Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Cecil Wold

Cecil Wold

Jul 14, 2025

Cecil S. Wold was born in Eau Claire, WI on January 14, 1936 to Bert and Wilhelmina "Billie" Wold. He grew up in Eau Claire and attended Eau Claire Senior High School. On August 22, 1954 he married the love of his life Virginia Lund.

Cecil was a proud teamster driving truck for Chippewa Motor Freight until 1980. He then...

Robin Bohl

Robin Bohl

Jul 14, 2025

Robin B. Bohl, age 69 of Chetek, passed away with family by her side on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Jul 12, 2025

Dick Johnson left us peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at BeeHive Memory Care, with his devoted wife of 58 years, Sharlean, by his side.

Born on January 20, 1946, in Eau Claire, WI, Dick spent his entire life in the area. He and Sharlean lived in their family home between Altoona and Fall Creek for 50 years, becoming well-known...

Julia Eiden

Julia Eiden

Jul 12, 2025

Julia Anne Eiden (née Smith)

September 8, 1933 - July 12, 2025

Julia Anne Eiden, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Eau Claire, WI.

Born on September 8 1933, in Waupaca WI. Julia lived a full and thoughtful life marked by deep curiosity, strength, and a joyful sense of humor.

Julia Anne (Smith) Eiden, preceded in death by her husband Carl...

Julie Zillmer

Julie Zillmer

Jul 12, 2025

Julie Evonne Zillmer (Travis) was called home July 12, 2025. She was 70 years old.

She described herself as a child of God and a work in progress. Julie was born on December 30, 1954 in Sparta, Wisconsin. She grew up in a loving home with her parents, brothers, Bruce (Moe) and Lance and her sister Corby.

Her family first...

BethAnn Laars

BethAnn Laars

Jul 11, 2025

BethAnn Laars, 71, of Iola passed away Friday, July 11, 2025 at home. Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Constance Blix

Constance Blix

Jul 10, 2025

Constance "Connie" A. Blix, age 77 of Altoona passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona.

Graveside services will be on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN at 1:00 p.m.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Douglas Rode

Douglas Rode

Jul 9, 2025

Douglas D Rode, 74, of Woodville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025

at his home surrounded by his family. Doug was born August 17, 1950, to Roy and

Margaret Rode. He was the youngest brother in the family, Army Veteran and a lifelong

farmer. Doug spent many years as an over-the-road truck driver and was well known as

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Ann Delasky

Ann Delasky

Jul 8, 2025

Ann M. Delasky, 74, of Phillips passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Richard Mentink

Richard Mentink

Jul 7, 2025

Richard Mentink, age 88 of Thorp, passed peacefully on July 7, 2025. He was a Korean War vet. Rick was a father of 3, grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 16 and great-great grandfather of 1. He is preceded in death by his wife Doris and two grandsons.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Janet Compeau

Janet Compeau

Jul 7, 2025

Her name was and ever more shall be Janet Susan Compeau. She was born July 1, 1954, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2025, at River Pines Long-term Care Center in Altoona, Wisconsin. She lived on this earth 71 years and was loved well and at peace when she passed.

Janet was...

Florence Perri

Florence Perri

Jul 5, 2025

Florence Perri, 85, of Menomonie passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

William Jensen

William Jensen

Jul 5, 2025

William M. Jensen 87, of La Pointe passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Park View Home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Elliot Cole

Elliot Cole

Jul 4, 2025

Elliot Aaron Cole, infant son of Aaron and Mallorie Cole, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nancy Peterson

Nancy Peterson

Jul 3, 2025

Nancy A. Peterson, age 56, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at home. Nancy was born July 1, 1969, in St. Paul, MN, to John W. and Cecelia A. (Auchampach) Peterson. Nancy spent her life touching the lives of many people throughout the community with her infectious smile and friendship.

Nancy is survived by her sisters, Joyce Marsh and Sally...

Irene Kruschke

Irene Kruschke

Jul 2, 2025

Irene M. Kruschke, age 79 of Fairchild, passed away at home on Thursday, July 2, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

David Cramer

David Cramer

Jul 2, 2025

David D. Cramer, 73, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 2nd, 2025.

Born on October 25th, 1951, in Eau Claire, to Morris and Erma (Tompkins) Cramer, David remained a lifelong resident of the Eau Claire community. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in sociology and went on to...

Michael Stoik

Michael Stoik

Jul 1, 2025

Michael H. Stoik, age 74 of Rice Lake, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Dove Healthcare in Spooner.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Wirnsberger

Thomas Wirnsberger

Jun 30, 2025

Thomas Joseph Wirnsberger, of Eau Claire, died on June 30, 2025. He was 58 years old. Tom was born October 21, 1966, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Edward Wirnsberger, in 2003, his stepfather, James Dixon Pfannenstiel, in 2014, and his daughter, Cameryn Wirnsberger, in 2025.

Survived by his mother, Susan Lynne Pfannenstiel; children:...

Bart Frandsen

Bart Frandsen

Jun 28, 2025

Bart Frandsen, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In addition to his many recent years in Eau Claire, Bart was a longtime resident of Superior, Wisconsin. He was born in Bone Lake, Wisconsin, and lived a full and meaningful life marked by hard work, deep love for his family, and an unforgettable sense...