Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

Verlene J. Waiss, 67, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 28, 2023

Ronald D. Sanford, 77, of New Richmond died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at The Deerfield in New Richmond. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 27, 2023

Frederick (Fritz) Ervin Geske of Fall Creek, WI, passed peacefully at home with his immediate family by his side on January 27, 2023.

For the many that knew him, he simply had no more gardens to plant, fields to hunt, lakes to fish, service calls to go on, or ways to help his Lions Club...

Jan 26, 2023

William “Bill” Carpenter, age 81 of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on January 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

On September 17, 1941 Bill was born to Albert J. and Dorothy L. (Johnson) Carpenter in Eau Claire, where he grew up in the Township of Seymour and attended Memorial High School. Bill worked several different...

Jan 25, 2023

Kathleen A. Dressel of Chippewa Falls, WI went to her eternal home in heaven with Jesus on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 with family by her side, loving and supporting her.

She was born April 27, 1945 in Chippewa Falls to John and Beryl (Willmarth) Gerber. In 1963 she graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. Kathi married her...

Jan 24, 2023

Dennis Eugene Kayhart, 83, of Cornell passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time.

Dennis was born September 22, 1939, the son of Albert and Ethel (Zastrow) Kayhart of Abbotsford. After his school years,...

Jan 23, 2023

Luann A. Woodford, born January 25, 1932 to Henry and Alvina (Glenz) Woodford of Eau Claire, passed away at BeeHive Homes in Eau Claire on January 23, 2023, just 2 days shy of her 91st birthday.

After graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1950, she attended one semester of college at Eau Claire Teacher’s College (now...

Jan 22, 2023

Marcus Leroy Richter, 90, of Platteville, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Marcus was born on September 27, 1932 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to Frank and Laura (Schuchart) Richter. He was married to Donna Collins for 62 years before she went to heaven in 2015. Marcus drove school bus, was a Cub Scout leader, and worked for...

Jan 22, 2023

Nicholas L. Ciccarelli, 45, of Menomonie, WI died on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona.

Jan 22, 2023

Marcus L. Richter, 90, of Platteville died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Edenbrook of Platteville. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 21, 2023

Shari Kae Elliston, 73, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully from complications surrounded by her family at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, WI, on January 21, 2023 due to complications with Lewy Body Dementia.

Shari was born on October 28, 1949, to Kermit Willard Johnson and Iwanah June (DeShazer) Johnson, in Ellensburg, Washington. After high...

Jan 20, 2023

Romaine E. “Rocky” Tollefson, age 87 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Eau Claire.  He was born in Chimney Rock on May 25, 1935 to Arthur and Emma (Burgess) Tollefson.

Rocky was a hard worker and taught his children his same work ethic.  He sold cars, drove semi and worked in construction...

Jan 18, 2023

Cassie Leigh (Simonson) Skinner, age 50, of Eau Claire, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Cassie was born on May 8, 1972 to Richard and Carol Simonson.

She graduated from Bloomer High School and went on to CVTC where she earned her CNA Certification....

Jan 18, 2023

Richard R Dehnke, age 89, passed away January 18 at his home in Fall Creek, WI.

Richard was born at the family’s rural home stead in Chimney Rock, WI.  The family later moved to Mondovi, WI where Richard graduated high school.  Over the years, Richard re turned to the Mondovi area often to take is father on...

Jan 17, 2023

Sienna Rayne Olson was born on January 17th, 2023 at 10:38 am at 20 weeks gestation. She was greeted by angels the same day at 1:10 pm. She passed peacefully in her mother's arms while surrounded by family who showed her how loved she was in her brief time on earth.

Sienna was born to...

Jan 14, 2023

John R. Langlois

John Langlois passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Altoona, Wisconsin.

John was born in Durand, Wi, the 3rd youngest of eight children born to Emma and Claude Langlois.  John graduated from Durand High School in 1970 and from college at UW River Falls where he acquired a...

Jan 14, 2023

Dean A Swanson

With heartbreak, we announce the passing of Dean Adolph Swanson. Dean wore many labels: husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. No matter what the acquaintance, all who knew him were blessed with one-liners, long conversations, smiles and a heart of gold.

Dean passed away on Saturday, January 14,...

Jan 14, 2023

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

Jan 14, 2023

Curtis Lee Ackley, age 52 of Cadott, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse after a cardiac arrest.

He was born on August 6, 1970 to Wayne “Mike” and Jane (Yeager) Ackley in Chippewa Falls, WI. Curtis married Nicole on April 17, 2010 in Eau Claire.  He graduated from...

Jan 13, 2023

Nathan J. "Peanuts" Jakel, age 86 of Humbird, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Arrangements are pending.