

May 29, 2024

Allen Thompson, age 80 of Cornell, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Debra Hundt

Debra Hundt

May 28, 2024

Debra Hundt, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Home Place of Stanley. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Charles Doty

Charles Doty

May 28, 2024

Charles (Charlie) Taylor Doty , age 84 , of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. Charlie was born in Gregory, SD, on January 11, 1940. He grew up in Nebraska near Butte on the Niobrara River where he learned to love the outdoors, fish, hunt, farm and fix anything with whatever was available. Charlie shared memories of...