Obituaries

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...

Sep 22, 2023

Rosalie "Rose" Diana Rosman, 81, went home to her Heavenly Father on September 22, 2023. Rosalie was born May 1, 1942 to Wayne and Velma (Urness) Rosman in German Valley, Mondovi, WI at her home. Rosalie graduated from Mondovi High School in 1960. After the family moved to Eau Claire, WI, she attended Vocational School on First Ave. in...

Sep 19, 2023

John Peter Brenner "Pete", 95, of Eau Claire died September 19 peacefully in his sleep. John was born June 19, 1928, to Peter and Susan (McGinley) Brenner of Mondovi, and was raised in the Mondovi area. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1945. John married Marceleen Polhamus on October, 15, 1960, and they remained married for life. John...

Sep 19, 2023

Donald "Don" Joseph Schwieters, 79, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023 at The Chippewa Manor. Don was born in Elmhurst, IL on September 9, 1944, a son to Boniface and Verena (Welle) Schwieters. Don is a graduate of McDonell Central Catholic High School. Class of 1963. Don has a degree in Designer of Engineering Systems...

Sep 16, 2023

David M Hovland was born in Columbus Montana on February 8, 1944 to the Reverand Julius Martin Hovland and Gladys M (Johnshoy) Hovland.  He died September 16, 2023 at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin from cancer.

His family lived in Absarokee, MT for 5 years then moved to Sunburst, MT where they lived through Dave and...

Sep 13, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (nee) Stearns Nelson, 86, of Eau Claire passed away in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Dove West Health Care due to complications of Dementia. Betty was born in Eau Claire, WI on July 19, 1937, the daughter of Lawrence Stearns and Edith (Severson) Stearns. She was the last of...

Sep 10, 2023

Shirly Jean Hogeboom (nee Slayton), age 84, gained her angel wings on September 10, 2023 at Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. She was born December 16, 1938 to Albert and Helen (nee Claudy) Slayton, raised on the family's farm in Stone Lake and graduated from Spooner High School. Shirly married Keith Tews and together they had two children,...

Sep 10, 2023

Michael David Darsie passed away peacefully at his home on September 10th, 2023. Mike was born January 22nd, 1953 in Coon Rapids, MN to Ronald and Elizabeth Darsie. He graduated in 1971 from Coon Rapids Senior High. He served in the US Navy. Mike married Cheryl Wise on November 6, 1992. He worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a...

Sep 7, 2023

Sonja Doughty (Pheifer) died peacefully on September 9, 2023 in Wausau, WI at the age of 58. Sonja is survived by her husband, Donovan Doughty; children, Joshua Doughty, Kaitlin Zydowsky (David), Hanna Doughty, Becca Doughty (Matthew); sister, Jennifer Stamm; grandchildren, Louie Zydowsky and Annabelle Zydowsky. She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Pheifer Sonja was born on...

Sep 6, 2023

David Albert Gee, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. David was born on October 23rd, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Gordon and Dorothy (Kuechler) Gee. He was proud of his Scottish-German heritage.

David met Jeanni Kreutzfeldt in 1985, they married in 1986, and welcomed three daughters in 1989 and 1990. They later...

Aug 28, 2023

In Loving memory of LaVerne E. Schellfeffer. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LaVerne. He enjoyed 82 wonderful years with family and friends. LaVerne was born in Eau Claire, WI on March 19, 1941 to Edwin and Adeline (Weggen) Schellfeffer. He graduated from Memorial High School the class of 1959. LaVerne was an outstanding...

Aug 24, 2023

Robert H. Walter of Eau Claire died at the age of 85 years. Robert was born in the Town of Delmar, WI on January 23, 1938, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Lauer) Walter. His family then moved to Boyd, WI. In 1945, they then moved to Eau Claire, where Robert went to school at Sacred Heart Grade school...