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Theodore Lahner, Sr.

Theodore Lahner, Sr.

Nov 21, 2007

Ted Lahner#22 in your program, #1 in our heartsFebruary 13, 1936November 21, 2007\r\nTed Lahner born to John and Ruth Lahner in Eau Claire, WI, passed away November 21, 2007. Ted was the 9th of 11 children. He was raised in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1954.\r\nTed grew up loving sports of which he excelled tremendously....

Arlene Hovde

Arlene Hovde

Nov 21, 2007

Arlene L. Hovde, 73, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at Luther Hospital. She was born in Eau Claire on July 29, 1934, the daughter of Otto and Selma (Thoen) Gullickson.\r\nArlene graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1951.\r\nArlene married Lawrence G. "Larry' Hovde in Eau Claire on October 29, 1955.\r\nShe was a member...

Joseph A. Meznarich

Joseph A. Meznarich

Nov 20, 2007

Joseph A. Meznarich, 80, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on November 29, 1926, in Strickland, WI to Frank and Mary (Jessick) Meznarich. Joe graduated from Stanley High School in 1944.\r\nJoe served in the U.S. Navy from February 16, 1945, until the time of his honorable discharge on July...

Donna M. Stansbury

Donna M. Stansbury

Nov 19, 2007

Donna M. Stansbury, 72, of Eau Claire, died Monday, November 19, 2007, at home surrounded by her family, under the care of Northwest Hospice. She was born Dallas, Wisconsin on June 7, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Helga (Gunderson) Anderson. \r\nDonna married David W. Stansbury on July 1, 1956 in Ridgeland, WI.\r\nShe worked as a physician's medical assistant until...

Esther G. Losby

Esther G. Losby

Nov 19, 2007

Esther G. Losby, 104, a longtime resident of Eau Claire died Monday, November 19, 2007, at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. She was born in Dorchester, WI on October 21, 1903, the daughter of Charles and Clara (Bilz) Habeck.\r\nShe attended business school in Marshfield.\r\nEsther married Milton Losby on October 12, 1926, in Park Falls.\r\nShe worked as a secretary at...

Charles E. Opsal

Charles E. Opsal

Nov 17, 2007

Charles Edwin Opsal, 85, of Menomonie, and formerly of Eau Claire, died Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie.\r\nHe was born April 23, 1922, to Emmanuel and Jesine (Hoven) Opsal in New York City, New York. At the age of twelve, following the death of his mother, Charles moved from New York City with his father...

David G. Knowlton

David G. Knowlton

Nov 13, 2007

David G. "Itchy" Knowlton, 53, of Merrill and formerly of Eau Claire died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, in rural Marathon County as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on May 17, 1954, the son of Walter and Patricia (Paulus) Knowlton. David graduated from North High School with the class of 1972.\r\nHe was an...

Steven E. Johnson

Steven E. Johnson

Nov 9, 2007

Steven Erick Johnson, 57, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007, at Luther Hospital with his family at his side.\r\nHe was born in Eau Claire on November 25, 1949, son of Thorwald and Adeline (Stevens) Johnson. He graduated from Altoona High School, class of 1968.\r\nHe served two years in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1969.\r\nSteve...

H. Marie Jaastad

H. Marie Jaastad

Nov 6, 2007

H. Marie McNall Jaastad, 84, of Palm Desert, California and formerly of Eau Claire passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA.\r\nMarie was born in Gaylord, Kansas, on May 8, 1923, the daughter of Webster and Bertha Heide McNall. In 1936 the family moved to Janesville, Wisconsin, where she graduated from Janesville High School...

Einar C. Pedersen

Einar C. Pedersen

Nov 5, 2007

Einar C. Pedersen, 94, of Eau Claire died Monday, November 05, 2007, at Luther Hospital. \r\nHe was born in Eau Claire on May 29, 1913, the son of Carl and Inga Pedersen.\r\nEinar graduated from Eau Claire Teachers College in 1937 and went on to teach and coach for Altoona Public Schools from 1940 to 1942.\r\nHe enlisted in the United States...

Lucille Belay

Lucille Belay

Nov 2, 2007

Lucille M. Belay, 64, of Eau Claire died peacefully on November 2, 2007, at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by family after suffering a stroke due to an aneurysm.\r\nShe was born in Ely, Minnesota on May 4, 1943, the daughter of Joseph and Jennie (Tisovich) Mariani.\r\nLucille was a kind and generous person to all.\r\nLucille is survived by her children, Catherine (David)...

Eleanora A. Martinson

Eleanora A. Martinson

Nov 2, 2007

Eleanora A. Martinson, 92, of Eau Claire died peacefully Friday, November 2, 2007, at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1915, in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Wickboldt) Schmidt. She graduated from Turtle Lake High School at the age of 16 with the class of 1931, and then attended business school in Minneapolis.\r\nEleanora...

Wade Harshman

Wade Harshman

Nov 1, 2007

Wade Michael Harshman, 32, of the Town of Ludington, WI, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 1, 2007, in an unfortunate car accident.\r\nHe was born in Eau Claire on March 3, 1975, the son of and survived by Joyce M. Hedrington and Michael W. Harshman of Chippewa Falls. He was raised in Chippewa Falls graduating from Chi-Hi with the class...

Eilert  Berg

Eilert Berg

Oct 31, 2007

Eilert "Cy" G. Berg, 84, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at Luther Hospital. He was born in Eau Claire on June 24, 1923, the son of Hjalmer and Helen (Johnson) Berg. \r\nCy married his wife of 57 years, Gloria R. Behnke on November 23, 1950, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. \r\nHe served in China...

Iona R. Schwartz

Iona R. Schwartz

Oct 27, 2007

Iona R. Schwartz, 86, of Eau Claire died Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was born in Colfax, WI, on August 24, 1921, the daughter of Oscar and Myrtle (Fjelstad) Olson.\r\nIona married Clarence L. Schwartz in Eau Claire. They had 55 memorable years together until his passing on December 2, 1994.\r\nIona was a long time member...

Loretta B. Schwark

Loretta B. Schwark

Oct 26, 2007

Loretta Barbara Schwark, 92, of Eau Claire went to be with her Lord at home, on Friday, October 26, 2007, one day before her 93rd birthday. She was born on October 27, 1914, to Ferdinand and Annie (Kochendoerfer) Huber in Cochrane, WI. She was a graduate of Cochrane High School, and received her teaching certificate from Buffalo County Teachers Normal...

Lois Candell

Lois Candell

Oct 18, 2007

Lois G. Candell, 89, of Eau Claire died Thursday, October 18, 2007, at Luther Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1918, the first of eleven children born to Sever and Adella (Huse) Severson. She was baptized and confirmed at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Her church and faith in God were very important to her. Lois worked for many years at...

Fern E.  Johnson

Fern E. Johnson

Oct 17, 2007

Fern Eleanor (Myhers) Johnson, 90, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was born March 27, 1917, to Thomas O. and Lena M. (Nelson) Myhers in Rice Lake, WI. Fern graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1934. She attended both the Duluth and Eau Claire Business Schools. On August 30, 1940,...

Willard A. Olver

Willard A. Olver

Oct 17, 2007

Willard A. Olver, 44, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Sacred Heart Hospital.\r\nHe was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 18, 1963, the son of Cecil and Mary (Flick) Olver. \r\nHe grew up in Fairchild, WI.\r\nHe enjoyed riding his Harley.Willard is survived by two sons, Willard and Jeremiah Sandvol; a daughter, Amanda; his mother, Mary; step fathe;...

Berniece J. Jaeschke

Berniece J. Jaeschke

Oct 16, 2007

Berniece Jane (Besch) Jaeschke, 85, of Eau Claire went into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at Luther Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Pewaukee, WI on January 6, 1922, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Dettman) Besch.\r\nFollowing graduation form Pewaukee High School, Berniece attended Business School in Milwaukee.\r\nBerniece married Thomas H. Jaeschke...

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