Josie Mae Gorell
Sep 20, 2012
Josie Mae Gorell, 11, of Elk Mound, died peacefully in her mom and dad's arms, at her home, on Thursday, September 20, 2012, surrounded by family. Josie earned her angel wings after persevering an 8+ year fight with a rare brain tumor. She was born on August 20, 2001, in Eau Claire to Charles and Lori (Stewart) Gorell, and little...
John Arthur Lawrence
Sep 20, 2012
John Arthur "Jack" Lawrence, 72, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012. He was born on July 27, 1940, in Decatur, IL. Jack received a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Missouri at Rolla. He spent most of his career with Owens-Illinois in Ohio and Illinois. Jack's passionate hobby was working on automobiles, often attending...
Gwendolyn Ann Tabaka
Sep 19, 2012
Gwen (Burdick) Tabaka, age 63, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on September 19, 2012. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, on October 15, 1948, to George F. and Gladys (Roen) Burdick-Ellison. Her childhood years were spent in Rice Lake, Barron, and Cameron, Wisconsin, where she graduated from Cameron High...
Elaine Hannah Louise Mertes
Sep 15, 2012
Elaine Hannah Louise Mertes, "Gramma Lainey" or "Grom" 78, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, after a fearless and courageous fight with major health issues. Elaine was born in Eau Claire on December 8, 1933, the daughter of Walter and Clara (Larson) Woodford. Elaine graduated from Eau Claire High...
Lillian M. Brown
Sep 13, 2012
Lillian M. Brown, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was born Lillian Marie Moberg on April 14, 1922, in West Sweden, WI. Lillian was the ninth of ten children of William and Anna (Peterson) Moberg. When Lillian was 10 years old, she moved to Bruce, WI. She was valedictorian of her...
Richard A. Myhre
Sep 12, 2012
Richard A. Myhre, 75, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. He was born on April 21, 1937, in rural Clark County, WI, to Edward O. and Irene B. (Klessig) Myhre. Richard married Audrey J. Larson on April 23, 1960, at Drammen Lutheran Church. He worked as an optician at Monson Eye Care Center...
Diana Lou Connell
Sep 8, 2012
Diana Lou Connell, 70, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, September 08, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, after a long illness. Diana was born on February 19, 1942, in Eau Claire to Laverne and Joyce (Neubauer) Connell. She grew up in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School. She married and later divorced Duane Gunderson. Together they...
Mike J. Johnson
Sep 8, 2012
Michael "Big Mike" J. Johnson of rural Eau Claire passed away at home on September 8, 2012, after a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. Mike was born in Eau Claire on October 21, 1952, to Manley "Tuff" and Gertrude (Krenz) Johnson. He attended Porter and Cleghorn Elementary Schools, Central Junior High School, and Memorial High School, graduating in 1970. He...
Jean Ann Nemitz
Sep 6, 2012
Jean A. Nemitz, age 57 of Eau Claire, died peacefully with her loving husband by her side on September 6, 2012, after her short battle with cancer at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Jean was born in Eau Claire, WI on August 20, 1955, to Waldemar and Mildred (French) Mai. She graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in...
Wayne C. Brantner
Sep 5, 2012
Wayne C. Brantner, age 70 of Eau Claire, died on September 5, 2012, at the Clairemont Nursing Home in Eau Claire. He was born in Durand, WI, on November 29, 1941, to Leo and Bernadine (Prissel) Brantner. Wayne spent much of his time as an avid hunter, carpenter, lumberjack and bird watcher. He was also a very loyal Brewer and...
Evelyn F. Skoug
Sep 4, 2012
Evelyn F. Skoug, 91, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire. She was born on April 7, 1921, in Emden, IL to Ricus and Margaret Wiekert. After moving to Eau Claire, Evelyn joined First Lutheran Church. She remained a member there for over 60 years, and was very active with the...
Patricia Louise Kuehl
Aug 30, 2012
Patricia Louise Kuehl, 85, departed us on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Patricia was born in Eau Claire, on September 25, 1926, at Luther Hospital, a daughter of Edward and Lydia (Marten) Kuehl. Patricia graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1943. She attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN, graduating with a degree in History and minor...
L. Lucille Wachs
Aug 27, 2012
L. Lucille "Bitsy" Wachs slipped peacefully into the patiently waiting arms of her husband, Ray, and eternal life on August 27, 2012, surrounded by her three adoring children. Lucille was born on July 15, 1916, in Minot, ND, to Alfred Israels and Mabel Connors Israels. She and her family lived in North Dakota for five years before they moved to...
Alice M. Tio
Aug 27, 2012
Alice M. Tio, 80, of Eau Claire, passed away on August 27, 2012, at Dove Healthcare-West in Eau Claire, where she has resided for the past four years. Alice was born in Boyd, WI, on February 11, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Marie (Asmussen) Dusick. Alice married Clarence M. Tio on February 16, 1953, at St. Joseph's Church in...
Wayne "Sam" Samuelson
Aug 21, 2012
Wayne "Sam" Samuelson, 70, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away August 21, 2012, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. His courage and strength in fighting his illness will be an inspiration to those that knew him. Sam was born on March 15, 1942, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Hilman and Margaret Samuelson. He served in the U.S....
Bette J. Krantz
Aug 21, 2012
Bette Jane (Jennings) Krantz, 87, of Elk Mound, passed away due to natural causes on August 21, 2012, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI. Bette was born on April 19, 1925, to Paul and Myrtle (Larson) Jennings in Alma Center, WI. After graduating from Arcadia High School she married Joe Dale and traveled with him while he was...
Mathilde A. Anderson
Aug 20, 2012
Mathilde A. (Tillie) Anderson, age 83, of Eau Claire, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. She was born in Colfax, WI on July 4, 1929, to Helmer and Inga (Tollefson) Anderson. Mathilde grew up on their dairy farm in rural Colfax. She graduated from Colfax High School. Mathilde worked at the Midelfort...
Ann Louise Leinum
Aug 19, 2012
Ann Louise (Johnson) Leinum, 89, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Dove Healthcare West. She was born on the family farm near Osseo, WI on May 16, 1923, to Henry and Marie Johnson. She was baptized, confirmed, and later married at Kings Valley Church in Osseo. She graduated from Lincoln Hill High School, also in Osseo,...
Lillian C. Moen
Aug 19, 2012
Lillian C. (Sorkness) Moen, 89, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at the Syverson Lutheran Home. Lillian was born on February 28, 1923, in the Town of Grant, Dunn County, to Carl and Elizabeth (Sandvig) Sorkness. She attended Trout Creek Rural School and graduated from Colfax High School with the class of 1940. She later attended vocational...
Earl C. Zillmer
Aug 17, 2012
Earl "Jake" Clarence Zillmer, 91, of Eau Claire, died on Friday, August 17, 2012, at Dove Healthcare, West in Eau Claire. Earl was born to Herman and Maude (Aumann) Zillmer on November 28, 1920, in the town of Cleveland, Jackson County, WI. He attended Valley View School in rural Fairchild. On July 7, 1942, Earl enlisted in the Army and...
