Obituaries

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Jack Thomas Lawler, 73, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at Marshfield Hospital, Eau Claire, on Monday, November 17th surrounded by family.

Jack is now at peace, joyfully reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Lucy, who preceded him in death.

Jack was born April 11th 1952, in Superior, Wisconsin to his parents Gerald and Violet Lawler.

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Nov 17, 2025

Rebecca Ann Welke, age 76, of Eau Claire passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire. Becky was born in Eau Claire on February 14, 1949 to the late David and Eileen (Cartwright) Hempelman.

She graduated from Memorial High School. Becky served the community for many years. She was involved in the areas of...

Nov 14, 2025

James Michael Gagnon, 71, died Friday, November 14, 2025 at American Lutheran Home in Mondovi.  His last year of life contained numerous challenges related to heart failure, which he faced with courage. 

Jim was born on April 18, 1954 in Eau Claire to the late James and Monica Gagnon and was the first of eight children. He married Paula Phillips in 1981and...

Nov 14, 2025

Charles L. Ivey, age 90 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Care Partners in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nov 12, 2025

The family of Thor A. Thorson of Eau Claire, WI are saddened to announce his passing on November 12, 2025, at the age of 81 at Milestone Senior Living, due to ultimately losing in a short battle with Cancer.

He was born on April 23, 1944, to Anton "Tony" and Esther (nee' Klatt) Thorson in Minneapolis, MN. He was the...

Nov 9, 2025

Sandra Lea Dotseth passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by her family's love.

Born in Estelline, South Dakota, on June 10, 1938, to Lester and Ruth Somsen, Sandy's journey took her from Castlewood Elementary to Huron High School and then to South Dakota State University in Brookings. Throughout her life, she often wondered what her true purpose might...

Nov 9, 2025

Michael Paul Caldwell, 46, passed away suddenly on November 9, 2025.

He was born on October 24, 1979, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1998 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Stout in 2003.

While in college, Michael co-founded C&T Construction. After college, he worked briefly at Indianhead Glass in Hudson,...

Nov 9, 2025

Willard Aldan Young, age 100, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by his family at Dove Healthcare-West in Eau Claire.

Willard was born on November 27, 1924, in Eau Claire to Roy A. and Emma M. Young. He married the love of his life, Gloria J. Anderson, on December 8, 1951. They shared 56 wonderful...

Nov 5, 2025

Pauline was born to Anson and Genevieve (DeGriselles)Scott on October 20, 1933 in Round Prairie Township, MN. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Church shortly after being married to Verneal Arnold Goertz on September 29, 1951. She was a devoted wife and mother, raising 6 children with her husband living in rural Long Prairie. Her talents were many,...

Nov 4, 2025

Sonja passed away in the care of Dove West and St. Croix Hospice on November 4, 2025.

Sonja was the first of six children born to Chester O. and Muriel (McCarthy) Paulson in Eau Claire, WI. Her other siblings included Bradley Nels, Steven Jon, Charles Chester, Robert Joseph, and James Michael.

Sonja's family settled on the upper west side of...

Nov 4, 2025

Linda Myers (Norton), 74, of Fall Creek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI. Linda was born on May 28, 1951, in Rochester, Minnesota, to the late Connie and Virgil Norton. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1969. 

On March 13, 1971, Linda married her beloved husband, Max Myers. Together, they built a beautiful...

Nov 3, 2025

Georgia Marie Mollerud died in her home on November 3, 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones when she left her failed body and found her final peace. Her death was a merciful and welcome end to a very long few months for her and all who knew and loved her.

Georgia blessed every life she touched, and she touched...

Nov 3, 2025

Khursheed Khan, age 87, of Eau Claire passed away at her home on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Nov 2, 2025

Barbara LaMarche Slowiak

October 7, 1959 to November 2, 2025

I was born in Stanley, Wisconsin, to Vernon and Fern (Nitz) LaMarche, the ninth of twelve children. I was a tomboy raised on a dairy farm, loving the outdoors and all the animals. When I was 18, I married my husband Clarence, the neighbor boy who lived two side roads...

Nov 2, 2025

Dora Irene Hautamaki, of Germantown, Wisconsin died peacefully November 2, 2025.She was the loving mother of four, grandmother of twelve, and great grandmother of twenty, with another great grandchild expected soon.The former Dora Irene Paris of Gile, WI was born November 9, 1926. She was the daughter of Andrew and Marianne (Bruno) Paris. She had graduated from Hurley High School...

Oct 31, 2025

Karen L. Flynn, age 80 of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at home.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Oct 30, 2025

Carol A. Braune (Bortle), 82, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home with her daughter by her side, under the care of Interim Healthcare Hospice.

Carol was born in Eau Claire, WI on November 12, 1942, to Mabel (Ottum) and Bruce Bortle. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1960 and went on to earn...

Oct 29, 2025

Cathleen C. Jeschke, age 82, of Chippewa Falls passed away at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Oct 25, 2025

Donald J. Michalski, age 85 of Chippewa Falls, died with his family by his side on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.