Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Joseph Sanborn

Joseph Sanborn

Aug 29, 2021

Joseph J. Sanborn, 47, of Madison, died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Douglas Last

Douglas Last

Aug 27, 2021

Douglas Allen Last died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 27th 2021. Doug was born on August 4, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN to Fred and Ethel Last. He was baptized and confirmed at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Bloomington MN. He attended the University of Minnesota for Theater and Music education, where he was a member of...

Nhan Ho

Nhan Ho

Aug 26, 2021

Nhan Ho, age 34 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in Eau Claire. He was born in Rochester, MN to Hung and Luyen Ho. Nhan had an infectious smile and a love for his girls like no other. He was a very loyal and family orientated person who worked hard for the family business, Peking Gardens....

Vincent Bronstad

Vincent Bronstad

Aug 26, 2021

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Lucille Brown

Lucille Brown

Aug 24, 2021

Lucille J. Brown, 81, of Madison, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jean Johnson

Jean Johnson

Aug 23, 2021

Jean Elizabeth Johnson, 87, passed away on the morning of August 23rd, 2021. Born April 30th, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois to William "Morrey" and Marion Nelson. She graduated from West High School and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Jean married her high school sweetheart Robert “Lee” Johnson on August 31st, 1957. During her physical education career, she was a well-known...

Garrett Markin

Garrett Markin

Aug 22, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Garrett Markin, beloved grandson, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on July 6, 1983, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, to Michael Markin and Patricia Dundas (nee Beck; Markin). Garrett graduated from North High School in 2001, and subsequently graduated from UW Stout in 2005 with a...

Carol Otto

Carol Otto

Aug 20, 2021

Carol L. Otto, 69, of Boscobel, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Merry-Joy Fleming

Merry-Joy Fleming

Aug 19, 2021

On August 19, Merry-Joy Angel Fleming at the age of 60 passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord at her home in Ellsworth, WI surrounded by her family after a long 20 year battle with Cancer. Merry-Joy is survived by her husband Brian Fleming; her children, Angel Bechel (husband) Brandon Bechel (grandchildren) Caleb, Reuben and Eternity; Precious Deacon...

Donna Mae Rudolph

Donna Mae Rudolph

Aug 19, 2021

Donna Mae Virginia Rudolph, age 69 of Stanley, WI passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 with her loving children by her side. Donna was born in Marshfield, WI on November 24, 1951 to Elmer and Virginia Junker. On August 21, 1971 she married Paul Rudolph and enjoyed 49 years of marriage until his passing on September 2, 2020. Donna...

Audrey Brunette

Audrey Brunette

Aug 18, 2021

Audrey A. Brunette, 85, of Rice Lake, WI died August 18, 2021 at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Charles Stokes

Charles Stokes

Aug 17, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Stokes, age 69, grew up in Eau Claire’s Third Ward. He often regaled his grandkids with stories about mischievous exploits around town — playing in Putnam Park, goofing off at Little Niagara and swimming in Half Moon Lake. He fondly remembered time spent with aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. A favorite aunt who picked him up for adventures,...

Penelope Yakes

Penelope Yakes

Aug 17, 2021

Penelope A. Yakes, 73, of Altoona, Wi died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Grace Edgewood in Altoona, WI under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Emil Evenson

Emil Evenson

Aug 17, 2021

Emil William Evenson, Jr., died at the age of 92 on August 17, 2021. He was born April 7, 1929 in Isle, MN, the son of Emil and Doris (Pierce) Evenson. He was one of ten children in the family. Emil married Judith Diane Brian on April 13, 1957. Three sons were born to them: Mark Brian, Kristian Per, and...

Gary Moore

Gary Moore

Aug 16, 2021

Gary Jon Moore, Jr., age 29, of Oshkosh, WI passed away at home on Monday, August 16, 2021. Gary was born to Debra Jean Moore and Gary Jon Moore, Sr. on July 17, 1992. He was raised mainly in the Oshkosh, WI area, and also spent the majority of his life living in the area. Gary, also affectionately called “Junior”...

Ryder Woodworth

Ryder Woodworth

Aug 16, 2021

Ryder Stallone Woodworth July 29th2002- August 16th 2021 Ryder Stallone Woodworth, 19, of Eau Claire WI formerly of Sparta WI passed on August 16 in a tragic car accident. He was on his way home from running some last-minute errands the night before he was supposed to head off to his first year of college. Ryder was a very bright...

Ralph Pickett

Ralph Pickett

Aug 15, 2021

Ralph Edward “Ed” Pickett, Jr. of Cameron, Wisconsin, 64, passed away on August 15, 2021 at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ed was born August 3, 1957 in Conrad, Montana, to Ralph and Jean (Nieman) Pickett. He was a truck driver and enjoyed cooking, get togethers and riding his 1975 shovel head Harley Davidson with family and friends. Ed is survived by...

Judith Hills

Judith Hills

Aug 15, 2021

Judy Hills, age 81, went home to sing with the angels on Sunday, August 15, 2021 after a battle with dementia. Judy was born on March 9, 1940, in Spooner, Wisconsin to Gordon and Marion (nee Whitehead) Casler, where she grew up on a dairy farm in the Spooner area. Judy graduated from Spooner High School in 1958. She then...

Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson

Aug 15, 2021

Richard J. Nelson, 70, of Ellison Bay, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Richard Rossman

Richard Rossman

Aug 14, 2021

Richard D. Rossman, 71, of Prairie Du Chien, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.