Local Obituaries
Marilyn Steben
Jul 9, 2022
Marilyn J. Steben 83, of Butternut, died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Lu Ann Oberg
Jul 9, 2022
Lu Ann Oberg, age 69, of Waubun, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her brother’s home in Eleva, Wisconsin after a 6-month battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer. Lu Ann was born March 4, 1953, in Jamestown, North Dakota to Marcus and RaeAnn (Mueller) Paulson. She is survived by her husband Dan; her mother, RaeAnn; sister Janis (Brent) Wallender;...
Norman Mathews
Jul 9, 2022
Norman D. Mathews, 85, of Altoona, Wisconsin passed away July 09, 2022 of natural causes. Norman was born to Dale Norman and Doris Mathews in 1936 in Elmhurst, Illinois. Norman was a Christian who loved sharing his numerous healings of alcoholism, cancer, heart surgery, and a broken neck. His true joy was always helping his seven children, 17 grandchildren, and...
Clifford Pichler
Jul 9, 2022
Clifford S. Pichler, age 88, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Our House Memory Care in Eau Claire. He was born in Rock Falls on November 26, 1933 to John and Marie Pichler. He enlisted in the Army, and after two years serving his country, he was honorably discharged. He then worked at Pope &...
Lynn Mcdonough
Jul 6, 2022
Lynn Allen McDonough, age 73, passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022 peacefully at River Pines in Altoona, WI, with loved ones around him. He was an amazing person that had a huge part in our community. He was the proud owner of Connell's Supper Clubs. He made a difference in many lives. He enjoyed being involved and part of Wisconsin...
Byron Root
Jul 6, 2022
Byron L. Root, age 89, of Elk Mound, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on September 29, 1932 in Chetek to Ross and Olive Root. Byron served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. On June 25, 1959 he married the former...
Jeffry Miller
Jul 5, 2022
Jeffry C. Miller, 57, of Medford, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at home. Arrangements are pending.
Riley Fletschock
Jul 5, 2022
Riley H. Fletschock, age 90 of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 15, 1931 to Otto and Hilda (Zimmerman) Fletschock and grew up on a farm in rural Eau Claire with his mother Hilda and step father John Schlewitz. Riley met Doris, his wife of 66...
Karen Patton
Jul 4, 2022
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Roger Omernik
Jul 3, 2022
It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Roger Leon Omernik on July 3rd, 2022. Born March 24, 1946 to Victor and Lucille Omernik. He went to school in the Rosholt school district. He enlisted and was honorably discharged from the Army National Guards in 1967. He worked and retired at Copps Company. A Father of two daughters...
Lee Marsh
Jun 29, 2022
Lee R. Marsh is finally free of the cancer and pain that he battled with grace and courage. He died peacefully on Wednesday June 30, 2022, at home with his wife, children and their partners by his side. Lee was born at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on April 17, 1960 to Mac and Gert Marsh. He was baptized...
Peter Thompson
Jun 29, 2022
Peter “Pete” Thompson, age 62, died on June 29, 2022 in Marshfield, WI after a prolonged hospital stay. He was born September 8, 1959 in Barron, WI. He attended high school in Barron and after worked as an electrician for several years. Peter also lived in the Dallas area for many years. He had a number of close friends and...
Virginia Tronstad
Jun 29, 2022
Virginia Tronstad, 84 of Rice Lake, WI passed away on June 28, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Virginia was born July 29, 1937 in Rice Lake, WI, the daughter of Adolph and Violette (Houlder) Buergi. She married Ludvig H. Tronstad of Long Lake, WI on November 10, 1956 in Rice Lake, WI. Virginia graduated from Rice Lake High...
Phyllis Gast
Jun 27, 2022
Phyllis E. Gast, 97, of Barronett, died Monday, June 27, 2022 at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
David Johnson
Jun 26, 2022
David Ernest Johnson, 71, after a brief battle with cancer, died on Sunday, June 26th, 2022, at 11:54am, with his family by his side. He was born on December 26th, 1950, in Eau Claire, WI to Ernest D. and Norma (Rognlien) Johnson and raised in Strum, WI. After graduating from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1969, David began working...
Mary Seaton
Jun 26, 2022
Our dear mother, Mary Seaton, 71, from Eau Claire, WI, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Mary enjoyed loving on her grandchildren, gardening, quilting at Trinity Lutheran Church, spending time with her friends, shopping for holiday decorations, and that second cup of coffee. She was soft hearted, caring, giving, and compassionate. Survivors include her three children...
Robert Palmquist Sr.
Jun 25, 2022
Robert “Bob” W. Palmquist Sr., age 85, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Barron, WI to Oscar & Minnie Palmquist. He was raised in Barron and when his father died, his mother remarried Rienholt Fahlgren. Reinholt “Slim” raised him when his mother became...
Joel Fosburgh
Jun 25, 2022
Joel Fosburgh “Foz” took his final ride into eternity on June 25, 2022 at Rochester Mayo. He succumbed to organ failure after his 4th open heart surgery. He had been dealing with heart issues and a cascade of health problems for the past 25 years, but he was always optimistic that things would get better. Joel was born on July...
William Wagner
Jun 23, 2022
William “Bill” R. Wagner of Altoona passed away Thursday, June 23rd at home with St. Croix hospice. He was born May 12th 1954 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Robert and Eleanor (Westberg) Wagner. They later moved to Altoona, and he graduated from Altoona High School with the class of 1972. He married Sandra Flyte of Eau Claire, on April 27th 1974...
Betty Mcinnis
Jun 23, 2022
Betty Lue McInnis, age 81, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Grace Lutheran Communities- River Pines in Altoona. She was born to Otis and Grace (Lang) on July 24, 1940 in Eau Claire. On February 11, 1961, she married the love of her life John McInnis and together they raised 3 children. Betty delighted in...
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