**Obituary for Doreen Frances BaDour**

Doreen Frances BaDour, aged 95, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Doreen was born on October 29, 1930, to Alphonse and Eva Millenkamp in Brookings, South Dakota, Doreen's family relocated to Eau Claire in 1931. She attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated from its high school in 1948.

On May 13, 1950, Doreen married the love of her life, Thomas L. BaDour. Together they spent 70 wonderful years of marriage together, during which they enjoyed traveling, engaging in crafts, playing golf, and cherishing time spent with family.

Doreen is survived by her children, Thomas P. (Elizabeth) BaDour and Charles J. (Michele) BaDour; her grandchildren, Gary, Chad (Jessica), Lisa (Logan), Daniel (Missy), Joseph (Tiffani); as well as six great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include her sister Janet Ulesich, son-in-law Robert Burling, and is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas, daughter Theresa, and sister Thais.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI.  Visitation will take place at the church on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Following the service, burial will take place at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Eau Claire.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Doreen’s name at a later date.

The family is being assisted by Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.