Obituaries

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Joshua Tucker

Joshua Tucker

Apr 27, 2022

Joshua Kenton Tucker, 44, of New Auburn, Wisconsin passed away April 27, 2022. Josh was born on July 1, 1977 in Waterloo, Iowa to Father Gary Tucker and Mother Renee (Gauger) Tucker of New Auburn. He married Candida Flatten on July 29, 2006 in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Both he and Candi welcomed their two children Gavin Reese Tucker and Rylea...

Ida Olson

Ida Olson

Apr 26, 2022

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

Patricia Lenfestey

Patricia Lenfestey

Apr 26, 2022

Patricia L. Lenfestey, age 76 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Beehive in Eau Claire. A full obituary will be posted soon.

John Richmond

John Richmond

Apr 25, 2022

John D. Richmond, 87, of Tomah, died Monday, April 25, 2022 at Hospice Touch Serenity House in Tomah. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

David Ponick

David Ponick

Apr 25, 2022

Never regret a day in life Good days give happiness Bad days give experience Worst days give lessons And Best days give memories Memories are what we treasure of David Ponick, a true gentleman and a scholar. Multiple Myeloma cancer took his life on April 25, 2022; but not his legacy of truth and caring and respect. David was born...

Robert Wallace

Robert Wallace

Apr 24, 2022

Robert M. Wallace, 63, of Spooner, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Rosalie Zielsdorf

Rosalie Zielsdorf

Apr 22, 2022

Rosalie “Rosie” J. Zielsdorf, age 60 of Whitehall, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Gunderson Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall. She was born on July 2, 1961 in Eau Claire to Eugene and Marlene Abrams. Rosie loved spending time doing anything with her kids and grandkids. She had a very bubbly personality, was very social and boisterous. She also...

Jerry Richards

Jerry Richards

Apr 22, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Jerry Lee Richards, 82, died on April 22, 2022. He was born November 4, 1939, at home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. The son of Russel O. and Elvessa A. Richards, Jerry was the youngest of five siblings. During his youth, Jerry found great pleasure being outdoors. This love was fostered through his participation in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,...

Ewald Messerschmidt

Ewald Messerschmidt

Apr 18, 2022

Ewald A. Messerschmidt, age 92 of Fall Creek, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 18, 2022; his devoted wife of almost 60 years and his four children were at his side. He grew up on the family farm, attended school/church in the area, and was drafted to the Marines where he served proudly. Upon returning home, he...

Joseph Schoen

Joseph Schoen

Apr 18, 2022

Joseph Walter Schoen, 39, passed away on April 18, 2022 at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Born in Neillsville, Wisconsin, he was the son of Karl Schoen and Martha Viduski. He graduated from Neillsville High School. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his amazing humor, never ending kindness, his readiness to help...

Terry Gray

Terry Gray

Apr 15, 2022

Terry Lee Gray, 73, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Friday April 15th 2022, at his home. Terry was born August 21st, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to William Gray and Betty Wilcox. He graduated in 1966 from Elk Mound High school where he was a self-proclaimed star point guard. He then joined the Navy where he served as a...

Marvin Steben

Marvin Steben

Apr 14, 2022

Marvin R. Steben, 84, of Butternut, died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Vickie Mailly

Vickie Mailly

Apr 14, 2022

Vickie A. Mailly, age 68 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Care Partners in Eau Claire. No services will be held.

Ruth Wilberschied

Ruth Wilberschied

Apr 13, 2022

Ruth H. Wilberschied, 89, of Elkhorn, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Larry Kolve

Larry Kolve

Apr 12, 2022

Larry Allen Kolve passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Whitehall, Wisconsin to Galvin Kolve and Thelma (Hestekin) Kolve, and was the second oldest of three brothers. Larry was survived by his son Bradley Kolve; granddaughters Samantha Kolve and Alexis Kolve; and great-granddaughter Za'Mylah Milton. He was proceeded in death by...

Henry Karnatz

Henry Karnatz

Apr 11, 2022

Henry Arthur Karnatz, 74, died April 11, 2022 at Care Partners Memory Care in Altoona, WI. He was born on April 25, 1947 to Dorothy and Henry Amos Karnatz. He grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois and graduated from high school in 1965, and started working his life as a truck driver. On December 5, 1981 he married Linda Angeloff....

Constance Miller

Constance Miller

Apr 10, 2022

April 12, 2022 Dear Friends and Family: With sadness we inform you of the passing of our wonderful, beautiful mother, Constance Lee Miller. We wanted to write this letter to share memories with those who loved her. Our mom lived life to the fullest and was always up for an adventure. She was an inspiration to all of us and...

Nancee Nichols

Nancee Nichols

Apr 10, 2022

Nancee Rae Nichols, age 75 of Colfax, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the Colfax Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Mauston, WI on April 16, 1946 to Raymond and Dorothy Schulz. She graduated from Mauston High School and later helped her father run the Schulz and Sons Variety Store. Nancee married Terry Nichols at the...

Janice Zillmer

Janice Zillmer

Apr 10, 2022

Janice Marie Zillmer, age 77 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. She was born on August 22, 1944 to the late John “Jack” and Sarah Losby. Janice was a bartender for most of her life and she enjoyed working food demo. Her most prized possessions in life were her...

Jean Chaput

Jean Chaput

Apr 7, 2022

Jean Evelyn Chaput, age 99, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, WI under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Jean was born February 26, 1923 in Mondovi, WI to Elsie (Holcomb) Helwig and Lester William Helwig. She graduated from Eau Claire Sr. High School in 1940. On November 25, 1950, she married George L....