Local Obituaries
Paul Allen Williams
Apr 12, 2026
Paul Allen Williams, 70, of Eau Claire, WI, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Paul was born on May 26, 1955, in Eau Claire, WI, to Ernest (Ernie) and Elaine Williams, a cherished gift as the sixth of eight children. He was granted the gift of rebirth through the washing of baptism on May...
Jane Marie Helland
Apr 11, 2026
Jane M. Helland, age 74, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, Wisconsin.
Jane was born on September 20, 1951, in Eau Claire to Howard and Charlotte (Urness) Jenson. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1969 and was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dennis Helland, on...
Michael Walter Brown
Apr 11, 2026
Michael "Mike" Walter Brown, age 86, of Eau Claire, WI. passed on April 11, 2026 peacefully to the care of his Savior Jesus Christ. Born on March 31,1940, the son of (late)Walter and Lilas Brown of Eau Claire, WI.
He attended, Eau Claire High School, later changed to Memorial H.S, graduating in their first class in 1958. While in high...
Loretta "Dollie" Clara McCann (Finseth)
Apr 11, 2026
Loretta "Dollie" McCann, 93, of Fall Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Dove Healthcare - South. She was born in Eau Claire, WI to Palmer and Helmina (Johnson) Finseth. She attended Meadow Brook School, Eau Claire Senior High, and Mondovi High School. She was confirmed December 1945 at Drammen Lutheran Church.
Dollie married Wayne McCann on...
Robert Gary Hanson
Apr 11, 2026
Robert Gary "Bob" Hanson, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Bob was born on December 11, 1947 to Alvey and Cora (Olson) Hanson of Northfield. He lived a life centered on family, community, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Bob especially loved camping, fishing, and his greatest...
Sean Michael Sprester
Apr 10, 2026
Sean Michael Sprester, 59, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Friday April 10th, due to complications of cardiovascular disease.Sean was born on May 24th, 1966 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Earl and Kathy Sprester. He was the 3rd youngest of 8 kids, 5 boys and 3 girls. The family moved to Star Prairie in the early 70s...
Robert Lee Johnson
Apr 9, 2026
Robert "Robbie" Johnson, age 60 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1965, to Robert and Shirley (Anderson) Johnson.
Robbie graduated from North High School. Most of his life, he worked for Optical Centers as a lens grinder before transitioning to work outdoors at True Green Lawn Care. He enjoyed riding his...
Sally Lou Kinderman
Apr 9, 2026
Sally Lou Kinderman, age 87, of Holmen, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away at home on Thursday, April 9, 2026 surrounded by family.
Sally was born in Wausau to Douglas and Emma France on March 14, 1939. As a child, her family moved to Eau Claire where she grew up and graduated high school in 1957.
Sally was...
Eleanor Edith Peterson
Apr 7, 2026
Eleanor Edith Peterson
October 31, 1932 - April 7, 2026
Eleanor E. Peterson, age 93 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at Dove Healthcare - West in Eau Claire. The family appreciates the care and comfort they provided in her final days.
Eleanor was born on October 31, 1932 in Tacoma, Washington to Emmett Jenkins and Nellie Jenkins (née Dunbar)....
William Claire Anderson
Apr 7, 2026
William "Bill" Anderson, 88, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Dove Healthcare - West. He was born April 10, 1937, in Eau Claire to the late William C. and Clara (Stein) Anderson.
Bill was a graduate of Eau Claire Senior High School in 1955. He moved to Minneapolis and attended the Dunwoody Institute, studying...
Michael Eugene Vold
Apr 7, 2026
Michael "Mike" Eugene Vold, age 72 of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on April 7th, 2026. He fought a courageous battle with a rare type of Leukemia called Mixed-Phenotype Acute Leukemia.
He was born on January 18th, 1954, to Ronald and Alice (Sather) Vold. Mike graduated from Memorial High School. He worked for the Eau Claire School District starting out...
Gene David Dahlheimer
Apr 7, 2026
Gene D. Dahlheimer, 94, of Altoona, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his home on Lake Altoona. Gene was born on January 24, 1932 to Edward Dahlheimer and Mimi (Beltrand) Dahlheimer in Rogers, Minnesota. Gene worked on the family farm after schooling.
Feeling the need to serve his country, Gene enlisted in the United States Army, and attended Ranger...
James Allen Forthun
Apr 6, 2026
James Allen Forthun, age 75, of Mondovi, died on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Care Partners in Altoona. He was born on March 21, 1951 to the late Roger and Bernita Forthun. He was a resident of Altoona Care Partners for last year and ½ of his life.
James was a self-employed carpenter who built beautiful decks. He enjoyed watching...
Harvey Louis Hams
Apr 6, 2026
Harvey Louis Hams, age 89 of Eau Claire, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 6 with family at his side.
Harvey was born in Eau Claire on March 12, 1937 to William and Ruth Hams. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1955.
After graduating, Harvey worked as a bricklayer for 5 years before he...
George Patrick Herbert Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
George Patrick Herbert, 84, of Owen Wisconsin, passed away on April 6, 2026.
George was born in Passaic, New Jersey on September 25, 1942. He graduated from Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, New York and continued his education in the State University of New York and University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
He worked as a machinist and carpenter for...
Ann Marie Nicolai
Apr 5, 2026
It is with the deepest of sorrows that we announce the passing of Ann Marie Nicolai, 55, of Boyceville, WI. Her battles with chronic pain came to an end the morning of Sunday April 5th, 2026.
Ann was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on Wednesday, July 1st, 1970. She lived her entire childhood with her father,...
Gertrude Marie Christenson
Apr 4, 2026
Gertrude Marie Christenson, 95 went to be with the Lord April, 4,2026 at Chippewa Manor. She was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1930 to Aloys and Regina Haselwander and grew up on the farm on Olson Drive in the town of Seymour. Gert graduated as the salutatorian from Fall Creek and even gave a speech at her graduation.
On...
Donald Phillip Hangartner
Apr 3, 2026
Donald P. Hangartner, age 95 of Eau Claire, passed away in Eau Claire with family by his side on Friday, April 3, 2026.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a good title for Don's life. He was the son of Oscar and Francis. He was also the brother of Kenneth, Marjorie and Joanne. He married his beloved Betty and they were...
Deborah Anne Kortness
Apr 3, 2026
Deborah "Beaver" Anne Kortness, from Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 at the age of 65.
Debe lived life to the fullest, enjoying each day her way. She loved helping others, spending her life giving back through her nursing career, but also by just bringing a smile to the faces of everyone she met. Debe enjoyed...
Donald Allen McCune
Apr 3, 2026
Donald "Don" Allen McCune, 83, of Eau Claire, formerly of Menomonie, Wisconsin, went to his eternal home in heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Don was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on November 15, 1942, the second son of Noel and Loretta (Watenphul) McCune of Osseo/Whitehall, Wisconsin, where...
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