Obituaries

Nov 2, 2023

Marceleen Lou Brenner (Polhamus), 87, of Eau Claire died November 2 peacefully in her sleep at Care Partners Memory Care in Eau Claire.

Marceleen was born March 7, 1936, to Clifford and Josephine (Zais) Polhamus of Eau Claire, and was raised in the Eau Claire area. She graduated from Central High School in 1954. Marceleen married John...

Oct 30, 2023

Kevin Lee Knutson passed away on October 30, 2023, peacefully at home with his family, one week shy of his 65th birthday. He gave everything he could in a courageous battle with cancer for over a year. Kevin was born in Eau Claire, WI to Omar and Beverly Knutson on November 6, 1958. He attended various elementary schools and...

Oct 30, 2023

Michael David Roach, 85, was called to his heavenly home on October 30 from esophageal cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on November 17, 1937 to Walter and Cora (Chevrier) Roach. He grew up in Union Township, and spent the rest of his life in the Eau Claire area. He pursued...

Oct 23, 2023

LuAnn D. Miller, 88, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire. LuAnn was born in Eau Claire to Milton and Eleanor (Olson) Loga on August 15, 1935. She graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School. She married Kenneth L. Miller, on October 9, 1954 at First Lutheran...

Oct 22, 2023

He is preceded in death by three siblings, Rosemarie, Richard and Joann, the mother of his children, Loretta (Ward) and is the last of his family with direct agricultural ties to pass. He was the dedicated father of four children, Paul (Jill), David (LeCola-former), Lisa (Spencer-former) and Christopher, the humorous grandpa of five grandchildren, Arvo, Nerissa, Nendin, Lauren and...

Oct 22, 2023

James "Jim" Andrew Holte of Elk Mound passed away on October 22, 2023, two days before his seventieth birthday, with wife Gayle by his side. His death was due to complications from Multiple System Atrophy, Type C. Jim was born to the late Gerhard and Gloria (Johnson) Holte on October 24, 1953, in Eau Claire, WI. He attended Fosbrooke...

Oct 21, 2023

Kristine Kathleen (Meindel) Hawke lost the good fight to cancer on October 21, 2023, in Eau Claire, WI at the age of 75. She was surrounded by her loving family until the bitter-sweet end. Kris was born on September 5, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to Donald and Margaret Meindel. She graduated from North High School in 1966 and...

Oct 19, 2023

Joyce M. Bowman, a cherished wife, mother, Grandma and sister, passed away on October 19 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on February 11 1941, in Eau Claire, WI, to Richard and Gertrude Frank. Joyce spent her entire life in Eau Claire and formed lifelong connections with her community. Joyce's loving husband, Clifford (Pete) Bowman, was...

Oct 18, 2023

Nancy Jean (Zillmer) Westmoreland died peacefully in HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by love on October 18th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was 76 years old. Nancy was born in Eau Claire, WI to Roy F. Zillmer and Marcella (Kruger) Zillmer. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1965. In 1973 Nancy...

Oct 17, 2023

Todd Michael Otto, "Mike" Otto to those who knew him, Age 70, passed away at Luther Hospital on Oct 17, 2023 in Eau Claire WI. He was the son of Clarence & Charlotte Otto. He is survived by his mother Charlotte, sister Cindy Loiselle, sons Todd Otto and Benjamin Jirsa, and partner of 30 years, Naomi Jones.

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Oct 17, 2023

William H. (Bill) Arnsdorf, age 89, passed away on October 17, 2023.

He was born on July 27, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI to William F. and Laura (Arneson) Arnsdorf.

He graduated from E.C. High School in 1953 and attended Vocational School. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1956 to 1958 with...

Oct 15, 2023

David Raether passed away on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 in Eau Claire, at the age of 70. David grew up in Eau Claire and was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1971. He lived the last 38 years in the tiny town of Genesee Depot in Southeast Wisconsin. David worked for years as a fluid power salesman...

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Loretta Theisen (Benson), age 76, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday October 14, 2023 at home. Mary was born August 17, 1947, the daughter of Vern and Loretta (Rooney) Benson in Eau Claire, WI. Mary met the love of her life Jim Theisen while attending Immaculate Conception School in 8th grade. They were united in marriage...

Oct 11, 2023

Jeffrey Noel Smith, 58, of Eleva, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Jeff was born May 28, 1965, in Eau Claire to Noel and Diane (Potts) Smith. Jeff graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1983 and immediately started his career, spanning 40 years, at his family's business Erv...

Oct 8, 2023

Doris Veronica (Spaeth) Heiman of Eau Claire, WI, left her earthly body on October 8, 2023, at Mayo Hospital, surrounded by her four children and their spouses. She was 85 years young. Doris was born in Stratford, WI, on March 10, 1938, the daughter of Eleanore and Roman Spaeth. On June 15, 1957, Doris married Dean Arthur Heiman, her...

Oct 3, 2023

David "Dave" Robert Lamb, 78, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 with his daughters by his side. Dave was born February 21, 1945 in Winter Haven, FL to Robert and Dorothy "Betty" (Hensen) Lamb. He was part of the first graduating class of North High School in 1963. Dave went on to enlist in the...

Sep 29, 2023

LaVonne B, Hrubesch, age 84 went home to her heavenly father September 29, 2023. First and foremost, for LaVonne was her family, she was always there for everyone when the need arouse. During her working years she did factory work. For enjoyment she was an excellent artist. She loved sports, especially softball and bowling and she earned several trophies...

Sep 28, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Colburn, 87, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on September 28, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 24, 1936 in Stanley, WI to Charles and Mabel (Fjelstad) Colburn.

In his younger years he washed cars for his dad's car dealership where he later became the bookkeeper. Jerry graduated from...

Sep 25, 2023

Joan C. Hill, 86, of Altoona, died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Grace Communities, River Pines Nursing facility, with family by her side. Joan was born to Lucille and Mencile Anderson on October 18,1936, in Eau Claire, WI. Joan attended and graduated from Eau Claire High School, where she was involved in the Girls Reserve, during High School. She...

Sep 24, 2023

Joan E. DeMars, 88, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire.

Joan was born on July 3, 1935 in an upstairs apartment located on Main Street in Durand, WI to Kenneth and Ruth (Nussberger) Drier. Joan graduated from Boyceville High School in 1953. She worked...