Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Raymond Stoker

Raymond Stoker

Oct 21, 2022

Raymond A. Stoker, 78, of Black River Falls, died on Friday, October21, 2022, at Gunderson Medical Center in LaCrosse.

He was born October 9, 1944, to Algie and Inez (Lien) Stoker in Taylor, WI.  Raymond married the love of his life, Evelyn E. Johnson, on June 17, 1972.  He was always out in the garage working on...

Sharon Tarr

Sharon Tarr

Oct 20, 2022

Sharon Ann Tarr, age 78, of Spooner, WI passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022 with her niece by her side. Sharon was born to James and Helen (Smith) Tarr on July 11, 1944 in Spooner.

After graduating from Spooner High School in 1962, Sharon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UW-Eau Claire, majoring in French...

Douglas Field

Douglas Field

Oct 19, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Douglas to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Marion Dommer

Marion Dommer

Oct 19, 2022

Marion R. Dommer, 88, of Stoddard, WI, passed away on October 19, 2022 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. She was born April 21, 1934 in Cross Plains, WI to Jacob and Laura (Nee Brunner) Zander.

She taught vocal music, piano, strings and served as an organist in two settings. Then in 1965, she...

Letitia Notbohm

Letitia Notbohm

Oct 16, 2022

Letitia L. Notbohm passed away in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on October 16, 2022 at the age of 101. She was born on March 22, 1921, to Verner and Bernice (Barker) McCambridge in White Lake, Langlade County, Wisconsin.

Letitia graduated from White Lake High School in 1939 and graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester,...

Richard Vorpahl

Richard Vorpahl

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,...

Marlene Erickson

Marlene Erickson

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...

Celinda Kitchens

Celinda Kitchens

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...

John Schneider

John Schneider

Oct 13, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of John to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Steven Conrad Jr.

Steven Conrad Jr.

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...

Vernett Peterson

Vernett Peterson

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...

John Eichman

John Eichman

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...

Richard Morson

Richard Morson

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...

Donna Dodge

Donna Dodge

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...

Shirley Matson

Shirley Matson

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...

Nancy Lavelle

Nancy Lavelle

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...

Walter Britten

Walter Britten

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.

Margaret Sedarski

Margaret Sedarski

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...

Ronald Watkins

Ronald Watkins

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...

Donald Matchey

Donald Matchey

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...