Obituaries

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Ronald Kappus

Ronald Kappus

Dec 27, 2025

Ronald Kappus, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 27, 2025, at BeeHive Memory Care in Eau Claire.

Ron was born on July 19, 1942 to the late Wilfred Kappus and Lyla (Iverson) Kappus. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School in 1960. On May 23, 1964 he married the love...

Russell Root

Russell Root

Dec 27, 2025

Russell Kenneth Root, Sr. went to join his loving wife, Mary, in heaven on December 27, 2025, with family by his side. Russ was 89 years old, but who's counting? He was one of the good ones.

Russ leaves behind five children: Julie (Ron) Martin of Somerset, WI; John Root of Altoona, WI; Dianne Root (Todd Fanetti) of Bloomer, WI;...

Sally Witte

Sally Witte

Dec 26, 2025

Sally passed away on December 26, 2025 after a year of ongoing heart problems. She handled her health issues with toughness and good humor.

Sally always loved animals. She had a pet fox named Edgar and favorite pet chicken as a child and always had dogs and cats and horses wherever she lived.

In January of 1974, she met...

Dennis Field

Dennis Field

Dec 26, 2025

Dennis "Denny" H. Field, 78 of Chippewa Falls, WI was called to his eternal home Friday December 26, 2025 at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire. Denny was able to spend most of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day surrounded by family and those that loved and cared for him. Denny was born prematurely weighing in at a whopping 4lbs (it has...

Barbara Giffin

Barbara Giffin

Dec 25, 2025

Barbara Diane Giffin (Clarin), aged 57, of Elmwood WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 25th 2025. Barbara was born in Forest Lake Minnesota on October 16th, 1968. Barbara met Chris Alan Baker, never married, but they went on to have two beautiful children. She worked as a waitress for much of her life, at Dennys, and then...

Dennis Lapp

Dennis Lapp

Dec 25, 2025

Dennis "Denny" K. Lapp, 80 years old, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away on December 25, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire WI.

Denny was born November 12, 1945 in Waukesha, WI to Clarence O. and Effie A. (nee Ferree) Lapp. Denny graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1964 and lived in the Waukesha area for 20+...

Richard Ingersoll

Richard Ingersoll

Dec 23, 2025

Richard "Dick" Wayne Ingersoll, age 83, of Stanley, WI passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at home. He was born in Elkhorn, WI on Feb. 1, 1942, the son of Dwight and Irma (Cogger Markell) Ingersoll and was a graduate of Whitewater High School. After High School, He married Elizabeth Christbaum in 1962 and divorced in 1973. They had 2...

Carol Lee

Carol Lee

Dec 20, 2025

Carol (Lawson) Lee, 93, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 20, 2025.

Carol was born in Stevens County, Minnesota on October 24, 1932 to Carl and Hazel Lawson. She married Llewellyn Lee on January 15, 1955 in Eau Claire. They were just shy of celebrating 71 years together.

Carol worked for Wisconsin Bell/AT&T as...

Judith Peterson

Judith Peterson

Dec 20, 2025

Judith A. Peterson, age 84, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Beehive - Memory Care in Eau Claire.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Anthony Simboli

Anthony Simboli

Dec 19, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Simboli, 52, of Eau Claire Wisconsin, passed away on December 19th 2025. His passing leaves a deep and lasting sorrow for all who knew and loved him.

Tony was a devoted sports fan and took great pride in cheering on his favorite team, the

New York Yankees. Watching games, talking sports, and sharing that passion with others...

Judith Loomis

Judith Loomis

Dec 18, 2025

Judith Ann LoomisAge 82Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, with her family by her side.

Judy was born on April 30, 1943 to Kernel and Nettie (Gunderson) Edison and raised in Bennett Valley, south of Eleva, Wisconsin. She attended a one-room grade school in East Bennett Valley and later graduated from Eleva-Strum High School.

On September 28, 1963,...

Patrick Dopkins

Patrick Dopkins

Dec 17, 2025

Patrick V Dopkins, age 64 of Eau Claire, passed away at home by natural causes on Wednesday December 17th.

Pat was born on October 13th, 1961 to Vince and Rosemary Dopkins. Pat attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Regis High School in 1980.

Pat worked as a meat cutter and a cook for many local restaurants. Pat was always...

Sharon Loney

Sharon Loney

Dec 15, 2025

Sharon K. Loney, Age 81, passed peacefully at her home in Chippewa Falls on December 15, 2025.

A Remembrance and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24th at the Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel at 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway in Altoona, WI. Friends may call between 11:00 and 12:00 for the visitation, with a short service...

Harold Perry

Harold Perry

Dec 14, 2025

Harold E. Perry, age 81, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

He was born on June 13, 1944, in Eau Claire, to the late Lawrence and Helen (nee Larson) Perry.

Harold, known to many as Harry, married Jo Ann Lyons on June 15, 1963. Throughout his career,...

Anita Regis

Anita Regis

Dec 14, 2025

Anita Marie Regis (Neeters), age 80 of Lake Hallie, passed away on Sunday December 14, 2025 after a brief battle with health complications, keeping her sense of humor all of the way.

She was born May 15, 1945 to Ralph and Helen Ely in Eau Claire. In 1963, she graduated as salutatorian from Altoona High School and attended college for...

Patrick Casey

Patrick Casey

Dec 13, 2025

After a wonderful breakfast of waffles topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberries, Pat left his cup of coffee to drink after his shower. Before he made it to the shower, he died quickly from a heart attack, his cup of coffee still waiting for him at the table.

Pat suffered a multitude of health problems but kept his good...

Evelyn Lucarelli

Evelyn Lucarelli

Dec 12, 2025

Evelyn Gertrude (Munson) Lucarelli, 87 years old, of Eau Claire, WI, died at home with family on December, 12, 2025.

Born in West Chicago, Illinois on July 22, 1938. She graduated from West Chicago Catholic High school where she was named Valedictorian. She then earned a scholarship to DePaul University in Chicago.

She Married Leonard Anthony Lucarelli on September...

Jeramie Carbo

Jeramie Carbo

Dec 10, 2025

Jeramie (Cage) Carbo, born November 1, 1977, in Prescott, Arizona, passed away at the age of 48 in Eau Claire, WI. His life was filled with courage, creativity, humor, and a deep love for the people who surrounded him.

Jeramie is survived by the love of his life, Tina, whom he married on October 23, 2020, and by his beloved...

Kermyn Hermann

Kermyn Hermann

Dec 9, 2025

Kermyn (Kerm) Jerome Hermann passed away December 9, 2025, in Amery, Wisconsin. Kerm was born on November 4, 1939, in Albert Lea, MN (the 5th of 7 children) to Emma (Larsen) Hermann (a Lutheran Preacher's daughter) & Erich Hermann (German immigrant). The family moved to Charles City, IA during his younger years. As a young man he had a Des...