Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Judith Johnson

Judith Johnson

Nov 26, 2021

Judith D. Johnson, 80, of New Berlin, died Friday, November 26, 2021 at LindenGrove in New Berlin. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Carolyn Erickson

Carolyn Erickson

Nov 25, 2021

Carolyn J. Erickson (Luoma), 55, of Ironwood, MI, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Ironwood with her family at her side. Carolyn was born June 1st, 1961, in Ashland, to Donald and Nancy (Wennersten) Luoma. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1984. Carolyn worked at Copps and later attended Gogebic Community College where...

Heinz Bodenstein

Heinz Bodenstein

Nov 24, 2021

Heinz D. Bodenstein, 83, of Madison, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Dennis Watt

Dennis Watt

Nov 24, 2021

Dennis P. Watt, of Fall Creek, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 with hospice after a very short illness. He was born in central Illinois on April 15, 1942 to Geneveive J. Gilboy and Paul L. Watt. As a small child, they moved to Eau Claire, attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from Regis Class of 1960. That...

Richard Joslin

Richard Joslin

Nov 23, 2021

Richard Walter Joslin (90) of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021 in his home and surrounded by his family. He lived a long and well lived life; accented by his love for his family and passion for his art. Richard was born in Milwaukee, WI where he met and married Eileen (Koch) Joslin. He received a...

Alfred Schneider

Alfred Schneider

Nov 22, 2021

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Donald Ebert

Donald Ebert

Nov 22, 2021

Donald Lloyd Ebert passed away at home late Sunday evening, November 21, 2021 at the age of 78. Donald is predeceased by (father) Leslie Allen Ebert, (mother) Florence Irene (Ballintyne) Ebert, (brother) Carl James Ebert, (brother) Douglas Ebert, (brother-in-law) Richard Fehrenbach, (brother-in-law) Eugene Garner, (sister-in-law) Lucille Garner and numerous relatives including aunts, uncles, nieces, a nephew, and a grandnephew. Donald...

Arlene Denzer

Arlene Denzer

Nov 22, 2021

Arlene C. Denzer, age 88 of rural Ellsworth, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Arrangements are pending.

James Sill

James Sill

Nov 21, 2021

James Marvin Sill, age 81 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Jim was born in Montello, WI on December 27, 1939 to the late Joseph and Irma (Burdick) Sill. Jim loved his family and his dogs. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, fishing, his daily coffee, word searches...

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...