Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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...

Charles Schaffer Jr

Charles Schaffer Jr

Dec 10, 2021

Charles M. Schaffer Jr., age 78 of Nekoosa, WI passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Arrangements are pending.

Judith Berger

Judith Berger

Dec 10, 2021

Judith M. Berger, 81, of Winter died Friday, December 10, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Marcella Mittelstadt

Marcella Mittelstadt

Dec 9, 2021

Marcella Mittelstadt of Altoona, WI passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Marcella, one of eight children of William and Marion Pichler, was born August 21, 1931. She was united in marriage to Bryce Mittelstadt on September 5, 1959 at St. Joseph’s Church in Rock Falls, WI. She was a member of St....

Joycelyn Seyfert

Joycelyn Seyfert

Dec 8, 2021

Joycelyn A. Seyfert, 83, of Neenah died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Ralph Tubbs

Ralph Tubbs

Dec 8, 2021

Ralph L. Tubbs, age 81, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Moments Hospice. Ralph was born on September 17, 1940, in Menomonie, WI, to Arthur and Florice (Hays) Tubbs. He graduated from Elk Mound H.S. in 1959. After graduation, Ralph moved to Kenosha,...

Brenda Turenne

Brenda Turenne

Dec 8, 2021

Brenda Mae Turenne 78, of Thorp, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at St Bernard-St Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Thorp. Rev. Baskaran Sandhiyagu will officiate, with a private burial at a later date. Visitation will be held...

Robert Remus

Robert Remus

Dec 7, 2021

Robert (Bob) Remus passed away on December 7, 2021, at the age of 88, at St. Croix Hospice in Whitehall, WI. He was born on December 17, 1932, in Galesville, Wisconsin. Bob served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1949 – 1953, where he was an airman. Bob married Patricia “Pat” Rogers (Tower) on May...

Rosemary Durocher

Rosemary Durocher

Dec 7, 2021

The Lord took home one of his most loving angels. Rosemary Durocher passed away peacefully at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona December 7th, 2021. Rosemary will leave an impact on this earth for a long time, as she has for the last 87 years. A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she will be forever in our hearts and greatly...

William Metza

William Metza

Dec 7, 2021

William Ronald Metza, Age 87 passed away peacefully at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was surrounded by the love of his family and caregivers after a long battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. William (Bill) was born on October 14, 1934 to Gladys Metza (Swan) and William Metza in Bloomer, Wisconsin. He graduated from Bloomer High School...

Bernard Holman

Bernard Holman

Dec 7, 2021

Bernard M. Holman, 80, of Humbird died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Scott Apollo

Scott Apollo

Dec 6, 2021

Scott A. Apollo, 37, of Beaver Dam, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Kathleen Drolson

Kathleen Drolson

Dec 6, 2021

Kathleen M. Drolson, 78, passed away on December 6, 2021 in Eau Claire, WI after a lingering illness due to Multiple Sclerosis. She was born March 26, 1943 to Joseph and Elsie Huber in Stillwater, MN. She spent most of her life in this general area, attending Cornell schools and graduating from Cornell High School in 1961 where she met...