Rodney A. Sorenson
Feb 23, 2009
Rodney August Sorenson, 74, of Eau Claire, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at Luther Hospitalin Eau Claire.\r\nRod was born in Eau Claire on August 9, 1934, the son of Lloyd and Dolores (Bleske) Sorenson. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High in 1953. He went on to Madison to attend a short course in Agriculture. \r\nRodney married Carmen R. Howard...
Lucille E. Thomas
Feb 20, 2009
Lucille E. Thomas, 89, of Eau Claire, died on Friday, February 20, 2009 at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.\r\nShe was born in Oconto, WI, on August 11, 1919, the daughter of Herman and Josephine (Chezek) Schmoniak. Lucy graduated from Oconto High School and worked as a legal secretary.\r\nLucy married Dr. F.W. Thomas on...
Raymond P. Spies
Feb 17, 2009
Raymond Peter Spies, 66, of Eau Claire, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family after over a year-long bout fighting pancreatic cancer. Ray is survived by his loving wife Mary, two children Jerry (Shari) and their children EJ and Natalie, Ken (Karla) and their children Jacob, Brittany, Nathan, and...
Doris M. Opsal
Feb 17, 2009
Doris M. Opsal, 84, of Menomonie and formerly of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at American Lutheran Home in Menomonie.\r\nShe was born on September 9, 1924 in Menomonie, Dunn County to Oscar and Ella (Engen) Hammer. She attended Evergreen Valley Country School and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1942. \r\nDoris married Charles E. Opsal in Menomonie on...
Kay A. Dawson
Feb 12, 2009
Kay A. Dawson, 63, of Eau Claire died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family and friends.\r\nShe was born May 22, 1945, the daughter of Bertrum and Carol (Anderson) Dawson in Fairview, Ohio. \r\nKay married Lawrence W. Durning on Nov. 25, 1987, in Galena, IL. He passed away in 2007.\r\nKay studied art at UW Eau Claire...
James E. Garvey
Feb 12, 2009
James E. Garvey, age 79, of Eau Claire, died at home Thursday, February 12, 2009 under the care of his family, personal nurse and family friend Jan, and St. Joseph's Hospice. James was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 15, 1929. Jim married Louise G. Wolf on August 13, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents James and...
Erma Fletty
Feb 12, 2009
Erma L. Fletty, 81, of Eau Claire passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Syverson Lutheran Home with her family by her side.\r\nShe was born, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on April 14, 1927, a daughter of Nicholas and Kathryn (Miller) Adler. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1945.\r\nErma married Thomas A. Fletty on October...
Margaret A. Krahn
Feb 11, 2009
Margaret A. Krahn, 65, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, following a long battle with A.L.S.\r\nShe was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on October 27, 1943, the daughter of George and Mary (Downey) Meagher. She graduated from McDonell High School with the class of 1962.\r\nMargaret married Steven C. Krahn on July 27, 1968, at the church of Notre...
Kristina M. Mercer
Feb 9, 2009
Kristina M. Mercer, 43, of Eau Claire, lost her battle with chemical dependency on Monday, February 9, 2009, at her mother's home in Eau Claire.\r\nKristina was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 24, 1965, the daughter of Ronald Plumbo and Karen (Unthank) Zambito. \r\nKristina is survived by her daughters, Kaylene Zambito, and Lisa Mercer, both of Eau Claire; her...
Richard E. Plomedahl
Feb 8, 2009
Richard E. Plomedahl, 71, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at his home in Eau Claire. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on June 20, 1937, the son of Edwin and Mildred (Boehlke) Plomedahl.\r\nHe served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1960.\r\nDick married Barbara J. Hill on April 4, 1959, in Eau Claire....
Edward F. Bartch
Feb 6, 2009
Edward F. Bartch, 69, passed away on February 6, 2009, at his home after seven challenging and courageous years living with Multiple Myeloma Cancer.\r\nA beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, Eddie was surrounded by family and friends until his death. After being diagnosed in December, 2001 with Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the blood), Eddie underwent two bone marrow...
Gladys Holmen
Feb 3, 2009
Gladys L. Holmen, 92, of Eau Claire went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.\r\nGladys was born on January 11, 1917, at the family farm home in the Town of Union, Eau Claire County to John H. and Alice E. (Rossow) Mayo....
S. Lois Klimek, Osb
Jan 31, 2009
Sister Lois Klimek, O.S.B., 91, a Benedictine Sister of Saint Bede Monastery in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. She had been a resident at Knute Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria in recent years.\r\nBorn July 28, 1917, in Millerville, Minnesota to parents Peter and Anna (Bueskin) Klimek, Olivia was the second...
Gerald J. Frank
Jan 28, 2009
Gerald J. Frank, 99, of Bloomer, WI, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away January 28, 2009 at his home. He was born in Eau Claire to Joseph H.&Irene M. (Glazier) Frank on May 5, 1909. He attended St. Mary's Grade and High School in Altoona. \r\nHe took many correspondence courses and became an accountant. Gerry married Mary Elizabeth Vosburg on...
Alfred J. Weber
Jan 28, 2009
Alfred J. Weber, 87, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at Dove Healthcare. He was born on March 12, 1921, the son of Ignatz and Hannah (Hayden) Weber.\r\nAlfred married Shirley Webster on February 11, 1950, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eau Claire. \r\nHe worked many years at Hotel Eau Claire in the laundry until its closing. He...
Carol A. Marek
Jan 27, 2009
Carol Ann Marek, 56, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on January 27, 2009 at Sacred Heart Hospital due to complications of congestive heart failure. Carol was born in Mondovi, WI on October 17, 1952to Donald&Sharon Marek, and grew up in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was an adventurous spirit and moved to Kentucky for 28 years. She enjoyed a great job and...
Jerome B. Turney
Jan 27, 2009
Jerome B. "JB" Turney, 96, of Eau Claire died Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was born in the Town of Washington, Eau Claire County, on November 30, 1912, to Franklin&Elizabeth (Burgess) Turney. JB attended the Elbow School and Eau Claire Senior High School. He left school early to help on the family farm. He would take all day horse&buggy trips...
Delores E. "Andy" Quick
Jan 26, 2009
Delores "Andy" E. Quick, 80, of Eau Claire, died Monday, January 26, 2009, at Luther Hospital.\r\nDelores was born in Eau Claire on August 13, 1928, the daughter of Signor and Doris (Hanan) Anderson. \r\nDelores married James W. Quick on September 14, 1947, at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. They had over 61 blessed years together.\r\nShe began as a secretary...
Gwendolyn B. Hanson
Jan 26, 2009
Gwendolyn B. Hanson, 97, of Eau Claire died Monday, January 26, 2009, at Clairemont Nursing Home. She was born on November 21, 1911, the daughter of Christ and Clara (Lyngaas) Anderson.\r\nGwendolyn married Hilmer "Hank" G. Hanson on August 5, 1933, in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church and primarily a homemaker. Her family wishes to thank...
Elaine H. Flaten
Jan 26, 2009
Elaine H. Flaten, 87, years old of Eau Claire, WI passed away Monday, January 26, 2009, at the Clairemont Nursing Home. She was born in St. Paul, MN on August 17, 1921, to Fred and Hulda Vehrs. She married Horace O. Flaten on November 30, 1945, in Rusk County, WI.\r\nElaine graduated from Colfax High School in 1941. She worked for...
