Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Victoria Woodford

Victoria Woodford

Oct 8, 2021

On 10/08/2021 the gates of heaven opened to welcome Victoria May Woodford, age 95, into the arms of the lord. She had been residing at Our House Assisted Living in Menomonie, WI at the time of her passing. Vicky was born on 02/16/1926 to the late John and Mary Mathieson in Melbourne, Australia. In 1943, she married James F. Stringer,...

Myrtle Walter

Myrtle Walter

Oct 7, 2021

Myrtle (Myrt) Ella Walter passed away on Oct. 7, 2021 at the age of 98 at Care Partners, Eau Claire. After being blessed with a very full and active life on earth she is now spending eternity with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who bought her ticket to heaven with His life sacrifice. Myrt was born in rural Minnesota...

Duane Johnson

Duane Johnson

Oct 6, 2021

Duane A. Johnson, age 69 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born on September 14, 1952 to Joseph and Fern Johnson. Duane bought his parents New Auburn farm in 1978, raising beef and dairy cows until he sold the farm in 1997. He then went to...

Edward Soroosh

Edward Soroosh

Oct 6, 2021

Edward R. Soroosh, 93, of Eagle River died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Eric Choi

Eric Choi

Oct 6, 2021

Eric H. Choi, 40, of Madison died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Frank Goodavish

Frank Goodavish

Oct 6, 2021

Frank L. Goodavish, 95, of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday October 6, surrounded by his loving family in his home at the The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, Altoona. Frank was born March 12, 1926 to Anna and Frank Goodavish Sr. in Sheboygan, WI where he grew up and attended school. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army Air-Force and...

Lyla Marlett

Lyla Marlett

Oct 6, 2021

Lyla Clara Marlett, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Communities-River Pines Nursing Home in Altoona, WI. Lyla was born on January 1, 1931, in rural Mondovi, WI, Dover Township in Buffalo County, to Clarence and Clara (Hoff) Rognholt, along with her twin brother Lyman. Lyla was raised in a farming family that totaled...

Donavon Hecht

Donavon Hecht

Oct 6, 2021

Donavon J. Hecht, 90, of Shell Lake died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Wade Robinson

Wade Robinson

Oct 6, 2021

Wade Alan Robinson of Mondovi Wisconsin passed away Wednesday at the age of 53 on October 6th, 2021. He was born on August 28 1968 in Mondovi Wisconsin where he spent most of his years. Wade was survived by his mother Linda Robinson of Osseo Wisconsin, Sister Kristi & Jamal Jamerson of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Brother Richard & Sarah Robinson of...

Jerome Hancock

Jerome Hancock

Oct 5, 2021

Jerome L. Hancock, 68, of Madison died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Daniel Jacobson

Daniel Jacobson

Oct 4, 2021

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Ray Henning

Ray Henning

Oct 3, 2021

Ray L. Henning, age 85, of Altoona passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Ray was born February 27, 1936 to Arthur and Jean (Gile) Henning in Eau Claire, WI. He married Joey Bonnin on March 15, 1962 and they had 4 children. Ray is a member of St John’s Lutheran Church of Eau...

Lisa Cubberley

Lisa Cubberley

Oct 3, 2021

Lisa M. Cubberley, 43, of Delavan died Sunday, October 3, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Orvin Knudtson

Orvin Knudtson

Oct 3, 2021

Orvin Ruben Knudtson, 92, of Eau Claire, died October 3, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Eau Claire. He broke his hip two days prior and developed pneumonia. He was born on September 8, 1929, on the family farm in Chimney Rock, WI, to Charley and Mary (Evenson) Knudtson. As the youngest of eight children, he had many fond memories...

James Dickson

James Dickson

Oct 1, 2021

James P. Dickson, 70, of Madison, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Ronald Johns

Ronald Johns

Oct 1, 2021

Ronald Forrest Johns, age 72 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Prairie Point Rehab in Altoona. Ron was born December 18th, 1948 in Rhinelander Wisconsin to Willard and Joyce (Zentner) Johns. Ron graduated from Rhinelander Union High School in 1968. Ron was married to the love of his life Kathleen Melton September 12th, 1970 in...

Carol Patterson

Carol Patterson

Oct 1, 2021

Carol J. Patterson, age 73 of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Chippewa Manor. Carol was born on December 10, 1947 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to William Tischler and Evelyn Williams. She grew up in Pennsylvania with her sister Bernice. After high school, Carol moved around a...

Maralee Borgerson

Maralee Borgerson

Oct 1, 2021

Maralee A. Borgerson, 73, of Hudson died Friday, October 1, 2021 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Reed

Thomas Reed

Sep 29, 2021

Thomas J. Reed, 80, of Janesville died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Mercy Health System in Janesville. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Edward Young

Edward Young

Sep 28, 2021

Dr. Edward Young--Beloved Economics Professor, City Council Member, and Family Man--Dies at age 77 Edward Young—ex-Chair of the UWEC Economics Department and three term City Council Member representing Putnam Heights, well known for his devotion to his wife of 54 years and his dedication to family, friends, travel and justice--died late Monday night, September 27. He was 77 years old....