Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Aug 5, 2012

Lillian A. Lawrence, age 55 of Eau Claire, died at her home on August 5, 2012, with her family by her side. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Daniel's residence, 2928 Blakeley Avenue, Eau Claire WI 54701. Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. To express condolences online, please...

Aug 4, 2012

Eugene F. Farrell, 86, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, August 4, 2012, at his home surrounded by members of his family. Eugene was born in Fargo, ND, on January 7, 1926, a son of Francis and LaVerne (Schur) Farrell. Eugene graduated from Casselton High School with the Class of 1943. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on...

Aug 3, 2012

Ruth E. Bowlin, 67, of Holcombe, WI, after a long fight with COPD, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with members of her family by her side. Ruth was born on March 5, 1945, in Bloomer WI, to Harold and Mary (Gavin) Boggess. After Ruth graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire,...

Aug 1, 2012

Marvin D. Pueschner, 71, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Marvin was born in Medford, WI, on January 27, 1941, a son of Henry J. and Ann R. (Marti) Pueschner. Marvin married Gaye M. Gustafson on December 5, 1964, at Salem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. Marvin worked for AT&T....

Jul 30, 2012

Mildred I. Thompson, 83, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012, at Summit Place Assisted Living in Eden Prairie, MN. She was born in Buffalo County, near Mondovi on July 20, 1929, to Clarence and Milda (Thompson) Ede. She attended Mondovi High School graduating with the class of 1947. Mildred married William S. Thompson on October 16,...

Jul 27, 2012

Ruth K. Brewe, 94, of Altoona, died on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Seneca, IL. Burial will be at Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery in Miller Township, IL. Service Information Funeral Service

Tuesday, July 31 2012 11:00 AM...