Local Obituaries
Margie Steinmentz
Jul 24, 2025
Margie N., Kearley, Steinmetz, of Bloomer, Wisconsin, died July, 24, 2025. At Margie's request, there will be no services.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.
Alma Zich
Jul 24, 2025
Alma Elsie Zich, 99, of Fall Creek passed away on Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at Oak Garden Place in Altoona, WI, surrounded by her loving family.
Alma was born on February 3rd, 1926, to Glenn and Olive (Woodford) Goss at their rural home near Osseo, WI. One of ten children, she was raised in a close-knit home where she learned the...
Diane Schamens
Jul 23, 2025
Diane "Sis - Sissy Pants" Schamens passed away at home Wednesday, July 23rd surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born May 21st 1964 to David and Shirley Flynn. She graduated from Regis High School in 1982.
She married Daniel Schamens in 1985, her high school sweetheart. The two later divorced.
She met Tim (Spag) Spagnoletti in 2000 and spent...
William Hoyt
Jul 23, 2025
Bill Hoyt, born on the 22nd of July 1938, passed away peacefully at home on the 23rd of July 2025, at the age of 87. A proud Navy veteran, Bill served his country with unwavering dedication. After his military service, he devoted his career to law enforcement, first as a Highway Patrol Officer and later as a Game Warden, retiring...
Justin Johnson
Jul 20, 2025
Justin Johnson 38 of Chippewa Falls, WI died of cardiac arrest on Sunday July 20th at his home. Justin was born in Eau Claire, WI on September 21st, 1987 to Jeffrey and Cindy Johnson.
Justin went to the Eau Claire School District where he excelled in sports. Justin thoroughly enjoyed sports and participated in football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. He...
Timothy Mulvaney
Jul 18, 2025
Timothy R. Mulvaney, age 66 of Humbird, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2025.
Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Stanley Swenson Jr.
Jul 17, 2025
Stanley "Stan" Swenson, age 77, of Eau Claire, passed away at home surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Stan was born in Minneapolis, MN to Stanley and Helen Swenson on October 23, 1947. At age 5, he moved to Lund, WI where he grew up and graduated from Pepin High School in 1965. After graduating, he...
Duane Sherfield
Jul 16, 2025
Duane M. Sherfield, 69, of Medford, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Carol Alcoe
Jul 16, 2025
Carol Lynn Alcoe, age 92 of Hayward, Wisconsin died on July 16, 2025 at Vitacare Assisted Living in Hayward. Carol was born on April 12, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late William Edgar and Bernice Marie (Hansen) Vannerson. She attended Taft High School and Illinois State Normal College from which she graduated in 1955 with a teaching...
David Robertson
Jul 15, 2025
David Allen Robertson (Mingo), 59, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on July 15, 2025.
David was born in Bloomer, WI on Jan 7, 1966. He graduated from New Auburn High School.
David was a woodworker by trade, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, and was an avid fan of the Packers and Brewers. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his neighbors; they...
Cecil Wold
Jul 14, 2025
Cecil S. Wold was born in Eau Claire, WI on January 14, 1936 to Bert and Wilhelmina "Billie" Wold. He grew up in Eau Claire and attended Eau Claire Senior High School. On August 22, 1954 he married the love of his life Virginia Lund.
Cecil was a proud teamster driving truck for Chippewa Motor Freight until 1980. He then...
Robin Bohl
Jul 14, 2025
Robin B. Bohl, age 69 of Chetek, passed away with family by her side on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Richard Johnson
Jul 12, 2025
Dick Johnson left us peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at BeeHive Memory Care, with his devoted wife of 58 years, Sharlean, by his side.
Born on January 20, 1946, in Eau Claire, WI, Dick spent his entire life in the area. He and Sharlean lived in their family home between Altoona and Fall Creek for 50 years, becoming well-known...
Julia Eiden
Jul 12, 2025
Julia Anne Eiden (née Smith)
September 8, 1933 - July 12, 2025
Julia Anne Eiden, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Eau Claire, WI.
Born on September 8 1933, in Waupaca WI. Julia lived a full and thoughtful life marked by deep curiosity, strength, and a joyful sense of humor.
Julia Anne (Smith) Eiden, preceded in death by her husband Carl...
Julie Zillmer
Jul 12, 2025
Julie Evonne Zillmer (Travis) was called home July 12, 2025. She was 70 years old.
She described herself as a child of God and a work in progress. Julie was born on December 30, 1954 in Sparta, Wisconsin. She grew up in a loving home with her parents, brothers, Bruce (Moe) and Lance and her sister Corby.
Her family first...
BethAnn Laars
Jul 11, 2025
BethAnn Laars, 71, of Iola passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at home. Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Constance Blix
Jul 10, 2025
Constance "Connie" A. Blix, age 77 of Altoona passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona.
Graveside services will be on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN at 1:00 p.m.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Douglas Rode
Jul 9, 2025
Douglas D Rode, 74, of Woodville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025
at his home surrounded by his family. Doug was born August 17, 1950, to Roy and
Margaret Rode. He was the youngest brother in the family, Army Veteran and a lifelong
farmer. Doug spent many years as an over-the-road truck driver and was well known as
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Ann Delasky
Jul 8, 2025
Ann M. Delasky, 74, of Phillips passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Richard Mentink
Jul 7, 2025
Richard Mentink, age 88 of Thorp, passed peacefully on July 7, 2025. He was a Korean War vet. Rick was a father of 3, grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 16 and great-great grandfather of 1. He is preceded in death by his wife Doris and two grandsons.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
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