Obituaries

Feb 8, 2023

Marion Meyer, age 95, formerly of Holcombe and Dorchester, passed away peacefully at Stoney River in Marshfield on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  She was born on May 30, 1927, in Ogema, WI.

She worked as a nursing assistant at Medford Hospital where she met the love of her life, Arthur, and they were married 60 years.  Together...

Feb 6, 2023

Elise joined her papa, mother, friend Gordy, and several other friends on February 6, 2023.

Spunky Elise was born April 8, 1947 to Robert Orr and Anne Orr (Miller) at St Luke’s Hospital in Racine,

Wisconsin. She was baptized December 29, 1949, remaining in faith throughout life. She graduated

From Washington Park High...

Feb 4, 2023

It’s impossible to compress almost 98 years of a life well lived into a few words. Betty was a daughter to Casper and Clara Dahlby. She was a sister to Chet and Ken. She was the adored wife of Don for over 68 years. She was mom to Paul, Tim, Brenda, and Todd. She was grandma to 5 kids...

Feb 3, 2023

PHILLIP CARL UTTERBACK of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin made his transition peacefully at home, as was his wish, on Friday February 3, 2023 at the age of 83.  Phil was born on July 20, 1939 to Charles and Grace Utterback, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Phil has two sons, Carl (Reem) and Derek (Susheila Isaac) Utterback with Irene Williams, whom he married...

Feb 3, 2023

Leona May North (Kolpien), 77, formerly of Colfax and Eau Claire, currently of Eleva, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, with her family by her side with the assistance of the Hospice of Mayo Health in Eau Claire. She was born on October 12, 1945, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to her parents Leo and Marie Kolpien (Lawrence) ....

Feb 1, 2023

Luella M. Daubert, 85, of Medford died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 31, 2023

Carol J. Bourget passed away peacefully at the Homeplace in Stanley on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  She was born on January 6, 1939 to Casper and Anna (nee Paul) Stangret in Chippewa Falls.  Carol attended St Anne’s Catholic School and graduated from Stanley High in 1956.

Carol married Robert Schara in 1957 and on October 8 of...

Jan 30, 2023

Orlando G. Ackerman, age 94 of rural Owen, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at home surrounded by  his family.

Arrangements are pending.

Jan 29, 2023

Paul R. Hoffman, 64, of Marshfield died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

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...