All Obituaries

Shelly Leichtman, 49, of Eau Claire passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her residence under the care of Mayo Clinic Health System - Home Health & Hospice. There will be no services at this time.

Abigail Delores Beguhn, age 95, of Eau Claire, passed away at home on May 1, 2021 from a brain tumor. Abigail was born at the family home in Golden Valley on March 22, 1926, the daughter of Elmer and Constance (Olson) Nelson. After graduating from Osseo High School, she attended beauty school and owned and operated the Modern Beauty Shop in Osseo. She married Armond Beguhn June 3, 1950. For 17 years she was employed at Montgomery Ward in Eau Claire. She also worked in the pro shop at Hallie...

James "Jim" Metz, 76, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, from Multiple Myeloma. Jim was born in St. Paul, MN, on February 26, 1945, to the late Frank and Wilhelmina (Gies) Metz. He graduated from Memorial High School with the Class of 1963. He then went on to serve in the US Air Force. He loved poker nights and watching the Dodgers, Badgers and Packers. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, Jim (Donna) Metz, Bobbi (Erin) Green, Jon (Christine) Metz;...

Gerald J. "Jerry" Fisher, 90, passed away April 28, 2021, at the home he shared with Beth, his wife of 69 years, surrounded by family. Jerry was born December 10, 1930 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to John S. and Anne (Corrigan) Fisher. He was the eldest of nine siblings. He graduated from St. Patrick's School in 1949. He attended St. John's University and University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. On February 25, 1952, Jerry was united in marriage to Beth Scheffler at St. James the...

Raymond E., "Cubby", Evjen Jr., 56, of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Raymond was born on June 19, 1964 in Chippewa Falls, a son of Raymond and Patricia (Theisen) Evjen. He graduated from Altoona High School. He worked for Indianhead Plating in Chippewa Falls for 32 years. On May 12, 2013 he married JoEllen Ives in Las Vegas. He loved; sports, The Milwaukee Brewers, softball, collecting sports...

Carol M. Anderson, age 85, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Oakwood Health Services, Altoona. Carol was born August 13, 1935, in Eau Claire, to the late Oscar and Agnes (Miland) Gunnes. She grew up on the farm on Gunnes Road and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1953. After high school she worked at the University of Wisconsin - Stout, REA, Trinity Lutheran Church, and later at the Eau Claire County Courthouse. Carol was a life-long member of First Lutheran...

Rosemary "Rosie" M. Wright, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home under the care of Mayo Clinic Health System Home Health & Hospice. She was born in Eau Claire on June 21, 1946, a daughter of Minor and Floris (Swift) Hays. She graduated from North High School with the Class of 1964 and Fergus Falls College in 1966 with a degree in Child Psychology. Rosie married James Wright and they were blessed with 28 wonderful years of marriage. Rosie had...

Thomas Romaine Robertson, 96, of Eau Claire, died at his home on April 15, 2021. Thomas was born on May 11, 1924, in Eau Claire, the first-born child to Victor T. Robertson and Catherine M. (McManus) Robertson. Tom grew up on the west side of Eau Claire and attended St. Patrick's School. He was graduated from St. Martin High School, Lacey, WA in 1941, where he completed his Senior Year of High School and his Freshman Year of college. Tom was considering entering the priesthood during...

Norma "Pat" Heaviland, 99, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Augusta Health & Rehabilitation. She was born in Eau Claire on January 6, 1922, a daughter of Benard and Bessie (Fagerlind) Johnson. She married Leon Heaviland on May 10, 1942. She was employed by Woolworth's in 1955 and retired in 1984. She also sold Avon. She enjoyed baking, cooking, canning and gardening. Her cookies, cakes and pies were delicious. She enjoyed watching "The...

Joel Richard Klink, age 85, passed from Earthly life on April 6th, 2021, at the Classic at Hillcrest Greens, in Altoona, WI, surrounded by loving family and friends. Joel was born in Nevada, Ohio on June 28, 1935 to Louise and Harvey Klink. He grew up in the small town with his brother, Ron, and attended the school located directly across the street from his home. Joel continued on to Ohio State University where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree, and in 1964 he earned...