Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Katherine Vallely McIntyre

Katherine Vallely McIntyre

May 15, 2026

Katherine V. McIntyre, age 86 of Altoona, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at The Classics at Hillcrest Green in Altoona.Arrangements are pending.Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Margaret Ann Schneider

Margaret Ann Schneider

May 14, 2026

Margaret A. Schneider, age 97 of Elk Mound, passed away at home on Thursday, May 14, 2026.A memorial service will be held at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel, 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona on Tuesday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family....

Joseph Raymond Mohr

Joseph Raymond Mohr

May 13, 2026

Joseph Raymond Mohr, 74, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at home on May 13, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1951, in Eau Claire, to the late Raymond T. Mohr and Joan E. (Schanen) Mohr.

He graduated from Regis High School in 1969 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1975 and worked...

Frederick LeRoy Button

Frederick LeRoy Button

May 11, 2026

Frederick (Butch) Button, Eau Claire, Wl, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026 with his family by his side.

He was born on January 11, 1940 to Frederick and Florence (Brown) Button. He was united in marriage to Karen Hotchkiss on July 23, 1960, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wl and celebrated 55 years of marriage...

John Henry Naser

John Henry Naser

May 10, 2026

John Henry Naser, age 84, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on May 10, 2026, at home. He was born on March 4, 1942, in Eau Claire to Edward and Hazel (Knecht) Naser.

He worked for 32 years at Pope and Talbot.

John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pat; his children: Kimberly (Andy) Pedersen, Shari (Mark) Jordan, Kevin (Kari)...

Scott Eugene Larson

Scott Eugene Larson

May 5, 2026

Scott E. Larson, age 69, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 29, 1957, in Beloit, WI, Scott was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence, humor, and ability to fix just about anything will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Henry Otto Bohlinger

Henry Otto Bohlinger

May 4, 2026

Henry Otto Bohlinger Jr., 100 (36,600 days) of Strum, WI passed peacefully away on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Henry was born in Irish Valley near Waumandee, WI on February 18,1926 to Henry Sr. and Erma (Loesel) Bohlinger. At the age of three the family moved to a farm in the Town of Clear Creek.

Henry graduated from...

Matthew John Benson

Matthew John Benson

May 4, 2026

Matthew Benson of Fall Creek passed away on May 4th 2026. (May the 4th be with him)

Matt was born at Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire to Conrad and Mary Benson. Matt grew up in the Albertville area on the family farm. He attended Hillside school and later Chippewa Falls. After school Matt joined the U.S. Army where he...

Hattie Louise Hagedorn

Hattie Louise Hagedorn

May 4, 2026

Hattie "Hap" Hagedorn, age 94, passed peacefully on May 4, 2026, at Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, where she had resided for the past several years.

Hattie was born on January 31, 1932, in Fall Creek to Mabel and Hugo Polinski. She was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up surrounded by family and strong values that she...

Thomas Eugene Hibbard Jr.

Thomas Eugene Hibbard Jr.

Apr 30, 2026

In loving memory of Thomas E. Hibbard Jr. (Tommy) Of Eau Claire Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on April 30th.

Thomas was born in Luther hospital on July 9th.1959. He attended memorial high School.

Thomas worked for Wausau supply as a semi driver his entire career. "If you bought it, a trucker brought it!" Tom enjoyed...

Rochelle Carole Catlin

Rochelle Carole Catlin

Apr 29, 2026

On April 29th, 2026, Rochelle Carole Catlin, age 90, of Eau Claire, WI and Mesa, AZ, went to her forever home with Jesus while holding the hand of her one true love, Richard A. Catlin. This December will mark 70 years since they were married. Rochelle was born on July 18, 1935, to Arthur and Ida Lautenbach of Granton, WI,...

Shirley Mae Blaisdell

Shirley Mae Blaisdell

Apr 28, 2026

Shirley Mae Blaisdell, 89, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on April 28, 2026.

Shirley was born in Eau Claire on July 18, 1936, to Jack and Gladys LaMuska. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1955. On October 10, 1956, Shirley married Philip Blaisdell, and together they shared 54 years of marriage.

Shirley worked for much of...

Ella June Borland

Ella June Borland

Apr 28, 2026

Ella June Borland, 97, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Oakwood Health Services. She was born June 3, 1928, in Stanley, Iowa, to Walter and Glea Jellings, and was raised on a farm in Maynard, Iowa. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday this June.

Ella June was a proud "Maynard girl," as her husband Bill affectionately called her....

Steven Wayne Squires

Steven Wayne Squires

Apr 28, 2026

Steven Wayne Squires, age 57, known affectionately as "Stevie" passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after a courageous 20-month battle with Glioblastoma, honoring his wish to be surrounded by those he loved.Steve spent much of his youth fishing with friends and family at Wildwood Resort in Chetek, alongside his Grandpa Larry. He cherished deer hunting...

Sue Ann Hudson

Sue Ann Hudson

Apr 28, 2026

Sue A. Hudson, 72 of Norway, MI passed away Tuesday, April 29 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona, WI is assisting the family.

Alice Lynette Vizer

Alice Lynette Vizer

Apr 27, 2026

Alice Lynette "Judy" Vizer, 75, passed away peacefully on April 27, surrounded by her family at Oakwood Health Services.

Alice was born on April 8, 1951, in Stanley, Wisconsin, where she attended school. She briefly lived in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, as well as Eau Claire, before eventually settling in Fall Creek, Wisconsin.

Known to many friends and family as "Judy,"...

John E. Franey

John E. Franey

Apr 26, 2026

John Edward Franey, age 86, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born to James G. Franey and Lillian Mattson Franey.

John was educated in the Eau Claire Public School system, attending grade school at 3rd Ward/Bartlett School (k-6), junior high for 2 years on Grand Ave,...

Mildred Margaret Scherlin

Mildred Margaret Scherlin

Apr 25, 2026

Mildred (Peggy) Margaret Scherlin passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 100, leaving behind a life that spanned a century-one marked by compassion, resilience, and dedication to others.

She was born on August 1, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Norman Bull and Mildred Hubacher. She was one of several children and was preceded in death by her...

Willis Eugene Jensen

Willis Eugene Jensen

Apr 23, 2026

Willis (Bill) Jensen, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on April 23rd, 2026, just short of his 90th May birthday. In November, he and his wife Kay would have celebrated 69 years of being a married team of support for each other and everyone else in their lives. Bill loved fishing with his grandson, Tony, traveling across the United States,...

Michael Wilbert Julian

Michael Wilbert Julian

Apr 22, 2026

Michael (Mike) Wilbert Julian passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 with his daughters by his side.

Michael was born to Wilbert and Mildred (Krebsbach) Julian in Plum City, Wisconsin on February 5, 1944. Initially, his name was to be Adolph, but being war time, his parents decided to name him Michael, after his maternal grandparents' last name, Michaels. He...