Obituaries

Jun 28, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

Nancy Mae Urban, age 91 of Eau Claire, WI entered the arms of her loving Heavenly Father on June 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on June 14, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Iver and Esther Johnson. She graduated from South Division High School in 1953 and went on to earn her RN degree from Milwaukee...

Jun 27, 2025

Diane Welke, 82, passed away June 27th, 2025.  She was born on July 3, 1942 in Eau Claire, WI to Charles Jr and Della (Hammer) Milward.

She graduated from Memorial High School in 1960.  Diane married Richard Welke Sr. on December 15, 1962 at Lake Street Methodist Church in Eau Claire.  She worked for many years at Wisconsin Bell, First Image,...

Jun 26, 2025

Ronald H. Davis, age 72, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with Short Telomere Syndrome. Born on July 8th, 1952, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to parents Richard Davis and Helen Rose Davis. Ron's childhood consisted of many fond memories growing up on 581 4th street including forts in the...

Jun 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Brenda Lee Powers, 68, of Eau Claire, WI.

Brenda passed away peacefully at home on June 25th, 2025. She was born in Shell Lake, WI, April 17th, 1957, to Herbert and Norma Powers. She attended Northwood High School and later University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. She is survived by...

Jun 25, 2025

Obituary written by Beverly

Beverly Y. Halvorson of Eau Claire, died June 25, 2025.

Beverly is survived by two daughters: Julie Majkowski (Paul Thomas) and Kari Tollefson (Todd), two granddaughters Suzanne Griggs and Sarah Baker (Kyle), a grandson Spencer Tollefson (Erin), and three great-grandsons Bennett, Davis and Callen Tollefson.

A memorial service will be held at 1 P.M. on Friday,...

Jun 25, 2025

Linda M. Larson

78 years old passed away June 25th 2025 surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Ashland, WI. to Carl and Jessie Erickson (Langston) on August 25th 1946. Linda was one of four children. Linda later married Kenneth Bex and together they had 5 children, Carl (Michele) Bex of Virginia, Michael (Lisa) Bex of Ohio, Mindy (Kevin)...

Jun 23, 2025

Larry W. Thorpe, age 79, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer, Wisconsin.

Larry was born on January 6, 1946, to Max and Ruth (Dickerson) Thorpe, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. He graduated from Big Foot High School in Walworth, Wisconsin and went on to study history at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Larry married...

Jun 22, 2025

Donald M. Dewitz, age 81, of Eau Claire, passed away with his family by his side at home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Don was born on July 31, 1943 in Eau Claire to the late Marvin and Doris Dewitz. He grew up on the family farm.

He was an independent truck driver most of his life and worked for...

Jun 22, 2025

Timothy J. Prueher, age 68 of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Chippewa Falls to Donald and Janet Prueher on February 22, 1957.

He married Karen Golde on July 9, 1977.

Tim was a career truck driver of 44 years. He was always ready to help anyone and go hunting at...

Jun 20, 2025

Archie Edward Eckwright, age 79 of Eau Claire, passed away at home peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon T. Eckwright and Lillian E. Eckwright (Birtzer) and his brother Verlin L. Eckwright.

Archie is survived by sister and brother-in-law Charlotte (Pete) Rone; nieces and nephews: Tammy Miller, Dawn (Nick) Stevens, Randy (Sally)...

Jun 20, 2025

Doris N. Skille, 90, of Hayward passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hayward Health Services. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 19, 2025

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Elton (Punk) Henry Stephan of Fall Creek, was called home to heaven on June 19, 2025. His family surrounded him to say their last goodbyes, as he passed peacefully at the age of 70 and 3 months.

Born March 14, 1955 in Eau Claire, WI to August and Hulda (Klatt) Stephan, Elton grew up...

Jun 19, 2025

Lorraine E. Neumann, 101, of Rice Lake, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Our House Senior Living. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 19, 2025

Nicole M. Nasby-Cran, 54, of St Paul, MN passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Star Prairie.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 18, 2025

Ray L. Kirchoff, age 83 of Fairchild, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 18, 2025

Joseph H. Buchholz, age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Joe was born on October 3, 1938 in Eau Claire to the late Harry and Lorraine Buchholz.

Joe was very musically inclined and played in a band during his teenage years. He was a member of the...

Jun 17, 2025

Margaret Olson, 99, of Eau Claire, WI died Tuesday June 17th, 2025 at Lake Hallie Memory Care.

Maggie was born on February 6th, 1926 in Brookings, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Horace M. Ayer and Elizabeth Stevens Ayer.

She moved to Minneapolis when she was 6 and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1944. She then worked half...

Jun 17, 2025

Joan Ruth Hoitink, 91, of Cedar Grove died on Tuesday June 17 th at The Classic at

Hillcrest Greens in Altoona Wisconsin where she resided the past 8 months.

Joan was born on February 28, 1934 in Cedar Grove, the daughter of the late Lester

and Jeanette DuMez. She graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1952 and then

attended...

Jun 16, 2025

Dana Jean Janssen, age 48, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on June 16th, 2025. Born on August 27th, 1976, to the late Daniel and Jeanne Janssen, Dana was a loving mother, devoted partner, and cherished friend to many.

Dana is survived by her beloved sons, Caleb Lau and Collin Lau (and his significant other, Bella); her significant other, Josh Linn;...