Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Dennis Dorwin

Dennis Dorwin

Dec 9, 2023

Dennis Dorwin 86, of Black River Falls passed away December 9, 2023 at Black River Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born October, 27 1937 to Frances (Tandy) and Evert Darwin. His love of life was hunting and fishing and of course playing dice and cards with friends. Dennis worked at various construction sites as a boiler maker and welder. Dennis finished...

Howard Edington

Howard Edington

Dec 9, 2023

Howard "Howie” Wayne Edington of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday December 9 th , 2023.  Howie was born on December 10, 1951 in Eau Claire, the son of Stanley and Rosemarie Edington.  He married Susan Porter in 1986, they later divorced, and together they had a son Stan who became his best friend. Howie worked for...

Jeanette Lebakken

Jeanette Lebakken

Dec 7, 2023

Jeanette M. LeBakken, age 80 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  She was born on July 22, 1943 to the late Tony and Gladys (Lokken) Paulson. She married Roger J. LeBakken on July 29, 1961.  Jeanette and Roger were married just shy of 40 years.  He passed away...

Edwin Geske

Edwin Geske

Dec 7, 2023

Edwin (Eddie) Albert Geske passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 7, 2023. Eddie was born December 21, 1928, second born of Erna (Seig) and Albert Geske and grew up on his parent’s dairy farm and attended Fall Creek Valley (one-room) Country School. Eddie met Shiela (Christ) and they were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Margaret Russell

Margaret Russell

Dec 6, 2023

Margaret L. Russell, age 91 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Eau Claire. Arrangments are pending.

Betty Herring

Betty Herring

Dec 5, 2023

Betty J. Herring, 87, of Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Jefferson Memory Care. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Steven Drung

Steven Drung

Dec 4, 2023

Steven J. Drung, age 73 of Cadott, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  He was born on March 14, 1950 to the late Harold and Avis Drung. Steve graduated from Memorial High School in 1968 and worked at Walter’s Brewery and Chippewa Springs Water. He loved his dog Brandy, his camper...

Randall Holtman

Randall Holtman

Dec 3, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Randall M Holtman 74, of Cadott WI who passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 3, 2023.

Born in Marshfield WI. on July 1, 1949 to Elmer and Alice Holtman.

Randall married Betty (Dearth) Having 2 children Michael and Jeffrey in a marriage lasting...

Albin Plantarice

Albin Plantarice

Dec 3, 2023

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

Beverly Denk

Beverly Denk

Dec 1, 2023

Beverly Joan Denk (Haueser), 95, passed away peacefully at her apartment home at the Neillsville Community Center Dec. 1, 2023. Beverly was born in Greenwood, WI, Feb. 11, 1928, to George and Alma (Erickson) Haueser. She attended Greenwood schools and was married June 23, 1948, to Bernard Denk. During her lifetime, Bev worked at the Greenwood Co-op, Farmers’ Store, Greenwood...

Ann Gobler

Ann Gobler

Dec 1, 2023

Ann Marie (Stocks) Gobler passed away Friday December 1, 2023. She was born January 25, 1958 to Gale (Barby) and Clayton “Bud” Stocks in Eau Claire. She grew up in Eau Claire and Ventura, California and had fond memories of her time with family in both cities. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1976, where she was a...

George Wendt

George Wendt

Nov 30, 2023

George Edward Wendt, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30. He was born to Lawrence and Gerry Wendt on October 12, 1936, in Eau Claire. George was quite an athlete in his younger years. He especially excelled in hockey where he was named the most valuable player in his senior year at Memorial High School. In...

Jack Lahner

Jack Lahner

Nov 29, 2023

Poncho Jack “Poncho” Ray Lahner age of 69, received his angel wings on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 with his wife by his side (10 days before their 35 th year wedding anniversary).  He passed away from a 10-year battle with cancer and other health issues. Poncho was born August 17, 1954 to Derald and Gloria (Christianson) Lahner in Eau Claire,...

Paul Juszczak

Paul Juszczak

Nov 28, 2023

Paul L. Juszczak, 88, of Winona, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Winona Health Services. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Betty Voris

Betty Voris

Nov 28, 2023

Betty J. Voris, aged 92, passed away in Mondovi on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  Arrangements are pending.

Jonathan Hill

Jonathan Hill

Nov 28, 2023

Jonathan R. Hill, 35, of Shell Lake, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Lavonne Nelson

Lavonne Nelson

Nov 27, 2023

LaVonne Diane (Anderson) Nelson was born October 13, 1931 at home in Eleva, WI to Roy and Myrtle Anderson. She died November 27, 2023. LaVonne attended the Eleva schools, graduating the spring of 1949. Active in school, she was a cheerleader, prom queen, played in the band, sang in a trio and the choir. She went to Eau Claire vocational...

Steven Polzin

Steven Polzin

Nov 27, 2023

Steven Mark Polzin: A Life Celebrated in Memories and Moments October 28, 1957 - November 27, 2023 Steven Mark Polzin, aged 66, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully at his home after a sudden and short illness on November 27, 2023. Born in Killeen, TX, to Del and Grace (Kanis) Polzin, Steve's journey began in Texas, took an early...

Raymond Seeley

Raymond Seeley

Nov 27, 2023

Raymond (Ray) Seeley, 85, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, November 27 th . He was born on December 5 th , 1937 to Dollie (Carlson) and Robert Seeley and grew up Red Wing, MN. After graduating from Central High School, he began taking courses at the University of Minnesota in the Civil Engineering department as a Highway...

Donald Benysek

Donald Benysek

Nov 27, 2023

Donald Michael Benysek August 16, 1945 to November 27, 2023 Don Donny Captain Don However you knew Don one things for sure you would never forget him. Don had a free spirit that was filled with life and the love for others. Don's faith in God was beyond measure. Don loved going to the local stores and visiting with all...