Local Obituaries
Arlene F. Ottinger
Oct 20, 2025
Arlene F. Ottinger, 83, of Altoona, passed away at Colfax Senior Living.
A funeral service for Arlene will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, November 15, 2025. A visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until time of service.
Loris Gund
Oct 18, 2025
Loris T. Gund, 75, of Eau Claire Wisconsin passed away at Mayo Clinic on October 18th, 2025.
Loris was born in Eau Claire on August 22nd 1950. She graduated from Regis High School and continued her education at the vocational school in Eau Claire.
Loris was married to Roger Flaskrud on July 28th 1984. They were married for 41 years.
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Linda LaGesse
Oct 18, 2025
Linda D. LaGesse, age 72 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Betty Suggitt
Oct 13, 2025
Betty J. Suggitt passed away just the way she wanted, on her terms, at home October 13th, 2025, after 99 ½ amazing years.
Betty, known to many as Granny, was born March 5th, 1926, in Jackson, MI to parents Fred and Kate Shuberg. She attended Michigan Center High School, graduating in 1944.
In March of 1950 she married James Suggitt....
Sherman Deetz
Oct 11, 2025
Sherman L. Deetz, age 83 of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born in Mondovi on December 2, 1941 to the late Russell and Lois Deetz.
He loved to fish and hunt. He was such a good shot that he got the nickname "One Shot Sherm). Sherman...
Dean Fisher
Oct 11, 2025
Dean A Fisher of Eau Claire, WI passed away on October 11th, 2025 at the age of 98. Dean was born to LaVergne and Hazel Fisher on June 27th, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI. He attended Ninth Ward Elementary, E.C Junior High, E.C. Senior High School, and Julian Union High in Julian, CA.
Dean married Kathryn McConnell in San Diego,...
William Brown
Oct 8, 2025
William T "Bill" Brown's earthly life ended on October 8, 2025, following a brief hospitalization. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Warren, Pennsylvania, the second son of Robert and Pearl (Green) Brown.When Bill was 3 years old, his father, working for the Pennsylvania Railroad, was transferred to Ridgway, PA, where he spent his growing years. He attended school...
Janice Cline
Oct 7, 2025
Janice Lynn Cline, 78, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She went peacefully at her home, after enduring a courageous battle with cancer for several years. Born May 3, 1947, the daughter of James and Florence Wenzbauer, she spent much of her young life in North Riverside, Illinois, where she attended Mater Christi Catholic School, followed...
William Proznik
Oct 5, 2025
William (Bill) Proznik Jr, 67 of Eau Claire WI passed away at Mayo Health Osseo, WI, Oct. 5, 2025.
Bill was born in Virginia, MN on May 29th, 1958. He Graduated from Gilbert High School and received his masters degree in journalism from Mankato State and Bemidji State University.
Bill married Sally Knutson on Sept 14, 1979 and they were...
Mardell Naylor
Oct 5, 2025
Mardell V. Naylor, age 87 of Frederic, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Michael Klug
Oct 4, 2025
Michael Spencer Klug, 70, a retired pharmacist of 37 years died peacefully in his home in Elk Mound, Wi on Saturday October 4th, 2025. He was many things throughout his life: a pharmacist, a farmer, a wood worker and fisherman. Beyond all else he was revered as a great boss, a remarkable friend and an amazing father.
Michael is survived...
William Brummond
Oct 3, 2025
William "Billy" Brummond, beloved dad, partner, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, October 3, 2025, due to a motorcycle accident. He was 53 years old.
Born on April 10, 1972, Billy lived his life with love, compassion, and an unwavering belief in the good in all things.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sally...
Jill Michael
Oct 2, 2025
Jill S. Michael, born Jill Sandra Moore, February 15, 1937 in Eau Claire Wisconsin, went
home to be with her heavenly father on October 2nd, 2025.
Jill grew up in Eau Claire's Shaw town. While she worked summers at the Carson Park
ballpark, she had lots of fond memories of Hank Aaron playing there.
Jill joined the Air Force after high school, she worked...
Robert "Bob" Schmidt Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Robert "Bob" Joseph Schmidt Jr., 76, of Altoona, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 5th, 1949. He graduated from Mother of Good Counsel Seminary in Warrenton, MI. He went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Disabilities from Loyola University Chicago, and later his Masters in...
Betty Enersen
Sep 30, 2025
Betty Lorraine (Brensdal) Enersen, age 97, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on September 30, 2025. She was born in 1928, in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Enersen; daughter, Carol Marie Enersen; son, Carl Enersen; her parents, Anton and Vernice (Owen) Brensdal; three sisters, Alma Jeatran, June Ponto, Florence "Flossy" Krueger; and many other...
Marcia Dilts
Sep 29, 2025
Marcia Lucille Dilts, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on September, 29, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.
Marcia was born in Logansport, Indiana on November 24, 1942. She married Larry Dilts on November 18, 1960 and were married for 65 years.
Marcia worked as a homemaker and daycare provider for many years. She was an amazing spouse,...
Lois Erickson
Sep 29, 2025
Lois L. "Bernie" Erickson (Geissler), age 85 of Altoona, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Grace Lutheran River Pines in Altoona. Lois/Bernie was born on April 12, 1940 in Chippewa Falls, WI to the late Leonard and Irene (nee Kastel) Geissler.
Early in life Lois/Bernie moved to Milwaukee where she met her husband, Stan. They married in Milwaukee...
Scott Pabich
Sep 27, 2025
Scott Pabich, age 69 of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away at home on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Arrangements are pending.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
James Pristash
Sep 27, 2025
James LeRoy Pristash, age 81 of Altoona, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at River Pines in Altoona which Jim called his home. Jim was born on August 12, 1944 in Ashland, WI to the late John and Agnes Pristash.
He graduated from Ondossagon High School in Ashland in 1962. Shortly after, Jim...
Elaine Stewart
Sep 25, 2025
Elaine K. Stewart, age 88 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. Elaine was born on August 21, 1937 in Downsville, WI to the late Gilbert and Florence Smith. She was the only girl and the youngest of 4.
She graduated from Menomonie High School. Elaine married LaVerne Stewart on...
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