Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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.

David Krall

David Krall

Sep 17, 2022

David L. Krall, age 61 of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born on May 8, 1961 in Eau Claire, the son of Kenneth and Betty Krall. David went to Longfellow Elementary School, North High School and CVTC for HVAC. He enlisted in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. David loved fishing and...

Kenneth Everson

Kenneth Everson

Sep 16, 2022

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Wayne Fuller

Wayne Fuller

Sep 16, 2022

Wayne G. Fuller, age 55 of Eau Claire, WI passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born June 19, 1967. He was a huge fan of all Wisconsin sports, especially the Packers. He enjoyed watching the games and collecting gear. Wayne is survived by 3 Children Payton, Cameron and Addison; 2 loving parents Gerald and Nancy Fuller of...

Maureen O'Brien

Maureen O'Brien

Sep 15, 2022

Maureen O'Brien of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, September 15 after 17 years of dealing with cancer. Maureen was born in Ladysmith on 10-14-1951 to Dolores (Kramschuster) and John "Blackie" O'Brien. Her early childhood was spent in Ladysmith before moving to Rice Lake. She started her college career at UW-Barron County before graduating from UW-La Crosse with a B.S....

Patricia Poppy

Patricia Poppy

Sep 14, 2022

Patricia A. Poppy, 85, of Marshfield, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Douglas Robertson officiating. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the...

Suzanne Causier

Suzanne Causier

Sep 12, 2022

Suzanne Causier, age 88 of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire. She was born on October 26, 1933 in Harvey, IL to Ellis and Mary (Zilligan) Barnes. The family moved to New Auburn, WI in May of 1947 and lived there until 1976. In 1951, Suzanne married Arden Pederson....

Robert Olson

Robert Olson

Sep 12, 2022

Reverend Robert W. Olson Reverend Robert W. Olson, age 95, passed away September 12th at his home in Spencer, Wisconsin. Robert was born on January 6, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI to Sigwald and Helen Olson. After graduating from seminary in Springfield, IL he married Bernice, his wife of 74 years. They began ministry together with short stints in Chicago...

William Drinkman

William Drinkman

Sep 11, 2022

On September 11, 2022, William Henry Drinkman went to be with his Lord and Savior. Bill was born March 6, 1941 in the Town of Tiffany, Dunn County. Bill married Elaine Jackson on February 21, 1964. He spent most of his working life on the dairy farm that he was born on. In the early 1980's on the way out...

Paul Hudson

Paul Hudson

Sep 11, 2022

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Ruben Yana

Ruben Yana

Sep 10, 2022

Ruben J. Yana, Marshfield, WI and former resident of Omro, was born on February 24, 1930 in Manitowoc County to Joseph and Rose (Hronek) Yana. He lived in Two Rivers until he moved to Omro in 1946. He graduated from Omro High School in 1948. He married Winifred Greenwood at Two Rivers in 1950. Winifred passed away on September 6,...

Douglas Nimmer

Douglas Nimmer

Sep 9, 2022

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Janet Diedrich

Janet Diedrich

Sep 8, 2022

Janet E. Diedrich died at home on Thursday, September 8, 2022. There will be no service at this time.

Larry Kriese

Larry Kriese

Sep 7, 2022

Larry Clifford Kriese, age 78, passed away on September 7, 2022 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Larry joined the United States Air Force on June 17, 1961 and served until his honorable discharge on June 16, 1965 after serving 4 years in the Motor pool receiving many commendations, medals and decorations with extra training in the...