Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Carol Kennedy

Carol Kennedy

May 9, 2024

Carol J. Kennedy, age 78 of Spencer, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Arrangements are pending.

Aylen "Harper" Bain

Aylen "Harper" Bain

May 9, 2024

Aylen Jordan Bain Aylen Jordan Bain (A.J., Harper) entered the world as Benjamin Thomas Bain on June 17, 2005. She brought a light to her parents, Thomas and Jennifer (Maule) Bain, and taught them to see the beauty, magic, and miracles in the world around them. In 2008, she was joined by her brother, Sam, and from that point on...

Philip Grosvold

Philip Grosvold

May 8, 2024

Philip J. Grosvold, 91 of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024 with family at his side. Philip was born July 16, 1932 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the late Victor Grosvold and Mary Romback. He graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Eau Claire. Philip was married to Patricia Hagman on March 2, 1957 and had a...

Susan Tollers

Susan Tollers

May 7, 2024

Please share your favorite memory of Susan to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Louis Morneau

Louis Morneau

May 5, 2024

Please share your favorite memory of Louis to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Kathy Skamser

Kathy Skamser

Apr 30, 2024

Long-time Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire resident, Mrs. Kathy (Olson) Skamser, peacefully passed away at Our House Senior Living-Chippewa Falls Assisted Care on April 30, 2024, at the age of 80. Kathy was born on February 15, 1944, in Chippewa Falls to Elmer and Loreana (Nielsen) Olson. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1962 and embarked on a...

Nolene Harlson

Nolene Harlson

Apr 30, 2024

Nolene Harlson, 85, of Altoona, Wisconsin, passed away on April 30 th , 2024. Nolene was born to her parents, Paul and Mildred (Rosenthal) Borgwardt, at their home in Mondovi on September 30, 1938.  She was delivered by her grandmother and a physician.  She graduated from Mondovi High School and continued on to receive a Registered Nurse degree from the...

Mitchel Coyer

Mitchel Coyer

Apr 29, 2024

Mitchel Ryan Coyer, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28th, at his home. He was a man who cherished life’s simple pleasures and found solace in nature. Mitchel loved to spend time fishing, hunting, and being out on the boat. Mitchel worked at Eclipse Powder Coating as a supervisor. Mitchel was preceded in death...

James Babbitt

James Babbitt

Apr 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of James D. Babbitt James (Jim) D. Babbitt of Chetek, WI passed away on Monday evening, April 29th at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, WI. Jim shared 30 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Barbara Babbitt. Together, they created countless cherished memories, with some of their fondest moments spent living on the shores of...

Chandra Johnson

Chandra Johnson

Apr 27, 2024

Chandra Bundy/Johnson, age 41 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home.  She was born on February 19, 1983 in Eau Claire to Duane Bundy and Pamela Burr-Dutter.  Chandra was blessed with 3 children and 1 grandson of whom she loved with all her heart. She went on to school for a medical assistant...

Michele Fulwood

Michele Fulwood

Apr 27, 2024

Michele C. Fulwood, 61, of Woodville passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Park View Home in Woodville. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Roland Naset

Roland Naset

Apr 27, 2024

Roland Edwin Naset, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024. He was born July 8, 1937 in Bloomer to Leon and Ruth (Chapman) Naset.  Rolly graduated from Bloomer High School in 1956. Rolly lived in Bloomer until his retirement as a heavy equipment truck driver when he moved north to pursue his life’s passion.  For over 25 years Rolly, his...

Dorothy Hotvedt

Dorothy Hotvedt

Apr 27, 2024

Dorothy Hotvedt, age 94 of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Eau Claire.  She was born on May 20, 1929 to the late Charles and Gertrude Van Gorder. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire, graduating from Eau Claire High School.  She became an x-ray tech for a few years until she married Art Hotvedt...

Malvern Danny Robertson

Malvern Danny Robertson

Apr 26, 2024

Malvern Danny Robertson, age 75, of Ladysmith WI, passed away on April 26, 2024 in the care of Hope Hospice. Danny was born on May 31, 1948, in Martinsville VA, to Malvern Dean Robertson, and Grace Garnett (Ferguson) Robertson. He graduated from Bassett High School in Bassett, VA in 1966, where he played football and was on the swim team....

Richard Krackow

Richard Krackow

Apr 25, 2024

Richard ‘Dick’ Krackow, 79, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 25, 2024. He was born July 23, 1944 in Arcadia, WI, the son of Henry and Esther (Putz) Krackow. Dick had many ventures throughout his life, but none compare to his love for sheep farming. While in high school he was involved with the local 4H...

Carol Mahoney

Carol Mahoney

Apr 25, 2024

Carol L. Mahoney, 76, of Hayward, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Douglas Wetterling

Douglas Wetterling

Apr 25, 2024

Douglas Paul Wetterling, age 68 of Eau Claire, lost his battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis on April 25, 2024.  He was born on May 28, 1955 in Iowa City, Iowa.  He grew up in rural Wisconsin and graduated from Bruce High School in 1974. Doug held many different jobs in his life and as his disease progressed, he had to...

Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson

Apr 24, 2024

Linda Lee Johnson passed away at her home on April 24, 2024, while in hospice care.  She was born to Fred and Alice Lee in Mondovi on June 26, 1942.  She attended Mondovi schools, experiencing Punk Nelson’s swimming pool, surviving Clara Conger’s eighth grade English class, and Keith Lagasse’s high school band.  She graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and...

Doris Washak

Doris Washak

Apr 24, 2024

Surrounded by family Doris Carol Washak (nee Reese), age 91, passed away peacefully at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI. Formerly of Sussex, WI Doris moved to Eau Claire in early 2023 with her late husband (Paul Washak) She was a remarkable and wonderful person who lived a full and rich life. Born October 7, 1932 to Elmer...

Jerry Montgomery

Jerry Montgomery

Apr 24, 2024

Jerry Mel Montgomery August 23, 1937- April 24, 2024 Jerry Montgomery went to meet his lord and savior on April 24 after a long battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Lincoln Nebraska on August 23, 1937 to Mel Gates and Bernice Montgomery. As a native of Nebraska, it was only fitting that Jerry was a lifelong fan of the...