Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

Delores J. Scheu, age 94 of Shell Lake, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Shell Lake Health Care Center. Arrangements are pending.

Dec 14, 2023

Joyce M. Mathews (Schwantes) - Obituary 07/21/1938 - 12/14/2023 Joyce M. Mathews (Schwantes) 85 of Altoona, Wisconsin passed away December 14, 2023 of natural causes. Joyce was born to Ernst and Irene (Blair) Schwantes in 1938 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Joyce was a devoted Christian who loved ensuring all her children and grandchildren had the opportunity to hear the gospel....

Dec 14, 2023

Terrance James Brion Terry “Sev” J. Brion, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at his hobby farm in Strum. Terry was born in Eau Claire on October 10, 1963 to Walter and Joanne (Olson) Brion. He was a big momma's boy, a spitting image of his father, and a mischievous joy to his older sisters. Terry...

Dec 12, 2023

Ricky A. Wilbur, 64, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on December 12, 2023. Rick was born on August 13,1959 to Lorraine Wilbur and Ray Holmes in Chippewa Falls, WI. Rick grew up and attended schools in Eau Claire and went on to serve in the U.S. military. Rick is survived by his children, Jessica Lund of Eau Claire, Jason...

Dec 10, 2023

Katherine A LaChappelle was born in Stanley, WI on September 7, 1948, the first set of twins born in the Stanley Hospital.  She passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2023. Katherine married Delmar Pecha and to that union they had 4 children, Thomas, Shannon, Jacquelyn, and Anthony.  Thomas passed away shortly after birth.  They later divorced.  Katherine...

Dec 9, 2023

Dennis Dorwin 86, of Black River Falls passed away December 9, 2023 at Black River Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born October, 27 1937 to Frances (Tandy) and Evert Darwin. His love of life was hunting and fishing and of course playing dice and cards with friends. Dennis worked at various construction sites as a boiler maker and welder. Dennis finished...

Dec 9, 2023

Howard "Howie” Wayne Edington of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday December 9 th , 2023.  Howie was born on December 10, 1951 in Eau Claire, the son of Stanley and Rosemarie Edington.  He married Susan Porter in 1986, they later divorced, and together they had a son Stan who became his best friend. Howie worked for...

Dec 7, 2023

Jeanette M. LeBakken, age 80 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  She was born on July 22, 1943 to the late Tony and Gladys (Lokken) Paulson. She married Roger J. LeBakken on July 29, 1961.  Jeanette and Roger were married just shy of 40 years.  He passed away...

Dec 7, 2023

Edwin (Eddie) Albert Geske passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 7, 2023. Eddie was born December 21, 1928, second born of Erna (Seig) and Albert Geske and grew up on his parent’s dairy farm and attended Fall Creek Valley (one-room) Country School. Eddie met Shiela (Christ) and they were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Dec 6, 2023

Margaret L. Russell, age 91 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Eau Claire. Arrangments are pending.

Dec 5, 2023

Betty J. Herring, 87, of Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Jefferson Memory Care. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Dec 4, 2023

Steven J. Drung, age 73 of Cadott, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  He was born on March 14, 1950 to the late Harold and Avis Drung. Steve graduated from Memorial High School in 1968 and worked at Walter’s Brewery and Chippewa Springs Water. He loved his dog Brandy, his camper...

Dec 3, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Randall M Holtman 74, of Cadott WI who passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 3, 2023.

Born in Marshfield WI. on July 1, 1949 to Elmer and Alice Holtman.

Randall married Betty (Dearth) Having 2 children Michael and Jeffrey in a marriage lasting...

Dec 3, 2023

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Dec 1, 2023

Beverly Joan Denk (Haueser), 95, passed away peacefully at her apartment home at the Neillsville Community Center Dec. 1, 2023. Beverly was born in Greenwood, WI, Feb. 11, 1928, to George and Alma (Erickson) Haueser. She attended Greenwood schools and was married June 23, 1948, to Bernard Denk. During her lifetime, Bev worked at the Greenwood Co-op, Farmers’ Store, Greenwood...

Dec 1, 2023

Ann Marie (Stocks) Gobler passed away Friday December 1, 2023. She was born January 25, 1958 to Gale (Barby) and Clayton “Bud” Stocks in Eau Claire. She grew up in Eau Claire and Ventura, California and had fond memories of her time with family in both cities. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1976, where she was a...

Nov 30, 2023

George Edward Wendt, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30. He was born to Lawrence and Gerry Wendt on October 12, 1936, in Eau Claire. George was quite an athlete in his younger years. He especially excelled in hockey where he was named the most valuable player in his senior year at Memorial High School. In...

Nov 29, 2023

Poncho Jack “Poncho” Ray Lahner age of 69, received his angel wings on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 with his wife by his side (10 days before their 35 th year wedding anniversary).  He passed away from a 10-year battle with cancer and other health issues. Poncho was born August 17, 1954 to Derald and Gloria (Christianson) Lahner in Eau Claire,...

Nov 28, 2023

Paul L. Juszczak, 88, of Winona, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Winona Health Services. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nov 28, 2023

Betty J. Voris, aged 92, passed away in Mondovi on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  Arrangements are pending.