Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Audrey Hokenson

Audrey Hokenson

May 9, 2025

Audrey M. Hokenson, age 99 of Marshfield, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Wells Nature View in Marshfield.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

John Bauer

John Bauer

May 8, 2025

John M. Bauer, 77, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI, to William J. and Elizabeth (Preissl) Bauer. John graduated from North High School in 1966.

John married Judy Mueller on August 26, 1972. They were married 52 years. He worked as a bricklayer...

John Jensen

John Jensen

May 8, 2025

John P. Jensen, age 64 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Thomas Knudtson

Thomas Knudtson

May 8, 2025

Thomas J Knudtson, age 74 of Altoona, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Janelle Humphrey

Janelle Humphrey

May 7, 2025

Janelle Christine Humphrey, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was born on January 31, 1948, in Flint, Michigan, to Clifford and Iris Scott.

Janelle married Dwayne Humphrey from Barron, Wisconsin, on April 4, 1970. Together, they farmed in Barron and had two sons, Jeremy and Loren. Dwayne and...

Rosemary Christiansen

Rosemary Christiansen

May 6, 2025

Rosemary "Rosie" K. Christiansen, of Ellsworth, passed away on May 6, 2025. She was born on December 26, 1954, at the River Falls Area Hospital to Rose (Peterson) Penny and Leo Penny. Rosie grew up in Ellsworth and attended school there until the age of 16, when she began working full-time.

On February 14, 1991, Rosie married the love of her...

Robb Sarasin

Robb Sarasin

May 5, 2025

Robb Sarasin, born on July 25, 1968, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away on May 5, 2025, peacefully at his home in Boyceville, Wisconsin. Their passing marks the loss of a beloved individual whose presence brought joy and warmth to those around them.

Robb was deeply devoted to their family. They shared a life with their wife, Valli Sarasin (married...

James Laski

James Laski

May 4, 2025

James Richard Laski, 90, passed away on May 4th, 2025. He resided at The Waterford in Colby, but was a long-time resident of Owen, WI. Jim was born on March 23, 1935 in Deer Creek, WI to Joseph and Gabriella (Baronsky) Laski. He was the second youngest of seven children. Jim grew up on a farm in Withee,...

Tilly Harder

Tilly Harder

May 4, 2025

Tilly Elaine James Harder of Fall Creek, WI was born on February 23, 2023. She is the daughter of Meghan (Pacocha) and Jeremy Harder as well as a sister to her big brother, Brayden Harder.

Tilly was a shining light. Anyone who met her, never forgot her. She was full of life, she was bold, and had many facial expressions...

Frederick Stephens

Frederick Stephens

May 3, 2025

Frederick A. Stephens, 70, of Woodbury passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Aspirus Stanley Hospital. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Dorothy Choudhuri

Dorothy Choudhuri

May 2, 2025

Dorothy H. Choudhuri, 87, of Shell Lake passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at Shell Lake Health Care Center. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Zachary Campbell

Zachary Campbell

May 2, 2025

Zachary (Glen) Campbell, age 47, died May 2, 2025, died unexpectedly in Stanley, WI. Zac was born on January 3, 1977, in Minneapolis, MN to Peggy Campbell & Thomas Freund. He was raised by his adoptive parents, Jerald & Sharyn Fellenz in Eau Claire, WI. He spent most of his life in the Eau Claire area, moving to Stanley, WI...

Patricia Varsho

Patricia Varsho

May 1, 2025

Patricia A. Varsho, 63, of Marshfield died Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

John Heinemeyer

John Heinemeyer

Apr 30, 2025

John C. Heinemeyer, age 92, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. John was born on August 16, 1932 in Bismarck, North Dakota to the late Oscar and Helen Heinemeyer.

He graduated from high school with the class of 1950 in Hebron and then went to college at North Dakota State University, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree...

Monica Gagnon

Monica Gagnon

Apr 30, 2025

Monica J. Gagnon, age 95 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Prairie Point in Altoona. She was born on March 15, 1930 in Appleton, WI to the late Edgar and Ancilla Walter.

After graduating high school, she attended UW - Madison and graduated as an X-Ray Technician. It was while she was there, she met...

Susan Partlow-Ottum

Susan Partlow-Ottum

Apr 29, 2025

Susan R. Partlow-Ottum, 85 Town of Rusk, Chainlake, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

She was born in Eau Claire, on April 21, 1940 to Helmer and Junice Tiller. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High and married her first husband Donald Partlow in August of 1958. Donald later passed away on July...

Betty Jenness

Betty Jenness

Apr 29, 2025

Betty Ann Jenness passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 in Ladysmith, WI at the age of 94. Betty was born in Ladysmith on December 9, 1930 to the late Arthur and Floss Nelson.

She truly loved camping and being outside. Her deck was her happy place, where she'd be with family, drinking a beer, sharing stories and lots...

Linda Harris

Linda Harris

Apr 28, 2025

Linda Rose Harris (Centanni), age 80, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away peacefully at Mayo-Bloomer on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Linda was born in San Francisco on January 13, 1945 to Angelo and Mary Jane Centanni. She was married to Don Harris on August 15, 1964 and they were married for 45 years. Linda and Don married in San...

James Jensen

James Jensen

Apr 27, 2025

James Jensen, 72, of Eau Claire, WI passed away at home with family by his side April 27, 2025.

He was born to Lewis and Jane (Waggoner) Jensen. He married Kim Geissler. Jim Served his country in the United States Army in the early 70's and dedicated his life to being an alcohol and drug counselor for over 20 years....