Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Terrence Robert Crowe was born in Eau Claire on May 14, 1949, to Martin & Helen Crowe. He attended Catholic grade school in Austin, MN and Marinette, WI graduating from Catholic Central High School in Marinette in 1967. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from UW-Eau Claire in 1971 and went on to...

Jul 3, 2023

Harold F. Page Jr., age 85 of Fall Creek, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Eau Claire.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 1937 to Harold and Marion Page.

Harold lived in many places throughout his life.  He worked as an engineer on railroad cars and also as an aerospace...

Jun 30, 2023

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Jun 30, 2023

Lovell Edward Golden

Lovell E. Golden, age 93, of Altoona, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Grace Edgewood in Altoona.

He was born in Eau Claire on April 20, 1930 to George and Grace (Ridgeway) Golden.  Lovell married Karen Lawrence in Eau Claire on August 21, 1965.  He loved going...

Jun 30, 2023

Polly Alyson Spenle passed away peacefully at home on June 30th after a prolonged illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and pets. Polly was born on April 16, 1971 to Jane and David Fremming. David and Jane divorced and Polly did not get a Dad until Jane met and married Arnie Rongstad. Arnie adopted Polly and she...

Jun 29, 2023

Venita Lorraine (Orton) Hill passed away at age 85 from complications of Dementia/Alzheimer’s on Thursday, June 29th, 2023, at the Hammond Health Center.  She was born the 11th of 12 children in Revillo, South Dakota on Friday, August 13th, 1937 to Andrew and Veta (Rogers) Orton.

Venita will be remembered for her sense of humor and love...

Jun 28, 2023

Dennis Patrick Murphy, 76, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, WI.

He is preceded in death by many loved ones but most significantly his parents: T. Kenneth & Julia Murphy; and his loving wife, Martha C. (Mathews) Murphy.

He is...

Jun 28, 2023

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Jun 25, 2023

Merle Ray Knott, age 75 of Trego, WI, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2023, after a 5 year battle with cancer.

Merle was born June 29, 1947, in Crookston, MN, to parents Henry and Pauline Knott.  As number 4 of 11 children, he was raised on a dairy...

Jun 24, 2023

Mike has resided at 730 Woodward Ave. for 5 years with his wife Bev. His life began at Luther/Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on May 3, 1947.

Due to his father, Melvin, being a dairy farmer, Mike developed a love for country life. He planted a large garden each year – especially sweet corn...

Jun 23, 2023

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Jun 22, 2023

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Jun 20, 2023

William Harold Lien, age 66, passed away on June 20, 2023, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born August 9, 1956, the fourth son of Reginald and June (Valstad) Lien. He was baptized and confirmed at Burke Lutheran Church. In 1981, Bill met a blue-eyed woman named Debra Hein, who would later become his wife. They were married August...

Jun 19, 2023

Robert A. Hengel, 76, of Osceola passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hearthside Assisted Living in Osceola. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 18, 2023

Peter Alan Spitt, age 83, died at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on Sunday,

June 18th, 2023. Per his wishes there will be no local funeral service. He will be laid to

rest with a private burial ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire, WI.

Peter “Pete” was born...

Jun 17, 2023

Ralph W. Nickelson Sr., age 80, of Neillsville, Wisconsin passed away on June 17 th , 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Ralph was born to Walter Nickelson and Jeanette Bierman on November 28, 1942 in Elgin, Illinois. He graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the...

Jun 17, 2023

Gary W. Theis, 72, of Poynette passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 16, 2023

Milton Lyle Kuehn of Fall Creek went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023. He was born to Edward W. and Lorena (Moldenhauer) Kuehn on June 30, 1927. Milton grew up on the family farm in the Township of Lincoln. He met a lovely young lady, DeLores Maik, and married her on September 30, 1950. They bought the...

Jun 15, 2023

Kerry Richard Zurek, 62, passed away unexpectedly, at home in Durand, on June 15, 2023.

Kerry was born, and raised in Altoona by his parents, Richard and Carol Zurek and graduated from Altoona High School in 1978. After that he then attended UWEC, graduating with a BA in English in 1982. During that time, he discovered his...

Jun 14, 2023

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