All Obituaries

Kermit C. "Kerm" Walker passed away April 11 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born August 15, 1925 in Eau Claire to Samuel and Clara (Froseth) Walker. He grew up in Shawtown, attended Mt. Washington Grade School and was a founding member of the Flying Eagles Ski Club in 1933. Kerm married June Gullickson on March 18, 1950 in Eau Claire. They were married for 63 years until June’s passing in 2014.They raised 4 boys - Kim, Jeffrey, Richard and Michael.    Kerm...

Marjean Bachmeier (Wahl), 1929-2024, was born in Worthington Minnesota to John and Margaret Ann. She was the only girl and had four brothers, Bill (Mary), Jerry (Jean), Bob (Barb), John (Jean). When she was in 3rd grade, her family moved to Eau Claire where she attended and graduated from St. Patrick Catholic Schools. Marjean had many friends and loved to tell her family all about them as she flipped through her yearbooks later in life. Shortly after graduating from high school, Marjean...

Marvin D. Holliday, age 88 of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Dove Health Care West - Eau Claire. Marvin was born on May 29, 1935, in Dodge Center, MN. He was the son of Vernon and Marion (Miller) Holliday. He grew up and assisted on the farm and graduated from West Concord High School. He married Shirley Kramer on July 20, 1958. He apprenticed in the printing trade and worked in Owatonna and Fairbault, MN and a year in Hannibal, Missouri. He was in the Army Reserve...

Evelyn Chappell (Nee Wold), 97, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire on April 11, 2024 surrounded by family. Evelyn was born on January 28, 1927, daughter of Oliver and Lucille Wold. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1945. During her senior year, Evelyn met her future husband Richard “Dick” Chappell at the roller-skating rink. They were married on August 27, 1949. Evelyn and Dick had two children; son, Richard...

Roger "Rock" Schulte, 82, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was born on July 21, 1941, in Eau Claire, WI. Rock was a devoted husband of 61 years to JoAnn; a protective brother, a loving father, a doting grandfather, and a proud great-grandfather. He was a trusted friend to many. Rock was the very definition of an entrepreneur, having started numerous businesses throughout his life. He was an avid outdoorsman, who created lasting memories with family and...

Marla J. Adrian passed away after a brief illness at Meadowbrook at Bloomer, WI, on April 8, 2024. She was born in Eau Claire on December 16, 1954, to Charles D. and Marlene H. (Voss) Adrian. She worked at Cray Research in Chippewa Falls and later became a caregiver. She loved Rescue Animals and during her life, she took in many dogs and cats. Marla is survived by her three sisters: Debra L. Adrian of Altoona; Diana L. Adrian of Siren; Sheree A. (Adrian) and Brian H. Ruff of Altoona; an...

Gordon William Heimstead, 93, of Eau Claire died April 5 at Mayo Clinic Health System. He was born to Glenn and Geraldine (Higley) Heimstead on June 15, 1930, in Eau Claire. He earned a diploma from Eau Claire Senior High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he began a long and successful career at Uniroyal, during which time he was promoted to supervisor. He retired in 1987 after a medical disability. He married Audrey Brotzman on August 14, 1955, at Second Congregational Church in...

Beverley Ann (Erickson) Briggs, 91, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully to her Lord on April 1, 2024 at her home. Beverley was born February 24, 1933 in Eleva, WI, to Peter and Anna Erickson the youngest of 4 children. Beverley met A. Duane (Sam) Briggs at Russell Dairy in Eau Claire where she worked the ice cream counter and soda fountain. They were married in Eau Claire on Sept 21, 1952. Bev and Sam raised seven children, 5 boys and 2 girls. Sam and Bev founded Sam's Auto...

Ann Louise Felton, age 88, died peacefully in the early morning of March 30 after spending time with her family on March 29, her birthday. Ann was born in Eau Claire on March 29th, 1936, daughter of George and Helen Schreiber. As you might suspect, Ann was a very popular girl in school and involved in many activities and organizations; some of those school girl friends remained close until death. After graduation Ann began her studies at UW Eau Claire and that is where she met her future...

Leah R Turk, 82, of Eau Claire WI, passed away on March 30, 2024, at Beehive Homes in Eau Claire. Leah was born in Eau Claire, WI on July 29, 1941, to Gerald and Florence LaPage. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1959 and married Robert D. Turk at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in 1961. Leah worked at The Flame Supper Club in Chippewa Falls and at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. She enjoyed gardening, and fishing with family and friends at Yellow Lake, in Webster Wisconsin. Leah...