Obituaries

Joseph Miller

Mar 1, 2025

Joseph Donald Miller died comfortably in his sleep March 1st at 3:14 pm at his home, surrounded by family, with a view of his lake, exactly as he wished.

Joe was born on April 18th, 1943 to parents Howard and Irma. Joe had a big family with nine siblings: Jim, John, Jean, Judy, Jerome, Fred, Joyce, Dave, and...

LaWayne Anderson

Mar 1, 2025

LaWayne K. (Andy) Anderson, 84, went to his heavenly home March 1st, 2025. He was born in Bloomer, WI to Bernard and Lorraine (Curavo) Anderson. LaWayne grew up and went to school in New Auburn, WI, and made Chetek, WI his home in 2002. LaWayne married Brenda (Fell) on February 27th, 1971 in Monroe Center, Illinois.

LaWayne was a...

Lester Dorn

Feb 28, 2025

Lester Michael Dorn Jr. (Les, Mike), age 81 of Fairchild, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Augusta Health & Rehab. Lester was born in Milwaukee on December 7, 1943 to the late Lester M. and Lucille (Eisenhuth) Dorn Sr.

He married Faye Tinsley on May 15, 1982 and had 22 years together. Faye passed away on January...

Danny Frandsen

Feb 28, 2025

Danny J. Frandsen, age 61 of Eau Clarie, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025 in Eau Claire. Danny was born on November 16, 1963 in Eau Claire to the late Lorn and Audrey (nee Erickson) Frandsen.

He attended Eau Claire North High School graduating in 1982. Danny was a jack of all trades type of guy, a hard...

Jason Myers

Feb 24, 2025

Jason Myers, age 47, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2025. Born on February 2, 1978, Jason lived a life filled with passion and dedication.

Jason found joy in the simple pleasures of gardening, the excitement of racing and the tranquility of model trains and fishing. His athletic spirit shone brightly during his high school...

Delores Kuehn

Feb 24, 2025

DeLores L. Kuehn, 96, formerly of Fall Creek, passed away on February 24, 2025 at Oak Gardens Place in Altoona.

DeLores was born in the Town of Seymour on February 1, 1929. She graduated from Fall Creek High School in 1947, and continued some education at the vocational school in Eau Claire.

DeLores was married to Milton Kuehn...

Earl Ward

Feb 24, 2025

Earl Thomas Ward, age 67, passed away at his home in Eau Claire on February 24 th,

2025. He was born on January 16, 1958 to Earl and Harriet (Haugen) Ward. Earl was

united in marriage to the love of his life, Beth on June 22, 1991. They lived in Eau

Claire, Bruce, and landed in Fennimore where they raised...

Terina Gordon

Feb 23, 2025

Terina Gordon, 22, of Boyd, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Altoona. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Alan Lay

Feb 23, 2025

ALAN WENDELL LAY

July 8, 1955-February 23, 2025

Alan spent his early life in rural McLean County, Illinois as the third of seven children in the Melvin and Louise Lay family. He proved himself as a child survivor many times experiencing numerous broken bones and stitches. His half-feral survivor tendencies would protect him until his body encountered invasive pancreatic...

Danny Standifer Sr.

Feb 21, 2025

Danny L Standifer Sr, 57, died unexpectedly Friday, February 21st, 2025, at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born March 17th, 1967, in St. Louis, MO to Mary A Petty and Willis Jackson.

Danny was known to friends and family as Hook the HNIC.

Hook was the oldest of 6 siblings. He graduated Sumner High School...

Roberta Howard

Feb 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Roberta Helen Howard

Roberta Helen Howard, known to most as "Bobbie" or "Robin", was born on June 26th, 1959, in Duluth MN and raised in Eau Claire, WI. Bobbie passed away in the comfort of her home on February 21st, 2025.

Bobbie graduated from Regis High School in Eau Claire, WI in 1977. In 1980...

Tammy Featherly

Feb 20, 2025

Tammy R. Featherly, 65, of Shell Lake passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Earl R Zimmerman

Feb 19, 2025

Earl Ross Zimmerman (1934-2025)

Earl Ross Zimmerman (1934-2025) Earl Zimmerman, 90, of Osseo, WI peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and friends.

Earl was born in Schofield, WI on June 6, 1934 to August and Bertha Zimmerman. He was the youngest of 13 children....

Christopher Marino

Feb 19, 2025

Christopher S. Marino, 62, of Humbird died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nona R. Higgins

Feb 18, 2025

Nona Higgins was born October 30, 1936 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Alma (White) and George Martens. She attended schools in the area graduating from Wisconsin State University (UWSP) in 1958. Her marriage to Thomas Higgins took place August 22, 1959 at St. Stephen's Church. The couple moved a few times and settled in Wisconsin Rapids where they raised their...

Jeffrey Becker

Feb 17, 2025

Jeff Becker, age 65 of Altoona, passed away on February 17, 2025 following a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Jeff lived the American dream. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and spending time at the cabin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, was a lifetime provider and citizen. He was a friend to many, a best...

Christina Bhend

Feb 17, 2025

Christina K. Bhend, age 66 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Ronald Lauritzen

Feb 16, 2025

Ron was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a proud Marine Corps veteran and longtime police officer. He spent his life in service-to his family, his country, and his community-always upholding the values of honor, duty, and integrity. But above all, he was devoted to his family and friends, whom he loved deeply.

Most of...

Donald Pounds

Feb 16, 2025

Donald Wayne Pounds, age 79, of Holcombe, WI died in the loving presence of family at home on February 16, 2025. Don was born August 21, 1945 in Houston, Texas to parents Hilliard and Lula Lee Pounds. He is survived by his devoted wife, Judy Pounds, and his two children, Charlotte Eckenroth and Derek Pounds.

Don's life was defined by...

Shirley Walczak

Feb 15, 2025

Shirley Ann Walczak, 88 years young passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 15.

Shirley was born on December 27, 1936 in Harvey, Illinois. Shirley worked as a 911 Police Dispatcher for 11 years. Upon leaving the police department, she followed her dream of moving to Florida, where she worked at the Marriott Orlando World Center for...