Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Mary F. "Frankie" Strand passed away on August 7, 2024 under the wonderful care of Heartland Hospice at Care Partners in Eau Claire, WI. She was born on December 17, 1924, in Gastonia, N. Carolina, the daughter of John & Ethel (Goldsmith) Cloninger. She met Alvin D. Strand while he was serving in the Army and they were married...

Aug 1, 2024

We honor the memory of Susan Marie Schrantz, who left this world on August 1st, 2024, at the age of 58. Sue was a beloved wife, mother, and a great friend to many. Born August 9th, 1965, Sue spent her childhood visiting cousins, aunts, and uncles and making memories with her many friends. She graduated from Regis High School...

Jul 30, 2024

**Janelle C. Sanders** March 10, 1948 - July 28, 2024 Janelle was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire. She found joy in the simple things in life, loving to spend time with her dog and her lifelong friend K. Playing Scrabble and doing puzzles were among her favorite pastimes. Janelle was an active member of her birthday club, forming...

Jul 21, 2024

James Robert Webb died peacefully on July 21st, 2024, at Azura Memory Care with his wife and daughter by his side after a courageous fight with Lewy Body dementia. Jim was born on December 31st, 1944, in Baldwin, Wisconsin to George and Shirley Webb. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1963 and from UWEC in 1967. He married...

Jul 16, 2024

Timothy J. Adler, 71, passed away early on the morning of July 16, 2024 surrounded by his wife, his sons and their partners.

Born and raised in the Chippewa Valley, Tim spent his professional life working as an attorney and then as the Eau Claire County Court Commissioner. However, his life outside the office is what defined...

Jul 12, 2024

Our loving and handsome Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, Andre Richard Stewart, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12th, 2024.

Andre, affectionately known to many as "DRE", was born April 16th, 1994. A proud black man, he had a heart of gold, a silly spirit, and a gentle soul. He cared deeply for those around...

Jul 8, 2024

Marcella Deloris "Sally" Black, age 92 of Eau Claire, died at Heatherwood Assisted Living on July 8, 2024. Sally was born in rural Rock Falls, Wisconsin on September 5, 1931. She was the daughter of John T. and Annabelle (Cowell) Ferigan. She attended the one-room Thomas school until she moved to Eau Claire when she was in the seventh...

Jun 29, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Steve Goodspeed, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and military veteran passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side. Steve is a loving, kind-hearted, joyful person who is a car enthusiast, loves boating, traveling, and being with family. He sure knows how to win at Cribbage and most card games. His motto in life...

Jun 25, 2024

William A. Roach passed peacefully on June 25, 2024. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on May 20, 1932, son of the late William R. and Rosella (Jacobs) Roach. He married the late Carol Junion on May 19, 1962, with whom he had and is survived by four children, Beth Anne (Roach) Schulz (Jeff) (Green Bay); William J....

Jun 18, 2024

Fred Gee, age 86, died June 18, 2024. He was born in Black River Falls, WI, on August 19, 1937, the son of George and Laura (Simonson) Gee. Fred attended Jackson High School in Hixton, WI, graduating in 1955. He would also go on to graduate from Chippewa Valley Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Fred enlisted in...

Jun 15, 2024

Donna M. Risler (Fallon), 75, of Eau Claire, passed away on June 15, 2024 at Lake Halle Memory Care. Donna was born on July 31, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to Donald and Inez Fallon. Donna worked many years at Eau Claire Meats as a meat cutter until the business closed. She later worked at Mayo Pharmacy and was...

Jun 14, 2024

Roger Livingston Tubbs, age 90, formerly of the Town of Spring Brook, Good Shepherd Senior Apartments in Eau Claire, and most recently Heritage Assisted Living, died peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2024 with loved ones nearby. Roger was born September 29, 1933 to George and Ruth Tubbs in Eau Claire, WI. He married Kathryn "Kay" Tubbs on August 25,...

Jun 11, 2024

Roberta "Bobbie" G. Rude (Nee Stevenson/Stage) left her earthly home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on the 11th of June, 2024. She was born on October 28th, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to her parents Gertrude Brown and Robert Stevenson.

Bobbie enjoyed bird watching, fishing, long walks, talking to neighbors and crocheting gifts for loved ones. Bobbie was a...

Jun 9, 2024

Ruth A. (Hougaard) Blom, was born Nov. 17, 1919 and passed away on June, 9, 2024 at the age of 104. Her years of employment were in retail and insurance. In 1961 Ruth moved to Chippewa Falls where she was united in marriage to Pastor Axel Blom who was serving Our Saviors Lutheran Church. After his death, she moved...

Jun 8, 2024

Jean Ruth Buck, 68, of Elk Mound passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 8, 2024. Jean was born in Rice Lake on September 13, 1955, to Melvin and Marcella Smith. Jeanie grew up in Shell Lake with her 10 siblings where they helped on the farm and enjoyed the outdoors. After graduating from...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert "Wes" James Westberg, of Eau Claire, at age 93, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Friday, June 7th, 2024. Wes was born on June 23rd, 1930, to Carl Eskil and Rose (Czerwonka) Westberg in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from St Patrick Catholic School in Eau Claire. Wes became a member of St Olaf's...

Jun 3, 2024

John A. Bowman, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Heritage Court Memory Care Community - Eau Claire. He was born on December 21, 1931, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the son of George and Elizabeth Schleuter Bowman. He was a 1950 graduate of Eau Claire Senior High School and later received his bachelor of science...

Jun 2, 2024

Jessica (Jessie) Johnson passed away on June 2nd, 2024, at the age of 52. Jessie was born on November 15th, 1971, in Eau Claire, WI, to parents Harold & Sandra Fischer. She grew up in Foster, WI and lived most of her adult life in Eau Claire. She worked for many years as a Metrologist at Phillips Medisize. She...

Jun 1, 2024

John Allen Moore was born on February 13, 1945 in Kansas City, MO to Ben Hawkins Moore and Alice Winifred Bassett. He attended schools in Kansas City until the family moved to St. Cloud, MN when he was 15 years old. He attended St. Cloud Technical High School and graduated in 1963. He then attended St. Cloud State University...

May 24, 2024

Darrel Walter Gibson passed peacefully at home on May 24 at the age of 91. He was born on February 2, 1933, in Durand, Wisconsin, to James and Alice (Harmon) Gibson. Darrel learned his work ethic working alongside his father at the family run full-service station. From a young age he was interested in aviation. As a child he...