Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Andrew Starr

Andrew Starr

Jan 14, 2023

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

Curtis Ackley

Curtis Ackley

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...

Nathan Jakel

Nathan Jakel

Jan 13, 2023

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

Arrangements are pending.

Shirley Delong

Shirley Delong

Jan 13, 2023

Shirley Ann DeLong (nee Webb) age 84 of Rice Lake, Wisconsin passed away on January 13, 2023.

Shirley was born June 13, 1938 in Rock Falls, Wisconsin to Frances A. Webb (nee Raschke) and Paul J Webb.  Shirley moved to Germantown, WI in the late 1950’s and graduated from West Bend High School.  She was a Washington...

Joanne Miles

Joanne Miles

Jan 12, 2023

Joanne Miles (Kneisl) lived a full life until God called her home on January 12, 2023. She passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep. She was 94.  Joanne was born on November 13, 1928, in St. Paul, MN to Albert and Marjorie Kneisl.  She moved to Eau Claire, WI in 1943 where she graduated from Eau Claire Sr....

Judith Silge

Judith Silge

Jan 11, 2023

Judith R. Silge, age 82 of New Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 1941 at the Eagle Ridge Senior Living in Osceola.

Arrangmenets are pending.

Gary Kentgen

Gary Kentgen

Jan 11, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Gary Anthony Kentgen, age 76, passed at 12:50 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Wisconsin.

He was born June 30, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Gary was known for his intelligence, his love of the Lord, love for photography, great passion for science and theology, loved...

Robert White

Robert White

Jan 10, 2023

Robert A. White

(November 17, 1930 - January 10, 2023)

Robert A. White, age 92, passed away at Azura Memory & Assisted Living in Eau Claire on January 10th, 2023, with his loving wife Carol and family at his side.  He was born on November 17th, 1930 in a farmhouse in...

Wilmer Pautz

Wilmer Pautz

Jan 10, 2023

Wilmer Arthur Pautz passed away on January 10, 2023 at Heritage in Eau Claire.  He was born on September 26, 1927 on the family farm near Bonduel, Shawano County, Wisconsin.  His parents were William and Esther (Benter) Pautz, and they were descendants of German immigrants who had originated in Pomerania on the Baltic Sea.  They were staunch Lutherans who...

Norma King

Norma King

Jan 8, 2023

Norma M. King, 86, of Eau Claire, WI died January 8, 2023.

She was born August 24, 1936 to Orval and Myrtle Douglas and grew up in the township of Wilson just north of Augusta. Norma attended different grade schools throughout her life including Grandview, Russell Corners, Thompson Valley and Osseo. In 1954 Norma graduated from Lincoln...

Ricky Walton

Ricky Walton

Jan 7, 2023

Ricky Alan Walton, 64 of Black River Falls, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2023 with his wife Lorrie at his side.

Rick was born on May 1, 1958 in Black River Falls to Arvid and Delores (Jacobson) Walton.  He graduated from Black River High School in 1976.  On June 8, 1993 he...

Elizabeth Mindrup

Elizabeth Mindrup

Jan 6, 2023

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

William Anderson

William Anderson

Jan 6, 2023

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

Wynona Coburn

Wynona Coburn

Jan 5, 2023

Wynona L. Coburn,  age 71of Prairie Du Sac, passed away at home on Thursday, January 5, 2022 with her husband by her side.

Arrangements are pending.

William Munns

William Munns

Jan 5, 2023

William L. Munns, age 93 of New Richmond, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond.

Arrangments are pending.

Zbigniew Oksa

Zbigniew Oksa

Jan 5, 2023

Zbigniew Oksa, 98, of Granton, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Marshfield. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Glen Gilbertson

Glen Gilbertson

Jan 5, 2023

Glen E. Gilbertson, 91, of Hixton, WI passed away at Black River Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  He was born on June 24, 1931 in Black River Falls, WI to Annetta (Paulson) and Paul Gilbertson, Sr. and raised in the Oak Ridge area.  Glen proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed...

Glendale Larsen

Glendale Larsen

Jan 4, 2023

Glendale J. Larsen, 73, of Verona, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Eloise Eland

Eloise Eland

Jan 4, 2023

Eloise Rich Eland

October 28, 1928 - January 4, 2023

Eloise “Ellie” Rich Eland, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in Eau Claire on January 4, 2023 at age 94.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 1, 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 421 S....

Louise O'Neil

Louise O'Neil

Jan 3, 2023

Louise O'Neil, age 90, of Thorp passed away on Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Arrangements are pending. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.