Obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

Tammy L. (Grossen) Gordon, 47 years old, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away unexpectedly at Hennepin County Medical Center on Sunday, December 31, 2023.  Tammy was born in Monroe, WI on April 20, 1976, the daughter of Joan (Lawver) Pickett and Kenny Grossen.  Tammy graduated from Monroe High School in 1994.  After high school, Tammy earned a bachelor’s degree in...

Dec 30, 2023

David A. Ganther age 70 of Eau Claire, chose to embark on a serene journey on Saturday, December 30, 2023, departing from the chaos of this world rather than endure another tumultuous year of politics. While his departure surprised those close to him, his family suspects it was hastened by an unfortunate .00 increase in his grocery bill last month—an...

Dec 29, 2023

Jeanie Rose Spurlock, 66, of Fall Creek Wisconsin, passed away on December 29 from cancer.

Jeanie was predeceased by her parents, Roy and Arnetta, and her brother, Jimmie.  She is survived by her sister Judie, her five children: Rosea Lee, Wil, Susan, Eileen, and Jacob, and her four grandchildren: Anthony, Ariana, Aria, and John.

Dec 29, 2023

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Dec 29, 2023

William Wayne "Bill" Cook, age 85, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2023, at home in Eau Claire, WI. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 13, 1938, in Cecilia, Kentucky to Alvin Sr. and Velma (Horn) Cook. In October of '56 Bill joined the United States Air Force serving in the Fire Crash Rescue...

Dec 28, 2023

Patrick T. Finnessy, age 84 of Fall Creek, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in Fall Creek.  He was born on June 17, 1939 in Stevens Point, WI to the late Charles and Agnes (nee Okray) Finnessy. When he was a child, the family moved to Eau Claire.  Patrick graduated from Regis High School in 1957.  He enlisted in...

Dec 28, 2023

Raymond M (Skip) Nelson, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 28th, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born February 23rd, 1935, to the late Raymond H and Elizabeth A (Fosbinder) Nelson. They raised Raymond and his three younger siblings in the belief that all things are possible with family, love, and hard work. Something...

Dec 28, 2023

Virginia Dawn Wold was born on December 15 th , 1935, to Jim and Jane (Bonus) Lund in Eau Claire, WI, and grew up on Vine St. Virginia graduated from E.C.S.H. in 1953. On August 22 nd 1954, she married Cecil Wold. Virginia worked briefly for Sunlight dairy, Bunny Bread Bakery, and National. Presto during the Vietnam conflict but she...

Dec 27, 2023

Dennis Alden Bieze, age 81, passed away on December 27, 2023 after a short fight with lung cancer. He left us too quickly, but he was lovingly comforted by his partner, Marilyn Staatz. Dennis was born to Alden and Lauretta Bieze on March 9, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, and was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Community High...

Dec 26, 2023

Micheal LaVerne Shilts, 75, graduated to heaven on December 26, 2023 after residing at Monroe Manor memory care facility in Barron, Wisconsin. He died from Lewy Body dementia which he struggled with many years. Micheal, known to family and friends as Mike, Mick and Mickey, depending on who you were talking to, was born in Stanley, WI on August 1,...

Dec 24, 2023

Michael D. “Mike” Semingson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly in Eau Claire, WI on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Mike was born on May 3, 1964 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Duane and Nancy (Knutson) Semingson. He attended the Eau Claire School District. In high school, Mike excelled in sports, such as football, baseball and basketball. He won several trophies and this...

Dec 23, 2023

Louise A. Laventure - Mayes, age 76 passed away on Saturday, Decmeber 23, 2023 at Meadowbrook at Bloomer. Arrangements are pending.

Dec 21, 2023

Donald R. Charles, age 56 of Menomonie, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Arrangements are pending.

Dec 21, 2023

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Dec 21, 2023

Annette M. Manor, age 59 passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith. Arrangements are pending.

Dec 20, 2023

Robert Wayne "Bob" Finstad passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 at Mayo Hospital in Bloomer, WI. Bob was born on October 4th, 1940 in Pierce County, WI. He was the son of Milton and Jennie Finstad. Bob married Pauline (Haddon) Mack on June 26th, 1993. Bob was a longtime employee of Armour & Co/Dial Corp, where he was employed...

Dec 20, 2023

Duane V. “Butch” Welch, age 81 of Elmwood, died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 9, 1942 in Durand to the late G. Vaughn and Helen Welch. Butch was a family man that always put them first.  Some of his favorite things were hunting, swimming at Welch’s Point, Packers, playing...

Dec 19, 2023

Dorothy I. (Ver Hagen) Pfielsticker was born at home on Marshall St. in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in the “Bloody Ninth” ward on November 22, 1927, the eighth of eleven children. She died December 19, 2023 under the care of St. Croix Hospice and the wonderful staff at Heritage Assisted Living. She was the daughter of Rosalia (Leibreich) and Henry Ver...

Dec 19, 2023

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Dec 19, 2023

Hazel M. Campbell, 92, of Racine, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Primrose Retirement Community. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.