Obituaries

Local Obituaries

John Balch

John Balch

Nov 3, 2023

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Anita Jicha

Anita Jicha

Nov 3, 2023

Anita Mae Jicha Anita Mae Jicha, age 85 of Menomonie, WI, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Neighbors of Dunn County. Anita was born on January 5, 1938, on a farm near Connorsville in Dunn County, WI to William and Helen (Miller) Dinnies. She was baptized on January 5, 1938, and later confirmed...

Donna Stoflet

Donna Stoflet

Nov 2, 2023

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William Wudel

William Wudel

Nov 2, 2023

William Kenneth “Bill” Wudel, 59, of Eau Claire, passed away November 2, 2023, due to complications of diabetes. He was born May 2, 1964, to Kenneth and Agnes (Winter) Wudel, in Ladysmith, WI.  He attended Phillips High School, graduating in 1982, and college at UW - Eau Claire, making friends at every turn with his warm smile and kind heart....

Jacqueline Lane

Jacqueline Lane

Oct 31, 2023

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Lane (Bernier), 68, Town of Eagle Point, died in her sleep, unexpectedly, at her rural Bloomer home on October 31, 2023. She was born on April 7, 1955, in Chippewa Falls, to parents John and Yvonne (Bergeron) Bernier.  Jackie grew up on the family farm and met her future husband, James “Jim,” while he was roofing her...

Larry Wangen

Larry Wangen

Oct 30, 2023

Larry Karl Wangen, 74 of Eau Claire, WI passed away October 30th at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer, WI. Larry was born in Eau Claire to Carl and Jeanette Wangen on December 24th, 1948. He graduated from Memorial High School. He married Laurie (Weber) Wangen and they had 4 children together. They were married for 23 years. In his early...

Lillian Larson

Lillian Larson

Oct 25, 2023

Lillian Faith Larson, age 81 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  Lillian was born in Camrose, Alberta, Canada to Nels and Sophia (Rasmussen) Grue on July 23, 1942.  The youngest of four girls, she was raised in a Christian Home and accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a child. She played the piano by ear...

David Gove

David Gove

Oct 24, 2023

David M. Gove, 72, of Dresser, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Golden Age Manor in Amery. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

James Rizzo

James Rizzo

Oct 22, 2023

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of James Harley Rizzo, age 65, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle and friend. Jim was born on January 16, 1958, in San Jose, California.  He passed away after a hard-fought battle against COVID-related pneumonia on October 22, 2023, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with his loving family by his side. Jim was born to...

Nancy Drake

Nancy Drake

Oct 21, 2023

Nancy J. Drake, 87, of Fort Atkinson, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Our House Assisted Living in Cambridge. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Roger Ingold

Roger Ingold

Oct 20, 2023

Roger A. Ingold Jr., passed peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 with his family by his side on the farm he grew up on and loved.  He was born on December 12, 1946 in Washington, Illinois to Roger and Hermina Ingold Sr. In 1948, they moved to Neillsville, WI and bought the 160-acre farm in Neillsville where he grew up...

Damien Bundy

Damien Bundy

Oct 20, 2023

In remembrance of Damien Andrew Bundy. He was born on September 30th, 1993 in Arcadia, WI to Melissa (Tubbs) Cavanaugh and David Bundy and passed away on October 20, 2023. He attended Chippewa Falls High School and worked only a selected few jobs. He was a dedicated employee at every job establishment. He enjoyed music of all kinds and loved...

John Fedele

John Fedele

Oct 19, 2023

John Peter (J.P.) Fedele passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the age of 72. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1969. He was a plumber by trade and a wood worker by avocation.  He worked most of his career with Roto-Rooter and Triggs Plumbing. As a lifelong resident of Madison living in the family home he grew...

George Monti

George Monti

Oct 19, 2023

George Monti, age 79 of Fairwater, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Arrangements are pending.

Edward Brown

Edward Brown

Oct 19, 2023

Edward "Ed" Lawrence Brown, age 83, gracefully ascended to his eternal rest on October 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Angels guided him to reunite with his Lord and Savior. Born on January 15, 1940 in Marshfield, WI, Ed's journey through life was an inspiration to many. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1958. Ed's love for his...

Gloria Blaede

Gloria Blaede

Oct 17, 2023

Gloria Lorraine Blaede Gloria L. Blaede, age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Our House in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Gloria was born on February 22, 1929 at the home farm in the Town of Washington, Fall Creek, Wisconsin to Walter and Katherine (Horlacher) Peuse.  She graduated in 1946 from Fall Creek High.  Gloria attended the teaching...

Frederick Staff

Frederick Staff

Oct 17, 2023

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Shirley Pankratz

Shirley Pankratz

Oct 14, 2023

Shirley A. Pankratz, age 88 of Springbrook, Washburn County, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Waters Edge Senior Living in Hayward. Arrangements are pending.

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Oct 14, 2023

Robert H. Smith Jr., age 95, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023  at Maple Ridge Nursing Home in Spooner. Arrangements are pending.

Shirley Brown

Shirley Brown

Oct 13, 2023

Shirley A. Brown, age 86, of Barron, passed away peacefully at Our House Nursing Home in Rice Lake on Friday, October 13, 2023.  Shirley was born in Osgood, Indiana on October 10, 1937 to Perrell and Florence (Bostic) Salyers. Shirley was a tiny but strong woman who loved being a wife, and mother.  She had a lot of energy and...