Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Anita Regis

Anita Regis

Dec 14, 2025

Anita Marie Regis (Neeters), age 80 of Lake Hallie, passed away on Sunday December 14, 2025 after a brief battle with health complications, keeping her sense of humor all of the way.

She was born May 15, 1945 to Ralph and Helen Ely in Eau Claire. In 1963, she graduated as salutatorian from Altoona High School and attended college for...

Patrick Casey

Patrick Casey

Dec 13, 2025

After a wonderful breakfast of waffles topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberries, Pat left his cup of coffee to drink after his shower. Before he made it to the shower, he died quickly from a heart attack, his cup of coffee still waiting for him at the table.

Pat suffered a multitude of health problems but kept his good...

Evelyn Lucarelli

Evelyn Lucarelli

Dec 12, 2025

Evelyn Gertrude (Munson) Lucarelli, 87 years old, of Eau Claire, WI, died at home with family on December, 12, 2025.

Born in West Chicago, Illinois on July 22, 1938. She graduated from West Chicago Catholic High school where she was named Valedictorian. She then earned a scholarship to DePaul University in Chicago.

She Married Leonard Anthony Lucarelli on September...

Jeramie Carbo

Jeramie Carbo

Dec 10, 2025

Jeramie (Cage) Carbo, born November 1, 1977, in Prescott, Arizona, passed away at the age of 48 in Eau Claire, WI. His life was filled with courage, creativity, humor, and a deep love for the people who surrounded him.

Jeramie is survived by the love of his life, Tina, whom he married on October 23, 2020, and by his beloved...

Kermyn Hermann

Kermyn Hermann

Dec 9, 2025

Kermyn (Kerm) Jerome Hermann passed away December 9, 2025, in Amery, Wisconsin. Kerm was born on November 4, 1939, in Albert Lea, MN (the 5th of 7 children) to Emma (Larsen) Hermann (a Lutheran Preacher's daughter) & Erich Hermann (German immigrant). The family moved to Charles City, IA during his younger years. As a young man he had a Des...

Patricia Madsen

Patricia Madsen

Dec 6, 2025

Patricia Ann Madsen (Hayduk), Age 78, of Fall Creek, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 in her room at Dove Healthcare in Osseo, WI.

Pat was born August 1st, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of John Hayduk and June (Horn) Hayduk. She had two loving sisters Bonny and Heidi.

Pat married Len Madsen on August 7th,...

Donald C. Parks

Donald C. Parks

Dec 6, 2025

Donald Carol Parks passed away surrounded by family on December 6th, 2025.

He was born February 16th, 1934, in Akeley, MN, to Cassius and Irene (Nuggent) Parks. He was the 8th of 10 children. While growing up, he was a member of the school band, choir, theater, and FFA and 4-H Clubs. He graduated from Akeley High School on May 23, 1953.

After...

Ida Siegford

Ida Siegford

Dec 6, 2025

Ida M. Siegford, 73, of Spooner, Wisconsin, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and deep roots in Washburn County, where she was a lifelong resident.

Ida cherished time spent with family and friends, especially during many treasured moments on Long Lake. The lake was not only a place of recreation and joy for her, but also where...

Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Dec 5, 2025

Mary Alice Williams,77, of Chetek, WI, slipped quietly into the arms of her savior on December 5,2025 after a seven-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease which ended with the diagnosis of end stage pancreatic cancer in September of 2025. Mary remained sweet and kind; the ideal patient but succumbed after nine weeks at her home with her husband and two children...

Charlotte Boelk

Charlotte Boelk

Dec 4, 2025

Charlotte L. Boelk, age 91 of Sarona, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 4, 2025.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marann Gagnath

Marann Gagnath

Dec 4, 2025

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, heaven gained a beautiful soul just one week short of her 88th birthday. Marann Mary Gagnath was born on December 10, 1937 to Alfred and Emma Parent in Ashland, Wisconsin where she was one of 14 children.

She married Ludwig Gagnath on June 24, 1961, and together in Ashland they raised their five children. In...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Nov 29, 2025

Betty Jean Terry was born on August 14, 1930 to Charles and Jennie Terry and spent her youth in Gordon, Wisconsin. Her strong Christian faith was shaped with her parents and siblings attending the Gordon Presbyterian Church. By 1950 she was living in Superior and was soon employed as a legal secretary, a position she held for twenty years. She...

John Taft

John Taft

Nov 29, 2025

John Steven Taft, age 70, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with his family lovingly by his side. Born on January 27, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Donald and Helen Taft.

John lived a life defined by devotion-devotion to the people he loved, to the passions that energized...

Donald Frase

Donald Frase

Nov 28, 2025

Donald "Donnie" E. Frase, age 100, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at Our House in Chippewa Falls on Friday November 28, 2025.

Donnie was born in Eau Claire to Edward and Daisy (Herrick) Frase on May 6, 1925. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. He attended Lowes Creek Grade School and graduated...

Jeffrey E Biesecker

Jeffrey E Biesecker

Nov 28, 2025

Jeffrey E. Biesecker, age 80, of Altoona, passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Jeffrey was born in Eau Claire to Hazel and Orville Biesecker on July 27, 1945. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1963 and continued his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College where he received an associate's degree in carpentry.

Jeff was married...

Jerry Schmidt

Jerry Schmidt

Nov 27, 2025

Jerry passed away at the age of 84 on November 27, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI from complications of abdominal surgery in Eau Claire.

Jerry was born July 23, 1941 in Barron, WI to Fred and Bernice (Bagley) Schmidt. Jerry graduated from Barron High School in 1959. After graduation he moved to Eau Claire and attended...

Thomas Secraw

Thomas Secraw

Nov 26, 2025

Thomas J. Secraw, age 81 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Aggie's Country Living in Bloomer.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Mary Halvorson

Mary Halvorson

Nov 24, 2025

Mary Ann Halvorson

May 12, 1945 - November 24, 2025

Mary Ann Halvorson, age 80 of Elmwood, passed away peacefully on Monday November 24th, 2025 at Spring Valley Senior Living and Health Care Campus in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Mary Ann was born May 12th 1945 in Menomonie, she was the daughter of Robert and Violet (Bergeman) Lewis.

Mary Ann grew...

Gail Popp

Gail Popp

Nov 24, 2025

On November 24, 2025 a life full of love and appreciation for her family and creator, Jehovah, came to a momentary stop for Gail Lucille Popp, 89, of Cornell.

Gail was born January 24, 1936, at St. Joseph's Hospital of Chippewa Falls to Harley Colbert and Verle McGillis of Cadott. She spent most of her childhood being raised by her...

Mark Timmer

Mark Timmer

Nov 24, 2025

Mark Allen Timmer, 64, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a short battle with kidney cancer.

Mark was born on October 14, 1961, to Clarence and Gladys (Kervina) Timmer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the second youngest of seven children. In 1962, the family moved to a farm in Brook Park, Minnesota, where Mark made many...