All Obituaries

James E. Tafel born July 27, 1968, passed away on October 21, 2020. He loved his immediate family: wife, Linda Katherine; step-daughter, Jana F. Paetznick, Travis and Weston. Surviving family: parents Mr. and Mrs. William Tafel; brother, Sam and his family; sister, Susan and her family. James lived in dignity and passed away with dignity. Warm wishes can be mailed to: 2703 Trindal St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. Life memories will be celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 4...

Marion Jenson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on Oct 21, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Raymond G. Briggs, 82, of Menomonie, WI passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Our House Senior Living. 

John S. Dorsey, Jr., 76, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his residence. John was born May 11, 1944, in Eau Claire, to the late John and Anna (Redlack) Dorsey. He graduated from Memorial High School. Following school, he entered the US Navy. John married Maria Kuzjak and spent 46 years of marriage with her before she passed in 2014. John owned Fast Lock on N. Barstow St for many years. He was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church, VFW 7232, and Elks...

James Jaenke, 80, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Lake Hallie Memory Care, under St. Josephs Hospice. Jim was born January 19, 1940 to Rudolph and Alma (Hagedorn) Jaenke in the Town of Ludington. Jim was the youngest of 6 children - Lillian Hudson, Eldor Jaenke, Cecil Jaenke, Elvera Jaenke and Eugene Jaenke, all of whom are deceased. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Norma (Clouse) Jaenke; his son, Robert (Linda) Jaenke; grandchildren, Carter Jaenke and...

Valeria M. Gunderson passed away at her home in Altoona on Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2020, at age 93. She was born on July 23, 1927 in Bloomer, WI to Richard and Anna (Zwiefelhofer) Pecha. She was the oldest of four siblings and was raised and attended school in Bloomer.   She married Duane W. Gunderson in Eau Claire in January 1950. They spent 34 years together, raising their children, taking family trips and dancing to Polka music. She also enjoyed playing Euchre, shopping...

Mary J. Edington, 80, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1940, in Eau Claire to Charles Jr. and Della (Hammer) Milward. Mary married Roger “Fuzzy” Edington in the Town of Seymour on October 14, 1961.   Mary began working at Sacred Heart Hospital as a nurses aide in 1959 while still in the old building on Dewey St. In December 1964 she helped move patients to the new hospital on Clairemont Ave. Mary was...

Roger A. Severson, 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on October 5th, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Roger will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the Spring of 2021 with family and friends. Roger was born in St Cloud, MN to Merle and Isabelle (Lind) Severson on January 4th, 1949. In 1967 he graduated from Alexandria Area High School in Alexandria, MN. After high school Roger joined the United States Navy in 1968 and...

Dolores M. Jensen passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020 at age 91 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was born December 2, 1928. Dolores was the youngest and last surviving child of her 11 brothers and sisters. She cared for all those around her with such empathy and compassion. She was the strength when needed, the support that allowed us to fly high, and the open ear to always listen. She helped us to see life with laughter and joy, while always keeping the Lord as...

James A. Johnson, 85, of Eau Claire, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at Care Partners Assisted Living. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO on August 14, 1935, son of Erwin and Evelyn Johnson. Jim graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1953 and married Carol J. Froseth on December 26, 1959. Jim proudly served his country in the United State Marines (1956-61), owned his own service station, worked at Uniroyal for 26 years, and later was employed part-time for Loomis Security. He was very proud of...