Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Cody Larson

Cody Larson

Dec 18, 2021

Cody M. Larson, 62, of Madison, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

James Palmgren

James Palmgren

Dec 18, 2021

James “Jim” Michael Palmgren, age 40, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, formerly of Superior, Wisconsin found peace in his world December 18, 2021. Survivors included his son Jameson Mace Palmgren, Eau Claire; his parents Renee and Michael Palmgren, Superior, Wisconsin; his brother Brian (Kelcey and Braedyn) Palmgren, Duluth, Minnesota; and loving aunts, uncles and cousins. James was preceded in death by...

Ronald Barbett

Ronald Barbett

Dec 16, 2021

Ronald L. Barbett, 69, of Fitchburg, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Lorraine Reed

Lorraine Reed

Dec 16, 2021

Lorraine Reed, age 82, of Cameron, WI, died Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Robert. She is survived by her son, Robert Jr; her sisters Carol and Barbara. Lorraine enjoyed going to movies, dining out, and travelling. She enjoyed many trips out west to South...

Mary Aspenes

Mary Aspenes

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Elinor (Fabricius) Aspenes, 87, was born in Ames, IA on December 22, 1933 and died in Mequon, WI on December 15, 2021 from COVID-19. At the age of nine, Mary moved with her family to Ladysmith, WI where she graduated from high school in 1952, salutatorian of her class and homecoming queen. She attended St. Olaf College for two...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Dec 15, 2021

Betty J. (Helland) Johnson, age 90 peacefully passed away at the home her daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Betty, one of 15 children was born to the late Albert and Phoebe Helland. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Betty married Leonard Johnson on January 15, 1949. Together, they raised three children: Daniel (Mary)...

Benny Giam

Benny Giam

Dec 15, 2021

Benny Y. Giam, 64, of Sun Prairie, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Bryan Roberts

Bryan Roberts

Dec 15, 2021

Bryan L. Roberts, 35, of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Sharron Manser

Sharron Manser

Dec 15, 2021

Sharron L. Manser, 80, of Rhinelander, WI passed away on December 15, 2021 in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by her family. Sharron was born on September 28, 1941 in Rib Mt, WI, to Herman and Vivian Aschebrook. Sharron grew up in the town of Rib Mt. and graduated from Wausau High School in 1958. Sharron married Wes Manser on March...

Jon Wergedal

Jon Wergedal

Dec 14, 2021

Jon Engval Wergedal, 85, died, following a long battle with cancer, on December 14, 2021, at HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction, CO. Jon was born February 19, 1936, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to parents, Engval Kristian Wergedal (from Lardal, Norway), and Elsie Sophia (Wick) Wergedal, (from Ironwood, MI). Jon was a first generation American. His father, Engval, emigrated to the...

Joseph Kozak

Joseph Kozak

Dec 14, 2021

Joseph I. Kozak, 71, of Stanley, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center in La Crosse. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Marlene Luick

Marlene Luick

Dec 13, 2021

Marlene M. Luick, 85, of Stoughton died Monday, December 13, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Michael Chamberlain

Michael Chamberlain

Dec 13, 2021

Michael “Mike” Lee Chamberlain died from a heart attack on Monday, December 13, 2021 at age 74. Mike was born July 20, 1947 in Eau Claire, WI to parents, Gerald “Jerry” & Yvonne “Bonnie” (Sherf) Chamberlain. After graduating from Memorial High School Class of 1965, Mike enlisted in The U.S. Air Force in May 1966 and served 4 years. Upon...

Alyce Scribner

Alyce Scribner

Dec 12, 2021

Alyce M. Scribner, 31, of Trevor died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Robert Kallenbach

Robert Kallenbach

Dec 12, 2021

Robert G. Kallenbach, age 84 of Medford, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Home Place of Dorchester. Arrangements are pending.

Suzanne Johnsted

Suzanne Johnsted

Dec 12, 2021

Suzanne Marie Johnsted, age 73 of Eau Claire, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born in Eau Claire on February 5, 1948 to Robert and Betty (Turner) Colby. A very family orientated lady, her kids and grandkids came first. She loved them with all her heart and then some. In matter...

Judith Tweed

Judith Tweed

Dec 12, 2021

Judith A. Tweed, age 80 of Northfield, WI passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Dec 12, 2021

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Wayne Norrgard

Wayne Norrgard

Dec 10, 2021

Wayne Otto Norrgard of Boyceville, WI, died peacefully on December 10th, 2021, at the Northland, Mayo Hospital, in Barron, WI after a short illness. He was 95 years old. Wayne was born November 21st, 1926 in Milaca, MN to Otto & Setma Norrgard. After graduating in 1944, he farmed with his dad until 1947. He was then employed by the...

Ricky Olson

Ricky Olson

Dec 10, 2021

Ricky “Rick” Olson, 68, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at The Rutledge Home on Dec 10, 2021, surrounded by family after a two year battle with Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Rick was born February 7, 1953 in Eau Claire, WI. to Francis Olson and Barbara Thompson. He was a graduate of Altoona High School, class of 1971. He married his high school...