Obituaries

May 11, 2023

Lorean B. Stanek, age 86 of Holcombe, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Arrangements are pending.

May 10, 2023

Cleone Marie Cripe passed away at home on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 surrounded by family.

She was born on January 10, 1942 in Eau Claire, WI to Adam & Loraine (Meindel) Stuckert. Cleone graduated from Regis High School, married young, later divorced, then left to raise four beautiful children, and later re-met the love of...

May 8, 2023

Thomas Zapatka, 87, of Colfax, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

May 7, 2023

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May 7, 2023

Carol Ann Loehnis

Carol A. Loehnis, 77, died on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Chippewa Falls.

She was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 7, 1946 to Otto and Gladys (Zimmerman) Thiel.  Carol married Michael Loehnis on August 24, 1974 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.  She worked at DHSS...

May 5, 2023

Thomas Walter Lang

Thomas W. Lang died at his home in Eau Claire on Friday, May 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in Eau Claire on October 22, 1944 to Gene and Dorthea (Hovland) Lang.  He grew up and attended school in Eau Claire.  Tom married...

May 3, 2023

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May 2, 2023

Roxanne C. Wilke, 75, of Marshfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

May 1, 2023

John Robert Johnson of Chetek, WI passed peacefully on Monday May 1st at his home on the lake. John outlived virtually every expectation set by his medical team over the course of a 12 year battle with renal cancer. Each of his final wishes were honored and with his passing he accomplished his final goal: leaving...

May 1, 2023

Leo William Langer Jr., commonly known as “Pappa” to his grandkids, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on May 1st , 2023, at the Menomonie Red Cedar Hospital with his loved ones at his side.

He was born in Red Wing, MN on July 8th, 1935, to Leo Langer Sr. and Christina Gutting....

Apr 29, 2023

Randolph (Randy) Belsky, 71, of Eau Claire, passed away on April 29 th after losing his hard fought battle with cancer.  He was born December 9, 1951, to Quretta and Tom Belsky, in Mauston, Wi.  Randy was raised in New Lisbon, Wi where he graduated high school in 1970.  In February of 1971 he joined the Army and...

Apr 28, 2023

Martha (Marty) J. Fuller, 90, passed away on Friday April 28, 2023 while under hospice care.  She was born on December 2, 1932, in Evansville, Indiana to Henry and Ethel (Ritchie) Doninger.  She attended Indiana University where she was selected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board honor societies.  While at IU, she met her husband Chuck, wed...

Apr 26, 2023

Darlene A. Henrichs, age 89 of Fall Creek, passed away in Eau Claire on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1933 in Remsen, Iowa to the late Fred and Clara Horkey.

Darlene met a young man by the name of Leland Henrichs who was on furlough in Remsen. Leland and Darlene...

Apr 26, 2023

Julie Marie Floan, age 63, passed peacefully and went to her eternal home on April 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Julie was born on September 8, 1959 in Rice Lake to Walfred and Florence (Bryngelson) Mickelson. She was raised on the family farm in Sarona. Later in her childhood, her mother...

Apr 22, 2023

Delores L. Phernetton, age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending.

Apr 21, 2023

David A. Opelt, age 67 of Neillsville, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023.  He was born on June 9, 1955 in Neillsville to the late Rudolph and Marcella Opelt.

David was a simple man who loved simple things.  He had a heart of gold and enjoyed being with his family and friends.   His enjoyments were going...

Apr 21, 2023

Linda K. Walicki, 74 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo, Wisconsin, after her short journey with lung cancer. An amazing mother, grandmother and friend, was surrounded by many of her loved ones at the time of her passing.

Linda was born in Independence, IA on November...

Apr 20, 2023

Neil James Fruit died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 20th in Menomonie, WI at the age of 86.

Neil was born on March 5, 1937 in Colfax, Dunn County, WI to Lester & Gladys (House) Fruit. He married Joanne Joyce Hight on February 1, 1958 and they had three children together: Kim Fruit, Neil Fruit...

Apr 18, 2023

Philip A. Andersen sadly passed at the age of 87 on April 18, 2023 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI after a brief illness. Phil was born to Marinus and Selma on March 25, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN. Phil graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955. He then joined the United States Navy right after...

Apr 14, 2023

Donald R. Pohle, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Altoona.

Arrangements are pending.