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James Max Myers

James Max Myers

Jun 14, 2026

Max Myers June 4, 1940 - June 14, 2026

Max Myers, 86, passed away on June 14, 2026. He will be remembered as a devoted husband and father, a proud grandfather, a lifelong sports fan, and a man who never shied away from speaking his mind.

Born on June 4, 1940, in Greenville, Ohio, Max grew up in Crestline, Ohio,...

Debby Jean Cowell

Debby Jean Cowell

Jun 13, 2026

Debby Jean (Klopp) Cowell born July 23, 1956, died surrounded by loved ones at home on June 13, 2026. She was born in Eau Claire, WI to Gloria Yvonne (Christenson) Klopp and Everett Alger Klopp.

She is survived by her three children: Dan Hawkins (Melissa), Nikki Oliver (Angela), and Brandon Hawkins (Laura); her siblings: Janie Wilken, Rick Klopp, and Pam...

Jean Marie Whitney

Jean Marie Whitney

Jun 12, 2026

Jean Marie Whitney, age 98, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away in the early morning of Friday, June 12, 2026 surrounded by the presence of love of so many. Jean was born in Eau Claire on January 22, 1928 to George and Mary (Van Domelen) Wilson. Jean grew up in Eau Claire on Water Street until her family moved to...

Celeste Eileen Luedtke

Celeste Eileen Luedtke

Jun 10, 2026

Celeste Eileen Luedtke was born on July 30, 1941 in Nevada, Iowa to Marion and Julia (Anderson) Phillips. She attended school in Nevada, Iowa until 1955 when her family moved to a farm in rural Fall Creek in the town Ludington in Wisconsin. Celeste graduated from Cadott High School in 1959. Celeste then attended Luther Hospital School of Nursing and...

Kenneth William Nelson

Kenneth William Nelson

Jun 8, 2026

Kenneth (Kenny) William Nelson, age 29, of Maple Grove, MN passed away in Eau Claire, WI June 8th, 2026.

Kenny will be remembered for his infectious smile, kind heart, warm spirit, and the joy he brought to everyone around him. Kenny had a way of making people feel welcomed and loved, leaving lasting impressions on anyone who knew him. He...

Delora Mable Miller

Delora Mable Miller

Jun 7, 2026

Delora Mable "Dee" (Mullins) Miller, 86, born April 16, 1940, in Mammoth, WV, peacefully passed away at her home on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Dee leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, wit, resilience and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She was known and cherished as Mom, Dee, Mabes, Grandma and Auntie.

Born...

Jane Elizabeth Brown

Jane Elizabeth Brown

Jun 7, 2026

Jane Elizabeth Brown, age 85, of Eau Claire, WI. passed away peacefully on Sunday June 7, 2026. She spent her last few months under the excellent care of Dove West.

She was born on October 8, 1940, as the oldest daughter of Donald and Pauline Dundas. She spent her early years growing up in Neillsville, WI. with her younger sister...

Barbara Byrl Sook

Barbara Byrl Sook

Jun 7, 2026

Barbara B. Sook (Boland), 86, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 7.

Arrangements are pending. The Cremation Society of Wisconsin is assisting the family.

John Edgar Whooley

John Edgar Whooley

Jun 6, 2026

Dr. John E. (Jack) Whooley died on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Jack was born in 1928 to Alice and James Whooley in Billings, MT, where he spent his pre-collegiate years with his parents and deceased brother, Jim.

Jack was blessed with two wonderful wives and a great family. His first wife (Mary Catherine Koenig) was mother of four children. Mary...

Bertha Kathalen Jaenke

Bertha Kathalen Jaenke

Jun 6, 2026

Bertha K Jaenke died peacefully at her home on June 6, 2026 in Chippewa Falls, WI, she was 88 years old. She died peacefully with her husband at her side.

Bertha was born in the Township of Sigel, WI on July 4, 1937. She graduated from Cadott High School and went on to school in Milwaukee where she learned secretarial...

Nancy Faye Halverson

Nancy Faye Halverson

Jun 3, 2026

Nancy Faye Halverson, 93, of Chippewa Falls died June 3, 2026. She was born June 11, 1932 in Chippewa Falls. The daughter of Vance and Louise (Hoepner) Siddons. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1950. She marries the love of her life, Orville Halverson June 26, 1954.

She is survived by her son Bradley Halverson of...

Lauretta May Sheffield

Lauretta May Sheffield

Jun 1, 2026

Lauretta M. Sheffield, age 81 of Stone Lake, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Robert Helmut Beine

Robert Helmut Beine

May 31, 2026

On May 31, 2026, Robert Helmut Beine was called home to the Lord at the age of 75 following a sudden and aggressive battle with cancer.

Robert was born June 26, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at Saint Lucas Lutheran Church in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.

On June 10, 1972, he married Lynnette LaForest and shared...

Ardis S Nystuen

Ardis S Nystuen

May 31, 2026

Ardis (Ardy) Sigrid Dorr Nystuen, 94, of Altoona, Wisconsin, died May 31, 2026.

Ardy was born in Crookston, MN March 5, 1932. She graduated from Mentor (MN) High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN.

She then worked as a high school Biology teacher for ten years. On September 26, 1964, Ardy...

Shelvy Mae Nelson

Shelvy Mae Nelson

May 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of Shelvy Mae Nelson

It is with love and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Shelvy Mae Nelson, age 88, who peacefully passed away on May 30, 2026.

Known affectionately as "Gigi" to her great-grandchildren, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Gigi found joy in life's simple pleasures....

Jerome Paul Dutter

Jerome Paul Dutter

May 27, 2026

Jerome P. "Jerry" Dutter passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 27, 2026. He was born September 25, 1954, in Eau Claire to James and Ada Dutter.

Jerry married Peggy Anderson in 1973, and together they had three children: Craig James, Christa Lee, and Carrie Jean. They later divorced. In 1999, Jerry met Pamela Burr,...

Raga Abdelkarim

Raga Abdelkarim

May 27, 2026

Raga Abdelkarim, age 69, passed away at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, Altoona is assisting the family.

Timothy Michael Reali

Timothy Michael Reali

May 26, 2026

Tim Reali, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on May 26, 2026.

Tim was born on August 5, 1955, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Tony and Jeanne Reali. He grew up in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1973 before continuing his education at Wisconsin Indianhead Vocational Technical Institute.

At just 16 years old, Tim began...

Steven J Simmons

Steven J Simmons

May 26, 2026

Steven Jerome Simmons (Steve), age 75, of Elk Mound, WI (recently resided at Lake Hallie Memory Care), passed away on May 26,2026.

Steve was born in Santa Monica, California on December 11, 1950. He graduated from McDonell Central high school. He married and began working at Uniroyal in Eau Claire. He was drafted and served as a medic in Germany....

Marilyn Ann Birtzer

Marilyn Ann Birtzer

May 26, 2026

Marilyn A. Birtzer, 94, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Chippewa Manor under hospice care.

She was born in Mankato, Minnesota and married Melvin Birtzer in 1951. Together they had nine children. She worked as a nursing assistant at the Eau Claire Manor and Syverson Nursing Homes. She was a hard worker who prided herself in good resident care and...