Obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

Douglas “Doug” Jerome Thompson, age 60 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 13, 2023.

He was born on November 18, 1962 in Eau Claire to the late LeRoy and Mary Ann (Kromrey) Thompson and received his GED from North High School.

Doug worked at Ship Shape Car...

Mar 13, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Joy Asp passed away on Monday March 13, 2023 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer. Betty was born in Amery, WI on January 6, 2023 to Herbert Asp and Helen Sufka (Myhre). She spent most of her childhood in the Amery area.

Betty spent her adult life in the Eau Claire area. She was a...

Mar 12, 2023

Carol Ann Bilderback age 76 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Luther Hospital from an apparent heart attack. She was born February 6, 1947 to Gladys(Hass) and Ewald Reetz of Augusta, Wisconsin. Her parents later divorced and her mother and 3 siblings moved to Eau Claire in 1955. Carol graduated with honors from...

Mar 12, 2023

Robert Allen Lund, 75, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Mar 10, 2023

Roger Dale Larson, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease.

Roger was born on October 14, 1955 in Frederic, WI to Helen Taylor.  After graduating high school from Spooner in 1973, Roger went directly into the workforce as a general laborer. ...

Mar 9, 2023

Kay Rook Norman passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Eau Claire.

She was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St Louis, Illinois on January 31, 1941, the beloved, only child to Merle and Virginia Rook.  She attended Belleville High School in Belleville, Illinois.  As a young girl, she was active as a “bat boy”...

Mar 7, 2023

Kurt Richard Mueller, age 59, of Circle Pines, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023. Kurt was born on May 17, 1963, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Vern and Joan Mueller. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1981 where he was a member of the Old Abes varsity...

Mar 6, 2023

Veronica (Ronnie) Ann Prell was called home to Heaven­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ on March 6, 2023.

She was born in Rice Lake, WI on September 20, 1930 and raised by her loving Grandparents, Max and Anna Kubis.

Ronnie married Russell Prell on July 9, 1951 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. They were...

Mar 5, 2023

George Lewis, age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Eau Claire. He was born on September 27, 1936 in Waukon, Iowa to William and Vivilore Lewis.

After high school, George joined the United States Army and was later honorably discharged. He was a self -employed...

Mar 5, 2023

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

Mar 2, 2023

James W. McFadden, age 85 of Fall Creek, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1938 in Eau Claire to George and Dorothy McFadden.

At the age of 16, James he started work at Kleist Concrete and continued there for 30 years before working for PDM...

Mar 2, 2023

Darel W. Roinestad, 94, of Hayward, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Mar 1, 2023

Eldore Hildore Humke, 99, of Loyal passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 at Clark County Living & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born July 26, 1923 in Greenwood, Wisconsin.  He attended Decker Elementary School and Greenwood High School.  Eldore was united in marriage to Violet Kuester on September 20, 1947.  She preceded him in death January 19, 1999....

Mar 1, 2023

Susan Rae Deetz, age 70 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Bloomer. She was born in Eau Claire on September 6, 1952 to Armond and Irene (Goodremote) Glenz.

Susan enjoyed crocheting beautiful blankets, going to the casino “for ribs”, singing along with country music and...

Feb 24, 2023

Kenneth Vernon Bell, age 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on February 24, 2023 after a long battle with male breast cancer. Ken was born on February 3, 1952 to Vernon and Ellen (Landsem) Bell in Chippewa Falls, WI. He graduated from Cadott Community High School, District One Technical College and studied business management at Marion University.

Feb 24, 2023

Peggy L. Hurless, age 75 of Altoona, Wisconsin passed to eternal life on February 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Earl and Ruth (Roger) Witt on June 11, 1947. She grew up in Ladysmith with her 8 siblings on the family farm. Shortly after high school, Peggy started a family and...

Feb 23, 2023

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

Feb 23, 2023

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

Feb 23, 2023

Charlotte "Char"Jean Romportl passed away at home on February 23, 2023 with her sons and daughter-in-law by her side.

She was born June 6, 1943, in Rice Lake, WI to Frank and Beatrice (Smothers) Coon. She was the 4th of 12 children born to the couple

Charlotte married Joseph Romportl November 11, 1961, at St....

Feb 22, 2023

Joe Wulff passed away on Wednesday, Feb 22 in Eau Claire, WI.  He was born on April 21, 1933 to Martin and Cora Wulff, Mondovi, WI.  He was the first of 5 boys all raised on the family farm.  Joe graduated from Mondovi High School in 1951, attended Chippewa Valley Vocational School, and took extension classes through UW-Madison.  In...