Barbara J. Gibson
Apr 8, 2010
Barbara J. Gibson, 84, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at home with her family by her side. She was born in Eau Claire on April 24, 1925, a daughter of Gustave and Betty (Polinske) Nehring. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1941. Growing up she was a member of Epiphany Lutheran...
Wynne A. Diskin
Apr 8, 2010
Wynne Ann Diskin, 76, of Altoona, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Luther Hospital.\r\nShe was born in New York, New York on June 2, 1933, a daughter of John and Marion (Lynch) Diskin.\r\nShe resided for most of her youth and young adulthood in White Plains, NY. She lived in many places along the East Coast before moving to...
Elroy V. Huwe
Apr 8, 2010
Elroy V. Huwe, 87, of Eau Claire, made his final flight home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on Thursday, April 8, 2010. He was born in Lily, South Dakota on April 4, 1923, a son of Emil and Mary (Anderson) Huwe. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed as an adult in the...
Frances M. Woletz
Apr 6, 2010
Frances M. Woletz, 87, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Sacred Heart Hospital on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Fran was born November 18, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Frank and Christine (Knapp) Mozina. She attended Milwaukee Public Schools and graduated from South Division High School. She attended Milwaukee Teacher's College (now UW Milwaukee.)...
Ronald E. Phillips
Apr 5, 2010
Ronald E. Phillips, 71, of Eau Claire died Monday, April 5, 2010, at his home.\r\nHe was born in Eau Claire on September 1, 1938, a son of Carl and Thelma (Hoff) Phillips. \r\nRon married Ruby A. Rosenthal of Chippewa Falls on January 21, 1961, in Chippewa Falls.\r\nHe was employed at Plainwell Tissue for 34 years, retiring in 2000.\r\nRon was an...
Lois M. Evanson
Apr 4, 2010
Lois M. "Grandma Tudy" Evanson, 91, of Eau Claire, died Easter Sunday, April 04, 2010, at Sacred Heart Hospital.\r\nShe was born in Eau Claire on September 14, 1918, a daughter of John and Minnie (Uetz) Neff.\r\nShe married Rudolph "Rudy" C. Evanson in 1937. .\r\nGrandma Tudy enjoyed crocheting&knitting, especially hats for newborns at Sacred Heart Hospital. She spent her summer weekends...
Geraldine T. Wolfarth
Apr 3, 2010
Geraldine Wolfarth, 85, died surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Gerry was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 20, 1925 to Ellis Charles Thomas and Magdalin (Perbix) Thomas. Gerry married Donald Lloyd Wolfarth on August 12, 1950, in Long Prairie, Minnesota. Professionally, Gerry taught 5th grade, taught piano, was a social worker, and welcomed new residents...
Mary Lou V. Stehle
Apr 1, 2010
Mary Lou V. "Dol" Stehle, 91, of Eau Claire, WI, passed into the loving arms of her Lord on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire. She was born on September 9, 1918, in Eau Claire to John W.&Gunda Olson. Mary Lou graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1936. She worked as a cost accountant...
James A. Johnson
Mar 30, 2010
James A. Johnson, 85, of Eau Claire died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Sacred Heart Hospital due to complications of pneumonia. \r\nHe was born August 27, 1924, to Oscar J. and Katherine (Wagner) Johnson in Eau Claire. \r\nJames was very proud of his military service, having served in two overseas tours; the Korean War and the Occupation in Japan. He...
Arnold J. Franson
Mar 27, 2010
Arnold J. Franson, 87, of Eau Claire died Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Sacred Heart Hospital.He was born in the Town of Pleasant Valley on April 30, 1922, a son of Alfred and Minnie (Johnson) Franson.\r\nArnold enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 24, 1942. He served as a Sergeant in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theater. He was...
Norma L. Heller
Mar 25, 2010
Norma L. Heller, 79, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, March 25, 2010, at her residence. \r\nShe was born in Kenmare, North Dakota, on November 5, 1930, a daughter of Nordahl and Marie (Olson) Lokken.\r\nNorma is survived by her daughter, Donna DeValois Bezanson and her husband Richard of Eau Claire; Granddaughter, Amity (Mark) Westphalen of Washington, IL; four sisters, Ardis Welke,...
Margaret M. Smith
Mar 24, 2010
Margaret M. Smith, 92, of Eau Claire, WI, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Dove Healthcare. \r\nShe was born in Helvetia, West Virginia, on March 25, 1917, a daughter of Jacob and Anna (Marti) Teuscher.\r\nMargaret married George N. Smith on August 9, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV. \r\nFollowing George's retirement in 1976, George and Margaret moved to Eau Claire where they...
Douglas D. Olson
Mar 18, 2010
Douglas "Bud" D. Olson, 81, of Eau Claire died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Luther Hospital. Doug was born in Eau Claire on April 30, 1928, a son of Victor and Louise (Goettlicker) Olson. \r\nHe graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1946.\r\nHe enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1946 and was honorable discharged in 1950.\r\nDoug...
Alvin C. Hanson
Mar 18, 2010
Alvin C. Hanson, 79, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire. He was born in Eau Claire on January 5, 1931, a son of Hans and Angie (Zimmerman) Hanson. \r\nAlvin worked 31 years in sales for Huebsch Laundry Company and then was a courier for Luther Hospital until retirement due to illness. \r\nHe...
Joan M. Breden
Mar 15, 2010
Joan M. Breden, 80, of Eau Claire, died Monday, March 15, 2010, at Luther Hospital \r\nShe was born in Eau Claire on March 18, 1929, a daughter of Benard and Bessie (Fagerlind) Johnson.\r\nJoan married Willard D. Breden on October 30, 1948, in Eau Claire at Grace Lutheran Church. \r\nShe enjoyed sewing, embroidering, baking, camping, traveling, and loved to shop.\r\nJoan was...
Vernon E. Dewitz
Mar 8, 2010
Vernon E. Dewitz, 87, of Eau Claire died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his home. He was born in the Town of Seymour, Wisconsin, on June 24, 1922, a son of Edward and Frances (Finlayson) Dewitz. \r\nHe entered the U.S. Army on January 14, 1943, serving in the China-Burma-India Theater, and was honorably discharged on January 15, 1946. \r\nVernon married...
Donald F. Meyers
Mar 5, 2010
Donald F. Meyers, 80, of Eau Claire died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Oakwood Hills Retirement Center. He was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on August 20, 1929, a son of George I. and Louise (Koenig) Meyers.\r\nHe attended St. Patrick's Elementary and graduated from St. Patrick's High School (Regis) in 1947. Don graduated from St. John's University...
Vivian C. Kensmoe
Mar 5, 2010
Vivian Clara Kensmoe, 87, of Eau Claire, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Clairemont Nursing Home. \r\nShe was born in the Town of Clear Creek, Wisconsin on July 8, 1922, a daughter of Herman and Lydia (Hehl) Pehlke. \r\nVivian married Orlan Kensmoe on December 13, 1947, in Eau Claire. Orlan and Vivian then resided at Elk Lake, WI, all their...
Leroy S. Powers
Mar 2, 2010
LeRoy S. Powers, 80, of Eau Claire, On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Our Savior, Jesus Christ reached down and took Roy's hand and said, "Come with me Comrade I give you peace in your heavenly home."\r\nLeRoy was born on August 16, 1929, to Stanley and Grace (Hetrick) Powers in Pepin, Wisconsin, where he grew up and attended school.\r\nDuring a blizzard...
