Obituaries

Mar 17, 2024

LeRoy L. Knutson, age 75, of New Richmond, WI passed away on March 17th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous 6-year battle with cancer, his own stubborn way until the very end. He was born in Amery, WI on June 15, 1948, to Lafe and Evelyn Knutson. He was a graduate of New Richmond High School...

Mar 17, 2024

Please share your favorite memory of Koreen to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Mar 16, 2024

Michael G. Passon, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in LaCrosse. Arrangements are pending.

Mar 14, 2024

Duane Cleo Drake, 82, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on March 14, 2024, in his hometown. He was born on October 6, 1941, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Duane was a loving father survived by his sons Scott D. Drake, Russ A. Drake (Amy) Mark T. Drake (Luke) and DuWayne A. Drake (Janet), and 9 grandchildren.  He is also survived...

Mar 13, 2024

Jim Alf has stepped onto the Jordan Ferry and crossed to the land of promise.  James Roger Alf, age 86, of Eau Claire, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Heritage Assisted Living in Eau Claire. Jim was born on November 22, 1937 in his Aunt’s house, 1335 Vine St., Eau Claire to Frederick William (Bill) Sr. and Alice...

Mar 12, 2024

Mary A. Putman, age 69 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.  Mary was born on September 22, 1954 to the late Arthur and Viola (nee Sahm) Putman. She was an avid reader, loved all animals and enjoyed taking walks. Mary is survived by her sisters: Linda L. Putman, Sandy (Jim)...

Mar 12, 2024

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Mar 11, 2024

Susan “Sue” Keeton, 71, passed away surrounded by her family on March 11, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Sue was born December 2, 1952 in Eau Claire to Mary (Roach) and James O’Brien. Sue grew up on the west side of Eau Claire, attending St. James the Greater Catholic Church and graduating from Regis High School in 1970. Sue was...

Mar 11, 2024

Carlene R. Gagner, 67, of Amery passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Mar 10, 2024

Ann Marie Ertz Obituary

Ann Ertz passed away on March 10, 2024, at her home with her husband, children and sister Sandy at her side.

Ann Ertz was born March 13, 1967. Ann married Ben Ertz on June 30, 2015, in Niagara Falls, NY. She worked at...

Mar 9, 2024

Thomas Raymond LaBarge, 74, of Holcombe, died Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be held at Ted’s Timber Lodge and Resort at 1:00pm, Sunday, March 24th, 2024. Tom often expressed that the passing of a loved one is a time to honor the Lord and the...

Mar 9, 2024

Please share your favorite memory of James to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Mar 5, 2024

Alan Keith Smith, age 80, of Colfax, WI passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The former Alan Keith Smith was born March 22, 1943 in Menomonie, WI to Willis and Gladys (Hintzman) Smith. On July 29, 1961 Alan married the love of his life Carol A. Johnson in Menomonie. They have resided in the Menomonie...

Mar 5, 2024

Susanne “Sue” E. Bradison, age 75 of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday , March 5, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System – Osseo.  She was born on June 8, 1948 to the late Raymond Bradison and Iris Olson Bradison. Sue went to Black Grade School in the Town of Seymour, graduated in 1966 from North High School and...

Mar 5, 2024

Cory Jon Bostrom, 32, of Eau Claire, WI passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Cory was born in Eau Claire on December 21, 1991. He attended Altoona High School for two years before switching to North High School where he graduated in 2010. Cory was a fun-loving jokester that cared greatly for the people...

Mar 4, 2024

Marshall Edward Harris, 76, of La Quinta, California died unexpectedly on March 4, 2024. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California. Marshall was born on December 11, 1947 to John and Virginia (Walters) Harris in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1965, played basketball at UW –...