All Obituaries

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...

Eugene "Gene" David Flick, Sr., age 76, of Jim Falls, WI, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home. Gene was born October 23, 1944, in Black River Falls, WI, to the late Harold and Louise (Olson) Flick. After high school, he joined the US Navy, serving in the Vietnam War as a flight medic before his honorable discharge. Gene worked on the Soo Line railroad, as an auto-mechanic, and as a farm hand. He married Nancy Gregory in Augusta, WI. Gene liked tinkering with cars and...

Victor John Bachmeier, age 93, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Eau Claire. Vic was born April 24, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI to George and Marie Bachmeier. He married Marjean Wahl on May 30, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church in Eau Claire, WI. Vic and Marjean would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Vic attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High. He enlisted in the US Navy his senior year and served...

Rebecca "Becky" L. Mercer, 64, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Becky was born on December 29, 1956 in Eau Claire, to Dale and MaryLou (Lowry) Ruppelt. She graduated from Eau Claire North High School and married Terry Mercer, Sr. Becky enjoyed scrapbooking. She was a dedicated grandma and was passionate about spending time with her grandchildren. Becky loved traveling, spending time at the casino, visiting the lake house...

Willard C. Ziel of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, April 3 at Heritage Senior LIving under the care of St. Croix Hospice. There will be no memorial service at this time.

Joyce Arlene LaNou was born to Reuben and Ethel (Frederick) Metzenbauer in the town of Anson on January 6, 1930, and she died at home surrounded by family on March 29, 2021 at the age of 91. Joyce attended school in Cadott and then married the love of her life, Norman LaNou, on October 5, 1946 at the Methodist Church in Chippewa Falls WI. They had been married 73 years before his passing in December 2019. Together they raised 5 children. Besides being a homemaker, she was the Bookkeeper...

Anita M. Cartwright, age 88, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines, Altoona. Anita was born May 4, 1932, to the late Walter and Louise (Meyers) Voegeli. Anita graduated high school at the age of 17, received a two year teaching degree and began teaching at Gower School until she moved to Elk Mound to teach. There she met her future husband, Gene. Anita and Gene married on December 26, 1953. Together they traveled to Colorado for Gene’s...

William T. "Bill" Wolf, 85, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. Bill was born on November 1, 1935, in Eau Claire, to William E. and Eulialia M. (Connelly) Wolf. He graduated from Regis High School with the Class of 1953. Bill honorably served his country in the US Army. On July 22, 1961, Bill married the love of his life, Betty Schulner at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He owned and operated Bill Wolf Mason Contractor and...

Donald Patrick "Pat" Kern, 81, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on March 12, 2021 at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, WI under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Pat was born in Willmar, MN on August 14, 1939, to William and Katherine (Fury) Kern, attending school in both Olivia, MN and Montevideo, MN where he graduated from Montevideo High School in 1957. He then attended and played football at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD where he received his degree in Civil Engineering...

Gary Friede of Boyceville, Wisconsin passed away on Mar 8, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.