Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Cody Haas

Cody Haas

Jul 13, 2022

With great sorrow, Cody Steven Haas, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lexington, North Carolina on July 13th, 2022. He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 12th, 1990 to Steven Paul Haas and Linda Diane Haas (Johnson). Cody graduated from Memorial High School in 2008 going on to study at Globe University and work a variety...

Mary Werlein

Mary Werlein

Jul 13, 2022

Mary Ann Werlein (Miller), age 75 of Eau Claire lost her brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born on March 19, 1947, to Robert and Lucille (Baierl) Miller. After graduating from Regis High School, Mary Ann worked for the City of Eau Claire for 47...

Abel Brantner

Abel Brantner

Jul 12, 2022

Abel Anthony Brantner February 24, 2022 – July 12, 2022 Our precious sweet baby, Abel Anthony, beloved infant son of Evan Brantner and Destiny Rhodes of Eau Claire, passed away at home in his sleep on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Abel smiled and laughed throughout his 4 months and 18 days; bringing joy and happiness to every life he touched....

Janice Howe

Janice Howe

Jul 10, 2022

Janice P. Howe age 68, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. She was born on June 2, 1954 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Richard and Alice Orman. She attended barber school in Spokane, WA and had a successful career as a beautician. She enjoyed camping, fishing, reading...

Douglas Lansing

Douglas Lansing

Jul 10, 2022

Douglas D. Lansing of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home, July 10, positioned on his couch with one foot on his coffee table, looking out at the view of Lake Pepin that he loved and in the home that he loved and helped build with his fiancee Dixie. Their life together was filled with happiness, travel and many...

Marilyn Steben

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeffry Miller

Jul 5, 2022

Jeffry C. Miller, 57, of Medford, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at home. Arrangements are pending.

Riley Fletschock

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

Karen Patton

Jul 4, 2022

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

Roger Omernik

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

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

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

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

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

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...