Obituaries

Nov 17, 2022

John E. Sheffield, 84, of Stone Lake died Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nov 17, 2022

Carol J. Heath, age 83 of New Auburn, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Arrangements are pending.

Nov 15, 2022

Karalene (Kari) Meyer passed away peacefully at home, Nov 15, 2022 from natural causes. Karalene Marie Siewert was born at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire on Nov 5, 1961 to Richard and Marlyn Siewert—the 5th of 6 children. She grew up on the family farm south of EC, always participating in the many (mis) adventures that accompanied the “Siewert...

Nov 14, 2022

Patricia Ann Kufalk (Halverson), 74, of Northfield, died peacefully at home on November 14th, 2022 with family present. Patti was born on June 11th, 1948 to Myrtle and Sigrid Halverson and was the youngest of 6.

She graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1967. After graduation, she moved to Milwaukee  where she had a successul...

Nov 14, 2022

Rose Ella Haas, age 76, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire to Ralph and Ella (Lund) Haas. She was the youngest of six siblings and grew up on the family farm in the town of Clear Creek. As a child,...

Nov 14, 2022

Gary Obert Iverson Began his next journey on November 14, 2022. Gary was born July 24, 1958 the oldest son of Obert and Patty (Bailey) Iverson. Gary graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1976.

After High School Gary worked at Nelson Mufflers and Arrowhead Lodge. In 1995 He began his career as a Correctional Officer...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert Thomas Showalter, age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Born on August 6, 1936, in Cicero, Illinois, Robert was the second son of Carolyn M. (nee Pound) and Harry I. Showalter. They later divorced and by high school age the four children...

Nov 12, 2022

Elaine Rita Hanley Sydejko passed into the loving hands of the Lord, Saturday November 12, 2022 at the age of 98.9 years. She died peacefully surrounded by family and care givers at Care Partners Memory Care, Eau Claire.

Elaine was born February 7, 1924 in Chippewa Falls to Leonard and Anna (Konechney) Hanley.  She grew up on...

Nov 12, 2022

Gregory Wayne Hazen, 64, of Sun City, AZ (Hometown Eau Claire, WI) died of a heart attack on November 12th, 2022, in Phoenix, AR. He was born on October 9th, 1958, to DeWayne (Stub) and Joyce (Flaskrud) Hazen. The first of seven children.

He attended Cleghorn Elementary, Central Junior High and Memorial High School. He worked...

Nov 11, 2022

Marie Ann Wehrmeister, age 64, of Ladysmith passed away peacefully in her home on November 11, 2022.  Marie was born March 15, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Vincent and Lillian Llanes. She was the youngest of 9 children.

In 1986 Marie met Paul Wehrmeister Sr. and they married on November 22nd. Together they shared 3 children. They...

Nov 11, 2022

Karen May Barber, age 90, of Altoona passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Grace Willowbrook in Eau Claire.

Karen was born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 5, 1932 to Benjamin and Cora (nee Thurke) Balthazar.  Karen graduated from Washington Park High School in 1950.  Karen married Vern Barber Jr. (who sat behind her in homeroom)...

Nov 11, 2022

Geneva Lou Canfield McNaughton passed away November 11, 2022 at the age of 100, at home.  She was healthy until her 100th year. She lived a very good life, loved and was loved by family and friends.

Geneva was a strong and smart woman, generous and devoted to her family. She was quiet and a...

Nov 10, 2022

Dave read the obituaries every day, and if someone younger than him died, he would say “well I outlived that one.” On the morning of November 10, Dave didn’t win the obituary lottery. He was 81 years old. He filled those 81 years caring for family, friends, and pets, while enjoying life with curling and perfect manhattans.

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Nov 9, 2022

John F. Bauer, 87, of Fond du Lac died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nov 7, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and great love, that we announce the passing of Irene Cora Thompson. She was born May 25, 1940 in Rockford, MN and passed on November 7, 2022 at her residence in Altoona, WI.

Irene loved the outdoors! Eagerly participating in deer hunting, fishing season, sports such as softball, horseshoes, and catching a...

Nov 7, 2022

Roger A. Stevens, age 83 of Taylor WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 7th, 2022 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse WI with his family by his side.

Roger was born March 3rd, 1939 to Ralph and Emma (Johnson) Stevens.

Roger graduated from Taylor High School in 1957. After graduation he worked at General...

Nov 5, 2022

Milo L. (Vernie) Hays, age 93, of Altoona, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Dove South with his loving family by his side.

Milo was born and raised in the Eau Claire area, but Altoona quickly became home, where he was an active member of the community. Over the years, Milo...

Nov 5, 2022

Susan “Suzy” Kay Melin, 55, of Chippewa Falls, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on November 5, 2022. She fought hard against the cancer that took her.

Suzy was born April 1, 1967, a special gift to her brothers and sister.

Her mother Rosa Mae Starr and father Jack Donald Melin preceded her in...

Nov 4, 2022

Earl G. Meyers, age 95 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.  He was born on December 14, 1926 in Eau Claire, the son of George and Anna (Reiter) Myers.

At 17 years old, Earl enlisted in the United States Navy and was later honorably discharged.  He met the love of his life, Loretta...

Nov 4, 2022

Richard J. George, age 89, Saxeville Township, Waupaca County, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.  He was born in Milwaukee on August 17, 1933 to Theodore and Leona George.

Throughout his career, he sold investment real-state and retired in the mid-1990s.  Being a true Wisconsin native, he enjoyed the great outdoors, black labs, skiing, hunting and...