Obituaries

Karen Derdzinski

Jan 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Derdzinski of Bruce, Wisconsin, who passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Levi and Leona Lewis;...

Ronald Lewis

Jan 27, 2025

Ronald Allen Lewis, 67, of Holcombe passed away January 27 in Weston WI. He was born July 3, 1957 to Levi and Leona Lewis in Sandwich IL. He moved to Wisconsin and worked a number of years at Weathershield Co. in Ladysmith, WI. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in every season. He also enjoyed cooking and barbecuing for friends...

Virginia Markin

Jan 27, 2025

Virginia "Ginn" Dawn Markin, nee Allen, age 91, passed away on January 27, 2025, at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI, where she was dubbed "Director of the Sunshine Committee" for social activities and where she received outstanding and loving care.

Virginia was born in Spanaway, WA on February 10, 1933. Around 1941, the family moved to the...

Connie Driscoll

Jan 27, 2025

Connie Rae Driscoll (Segerstrom), 74 of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Connie was born in Hudson, WI. Connie was the daughter of "Gramps" or "Connie" Conquer and Adeline (Grass) Segerstrom on November 23, 1950.

She attended school in Hudson, WI and graduated with the class...

Andre' Simmons Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Andre' G. Simmons Jr., age 21 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Barry Lancette

Jan 25, 2025

Barry was born on December 3, 1951, son of Robert and Bernice (Rivard) Lancette. He grew up in rural Eau Claire with five siblings. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1970 and then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, proudly serving for 6 years at bases in North Carolina, Hawaii, and Japan. Following his service, he returned to Eau...

Helga Federiuk

Jan 25, 2025

Helga R. Federiuk, age 92 of Mondovi, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Mondovi Home Place.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Judy Matchey

Jan 24, 2025

Judy Matchey, 86 of Eleva, WI passed away Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home in Strum. She was born to Bjarne and Irma (Gerri) Norheim, on January 4, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Eleva-Strum High School in 1957. Judy was united in marriage to Don Matchey on September 21, 1957, having celebrated 65 years prior to his...

Betty Christner

Jan 23, 2025

Betty Jean Christner, age 80 of Elk Mound, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born in Eau Claire on September 11, 1944, to the late James and Ellen Wampole.

Betty took great pride in her family. Spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids was her treasure. A favorite...

Michael Ginder

Jan 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michael "Mike" Ginder

Michael "Mike" Ginder, age 62, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on January 23, 2025 following a battle with cancer.

Born on February 26, 1962 to Dick and Elaine. He graduated from North High School in 1980, where he undoubtedly honed his talent for making everyone laugh. In 1984,...

Robert Gibson

Jan 22, 2025

Robert (Bob) D. Gibson, 90, of Eleva, Wi. peacefully passed away on January 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Bob was born at home on March 14, 1934, to Arthur and Margaret Gibson. After Bob graduated from high school, he then joined the army. While in the army he was stationed in Germany. When his time was up in the...

Walter A. Tomczyk

Jan 22, 2025

Walter Tomczyk, aged 80, died at his home on January 22, 2025. He was born a firecracker baby on July 4th, 1944 to Doris (Gowey) and Joe Tomczyk. He was number four in a family of nine rambunctious children.

Walter loved life and filled every moment with joy and his caring spirit. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and...

Kenneth Ahlman

Jan 22, 2025

Kenneth Charles Ahlman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 7, 1947.

Ken lived a life marked by service, love and adventure. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Ken served his country with honor during the Vietnam War from 1965-1969 aboard...

Aimee Wentzel

Jan 22, 2025

Aimee Rose (Hehl) Wentzel, age 66 of Fall Creek, WI passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by family. She was born December 31, 1958 in Eau Claire, WI to the late Eilert and Bonnie Hehl.

Aimee loved her long career at Walgreens and her family. She loved helping people and being the...

Peter Vanish

Jan 21, 2025

Patricia Langlois

Jan 20, 2025

Patricia Langlois passed away on January 20, 2025. She spent the final weeks of her life surrounded by her many friends and family. She is dearly loved and will be missed by many.

Patricia H. Langlois is the daughter of Jerome and Adelaide Lorsung. One of four children, she was born on February 22,1937, on the farm owned by...

Eileen Hemmeter

Jan 20, 2025

Eileen Mussatto Hemmeter, age 98 of Highwood, Illinois, passed away the morning of January 20, 2025.

She was born January 10, 1927 in Sesser, Illinois to Thomas and Albina (Enama) Mussatto, the youngest of 3 children.

Preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers John and Harry and her sisters in law Delores (Martini) and Martha...

Robert V Curtis

Jan 19, 2025

Robert Victor Curtis passed away on Sunday, January 19th at Milestone Memory Care in Eau Claire. He was born on March 13, 1942 in Eau Claire to Walter and Ione Curtis. Bob grew up in Eau Claire, graduated from Memorial High School in 1960, and spent his entire life in the Eau Claire area. Immediately out of high school...

Bernard Weissinger

Jan 19, 2025

Bernard (Bernie) John Weissinger, age 87 of Durand passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Bernie was born December 31, 1937 to Frank and Stella (Boehm) Weissinger. Bernie married MaryAnn Severson December 2, 1983 and together had two children John and Jenna. He was extremely proud of them.

Bernie worked at Weiser concrete in Maiden Rock...

Mary Schutz

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Schutz, passed away in her sleep on January 18 at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Mary was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Jack and Edith (Wanner) Brainard on January 24, 1949. She graduated from Mondovi High School, and received her undergraduate degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a graduate degree in education from...