Obituaries

Jack Lauber

May 15, 2025

Jack M. Lauber, age 90, died May 15, 2025, at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jack was born October 8, 1934, in Archbold, Ohio, to William Burke and Velma (Moore) Lauber. After graduating from Archbold High School in 1952 he spent four years in the U.S. Navy working mainly as a yeoman in Transport Squadron One at Patuxent River...

Thorvald Lokken

May 12, 2025

Thorvald Spencer "Torrie" Lokken June 4, 1932-May 12, 2025

Thorvald Spencer "Torrie" Lokken passed away peacefully while embraced by his daughters Michelle and Debi and son-in law Tom on May 12, 2025, at his home in Holmen, Wisconsin, at the age of 92. Born on June 4, 1932, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Torrie lived a life rooted in hard work, devotion...

Daniel Gharrity

May 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Daniel George Gharrity

April 6, 1958 - May 12, 2025

The world shifted quietly the day Daniel George Gharrity took his last breath-May 12th, 2025-wrapped in love and surrounded by the people who knew him best. A husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, a son-Dan wore many titles, but above all, he was the steady...

James Gottfredsen

May 12, 2025

James Edward Gottfredsen Jr, "Jim" age 62 of Fall Creek, WI passed away on May 12, 2025.

Jim was born in Duluth, MN on February 7, 1963. He graduated from North High School and continued on to receive two degrees from Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Jim was married to Betty on September 10, 1982. They were married for 42 years.

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Carol Swartz

May 11, 2025

Carol Ann Swartz (nee Fortmeyer), age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025 with family by her side at Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 47 years Noel Swartz, sons Terry Manor and Ken Swartz and siblings Ardella Dehne and George Fortmeyer.

She is survived by...

Lucille Anderson

May 11, 2025

Lucille Mae Anderson, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully, gaining her wings on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1932 in Menomonie, WI to Stella and William Hoover.

Lucy worked for the Eau Claire Book & Stationery, enjoyed playing in her women's softball league under the lights of the NSP fields; earning her nickname of...

Rosemary Neumann

May 10, 2025

Rosemary D. Neumann, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 the Marshfield Medical Center - Park Falls.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

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

May 8, 2025

John M. Bauer, age 77 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

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

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

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...

Rose Stover

May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...