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Joan Halvorsen

Joan Halvorsen

Oct 2, 2006

Joan L. Halvorsen, 68, of Eau Claire, passed away Monday, October 2, 2006, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire following a battle with cancer.\r\nShe was born on October 24, 1937 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Kolstad) Johnson. Joan graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1955.\r\nShe worked as a meat wrapper for Randall's Grocery Store...

Judith L. Peterson

Judith L. Peterson

Sep 27, 2006

Judith Leslie (Johnson) Peterson, 59, of rural Fall Creek passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006, after her brave battle with cancer. \r\nShe was born on October 14, 1946, to Milton and Betty (Howard) Johnson of Eau Claire.\r\nJudith married Stanley W. Peterson on October 17, 1964, in Eau Claire.\r\nJudith was a passionate mother and homemaker, devoting her life to raising her...

Elliott Holm

Elliott Holm

Sep 27, 2006

Elliott I. Holm, 64, of Elk Mound died Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at his home. He was born in the Town of Wheaton on February 23, 1942, the son of Philip and Irene (Phinn) Holm. He graduated from Elk Mound High School with the class of 1962.\r\nElliott married Vivian M. Zillmer on October 18, 1969, in Eau Claire. \r\nHe served...

Wallace Hunstad

Wallace Hunstad

Sep 19, 2006

Wallace A HunstadSeptember 23, 1923 - September 19, 2006Born September 23, 1923 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Wallace Allen Hunstad was a middle child in the Birger and Jeanette Hunstad family of five children. He graduated from Rainbow School, a one-room country school in Brown County in 1937 and from Central High School, Aberdeen, with the class of 1941. He earned...

Charles Clemons

Charles Clemons

Sep 19, 2006

Charles "Chuck" L. Clemons, 62, of Fall Creek, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at home with his family at his side. He was born on March 26, 1944, in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of Alfred and Vera (Lantz) Clemons.\r\nChuck married Beverly A. Mueller in Eau Claire on May 21, 1966.\r\nHe worked over 30 years for Northern States Power Co. retiring...

Ronald Zillmer

Ronald Zillmer

Sep 17, 2006

Ronald J. Zillmer, 68, of Altoona died Sunday, September 17, 2006, at Oakwood Villa Nursing Home. He was born in Eau Claire on March 5, 1938, the son of Lloyd and Helen (Mathwig) Zillmer.\r\nRonald married Beverly A. Jump in Eau Claire on January 20, 1956. He married Jennette Egge on December 31, 1976.\r\nHe worked at Eau Claire Co-op, moved to...

Joseph Barlow

Joseph Barlow

Sep 17, 2006

Joseph Elmer Barlow, 21 was born September 2, 1985 to Joseph Barlow, Jr. and Diana Fuller. He traded this home for a home in glory on Sunday September 17, 2006 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age, at the First Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend John H. Parrish. He attended Duncan...

Marge Bilbrey

Marge Bilbrey

Sep 16, 2006

Margaret (Marge) Lucille Bilbrey was born in Eau Claire May 27, 1923 to Frank and Minnie (Thoreson) Anderson. She attended Eau Claire Schools graduating from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1940. \r\nIn 1944, she married Leonard Haugen in Eau Claire. After his death in 1968, she married Bill Bilbrey in 1971 in Las Vegas. They celebrated 35 years together.\r\nMarge...

Arthur Stewart, Jr.

Arthur Stewart, Jr.

Sep 12, 2006

Arthur Stewart Jr., 77, of the Town of Wheaton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at his home with his loving wife at his side.\r\nHe was born May 5, 1929, in the Town of Wheaton, Chippewa County, the son of Arthur B. Sr. and Noami (Hazen) Stewart.\r\nIn 1951, Arthur married Elizabeth M. Trettin in Stillwater, MN.\r\nArthur worked at Pope&Talbot...

Burton E. Johnson

Burton E. Johnson

Sep 11, 2006

Burton E. Johnson, 75, of Eau Claire died Monday, September 11, 2006, at Dove Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born in Galesville, WI, on January 28, 1931, the son of Basil and Emma (Stenberg) Johnson.\r\nHe married Jeanette M. Thoma on January 5, 1953, in North Creek, Wisconsin.\r\nBurton served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge...

John Farwell

John Farwell

Sep 10, 2006

John L. Farwell Sr., 79, of Eau Claire died peacefully Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Woodland Cottage under the watchful and loving care of Northwest Hospice and Woodland Cottage staff. John was born on August 3, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN, an only child of Lawrence S. and Georgiana (Barron) Farwell.\r\nThey moved to Eau Claire when John was seven years of...

Mathilda Brown

Mathilda Brown

Sep 10, 2006

Mathilda E. Brown, 85, of Eau Claire, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Sacred Heart Hospital with her family at her bedside. She was born August 22, 1921, in Willard, Wisconsin to Francis and Antonia (Krizmanich) Kokolay.\r\nMathilda graduated from Greenwood High School in 1939, and then attended Stevens Point College. After college she worked at the Dodge Plant in...

Kristine M. Lashley

Kristine M. Lashley

Sep 9, 2006

Kristine M. Lashley, 40, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 9, 2006, at her home. Kristine was born July 20, 1966, in Eau Claire, the daughter of George and Julie (Krause) Renz. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and was active in Sunday school and choir at church.\r\nShe graduated from Eau Claire North High School in...

J. Allen Johnson

J. Allen Johnson

Sep 9, 2006

J. Allen "Al" Johnson, 91, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, September 9, 2006, at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. He was born on December 28, 1914, in the Town of Drammen to John M. and Amanda (Olson) Johnson. \r\nAl married Corraine M. Grorud in Eau Claire on June 1, 1945. Corraine passed on June 15, 2004, after 59 years...

Raymond F. Wahl

Raymond F. Wahl

Sep 7, 2006

Raymond Frederick Wahl, 95, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, September 7, 2006, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He was born in Streator, IL on November 29, 1910, the son of William and Mary (McDermott) Wahl. \r\nAt an early age Ray and his family moved to Worthington, MN where they farmed and owned a dairy. After graduation from...

Gayle A. Sohr

Gayle A. Sohr

Sep 6, 2006

Gayle A. Sohr, 72, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire following a courageous battle with cancer.\r\nGayle was born March 21, 1934, in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of Roger K. Sr. and Ethel (Pederson) Sohr. She attended school in Waukesha, graduating from Waukesha High School in 1952.\r\nShe went on to attend Milwaukee County...

Susan J. Momont

Susan J. Momont

Sep 4, 2006

Dr. Susan Jean Momont, 43, of Eau Claire died Monday, September 4, 2006, at her home. She was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on May 29, 1963, the daughter of Eugene and Rita (Harden) Momont.\r\nSusan married Scott D. Isaacson on February 12, 2004, on Governor's Beach at Grand Cayman Island.\r\nSusan grew up in the Wausau area and attended D.C. Everest...

Flavius L. Myers

Flavius L. Myers

Sep 3, 2006

Flavius L. Myers, 87, of Eau Claire died Sunday, September 3, 2006, at Syverson Lutheran Home. He was born in Eau Claire on July 16, 1919, the son of Frederick and Anna (Schneck) Myers.\r\nFlavius married Phyllis E. Thalacker on August 7, 1940, at his parent's home in Eau Claire.\r\nHe was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II in...

Elwin "Skip" Harnstrom

Elwin "Skip" Harnstrom

Aug 31, 2006

Elwin "Skip" G. Harnstrom, 78, of Eau Claire died Thursday, August 31, 2006, at Dove Healthcare. He was born May 24, 1928, in Chicago, IL, the son of Sigurd and Sarah (Kirk) Harnstrom.\r\nIn his youth he was a pitcher in the minor leagues with the Chicago White Sox. Skip loved the Cubs and was a huge fan of the Green...

Duane N. Lorentz

Duane N. Lorentz

Aug 29, 2006

Duane "Punky" N. Lorentz, 77, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by his wife, Ardythe/Ann; son Craig; daughters, Carol&Beth and grandson Camden by his side. He was born in Eau Claire on August 4, 1929, the son of John and Delia (Nelson) Lorentz.\r\nDuane graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School and then attended...

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