Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Edith Nauman

Edith Nauman

Oct 1, 2022

Edith C. Nauman, age 99 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending.

Ronald Steif

Ronald Steif

Oct 1, 2022

Ronald J. Steif, age 72, of Chippewa Falls, WI died October 1st, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital after bravely battling multiple illnesses.

He was born on April 11th, 1950 to Walter and Elna (Drehmel) Steif. He graduated from North Highschool in 1968.

In 1974, Ron began farming with his stepfather, Gordon Buttenhoff, in the village...

Frank Reith

Frank Reith

Oct 1, 2022

Francis "Frank" Reith, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen. Arrangements are pending.

Jon Railsback

Jon Railsback

Oct 1, 2022

Jon D. Railsback, 75, of Spooner died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Keith Kimmel

Keith Kimmel

Sep 30, 2022

Keith R. Kimmel, age 62 of Pepin, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. Arrangements are pending.

Thomas Berseth

Thomas Berseth

Sep 29, 2022

Thomas James Berseth, 68, a beloved father and grandfather left us on September 29, 2022, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Tom was born on January 26, 1954, to James and Florence (Sciezor) Berseth. He graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School in 1972 and pursued a career in law enforcement after graduation. He started his law...

Robert Morris

Robert Morris

Sep 29, 2022

Robert Campbell Morris, age 76 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, September29, 2022 at Grace Edgewood in Altoona. Bob was born on April 19, 1946 in Boise, Idaho to William and Betty “Campbell” Morris II. The family moved later to Missoula, Montana where Bob attended grade school and graduated from high school. He then attended college, graduating with a...

Charles Howe

Charles Howe

Sep 28, 2022

Charles G. Howe DVM, age 80 of Ridgeland, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Pioneer Health & Rehab in Prairie Farm. He was born on January 16, 1942 in DeKalb, Illinois to Frank and Leafie “Eleanor” Howe. Charles graduated from Belvidere High School in 1960 and Iowa State University College of Veterinarian Medicine in 1967. He married Susan Rydeen...

Linda Olson

Linda Olson

Sep 28, 2022

Linda Lou Olson, age 82 of Chetek, passed away in Chetek on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Arrangements are pending.

Margaret Kromrey

Margaret Kromrey

Sep 27, 2022

Margaret I. Kromrey, age 93 of Fall Creek, passed on to her Heavenly home Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Augusta Health & Rehab. She was born on March 24, 1929 in the Town of Ludington, Eau Claire County to William and Anna Jungerberg. After attending Pine View Country School and graduating from Fall Creek High School, she attended Eau Claire...

David Flesberg

David Flesberg

Sep 25, 2022

David Sigurd Flesberg, of Costa Mesa, California, passed away after a long battle with cancer, on September 25th, 2022, in Newport Beach, California, at the age of 65. He was born on October 16, 1956 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Leonard A. Flesberg (1999) and Anna M. (Anderson) Flesberg (2021).

Dave grew up in Eau Claire and...

Darrell Fox

Darrell Fox

Sep 24, 2022

Darrell Reed Fox died on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. As per Darrell's request, no services will be held.

Sandra Honadel

Sandra Honadel

Sep 23, 2022

Sandra Kay Honadel, age 84 of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept 23rd, 2022. Sandra was born March 9th, 1938 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI to Glen and Alta Knight. She grew up in Eau Claire and attended Eau Claire High School, going on to become a cook at UW Eau Claire....

Margaret Brehm

Margaret Brehm

Sep 20, 2022

Margaret M. Brehm passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Heritage Court Memory Care, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Born on August 1, 1930, to Hilbert and Matilda Pagel, she grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. In 1954 she married Donald Brehm and enjoyed 54 years of marriage until Don’s death in 2009. Don and Marge...

Gunde Schreiner

Gunde Schreiner

Sep 20, 2022

Gunde B. Schreiner, age 90, passed away on September 20, 2022. She was born on April 28, 1932 in Germany. She met her husband Bill while he was stationed in the army in Germany. They were married in 1954 and made their home in Mondovi, WI. They were married 67 years. Gunde enjoyed embroidering kitchen towels and pillowcases as well...

Roy Ruth

Roy Ruth

Sep 20, 2022

Roy L. Ruth, age 97 of Lake Hallie, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Arrangements are pending.

Beverly Thorn

Beverly Thorn

Sep 19, 2022

Beverly Beatrice Thorn (Nee Bowman), age 98, of Altoona passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Wauwatosa, WI. She was born Feb 21, 1924 in Eau Claire and lived the majority of her life in Altoona. She will be remembered for her love of family, traveling, ceramics, knitting, sewing, baking, flowers and flower arranging. Beverly...

Douglas Zillmer

Douglas Zillmer

Sep 18, 2022

Douglas “Doug” James Zillmer, Sr., passed on September 18th, 2022, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He came into this world on September 15th, 1960, the youngest of 14 children born to Lloyd and Helen Zillmer, a twin to Don. Doug worked at A.J. Manufacturing in Bloomer for over 20 years. When he wasn’t working, Doug loved fishing. He...

Joann Seevers Wolfgram

Joann Seevers Wolfgram

Sep 18, 2022

Joann Marie Madlung Seevers Wolfgram, age 87, went to meet Jesus on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born September 13, 1935, to Erich and Alma (Dorn) Madlung in Milwaukee, WI. Following her birth, she was baptized into God’s family at St. John's Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa, WI, on September 29, 1935. Joann attended Underwood Elementary in Milwaukee, WI. On May...

David Kalstad

David Kalstad

Sep 18, 2022

David A. Kalstad, age 65, of Black River Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Black River Falls surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending.