Virginia Derouin
Mar 18, 2012
Virginia A. Derouin, age 94, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton, with her children by her side. She was born in Eau Claire, on November 14, 1917, the daughter of Emil and Bertha (Fletschock) Wenzel. On September 3, 1938, Ginny married Delos "Deed" Derouin at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Eau Claire. She...
Lorraine J. Ashbaugh
Mar 12, 2012
Lorraine J. Ashbaugh (nee Fernkes), age 87, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012, at Oakwood Villa Nursing Home in Altoona, WI. Lorraine was born on July 2, 1924, in Bird Island, MN to Frank and Lena Fernkes. At the age of 18, Lorraine left the family farm to attend the College of St. Catherine. She graduated...
John Kannel
Mar 12, 2012
A remarkable life ended far too abruptly with the sudden and unexpected death of John J. Kannel on March 12, 2012. John was born on November 23, 1947 and was the devoted son of Frances and James Kannel of Cochrane, WI. He was blessed with three children, Luke of Minneapolis, MN, Ann Marie, and Christa, both of Eau Claire; and...
Mary ''Marie'' Marjala
Mar 7, 2012
Mary "Marie" Marjala, died peacefully on March 7, 2012. Mary was born on March 11, 1926, in Superior WI, to Charles and Fannie (Daly) Heirman. Marie and her sisters, Jean, Kathleen and Charleen (Buzzy) are the famous/infamous "Heirman Girls." Marie and Gordon married on November 30, 1948, and after a grand celebration at the Belgian Club in Allouez (Superior, WI),...
Margaret Sirianni
Mar 4, 2012
Margaret "Peggy" E. Sirianni, 90, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, March 5, 2012, at Oak Gardens Assisted Living in Altoona, WI. She was born in Ellsworth, WI, on October 14, 1921, the daughter of John & Martha (Orton) Shannon. Peggy graduated from Stout University in 1943, with a degree in Home Economics, and taught at various schools throughout the area,...
Geraldine D. "Gerry" Henning
Mar 2, 2012
Geraldine D. "Gerry" Henning, 90, of Eau Claire, was embraced in God's loving arms on Friday, March 2, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 15, 1921, to Adolph and Dorothea (Krause) Mai, the youngest of eight children. She graduated from Eau Claire High School with the Class of 1938. After...
Leroy W. Ming
Mar 2, 2012
LEROY W. MING, 80, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012, surrounded by his family at Fall Creek Valley Care Center in Fall Creek after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 2, 1931, in Eau Claire, to Walter and Lilly (Hanson) Ming. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School. He also attended...
Jason Hickle
Feb 25, 2012
Jason D. Hickle, age 34 of Eau Claire, died on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Jason was born on January 6, 1978, in Indianapolis, IN to Paul and Barbara (Harvey) Hickle. After his birth, Jason and his family moved to South Bend, IN where he was raised. Jason traveled many states including Florida and North Carolina then finally making his home...
Robert Deilke
Feb 24, 2012
Robert C. "Robear" Deilke, 57, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Eau Claire, to Richard and Carol (Anderson) Deilke. He never lost his strong will and determination to live. His love, compassion, and great sense of humor will be missed by many. Robert is...
Stanley F. Schalko
Feb 23, 2012
Stanley F. Schalko, 78, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012, at Chippewa Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls. Stanley was born in the Town of Albion in Trempealeau County, on January 26, 1934, a son of Franklin and Alvina (Waldbillig) Schalko. Stanley served in the U.S. National Guard and was a truck driver. Stanley survived by his three daughters,...
David Blaeser
Feb 22, 2012
David A. Blaeser, 66, of New Auburn, WI died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born on November 7, 1945 in Kearney, Nebraska to Bernard and Beverly (Walker) Blaeser. He was a 1963 graduate of North High School. David was employed with the State of Wisconsin for...
Vivian E. Hadt
Feb 21, 2012
Vivian E. Hadt "Bette", age 92 of Eau Claire, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Bette was born on October 17, 1919, in Eau Claire, to Glenn and Emma (Bredesen) Davis. Bette graduated from Colfax High School with the class of 1937. She worked at Uniroyal for 34 years and was a...
Marian K. Smetana
Feb 18, 2012
Marian K. Smetana, 89, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Eau Claire. Marian was born December 20, 1922, in Bloomer, WI, to Frank and Susan (Ruff) Kramschuster. Marian graduated from Bloomer High School, the cClass of 1940. She later attended the Eau Claire Beauty School of Cosmetology, graduating in 1945. On August 5, 1947, Marian married Eugene Smetana at St....
Jeanette Poquette
Feb 16, 2012
Jeanette G. Poquette, 89, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire. Jeanette was born in Eau Claire on December 1, 1922, to Arthur and Mabel (Whitney) Owens. She was united in marriage to Gordon E. Poquette on December 25, 1941. She was a member of Christ Church Cathedral in Eau...
James Milo Nyre
Feb 14, 2012
James Milo Nyre, 77, of Eau Claire, died peacefully with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire Jim was born in Herbster, WI on July 26, 1934. His family moved to Mondovi, where he was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church. Jim graduated from Mondovi High School...
Joseph A. Shelton
Feb 12, 2012
Joseph A. "Joe" Shelton, 46, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls after a brief illness. He was born on June 21, 1965 in Eau Claire to Patricia (LaBlanc) Shelton. He went to North High School and attended CVTC to receive a precision inspection degree. He also received his commercial driving...
Harry F. Nemitz
Feb 8, 2012
Harry F. Nemitz, age 89, of Eau Claire, died at home on February 8, 2012, under the care of Mayo Clinic Health Systems Homecare and Hospice. Harry was born on May 7, 1922 to Fred and Louise (Wulff) Nemitz in Warrens, WI. Harry was homeschooled and worked on the family farm until he joined the U.S. Army in 1942. He...
Jodie L. Krizan
Feb 6, 2012
Jodie L. Krizan (Gettler), 48, of Sheldon, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012 at The Clairemont Nursing Home in Eau Claire after a gallant battle with cancer. She was born in Eau Claire on October 24, 1963 to the late Kenneth Lindow and Sandra (Koger) Fischer. She graduated from Osseo-Fairchild High School. After high school she worked at Cray...
Janet L. Gregerson
Feb 6, 2012
Janet L. Gregerson, age 80, of Eau Claire died at her home on Monday, February 6, 2012. She was born in Eau Claire on February 13, 1931, to Gilroy and Rosamond (Stussy) Falstad. Janet graduated from Eau Claire High School with the class of 1949 and later that year married her late husband, Roger Gregerson. Roger worked for Falstad's Market,...
Ronald A. Warloski
Feb 5, 2012
Ronald Alfred Warloski (Warholoski) of Eau Claire died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and under the care of MCHS Hospice. He was born July 9, 1936 in Columbus, Nebraska, the son of Irene and Alfred Warholoski. Ron was married 49 years to Johanna (Taminiau). The couple was married August 25, 1962 in Elst, Holland, Johanna's...
