Obituaries

Aug 2, 2023

Fay Pettit was born on August 29, 1920, in Loretta, Wisconsin, to Richard and Selma (Raish) McClaine.  On August 24, 1940, she married John Pettit.  He died in 1991.    She is survived by a daughter, Donna Wall; and a son, John Pettit (Sara); six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Aug 1, 2023

Terry Lee Biddle, 70, unexpectedly passed away August 1, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, while vacationing with wife Linda.  Born the oldest of three children on December 23, 1952, to Marvel and Leland Biddle in Stanley, Wisconsin; he grew up in the neighboring small town of Thorp, Wisconsin and later graduated from Thorp High School in 1971.  Marrying Minnette Jepsen...

Aug 1, 2023

David H. Johnson, age 82, of Eleva, WI passed away Tuesday, August 1 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi, WI.

He was born on July 5, 1941 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Harold and Irene Johnson.  He grew up in the Drammen Township attending the little Oak Grove School and graduated from Mondovi High...

Jul 28, 2023

Frederic A. “Fritz” Pongratz, age 85, died peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Fritz was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on November 25, 1937 to William “Bill” and Marie (Ziegler) Pongratz. He was an outstanding athlete at both the high school and college levels. While in high school in Tomah, WI he participated in the state tournaments for...

Jul 26, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Clifford April 6, 1935 - July 26, 2023, 88 Years old

Ruth Elizabeth Clifford was born April 6, 1935 to Roland and Natalie Aggers in Chicago Illinois. Her father was a minister which caused the family to move quite often. Ruth had 4 other siblings, two sisters and one brother, she had...

Jul 25, 2023

Jeanine C. Maagero, 91, of Rhinelander passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 25, 2023

Susan K. Culbert, 72, of Milwaukee passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospitals-St Joseph Campus in Milwaukee. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona.

Jul 24, 2023

Marjorie Addison, 94, of Beaver Dam passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Clearview Long Term Care and Rehab in Juneau. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 24, 2023

Harold A. Krogstad

April 1, 1941 - July 24, 2023

Harold A. Krogstad age 82 of Maiden Rock, WI Died on July 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Harold was born April 1, 1941 in Pierce County. He was the son of Leon and Grace (Schultz) Krogstad. He attended...

Jul 23, 2023

Kathryn H. Anderson, 41, of Strum passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 23, 2023

Doris W. Irwin, 100-year-old Gold Star Mother and American Legion Auxiliary member passed away peacefully on July 23 at the WI Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.

Born on December 23, 1922, to Fred and Letitia Albrecht, Doris grew up on a farm, graduated from Augusta High School and married Morris Irwin.  Together they had nine...

Jul 23, 2023

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Jul 22, 2023

Christine K. Eckman, 59, of Saint Francis, MN died Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 22, 2023

Peter C. Sipari, age 72 of Altoona, formerly of Chicago, Illinois area, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire with his family by his side.  He was born in Chicago on December 2, 1950.  One of his passions in life was to write poetry.

Peter is...

Jul 21, 2023

Robert (Bob) Duane Knudson, age 83 of Altoona, WI passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, July 21, 2023.

He was born on August 2, 1939 to Hogen and Oliana (Johnson) Knudson. He married Bonita (Bonnie) Scharlau on July 1, 1961. They later divorced.

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Jul 20, 2023

Virgil L. Pederson, age 77 of Shell Lake, WI passed away with his family by his side at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  He was born on May 10, 1946 in Ada, MN.

Virgil was a proud Vietnam Veteran who was honorably discharged in 1971.  He married Sharon...

Jul 20, 2023

Richard Robert (Dick) Baer of Eau Claire, WI died on July 20th of ALS. He was born on January 13th, 1951 in Green Bay, WI. In 1975, Richard married Sara Solie in Door County, WI. Dick began his adult life as a shipfitter in Sturgeon Bay before moving to the Eau Claire area. He graduated from the industrial...

Jul 19, 2023

David L. Jacoby, 75, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Neillsville. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 19, 2023

Tammy L. Skoien, age 50 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 18, 2023

Faye M. Mester, age 76 of Clayton, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Arrangements are pending.