Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Thomas Sholar

Thomas Sholar

Apr 14, 2023

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

Wayne Hill

Wayne Hill

Apr 13, 2023

Wayne D. Hill, age 93 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending.

Fredrick Boettcher

Fredrick Boettcher

Apr 12, 2023

Fredrick Allan Boettcher, 84, of Rice Lake, WI, passed away April 12th 2023 with his wife holding his hand and his boots on. Fred was born on August 26th 1939 to Fred Boettcher and Helen Nelson in Milwaukee, WI. They later moved to Rice Lake and operated a farm. After graduating from Rice Lake high school in 1957, Fred...

Lucille Drehmel

Lucille Drehmel

Apr 10, 2023

Lucille “Lucy” Drehmel, Age 90 of Fall Creek, WI passed away April 10, 2023 at River Pines Nursing Home.

She was born November 15, 1932 to Walter and Olga Randall. She graduated from Fall Creek High School and after graduation went to work at (Bell) AT&T Telephone Company. She was employed there for over forty years. Lucy...

Bonnie Gunther

Bonnie Gunther

Apr 10, 2023

Bonnie K. Gunther, age 74 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Robert Angeloff

Robert Angeloff

Apr 8, 2023

Robert A. Angeloff, age 76 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. He was born on October 3, 1946 to Alex and Lorraine Angeloff in the Chicago area.

He married Gloria Mathisen on November 4, 1967 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wheeling, Ill....

James Cline

James Cline

Apr 7, 2023

James E. Cline, age 51 of Chetek, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on July 20, 1971 to John and Janice Cline.

He graduated from Villa Park High School. After high school, he attended DuPage Community College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree...

James Konik

James Konik

Apr 7, 2023

James Konik, age 91 of Owen, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023, at home surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice.

James was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman.  He enjoyed many years hunting with his friends and family.  James loved to share his skills and knowledge with everyone.  He was often called "dad"...

Charles Morth

Charles Morth

Apr 4, 2023

Charles F. Morth, age 85 of Stockholm, WI died Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Eagle’s Rest Assisted Living in Pepin, WI surrounded by family.

Charles was born in Plum City, WI on July 11, 1937 to Anton and Esther (Friberg) Morth. He graduated from Maiden Rock High School in 1955. He enlisted in the US Navy and...

Gertrude Oswald

Gertrude Oswald

Apr 4, 2023

Gertrude M. Oswald, age 95, lifelong resident of Park Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4,2023 in Park Falls. She was born on June 11,1927 to Otto and Mabel (nee Andrus) Schultz. On September 4,1957 she married Joseph A. Oswald. Together they raised five children.

Gertrude was a sweet and loving person and will be sadly...

Katherine Helm

Katherine Helm

Apr 3, 2023

Katherine “Kathy” Helm, age 87 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on April 3, 2023 at Vita Care Living in Bloomer.

Katherine was born on March 25, 1936 to parents Gladys and Alvin King. She married Donald Helm on October 30, 1954. To this union, eight children were born and she became a stay-at-home mom and...

Lester Nottom

Lester Nottom

Apr 3, 2023

Lester L. Nottom, age 74 of Roberts, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Donald Wittren

Donald Wittren

Apr 3, 2023

Donald E. Wittren, age 84 of Altoona, WI passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Don was born on May 19, 1938 to Henry and Margaret (Levasseur) Wittren in the family home on Spooner Ave.

He graduated with honors and four varsity basketball letters from Altoona High School in 1956. He graduated from Dunwoody Technical College in...

Marilynn Mcelwaine

Marilynn Mcelwaine

Apr 3, 2023

Marilynn Joan McElwaine passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023. Marilynn was born at South Shore Hospital in Chicago, Ill on September 13, 1938 to Eleanor and Oliver St. Denis. The St. Denis family eventually settled in Eau Claire, WI where Marilynn graduated high school. Marilyn welcomed her daughter Debra to the world. Marilynn met her love, Walter McElwaine...

Geraldine Gibson

Geraldine Gibson

Apr 2, 2023

Gerrie (Geraldine) Gibson, daughter of Jack and Marie (Martinek) Nauman, of Mondovi, WI died on April 2, 2023.

She will be deeply missed by her significant other Larry Everson; children, Beth (Charlie) Hreen, Dennis (Pam) Gibson, Gary (Jean) Gibson; sister Virginia Burich; grandchildren, great-grandchild and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three...

Julie Gilles

Julie Gilles

Apr 1, 2023

Julie Jean Gilles, 49, of Eau Claire was called home into the arms of Jesus. She passed suddenly Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home in Eau Claire.

Julie was born in Eau Clare Feb 23, 1974, to David and Patricia (Glenz) Burger. She was a loving and kind wife, Aunt, Sister and friend. She...

Georgiana D'Acquisto

Georgiana D'Acquisto

Mar 30, 2023

After a long and happy life, Georgiana Mary D’Acquisto passed March 30, 2023 peacefully in her sleep, after a fall in her Wisconsin nursing home the previous day fractured her hip. She was 94.

Beloved daughter of Anne and Julius (both deceased) Georgiana was born in Milwaukee in 1928. There she raised three sons, Ken, Fred (deceased)...

Catherine Bowen-Brazell

Catherine Bowen-Brazell

Mar 29, 2023

Catherine “Katy” M. Bowen-Brazell, age 63 of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. She was born on February 9, 1960 in the District of Columbia to Richard and Constance Bowen.

Katy was a loving mother, honorably discharged Marine of 13 years and matriarch of the...

Joan Komro

Joan Komro

Mar 27, 2023

Joan K. Komro, age 86, died Monday, March 27, 2023, at home in Arkansaw, WI.

Joan was born March 5, 1937, in Durand, WI to Walter and Clara (Stewart) Severson. Joan married George Komro...

Gladys Mabie

Gladys Mabie

Mar 25, 2023

Gladys H. Mabie, 87, of Catawba died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.