Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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.

Patrick Mongoven

Patrick Mongoven

Nov 14, 2021

Patrick J. Mongoven, 60, of Twin Lakes, WI died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Walter Drung

Walter Drung

Nov 14, 2021

Walter “Wally” Herman Drung, 83, of Fall Creek, WI passed away on November 14, 2021. He has resided at Augusta Health & Rehabilitation since June 2016. Wally was born on March 8, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN to Emil and Bernadine Drung. He graduated from St. Paul High School in MN. He came to Fall Creek as a young man and...

David Horan

David Horan

Nov 14, 2021

David Horan, age 83 of Altoona, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Heritage Court in Altoona. Arrangements are pending.

Kristine Hestekin

Kristine Hestekin

Nov 13, 2021

Kristine L. Hestekin, age 68 of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at home. Arrangements are pending.

Terry Travis

Terry Travis

Nov 13, 2021

Terry N. Travis, 69, of Tomahawk died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Dorothy Scheidler

Dorothy Scheidler

Nov 12, 2021

Dorothy E. Scheidler, age 92 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Arrangements are pending.

Christian Hernandez-Martinez

Christian Hernandez-Martinez

Nov 12, 2021

Christian R. Hernandez-Martinez, 39, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was survived by his wife Mara Flores, his mother Delia, his daughters Esenya, Eveyha, Elyanna, Evangelina, Odalys and son Emiliano. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jeffrey Wuerl

Jeffrey Wuerl

Nov 12, 2021

Jeffrey E. Wuerl, 67, of New Berlin died Friday, November 12, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Mary Webster

Mary Webster

Nov 11, 2021

“Marie” Mary Louise Webster, 83, of Gilman, died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at home. She was surrounded by her loving family praying, reciting the Rosary, singing, and letting her know how loved and appreciated she is and always shall be. Marie was born August 25, 1938, to the late John Valentine and “Mary” Maria Agnes Grabowski. She grew up in...

Andon Schell

Andon Schell

Nov 11, 2021

Andon (Andy) David Schell passed away Nov 11, 2021 at his home in Maiden Rock, WI with his family by his side after a long battle with Leukemia. Andy was born Feb. 9, 1940 to Herman & Edna (Stein) Schell and was raised in Chicago, IL. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1958 to 1962. Andy...

Carrie Lacoste

Carrie Lacoste

Nov 11, 2021

Carrie L. LaCoste, 39, of Altoona, WI died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. No services are planned at this time.