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Vickie Holmen

Vickie Holmen

Jun 21, 2021

Vickie Ellen Holmen, age 69 of Black River Falls, WI passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 in Black River Falls with her family by her side. She was born on October 14, 1951 in Joplin, MO to William and Ellen Simmons. Vickie was a spunky, hard working woman who enjoyed caring for others. She loved to joke around. Vickie...

Leif Gryttr

Leif Gryttr

Jun 17, 2021

Leif M. Gryttr, 80, of Hayward, died Thursday, June 17, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Robert Wollenzien

Robert Wollenzien

Jun 17, 2021

Robert G. Wollenzien, 74, of Clear Lake, died Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Rita Schmitt

Rita Schmitt

Jun 15, 2021

Rita A. Schmitt, 93, of Altoona, WI passed away at River Pines in Altoona in the early morning hours of June 15, 2021. The Lord took her into his arms gently, and she passed away peacefully. Rita was born on May 31, 1928 in Durand, WI to Earl and Lucy Smith. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Durand, and...

Shirley Timm

Shirley Timm

Jun 15, 2021

Shirley A. Timm, 74, of Eau Claire, WI passed away at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire on June 15, 2021. Shirley was born on October 17, 1946 to Edward and Anna Schneider. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from North High School in 1965. She was united in marriage to Neil Timm on September 12, 1992. Shirley is...

Kay Olson

Kay Olson

Jun 14, 2021

Kay M. “Mickey” (Posz) Olson, age 84, of Eau Claire died peacefully at home while under hospice care on Monday, June 14, 2021. Mickey was born on September 4, 1936, in Eau Claire, WI. Born to Bernice Posz, and raised by her grandparents. Mickey attended Sacred Heart grade school and graduated from Regis High School. She worked at Bunny Bread...

Joseph Zielsdorf

Joseph Zielsdorf

Jun 14, 2021

Joseph M. Zielsdorf, age 46 of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Chippewa Falls. Joe was born on January 21, 1975 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to Cheryl Zielsdorf. He was a very caring and giving individual who liked animals, nature, gardening and flowers. Joe loved his grandmother and he enjoyed cooking. He made...

Mary Kiekhoefer

Mary Kiekhoefer

Jun 13, 2021

Mary J. Kiekhoefer, 86, of New Richmond, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Park View Home in Woodville. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

John Schutz Jr.

John Schutz Jr.

Jun 13, 2021

John G. Schutz, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. John is survived by his children Andrew (Teresa) Schutz, Katherine (Brian) Hill, Kevin Schutz, and Joseph (Chanda) Schutz; brother James (Jacquelyn) Schutz; sister Elizabeth (Daniel) Becker; former spouse Maggie Dugan (Melanie Witte); grandchildren Lauren Schutz, Elizabeth (Lilbit) Schutz, Kaylee Kovacovich, and...

Mary Kiekhoefer

Mary Kiekhoefer

Jun 13, 2021

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Jeffrey Starin

Jeffrey Starin

Jun 11, 2021

Jeffrey A. Starin, age 51 of Germantown Hills, Il, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 11, 2021 in Illinois. He was born on September 16, 1969 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island to Dennis and Marilyn Starin. He graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1987 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1988....

Michael Rohner

Michael Rohner

Jun 10, 2021

Michael A. Rohner, 41, of Janesville, died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Linda Burlingame

Linda Burlingame

Jun 9, 2021

Linda A. Burlingame, age 67 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until time of service....

Edward Hardwick

Edward Hardwick

Jun 9, 2021

Edward D. Hardwick, 45, of Nekoosa, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Holli Wojt

Holli Wojt

Jun 8, 2021

Holli A. Wojt, 50, of Altoona, WI died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Holli was born on September 15, 1970 in Eau Claire, WI. She attended Sam Davey Elementary School, Delong Junior High and graduated from North High School in 1989. After high school, she worked for Hutchinson Technology. After getting laid off, Holli...

Paula Shook

Paula Shook

Jun 8, 2021

Francis “Paula” Shook, 73, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021 at Prairie Pointe Rehab Suites in Altoona of complications from diabetes. Paula, and her twin brother Paul, were born on October 2, 1947 in Alliance, Ohio. In gratitude to her attending physician, her mother promised to name both twins Francis in his honor. Paula and...

John Lehman

John Lehman

Jun 7, 2021

John F. Lehman, 79, of Cambridge, WI died Monday, June 7, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Marilyn Roetter

Marilyn Roetter

Jun 7, 2021

Marilyn M. Roetter, age 83 of Wheaton Township, Chippewa County, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. Marilyn was born on August 6, 1937 in Eau Claire to Ewald and Katherine (nee Bischoff) Graff. She graduated in 1955 from Eau Claire High School and attended some classes at what is now UWEC. Marilyn married Emil “Al” Roetter in September of...

Jeffrey Benefiet

Jeffrey Benefiet

Jun 7, 2021

Jeffrey A. Benefiet, 50, of Menasha, WI died Monday, June 7, 2021 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

David Matthews

David Matthews

Jun 6, 2021

David B. Matthews, 61, of Pleasant Prairie, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.