Local Obituaries
John E. Franey
Apr 26, 2026
John Edward Franey, age 86, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born to James G. Franey and Lillian Mattson Franey.
John was educated in the Eau Claire Public School system, attending grade school at 3rd Ward/Bartlett School (k-6), junior high for 2 years on Grand Ave,...
Mildred Margaret Scherlin
Apr 25, 2026
Mildred (Peggy) Margaret Scherlin passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 100, leaving behind a life that spanned a century-one marked by compassion, resilience, and dedication to others.
She was born on August 1, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Norman Bull and Mildred Hubacher. She was one of several children and was preceded in death by her...
Willis Eugene Jensen
Apr 23, 2026
Willis (Bill) Jensen, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on April 23rd, 2026, just short of his 90th May birthday. In November, he and his wife Kay would have celebrated 69 years of being a married team of support for each other and everyone else in their lives. Bill loved fishing with his grandson, Tony, traveling across the United States,...
Michael Wilbert Julian
Apr 22, 2026
Michael (Mike) Wilbert Julian passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 with his daughters by his side.
Michael was born to Wilbert and Mildred (Krebsbach) Julian in Plum City, Wisconsin on February 5, 1944. Initially, his name was to be Adolph, but being war time, his parents decided to name him Michael, after his maternal grandparents' last name, Michaels. He...
Bonnie Mae Lanza
Apr 21, 2026
Bonnie Mae Lanza, loving mother of four returned to God at the age of eighty-two in Eau Claire, WI, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Bonnie was born in Eau Claire, WI, in 1943 to Russell and Thelma Fullerton.
Bonnie was a devoted mother to Laura Valdez (Paul Powell), Stacey Gamez (Elizabeth Dunaway), Rhonda (James) Kretschmer, and April Gamez.
Bonnie took...
Bernard Earl Holler
Apr 20, 2026
Bernard Earl Holler of Eau Claire, WI passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.
Bernard was born May 14, 1935 at home in Wayne County, Illinois to Earl Holler and Iva (Bright) Holler. He married Marjorie White on July 16, 1955 in Rock Falls, Illinois.
He was active as a minister in the RLDS Church...
Richard Rodney Camlek
Apr 20, 2026
Richard R."Dick" Camlek, 80, of Black River Falls, WI passed away peacefully at his home on April 20.
Born August 8, 1945 and raised in the tiny town of Beaver, WI, "Richie" would play his accordion in local taverns starting around age 8. Attending Coleman High School,he honed his skills at baseball, basketball, track, and several musical instruments. "Rich"...
Anne Marie DeBruyne
Apr 17, 2026
Anne Marie DeBruyne, age 54, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Louise Helen Partlow
Apr 17, 2026
Louise Partlow, age 91 of Altoona, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday April 17.
Louise Helen was born on July 9, 1934 to Carl and Christena (Janssen) Strandt in Ladysmith, WI. She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1952. In 1954 Louise married Leol Partlow. Together they had 4...
Ryker Kendon Borton
Apr 16, 2026
Ryker Kendon Borton, 7, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully in the arms of his mother and brothers on April 16th, 2026.
Ryker was born on August 25th, 2018, in Eau Claire. It wasn't until he was eight months old when he was diagnosed with Vici syndrome-an extremely rare, terminal genetic condition. Due to his complex medical needs, Ryker was...
Ruth Emily Hagman
Apr 13, 2026
Ruth E. Hagman, age 82 of Drammen Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 13, 2026. Ruth was born in LaCrosse on November 24, 1943, the daughter of the late Matthew and Alma Behm.Ruth loved to go fishing for crappie and perch. She enjoyed her time living in the country growing asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, flowers and feeding the...
Paul Allen Williams
Apr 12, 2026
Paul Allen Williams, 70, of Eau Claire, WI, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Paul was born on May 26, 1955, in Eau Claire, WI, to Ernest (Ernie) and Elaine Williams, a cherished gift as the sixth of eight children. He was granted the gift of rebirth through the washing of baptism on May...
Jane Marie Helland
Apr 11, 2026
Jane M. Helland, age 74, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, Wisconsin.
Jane was born on September 20, 1951, in Eau Claire to Howard and Charlotte (Urness) Jenson. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1969 and was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dennis Helland, on...
Michael Walter Brown
Apr 11, 2026
Michael "Mike" Walter Brown, age 86, of Eau Claire, WI. passed on April 11, 2026 peacefully to the care of his Savior Jesus Christ. Born on March 31,1940, the son of (late)Walter and Lilas Brown of Eau Claire, WI.
He attended, Eau Claire High School, later changed to Memorial H.S, graduating in their first class in 1958. While in high...
Loretta "Dollie" Clara McCann (Finseth)
Apr 11, 2026
Loretta "Dollie" McCann, 93, of Fall Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Dove Healthcare - South. She was born in Eau Claire, WI to Palmer and Helmina (Johnson) Finseth. She attended Meadow Brook School, Eau Claire Senior High, and Mondovi High School. She was confirmed December 1945 at Drammen Lutheran Church.
Dollie married Wayne McCann on...
Robert Gary Hanson
Apr 11, 2026
Robert Gary "Bob" Hanson, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Bob was born on December 11, 1947 to Alvey and Cora (Olson) Hanson of Northfield. He lived a life centered on family, community, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Bob especially loved camping, fishing, and his greatest...
Sean Michael Sprester
Apr 10, 2026
Sean Michael Sprester, 59, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Friday April 10th, due to complications of cardiovascular disease.Sean was born on May 24th, 1966 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Earl and Kathy Sprester. He was the 3rd youngest of 8 kids, 5 boys and 3 girls. The family moved to Star Prairie in the early 70s...
Robert Lee Johnson
Apr 9, 2026
Robert "Robbie" Johnson, age 60 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1965, to Robert and Shirley (Anderson) Johnson.
Robbie graduated from North High School. Most of his life, he worked for Optical Centers as a lens grinder before transitioning to work outdoors at True Green Lawn Care. He enjoyed riding his...
Sally Lou Kinderman
Apr 9, 2026
Sally Lou Kinderman, age 87, of Holmen, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away at home on Thursday, April 9, 2026 surrounded by family.
Sally was born in Wausau to Douglas and Emma France on March 14, 1939. As a child, her family moved to Eau Claire where she grew up and graduated high school in 1957.
Sally was...
Eleanor Edith Peterson
Apr 7, 2026
Eleanor Edith Peterson
October 31, 1932 - April 7, 2026
Eleanor E. Peterson, age 93 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at Dove Healthcare - West in Eau Claire. The family appreciates the care and comfort they provided in her final days.
Eleanor was born on October 31, 1932 in Tacoma, Washington to Emmett Jenkins and Nellie Jenkins (née Dunbar)....
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