Obituaries

Oct 15, 2022

Richard R. Vorpahl, 74, of Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by his loving wife and sons, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2022, after courageously battling cancer for several years.

He was born April 28, 1948, to Howard and Kathlyn (Casper) Vorpahl in Sheboygan, WI. He grew up on the family farm near Kiel, WI,...

Oct 14, 2022

Marlene Janet Erickson, 90, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2022 at Oak Gardens Assisted Living.

Marlene was born July 11, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to Isaac & Gertrude (Porten) Parker. She married Arlan C. Erickson June 5, 1971 and they settled in Eau Claire, WI.

Marlene worked as a secretary for...

Oct 14, 2022

Celinda Carroll Kitchens, 60, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 14 from a heart attack.

Celinda Ellen Carroll was born February 10, 1962 to John and Ruth Carroll in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Growing up working at her family's inn with her three brothers shaped her significantly. The friends she made throughout childhood are relationships she...

Oct 13, 2022

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Oct 12, 2022

Steven E. Conrad Jr ended his health struggle October 12, 2022. He peacefully passed at home with his family, and his loyal dog, Willow by his side.

He grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and moved to Hixton in the early 1990s, but he never let that city spirit leave him and would never pass up the...

Oct 12, 2022

Vernett R. Peterson, 81, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on October 12th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Vernett was born on September 8th, 1941 to Vernett and Gladys Peterson.

After Vernett graduated from Memorial High School in 1959, he joined the US Naval Reserve while studying economics at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.  Upon completion...

Oct 12, 2022

John K. Eichman, 62, of Barronett, WI, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Eau Claire, WI.

He was born on March 24, 1960 in Hastings, MN to Kenneth and Beverly (Horbach) Eichman, and was raised on the family farm in Prescott, WI. John graduated from Prescott High School where he excelled in everything.

In...

Oct 12, 2022

Richard A. Morson, 75, died at the Cornell Care Center in Cornell, Wisconsin on October 12, 2022. Skip was born February 24, 1947 in Mankato, Minnesota, the first child of Richard Charles Morson and Drusilla Grace Brouse Morson. He attended grade school in Aberdeen, South Dakota and  graduated from high school in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1965. He attended...

Oct 11, 2022

Donna R. Dodge, passed on October 11, 2022, at 93 years of age.  She was born in Eau Claire, WI on November 24, 1928 and moved to Rice Lake, WI in the 4th Grade.

Donna was a caring loving person and loved taking care of others.  She had a love of Christmas holiday and her antique Christmas...

Oct 10, 2022

Shirley A. Matson, age 89 of Chetek, passed away at her home on Monday, October 10, 2022.  She was born on May 15, 1933 in Sampson Township, Chippewa County, WI to Loddy and Stella Cizek.

Shirley graduated from Chetek High School and later met the love of her life Harold “Chuck” Matson and were married on December...

Oct 10, 2022

Nancy L. LaVelle, 81, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Monday, October 10, 2022.

She was born August 19, 1941, in the town of Anson, the daughter of Clyde and Irma (Melville) Ford. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School.

On April 29, 1961 Nancy married James B. LaVelle...

Oct 10, 2022

Walter L. Britten, age 87 of Red Cedar Township, Dunn County, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 in Menomonie.

Private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Oct 10, 2022

Margaret Rose Sedarski, 98, of Chippewa Falls died peacefully October 10,2022 at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls.

She was born September 25th, 1924 in Oshkosh, Wi to Bernard and Viola (Zuelker) Miller.  Margaret graduated from Oshkosh High School, and attended Oshkosh State College earning her teaching degree.

She married Ralph Sedarski on her...

Oct 7, 2022

Ronald Watkins, age 72, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Ron was born on Feb. 26, 1950 to Herschel and Alma in Fairmont, West Virginia. His family later moved to Washington where he grew up. After graduation, Ron enlisted in the United States Navy, serving a tour in Vietnam.

In...

Oct 7, 2022

Donald Matchey, 85 of Eleva, WI passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls. He was born to Peter and Gladys (Knudtson) Matchey, on April 28, 1937 in Whitehall, WI. He graduated from Whitehall Highschool in 1956. Don was united in marriage to Judy McBride September 21, 1957, recently celebrating 65 years...

Oct 4, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ellen Marie Scheppke, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Tuesday, October 4 2022, at the age of 64 years.

Ellen was born on November 8, 1957 to Edwin and Patricia (Smith) Scheppke. Ellen was predeceased by her parents and nephew, Daniel Ennis.

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Oct 4, 2022

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Mark Allan Prior, age 62 passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in Eau Claire.  Mark was born on August 11, 1960 in Neillsville to Allan Prior and Christine Bauman.

Mark married Susan Eidson in 1985.  They later divorced.

He was a strong-willed man that knew what he wanted.  Mark was a...

Oct 3, 2022

David ‘Sonny’ Litzell, age 84 of Menomonie, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022. David was born on May 18, 1938, in Duluth MN, to Bernard Litzell and Eleanor (Gunderson) Dahlberg and grew up in Spring Valley, WI where he met his wife of 63 years, Barbara (Blegen) Litzell. He is preceded in death by his siblings Darlene,...

Oct 3, 2022

Fleurette Brimblecombe, 87, of Hudson, died Monday, October 3, 2022 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Oct 2, 2022

John J.T. Shinners, 75, passed away on October 2, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. John was born on March 1, 1947 to parents John J. and Leocadia Shinners of Hartford, Wisconsin. John spent his early years running around Hartford, spending time at Pike Lake, the Hartford Golf Club and any sports field available. He attended Campion High School in...