Obituaries

Douglas Arkin

Feb 14, 2025

Douglas L. Arkin was born in Sante Fe, NM. Graduated from Nathan Hale High-school in West Allis, WI. Happily Married for 34 years spending his retirement fishing and helping out part-time with Meals on Wheels. He was a music aficionado and had taken up trying to learn Acoustic Guitar.

He is survived by his Wife Mary (Kruschke) Arkin, Son...

Nancy Bruss

Feb 13, 2025

Nancy Carol Bruss, 78, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, the morning of February 13th, 2025.

Nancy was born in Eau Claire on December 16th, 1946, to Robert R. and Ruth E. (Lien) Hagman. She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School in 1965. And, although they graduated together, it wasn't until years later...

Gary Johnson

Feb 13, 2025

Gary D. Johnson, age 88 of Altoona, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Prairie Point in Altoona. Gary was born on October 23, 1936 in Durand to the late Oscar and Louise (Mikelson) Johnson.

He married Marlene Garson and they were married for 62 years. Marlene passed away on January 10, 2019.

Gary enjoyed deer hunting, fishing,...

Charles Brantner

Feb 13, 2025

Charles J. Brantner, age 83 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at BeeHive Homes in Eau Claire. He was born in the Township of Lima, Pepin County, WI on October 13, 1941 to the late Joseph and Mary Brantner.

He grew up on a farm and loved farming. In high school, Charles played basketball. He graduated...

Aloys Prasnicki

Feb 13, 2025

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Aloys (Ollie) P. Prasnicki (85) on February 13, 2025. Aloys was born June 2nd, 1939, in Gilman, Wisconsin to John L. Prasnicki and Helen F. Prasnicki. He grew up in Forest Center, a small logging community in northern Minnesota. Upon returning to Wisconsin, Ollie held a variety of jobs including...

DeMaine Noskowiak

Feb 12, 2025

DeMaine E. Noskowiak, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 12, 2025, at Comforts of Home in Hudson, Wisconsin, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Marilyn, in Heaven. Born on March 17, 1936, in Antigo, Wisconsin, DeMaine lived a full and joyful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.

DeMaine was known for...

Crystal Kerner

Feb 11, 2025

Crystal L. Kerner, 70, of Spooner, passed away at Spooner Health on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Sterling Standiford

Feb 11, 2025

Sterling J. Standiford passed away on February 11th, 2025 at the age of 86. Husband, father, mentor, public servant, but most importantly, Sterling understood the importance of lifelong friends.

Sterling was born on September 16, 1938, in rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin and attended a one room school before moving into the city. In his junior year, anew family farm was purchased...

Velma Buchholtz

Feb 11, 2025

Velma R. Buchholtz, age 93 of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Eau Claire. She was born on August 3, 1931 in Neosho, Missouri to the late Lee Roy and Mary (Philliber) Hawes.

She was a bartender at Hobble Inn and Little Red's from 1974 to 1988. Velma had a wicked sense of humor and she called...

James Vasel

Feb 11, 2025

Jim F. Vasel, age 53, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tueday, February 11, 2025 in Chetek.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Michael Zblewski

Feb 10, 2025

Michael (Mikey) Zblewski age 82 passed away on February 10, 2025.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was born on July 1, 1942 in Custer, WI where he spent his formative years. He went on to join the Army on August 7, 1959 for 3...

Patricia Schindler

Feb 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Barber) Schindler, age 71, on February 10, 2025, at Grace Lutheran River Pines in Eau Claire, WI, under the compassionate care of St. Croix Hospice.

Patricia was born on May 4, 1953, to Maurice and Amelia (Bowe) Barber.

Patricia began her career as a Certified Nursing...

DeWanna Tanner

Feb 9, 2025

DeWanna D. Tanner, age 63 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Hebert

Feb 7, 2025

Thomas Paul Hebert joined the angels and saints on February 7th, 2025. He was born to Julius Hebert and Mary (Lotz) Hebert on May 17th, 1944.

He proudly served in the United States Army after receiving his draft notice on his 21st birthday. During his tour he received the Bronze Star for his meritorious achievement in ground operations against...

Eugene Dasher

Feb 7, 2025

Eugene Dasher, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and his dearly missed wife on February 7, 2025.

Gene was born on February 13, 1946, to Otis and Anna Pearl Dasher in Savannah, Georgia.

He was a proud veteran, serving in the Air Force from 1965 to 1970, the National Guard from 1973 to 1991, and...

Richard Burkhart

Feb 6, 2025

Richard L. Burkhart, age 73 of Rice Lake, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Rice Lake.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Arlene Halvorsen-Cutts

Jan 31, 2025

Arlene "Cookie" A. Halvorsen-Cutts, age 87 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Oakbrook Health & Rehab in Thorp. Arlene was born on February 6, 1937 in East Chicago, IN to the late Michael and Ann Lawrence.

She was a member of the Elks Club and loved to camp, fish, dancing and...

Ronald Malek

Jan 30, 2025

Ronald D. Malek, 72, of Deer Park passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Lekvin

Jan 29, 2025

Thomas F. Lekvin, age 85 of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Lori Rogness

Jan 29, 2025

Lori Lynn Rogness, 67, died peacefully in her sleep, in her home on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025. Lori was born in Whitehall WI on August 24,1957 to Donald and LaVon Rogness. She was raised in Osseo and graduated from OFHS as salutatorian. She attended University of WI-Madison and CVTC, before settling in Eau Claire and later Altoona.

Lori will...