Obituaries

Jan 19, 2026

Roger M. Risen age 98, of Altoona, WI, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at The Classic in Altoona WI.

Roger was born on January 12, 1928 to Bertha & Bennie Risen in Naples Township in Buffalo County, WI.  He was baptized and confirmed at West Bennet Valley Lutheran Church.  As a young man, Roger and his...

Jan 16, 2026

Tim Eisberner, 67, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, January 16 at his home. He was born June 3, 1958 to Edward J. Eisberner Jr. and Elizabeth (Hughes) Eisberner. He attended North High School where he wore number 68 and played nose tackle for the football team. In 1974, Tim helped his team to secure the first Big...

Jan 16, 2026

Gary Lee Kent, born on January 29, 1941 in Mondovi, Wisconsin to parents, Vilas and Eileen (Schultz-Smiskey) Kent has passed away at the age of 84. Gary was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Gilmanton, Wisconsin.

Gary grew up in the unincorporated village of Gilmanton, attending Gilmanton Elementary School. He graduated from Gilmanton High School...

Jan 16, 2026

Eunice "Patty" Lindsley Glover, 103 years old, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Patty grew up in Tracy, MN. She moved to Wisconsin when she married Dewaine Lindsley. They lived in Eau Claire, where they raised three children, Ruane O'Brien, Jack (Evelyn) Lindsley and Peg Peterson, step daughter, Sherry (Bob) Davis and special family member, Michael Olin and...

Jan 15, 2026

George Martin Fugina, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, just 5 days shy of his 78th birthday.

George was born on a cold winter day on January 20, 1948 to Omer and Elsie (Reinke) Fugina in Arcadia, WI.  He was the middle child between Jerome and Lois.  He received the holy sacraments...

Jan 15, 2026

Luther John Larson, born January 16, 1943, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, just one day shy of his 83rd birthday. He was the son of Alvin and Elva Larson and is survived by his devoted wife, Sharry, with whom he shared over 52 years of love and companionship. Luther was a proud father to Charles, Denice, and...

Jan 12, 2026

Irene Agnes Lund, 94, of Colfax, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 12, 2026 at Colfax Rehabilitation and Healthcare. She was born on February 4, 1931, to John and Mildred (Berg) Benish in Howard Township. Irene lived a long and fulfilling life devoted to her family, faith, and community. Irene was married to Juno Lund, for...

Jan 6, 2026

Gregory "Marty" A. Martin passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life will take place on June 27, 2026 at VFW Post 7232 2900 W Folsom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703.

His family is working on composing a obituary in his honor.

Jan 5, 2026

Bill Hagmann of Altoona, passed away peacefully in Birchwood on January 5, 2026, members of his family at his side. Bill was born on July 23, 1950 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire to Arthur J. Hagmann and Pauline B. (Bauer) Hagmann. He married his high school sweetheart Carol S. Sykes on January 11, 1969 at St. Patrick...

Jan 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jodie Lynn (Kaufman) Snow, who left us peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Surrounded by her loving family, she fought courageously against cancer until the end. Jodie lived a life overflowing with service, love, and joy-for her family, friends, and especially her...

Jan 1, 2026

Avery D. Lee, age 13, died Friday, January 1, 2026 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Services and Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Spirit Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, WI.

The Funeral Service will take place from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Spirit Lutheran Church.  The Concluding...

Dec 24, 2025

Edwin "Ed" Theodore Hanson, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on December 24, 2025, at The Classic in Altoona, Wisconsin, at the age of 92.

Ed was born on September 23, 1933, to Inez (Wiggins) and Edwin T. Hanson Sr. in Eau Claire. He grew up helping his father at their family cafe, where he learned the...

Dec 23, 2025

Thomas Gerald Piercy, age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 23, at Mayo Clinic Health System of complications after suffering a fall at home December 20. Tom was born on October 7, 1942, to Gerald Piercy and Alice (Erpenbach) Piercy at Sacred Heart Hospital. He grew up on the west side of Eau Claire and the Shawtown area and was...

Dec 21, 2025

Thomas C. Walsh, 74, died of Prion disease, Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Dove Heathcare West, Eau Claire. Tom was born in Eau Claire on July 22, 1951. His parents were Geraldine and a very special stepdad, George Werth S. who was a CWO4 Coast Guard Officer. Tom attended Memorial High School received his bachelor's degree at UW Stout...

Dec 12, 2025

William "Bill" H. Pearson III died at home on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Bill was born in Chicago, IL, the youngest son of William Jr. and Helen (Lucke) Pearson. He received his BFA and MFA academic degrees in painting. His professional career involved teaching various courses in the Art Department at the University of...

Dec 11, 2025

Judith "Judy" M. Steffen, age 90, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Thursday, December 11th at the Beehive Memory Care surrounded by her family. She was born on February 1st, 1935 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Helen (Sorenson) and Orville Erickson. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1953 and married her husband and love of...

Dec 5, 2025

Julia M. "Julie" Gladwell, age 99, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully Friday, December 5th, 2025 at Lake Hallie Memory Care. She was born January 3, 1926 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late Joseph and Blanche Stagliano. Julia graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1944. She married Richard V. Gladwell on March 24th 1951. After high school,...

Dec 1, 2025

Tootie (Ilene) Fletty, 82 of Eau Claire passed through heaven's gates on December 1st, 2025, surrounded with love and family. She was born in Eau Claire to George and Mildred (Johnson) Redman on April 11, 1943. She attended Eau Claire schools and graduated in 1961. She worked at Drummons Meat Packing for a time before starting at Uniroyal in...

Nov 30, 2025

Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin & Friend

Patricia Joan Barta of Eau Claire/Elk Lake left her visit here on earth to return to her eternal home in the presence of her Heavenly Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 30, 2025. She recently celebrated her 80th birthday with her immediate family. Patricia was born...

Nov 29, 2025

Renee M. Larson, 63, of Township of Washington, passed away, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her residence.

Renee was a beautiful soul; both inside and out, and will forever be missed. She had the ability to make anyone she met feel loved and seen. Whether that be; raising her kids, caring for her family and friends, her...