Local Obituaries
Harold Robert Hess
Jan 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harold Robert Hess, of Altoona, following a short illness on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Harold was born on May 30, 1940, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to Rayfield and Pearl (Antone) Hess. He was raised on the family farm in rural Fairchild, the third of ten children and a twin. Harold attended...
James Anderson
Jan 24, 2026
James "Jim" Allan Anderson, age 91 of Eleva, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. He was born to the late Ludvig and Blanche (Hogue) Anderson on January 6, 1935 in Strum, WI. Jim graduated from Eleva-Strum High School in 1952 and was united in marriage to Lois Semingson on February 26,...
Oliver Marvin Olson
Jan 22, 2026
Oliver Marvin "Double O" Olson, 80, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on January 22, 2026 at Dove Healthcare-South.
Oliver was born in Barron, WI on April 13, 1945 to Ole and Emelia (Espeseth) Olson. Oliver graduated from Barron Senior High School in 1963 and went on to work for various companies operating and managing dairy departments. He started with...
Jan Albrecht
Jan 22, 2026
Jan Marie Albrecht, age 72 of Eau Claire, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1954 in Menomonie to the late Lawrence and Arlene Wooldridge.
Jan was one of the nicest and kindest people you could ever know. Her favorite things were spending time with her kids and...
Dairl J Martin Jr
Jan 21, 2026
Dairl J. Martin, lovingly known as "Duck," age 74, of Cadott, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on January 16, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Dairl Sr. Martin and Dorothy Martin Kreyer.
Dairl met the love of his life, Margaret "Peggy" O'Donnell, on June 23, 1973,...
Richard Bruce Boyd Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Richard B. Boyd. Jr., 54, Chippewa Falls, WI; Passed away January 20th from a massive Heart Attack. Richard worked at Silver Springs in their bottling dept. and was known for his very loving and gentle soul.
Richard had an extensive interest in photography, traveling throughout the Midwest, visiting and photographing various lighthouses, - with a particular interest in the Split Rock Lighthouse...
Harold Schiefelbein
Jan 20, 2026
Harold Gerhardt Schiefelbein, age 83, of Fall Creek, passed away at home on January 20th, 2026. Harold was born on September 12th, 1942 to Ewald and Goldine Schiefelbein and was raised in the Eau Claire area. He graduated from Osseo High School with the class of 1960. In February of 1964, he began working at McDonough Mfg. as a machinist,...
Michael Phillips
Jan 18, 2026
Michael William "Mike" Phillips, 72, of Fall Creek, Wisconsin, passed away on January 18, 2026 from atypical Parkinson's disease.
Born on December 30, 1953, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Mike was the son of Bill and Grace Phillips. He graduated from Memorial High School and went on to attend some college courses at UW-Stout. His early career began at Jackson Lumber...
David Scharlau
Jan 16, 2026
David W. Scharlau, age 83, of Hayward, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
David was born in Elk Mound, Wisconsin in 1942. He was the son of George and Idella Scharlau. He attended Elk Mound High School and married Mary Jo Cronkhite in 1962. He became a firefighter for the...
Mark Blakeley
Jan 15, 2026
Mark A. Blakeley, age 70 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Oakbrook Health & Rehab in Thorp. Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Rita Aabye
Jan 13, 2026
Rita Rae Olson Aabye, age 73, of Taylor, WI, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2026 at the Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls while under their loving care and that of the St. Croix Hospice Service. While surrounded by her family and friends. Rita's will was strong but her body was weak.
Rita was born on 12/17/1952...
Robin Erickson
Jan 12, 2026
Robin L. Erickson, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 82.
Robin was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to John and Nellie Erickson. He grew up in Dassel, Minnesota, where he lettered in football and graduated from high school. Following graduation, he attended St. Cloud State University for one year.
After college, Robin was...
Mark Robert Hartman
Jan 11, 2026
Mark Robert Hartman, age 66, of Altoona, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on January 11, 2026.
Mark was born on July 2, 1959, in Wabasha, Minnesota, to Robert and Dorothy (Kuhn) Hartman. He was raised in Alma, Wisconsin, where he developed the roots and values that remained with him throughout his life. From an early age, Mark learned the...
Martin Klomstad
Jan 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share that Martin "Marty" David Klomstad passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2026, at the age of 62.
Marty was born on January 31, 1963, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin and lived a majority of his life in Altoona, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale Klomstad...
Dianne Schoenbein
Jan 9, 2026
Dianne Elaine Schoenbein, 73 of Eau Claire, Wisconsin moved on to her next adventure on January 9, 2026.
She was born September 21, 1952 to Densil and Marian Anderson in Amery, Wisconsin. She spoke fondly of her childhood with her 4 siblings always outside playing and fishing. After graduating from North High School in 1970, she married Jim Verdon...
Viola Ann Ritchie
Jan 9, 2026
Viola Ritchie 3/18/1933 - 1/8/2026Viola was born in Saint Paul, MN in 1933 to Sybilla Lynch. She enjoyed her many entrepreneurial pursuits. Fond memories of Viola are with her children picknicking and going to the lake house. Viola met and married, William Ritchie and had 5 children. She moved to Spooner, WI in 1986 where she remained for the duration...
Richard Carlson
Jan 6, 2026
Richard (Rich) Dean Carlson
August 5, 1954 - January 6, 2026
Richard "Rich" Dean Carlson, age 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. He was a man known for his gentle spirit, his quick wit, and his kind heart.
A Life of Service and Joy
Rich was born on August 5, 1954, near Chetek, Wisconsin,...
Joseph Valleau
Jan 3, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Valleau, 86, of Eau Claire.Joe passed away on January 3, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1939, to his parents, William and Mildred Valleau.
Joe was a kind, generous, and fun-loving man who would help anyone in need. He had a remarkable way of making friends everywhere he went, and his quick wit and sense of humor could...
Donna Osterman
Jan 3, 2026
Donna Lovon (Hettinger) Osterman, passed away January 3, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.
Donna was born to Don and Lovie Hettinger on August 1, 1950 in Logansport, Indiana. At age 5 they moved to Hawkins, WI. After graduating from Ladysmith High School, she worked as a nurse's aide at Ladysmith Nursing Home for many years. August 27,...
Mary Pichler
Jan 2, 2026
Mary S. Pichler, age 56 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born in Eau Claire on February 1, 1969 to Kenneth and Rose Pichler.
Mary loved her cats, especially Sonny. She enjoyed the beauty of flowers and watching the birds, deer and squirrels. A few of her favorite things were treasures hunting, making...
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