Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Chad Caldwell

Chad Caldwell

Nov 21, 2021

Chad E. Caldwell, 47, of Milwaukee died Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Mequon. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Craig Spires

Craig Spires

Nov 21, 2021

Craig A. Spires, 58, of Necedah died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Marianna Louise

Marianna Louise

Nov 20, 2021

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Jerome Markham

Jerome Markham

Nov 20, 2021

Jerome (Jerry) Joseph Markham died at his sister and brother-in-law’s home on Saturday, November 20, 2021, of esophageal cancer. Jerry was born in Menomonie, WI on January 3, 1947, to Joseph Alva Markham and Eileen (Stockman) Markham. Jerry attended Downsville Elementary, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and Menomonie High School, graduating in 1966. Jerry survived many challenges throughout his life, having...

Marianna Gruber

Marianna Gruber

Nov 20, 2021

Marianna Louise Gruber (Brauer), age 77, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 20, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Marianna was born December 11, 1943 in Cook County, IL. She grew up with her three brothers in Hillside, IL. Called “Babe” from birth by her brothers, and later by her nieces and nephews, Marianna...

Isobel Zirnhelt

Isobel Zirnhelt

Nov 19, 2021

Isobel Nesterick Zirnhelt passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19 at Dove Wissota Healthcare Center in Chippewa Falls, five days short of her 98th birthday. Isobel was born on November 24, 1923, in Gilbert, Minnesota, and grew up on a farm in the community of Huron, Wisconsin, the adopted daughter of Benjamin and Marie Heighton. Isobel graduated from Stanley High...

Helen Rose

Helen Rose

Nov 19, 2021

Helen S. Rose, 84, of Muscoda died Friday, November 19, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Sarah Bauer

Sarah Bauer

Nov 19, 2021

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Paul Austin

Paul Austin

Nov 19, 2021

Paul William Austin, age 73 of Lake Hallie, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at home. Paul was born on October 4, 1948 in Eau Claire to William “Bill” and Fern (Mattison) Austin. He was under the care of Northwest Pass Ways to Independence. The ARC Eau Claire who supported him for 35 years. Paul worked at the Aurora...

Russell Lemler

Russell Lemler

Nov 18, 2021

Russell Bryon Lemler passed away Thursday November 18, 2021 at the age of 101. Russell was born May 14, 1920 to John and Madge (Mitchell) Lemler in Rice Lake. Russell graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1938 and moved to Milwaukee to attend Milwaukee school of engineering and then in listed in the Air Army which later became Air...

Richard Werlein

Richard Werlein

Nov 18, 2021

Richard O. “Dick” Werlein, age 76 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Dick was born on March 24, 1945 to Orville and Beatrice (Kremer) Werlein. Dick joined the United States Army right after graduating from high school and later served 6 years in the National Guard. Dick worked...

Marlis Gudmanson

Marlis Gudmanson

Nov 17, 2021

Marlis J. Gudmanson, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021. Marlis was born on September 21, 1937, a daughter of Carl and Florence (Etta) Keiner. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School and took great pride in working in environmental services for healthcare organizations. Marlis had a determined but gentle soul with many areas of...

Carolyn Walters

Carolyn Walters

Nov 17, 2021

Carolyn “Joy” Walters of Eau Claire passed into the presence of the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 17th, at the age of 77. Joy was born July 31st, 1944 in Berwyn, IL; a suburb of Chicago, the oldest of four children. As a child her family moved to Northern California where she graduated from High School...

Robert Brudnicki

Robert Brudnicki

Nov 16, 2021

Robert A. Brudnicki, 72, of Jefferson died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Otis Franke

Otis Franke

Nov 16, 2021

Otis Ray Franke, 83, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 16, 2021. On January 9, 1938, he was born to Anne Augusta Margareta Franke (Schubert) and Raymond Leonard (Doc) Franke in Mauston, WI. Otis was the third child in a loving and close-knit family. He was raised on the family farm in Mauston where he...

Susan Hesketh

Susan Hesketh

Nov 16, 2021

Susan “Sue” Hesketh died unexpectedly on November 16, 2021 in Eau Claire, WI. Sue is survived by her children, daughter Diana Schaller, Louisville, KY, (husband John, children Gabby, Leo & Grant), son David Hesketh, Eau Claire, WI, (wife Renee, children Aiden & Reilly), daughter Melissa Hovland, Eau Galle, WI, (husband Chad, children Kensley & Elijah) and step-daughter Dawn Marie Kaufman...

Vernon Parr

Vernon Parr

Nov 16, 2021

Vernon E. Parr Jr., 73, of Kenosha died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Froedtert South - St. Catherine's Medical Center in Pleasant Prairie. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

David Klee

David Klee

Nov 15, 2021

David W. Klee (Dave, Bud), 93, Altoona, passed away peacefully November 15, 2021 at Care Partners Stonewood with family at his side. Dave was born to William and Clara (Ohlrich) in Atlantic Mine, Michigan on January 13, 1928. He graduated from Painesdale High School and was Valedictorian of his class. Dave married Bertha Maki on December 16, 1950 in Hancock,...

Rick Manz

Rick Manz

Nov 15, 2021

Rick A. Manz, 61, of Evansville died Monday, November 15, 2021 at Mercy Health System in Janesville. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Zenneith Wepking

Zenneith Wepking

Nov 15, 2021

Zenneith D. Wepking, 90, of Portage died Monday, November 15, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.