Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Kenneth Glidden

Kenneth Glidden

Jul 2, 2024

Kenneth Robert Glidden, known by most as Ken, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Owen, Wisconsin, at the age of 76. Born on January 17, 1948, in Stanley, Wisconsin he succumbed to complications related to the Lewy Body Dementia that had been diagnosed a few years earlier. Ken dedicated much of his life to his family dairy farm passed...

David Beck

David Beck

Jul 2, 2024

David G. Beck, age 95 of Neillsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Clark County Rehab & Living Center.  David was born on August 15, 1928 in Peckville, PA to the late George and Nellie (Gendall) Beck. He received his education in Blakely, PA.  David was united in marriage to Shirley Karpinski on November 27, 1947 in...

Lisa Steele

Lisa Steele

Jul 2, 2024

On July 2, 2024 Lisa Lynn Steele lost the battle with cancer but gained her wings. She was surrounded by family and friends including her two favorite people, her sons Gage and David. Lisa grew up in Chippewa where she went on to have her two amazing sons and the light of her life, Lucas her grandson. If you talk...

Carol Hayden

Carol Hayden

Jul 2, 2024

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Becky Burghardt

Becky Burghardt

Jun 30, 2024

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John Gorichs

John Gorichs

Jun 30, 2024

John (Jack) A. Gorichs, 86, of Medford, died peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Aspirus Care and Rehab under the care of Hope Hospice. Funeral services will be held at a later date. John was born on August 26, 1937 in Whittlesey to August and Florence (Fruzen) Gorichs.  He attended school in Westboro and graduated in 1956.  On May...

Carmelle Peloquin

Carmelle Peloquin

Jun 29, 2024

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Leif Peterson

Leif Peterson

Jun 29, 2024

Leif Christian Peterson passed away peacefully at his home on 6/29/24 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63 years old. Leif was born in Sebekah, Minnesota to Clayton and Helen Peterson (Krigsvold). He attended Central and Memorial High School in 1978, at 16 he started working at Eau Claire Press Company and worked there until 2007. He...

Terry Hauge

Terry Hauge

Jun 28, 2024

Terry J. Hauge, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 in Tomah, Wisconsin. Terry was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin on February 3, 1948 to James and Janet (Kunze) Hauge.  He loved hunting, fishing and trap shooting.  Terry served in the Army National Guard for 22 years.  He was a jack of all trades and a master of none. ...

Richard Manthei

Richard Manthei

Jun 27, 2024

Richard Peter Manthei, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Richard was born on February 9, 1957, to Richard Gene and Jean Elizabeth (Miller) Manthei. Richard was born in Sheboygan Wisconsin and grew up on the North side of Eau Claire. He graduated from St. Bede’s Academy in 1975. He served in the Navy from 1975-1979. When...

Gertrude Boettcher

Gertrude Boettcher

Jun 26, 2024

On June 26th, 2024 the sun rose and welcomed Trudy into heaven.  Her room illuminated into a warm, rose colored glow.  Trudy was finally at peace. With her children at her side, Glen (Margaret) Boettcher, Gayle (Steve) MacDonald, she went home. Trudy was 90. Trudy was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Gerald Boettcher.  Together they owned...

Gary Kempley

Gary Kempley

Jun 26, 2024

Gary Lee Kempley, 72, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire on June 26, 2024. Following visitation at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7, a memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 309 W Cook Street, Portage Wis. Gary’s immediate family includes his son,...

Darlene Gallegas

Darlene Gallegas

Jun 25, 2024

Darlene L. Gallegas, age 58 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nancy Nelson

Nancy Nelson

Jun 25, 2024

Nancy G. Nelson, age 66 of Colfax passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Julie Collins

Julie Collins

Jun 24, 2024

Julie Collins, age 48 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Darleen Jordan

Darleen Jordan

Jun 22, 2024

Darleen A. Jordan, 80, of Wisconsin Dells passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at SSM Health - St Mary's Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Peggy Hudson

Peggy Hudson

Jun 22, 2024

Peggy Hudson, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisconsin. She was 95 years old. Peggy Chapman grew up on the south side of Chicago. In 1946, she met Ralph Hudson, and they were married in 1947. They were married for 72 years...

Shirley Barth

Shirley Barth

Jun 20, 2024

Shirley M. Barth, age 94, passed away peacefully in the arms of our loving Savior on Thursday June 20, 2024, at Three Oaks Memory Care in Marshfield. Shirley was born February 25, 1930 in Granton WI, the daughter of Raymond and Ardina (Helm) Nowack.  She was a 1948 graduate of Granton High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Raymond...

Thomas Olson

Thomas Olson

Jun 19, 2024

Thomas O. Olson, 37, of Rib Lake passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Bradly Berg

Bradly Berg

Jun 18, 2024

On June 18 th , 2024, the world decided that it needs one less clown to grace these comedic lands. Bradly “trouble” Berg passed away unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, WI. He came into this world on September 9 th , 1953 as a roaring child to parents Hilda and Werner. He battled pneumonia as a child, to...