All Obituaries

Alyce F. (Lima) Perry born January 14, 1950 to Norman A.B. Lima and Myrtle C. (Larson) Lima at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, went to the Lord on January 15, 2022. She married Ron Perry on July 17, 1989. She was a loving wife and a mother to five children. Alyce earned a certificate in bookkeeping and administration at the Chippewa Valley Technical College. Throughout her life she had worked at different jobs, her favorite was cashiering, where she had the opportunity to meet...

Walter G. Cogswell was born on December 6, 1937, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. Cogswell.  He attended Noah Webster Elementary School, and graduated from Watkinson Preparatory School in 1955. Walter attended Hartt Music School where he did a double major in Viola and Organ. He obtained his Bachelor Music degree graduating magna cum laude in viola in 1959 and Organ in 1960. In 1961 he obtained his Master of Music degree in viola. He received his Doctor of...

Mary Ann Bennett, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Eau Claire, WI. Mary Ann was born in Ladysmith, WI to the late John and Emily (Hroch) Dosedel on August 4, 1931.   She grew up in Ladysmith, WI.  She enrolled at Wisconsin State College - Superior. It was there that she met the love of her life and future husband, Bernard Bennett. They both graduated in 1953 and secured teaching positions in the Cornell School District. Bernie and Mary Ann...

Michael James Davey passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 in Chippewa County. Mike was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on September 14th, 1974 to Lynda and Peter Davey. He has two siblings, Amy Saltness and Todd Davey. Mike lived in the Eau Claire area until his father joined the military in the early 1980's and the family moved to Oklahoma, then Germany, and finally Texas before heading back to Eau Claire in his last year of high school. His sister had...

Mary A. Lund, favorably known as GG and Granny, age 86, was called into the arms of the Lord on January 7, 2022. She was able to pass at her home in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by her loved ones. Oh the celebration that followed I'm sure was an epic one. Mary was born on March 6th 1935 in Eau Claire to Lawrence and Edith (Severson) Stearns. She grew up in Eau Claire, graduating from Regis High School. She went on to pursue a nursing career, graduating from St. Mary's School of Nursing in...

Hildegarde Patricia Henderson "Pat", 92, of Eau Claire, WI died on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born on June 29, 1929 in the Township of Holway, in Taylor County, to Leonard J. and Albian M. (Stasek) Hamm. She graduated from Owen High School in 1947. Hildegarde is survived by her two sons, Douglas M. (Theresa M.) Henderson of Menomonie and Dennis R. (Charlene F.) Henderson of North Liberty, IA; eight grandchildren, Jason W. (Candace)...

James "Jim" Donald Shea, 70, of Elk Mound, WI, was born on May 30th, 1951, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jim died of Lewy Body Dementia on January 3rd, 2022, in Eau Claire, surrounded by his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Shea, both of Eau Claire, WI, and brother Kevin of New York, NY. Jim is the third of nine children born to Donald and Dorothy Shea. He is survived by his loving wife Susan, his sons Donovan (Eau Claire,...

Gerald H. Meyer, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire. Jerry was born in Eau Claire, on March 29, 1935, a son of Joseph and Sophie (Shimon) Meyer. He attended Regis High School. On June 30, 1989, Jerry married Kathryn L. Thomas.     Jerry worked at Uniroyal for 39 years, serving 4 years as a Union Steward. He retired in 1992 when the plant closed. Jerry...

Rita Ann Currie passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, 1/3/22. She was born in Stevens Point, WI, to the late Julius and Esther (Groshek) Shuda on 6/11/34. She attended public and parochial schools. She was confirmed in 1946 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Her childhood was humble. Being the eldest of seven siblings, she was charged, at the age of sixteen, with the care of her youngest siblings when her own mother passed. Shortly thereafter, Rita married her high school sweetheart,...

Danne Millard Sivertson, 65, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away January 1st, 2022 with his wife Susan by his side. He was born January 9th 1956 in Eau Claire, WI the son of Millard Oliver Sivertson and Shirley Diane Sivertson (Johnson). He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1974 and was married to Susan Marie Sivertson (Schumacher) on May 14th, 1977 because she wouldn't get married any sooner. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout before completing an apprenticeship with...