Obituaries

Monica Gagnon

Apr 30, 2025

Monica Jane Gagnon, age 95 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Prairie Point in Altoona. She was born on March 15, 1930 in Appleton, WI to the late Edgar and Ancilla Walter.

After graduating high school, she attended UW - Madison and graduated as an X-Ray Technician. It was while she was there, she met...

Susan Partlow-Ottum

Apr 29, 2025

Susan R. Partlow-Ottum, 85 Town of Rusk, Chainlake, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

She was born in Eau Claire, on April 21, 1940 to Helmer and Junice Tiller. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High and married her first husband Donald Partlow in August of 1958. Donald later passed away on July...

Betty Jenness

Apr 29, 2025

Betty Ann Jenness, age 94 of Ladysmith, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Ladysmith.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Linda Harris

Apr 28, 2025

Linda Rose Harris (Centanni), age 80, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away peacefully at Mayo-Bloomer on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Linda was born in San Francisco on January 13, 1945 to Angelo and Mary Jane Centanni. She was married to Don Harris on August 15, 1964 and they were married for 45 years. Linda and Don married in San...

James Jensen

Apr 27, 2025

James Jensen, 72, of Eau Claire, WI passed away at home with family by his side April 27, 2025.

He was born to Lewis and Jane (Waggoner) Jensen. He married Kim Geissler. Jim Served his country in the United States Army in the early 70's and dedicated his life to being an alcohol and drug counselor for over 20 years....

Carolyne Kuziej

Apr 25, 2025

Carolyne Kuziej was born November 21, 1944 to Wilhelm and Ellen (Hartshorne) Gogel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. As a young child, she was baptized in St. John's Anglican Church in Saskatoon. Later, she confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ in the same church.

While she was a young girl, Carolyne became interested in figure skating. As such, she took lessons...

Dixie Noland

Apr 24, 2025

Dixie M. Noland, age 80, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Ronald Wojahn

Apr 24, 2025

Lois Miller

Apr 23, 2025

Lois Carol Mork Miller was born to Arthur and Hazel (Olson) Mork January 6, 1940. She died April 23, 2025. Lois would like to be remembered as one who loved God, her family, children and friends.

She was a school teacher for 30 years with a majority of those years in the Cameron School District, an active, faithful...

T. Michael Sullivan

Apr 21, 2025

Thomas Michael “Mike” Sullivan

Mike Sullivan passed into the everlasting peace and love of his Savior on April 21, 2025.

He was born May 31, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent his childhood in Edina, Minnesota, and Summit, New Jersey, graduating from Edina High School in 1967. He attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire, and the Brown Institute...

Gayle Whitney

Apr 20, 2025

Gayle Anita Whitney (Follestad), age 85, of Eau Claire, WI, (formerly of Bloomington), died peacefully on April 20, 2025.

She was born to Erling and Ellen Follestad on July 13, 1939, in Minneapolis. She worked as a secretary, but her most cherished titles were that of Mom and Grandma. Family was of utmost importance to Gayle as well...

Arloa Anderson

Apr 20, 2025

Arloa E. Anderson, 86, of Hudson passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Hammond Health Services. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Deryl Newton

Apr 18, 2025

Deryl Newton, age 69 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Rosemary Sommerfeld

Apr 18, 2025

Rosemary Sommerfeld, 100 years old of Chippewa Falls died April 18, 2025. Rosemary was born in the Town of Bloomer, WI to Peter and Louisa Peil.

On November 10, 1945 she married Kenneth Sommerfeld at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. She enjoyed being with her family. She also enjoyed painting for...

Ricky Hazelton

Apr 17, 2025

Ricky Hazelton, 61, of Eau Claire, Wi, passed away on April 17, 2025, surrounded by his cherished loved ones.

Born on March 31, 1964, Ric lived a remarkable life filled with passion, hard work, and a thirst for adventure. An accomplished mechanic, Ric owned and operated his own shop for several years, showcasing his skill and dedication.

Later in life,...

Wayne Brown

Apr 17, 2025

Wayne Brown passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in the Village of Lake Hallie.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Virgil Kaas

Apr 17, 2025

Virgil P. Kaas, 88, of Northfield, died April 17, 2025 in Osseo.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with funeral services immediately following at South Beef River Church (N12798 County Road B Osseo, Wis. 54758). Burial will be at the church cemetery at a later date.

A...

Elsie Charleston

Apr 16, 2025

Elsie Charleston, 92, died peacefully at home on April 16th after an extended illness. For the past 4 years, she was part of a tight knit threesome that included her daughter, Margaret Steiner and Paula Westerlund living in rural Pepin. 

Elsie was born in Mt Horeb, Wisconsin and grew up in Mt Vernon. Early in life after her divorce, Elsie bravely raised Margaret and her...