Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Kevin Comerford

Kevin Comerford

Sep 9, 2025

Kevin Comerford 69, of Altoona unexpectedly passed away September 9th, 2025 peacefully resting in his easy chair. Kevin was born in Decatur, IL April 15th 1956 to Daniel and Helen Comerford.

Kevin was a gifted carpenter and physical therapist. He enjoyed the stock market, writing, traveling adventures, scuba diving, martial arts, and studying Spanish. He took great pride remodeling and...

Marie Freeland

Marie Freeland

Sep 7, 2025

Marie Evaline Freeland, 99, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at River Pines in Altoona.Born on May 6, 1926, in Corvallis, Oregon, to Raymond and Gladys Hosford, Marie lived a full and vibrant life. After graduating from high school, she met the love of her life, Everette Freeland. They were married on October 4, 1946, and shared...

Carolyn Cizek

Carolyn Cizek

Sep 4, 2025

Carolyn May "Todd" (Johnson) Cizek, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at Monroe Manor, Barron, Wisconsin.

Carolyn was one of eight children born to Arthur and Theresa (Hanson) Johnson on April 13, 1938, in Barron County, Wisconsin. She married Leonard A. Cizek on Syttende Mai, May 17, 1958. They shared 56 years of marriage before his death...

David Bredael

David Bredael

Sep 2, 2025

David Mark Bredael passed away unexpectedly September 2, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at 55 years of age.

David was born November 23, 1969, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Mark and Lana Bredael. While growing up in Cooperstown, he shared many adventures with his siblings, Susan, Linda, and John.

David's life was rich with an abundance of passions. He embraced...

Edward Smick

Edward Smick

Sep 2, 2025

Edward (Ed) J. Smick, age 71, of Independence passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Edward was born on December 19, 1953 to Walter and Eleanore (Maule) Smick. Ed graduated from Independence High School and went to work for the Green Bay & Western Railroad. After retiring, Ed enjoyed working in his strawberry patch and garden, all his friends...

Rosemary Richardson

Rosemary Richardson

Sep 1, 2025

Rosemary Ann Richardson (Rosie), age 84 of Eau Claire, WI passed away from Heart attack on September 1, 2025.

Rosie was born on October 11, 1940 in Eau Claire but moved to Milwaukee where her children were born in the 1960's. She had many positive experiences in her lifetime and had many hobbies she enjoyed. She married at age 16...

Sarah Kiker

Sarah Kiker

Sep 1, 2025

Sarah Mae Kiker was born July 19, 1976, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota to parents Elizabeth Register and Charles LeRoy II.

Growing up, Sarah spent the better part of her youth playing with friends outdoors, laughing, smiling, and catching frogs near DeKalb, Illinois before returning briefly to Minnesota. She ultimately settled in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

At home, it was...

Ramsey Stevens

Ramsey Stevens

Aug 31, 2025

Ramsey John Stevens, age 25 of LaCrosse, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Yetter

Thomas Yetter

Aug 29, 2025

Thomas A. Yetter, age 74 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, MN.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jinnean Connell

Jinnean Connell

Aug 29, 2025

Jinnean Connell of Fall Creek, WI passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Jinnean was born at Bloomer Hospital on June 2, 1972 to parents James and Wilhelmina Erb. Jinnean grew up on the family farm in Buffalo County and attended grade school at Naples Elementary School. There she met her two lifelong girlfriends.

After graduating...

Mary Naedler

Mary Naedler

Aug 26, 2025

Mary L. Naedler, 89, of Marshfield passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Wells Nature View.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Stella Hunter

Stella Hunter

Aug 25, 2025

Stella Irene Hunter, who lived at the Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona until her final month, passed away peacefully one week before her 93rd birthday. She lived an independent, caring life for her first 92 years and 11 months. She was born in Exeland, Wisconsin in 1932 to Joseph and Frances Hake. She joined the family with older brother...

Charles Perry

Charles Perry

Aug 24, 2025

Charles D. Perry, "Chuck", age 69 of Eau Claire, WI, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Charles was born to Dick and Evelyn Perry on January 20, 1956, in Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1974 and attended Chippewa Valley Technical College where he obtained an associate degree in...

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Aug 24, 2025

Michael E. Jordan "Popeye", age 74, of Bruce, WI, passed away at Ladysmith Care and Rehab on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Michael was born to Walter and Annabelle Jordan on December 20, 1950 in Ladysmith, WI. He was the 7th child of his 13 brothers and sisters. In his working life, Michael worked many jobs and was a jack of...

Audra Wilson

Audra Wilson

Aug 23, 2025

Audra Wilson, age 53, of Hayward, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

George Diller

George Diller

Aug 22, 2025

George Francis Diller, age 82, of Altoona, WI, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at Caretta Senior Living in Eau Claire.

Born on January 29, 1943, in Menomonie, WI, George was the son of Francis and Velma Diller. He graduated from Mondovi High School and went on to earn his degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, after...

Carol Dobrenz

Carol Dobrenz

Aug 22, 2025

Carol A. Dobrenz, age 83 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Rolling Meadows in Strum.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Judith Holm

Judith Holm

Aug 20, 2025

Judith A. Holm, age 77 of Chippewa Falls went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI. Judy was born on March 20, 1948 to her parents, Louis and Olive VanCamp.

She graduated from Chi-Hi, then married the love of her life, Steven Holm in 1969. Judy and Steve started foster...

Glenn Germaney

Glenn Germaney

Aug 17, 2025

Glenn George Germaney, 54, of Eau Claire, WI, sadly passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a sudden and tragic battle with lung cancer.

Born on January 26, 1971, in California, Glenn was the beloved son of the late Grace Virginia Spearman Livingston and George Germaney. After attending Lompoc High School, Glenn moved to the Midwest, where he built...

Betty Patzwald

Betty Patzwald

Aug 17, 2025

Betty Patzwald, age 100, Fall Creek, WI, died Sunday, August 17th, 2025 at Guardian Angels on the Lake in Elk River, MN.

Betty, daughter of Henry and Vida Swanke Patzwald, was born April 25, 1925 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Betty grew up in Fall Creek, attending school there and graduating from Fall Creek High School. After her graduation, she worked...