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Virginia M. Swoboda

Virginia M. Swoboda

May 25, 2006

Swoboda, Virginia, M., 71, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire. Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Service Information

Helen Everson

Helen Everson

May 23, 2006

Helen M. Everson, 81, of Eau Claire died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was born on May 20, 1925, in Colfax, WI, the daughter of Helmer and Maude (Knowlton) Hanson. Helen married Donald T. Everson in 1983 in Eau Claire.\r\nIn addition to her husband, Donald, Helen is survived by her son, Dennis (Barb) Hanson of...

Laverne T. "Rocky" Dodge

Laverne T. "Rocky" Dodge

May 23, 2006

Laverne "Rocky" T. Dodge, 78, passed away peacefully at Dove Healthcare and Rehabilitation on May 23, 2006, surrounded by his family. \r\nVern was born to Thomas and Myrtle Dodge on April 21, 1928. He was one of seven children; Florence, Betty, Margaret, Ervin, Elmer, and Bill. He grew up in the Eau Claire area. \r\nWhile working at the Omaha Depot...

Iva M. Wittwer

Iva M. Wittwer

May 19, 2006

Iva M. Wittwer, 89, formerly of 913 James St., Eau Claire, died Friday, May 19, 2006, at Dove Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born on January 26, 1917, to Anton and Hannah (Ellertson) Sather in Charlson, N.D.\r\nThe family moved to Wisconsin in 1924 and settled in Drammen Township, where she grew up on a farm. She was confirmed in the...

Ellen Gilbertson

Ellen Gilbertson

May 10, 2006

Ellen Gilbertson passed away in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on May 10, 2006, six days after her 81st birthday.\r\nEllen and her twin sister, Eileen, were born to Evelyn (Evie) and Joseph (Mike) Michaelson on May 4, 1925. She lived with her family at 425 Vine Street in Eau Claire until she married.\r\nEllen was a graduate of Eau Claire High School's class...

Sandra A. Petersen

Sandra A. Petersen

May 6, 2006

Sandra A. Petersen, 2111 North Lane, Eau Claire, former Stanley area resident, and beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 6, 2006. \r\nSandy owned and operated the Harmony House in Stanley for many years, which was renowned for the great food and camaraderie. In 1981, she moved with her...

Clayton A. Jacobs

Clayton A. Jacobs

May 1, 2006

Clayton A. Jacobs, 88, of Chippewa Falls and formerly of Eau Claire and Stevens Point died Monday, May 1, 2006, at Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls. He was born on April 23, 1918, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Annie (Steffes) Jacobs. \r\nClayton married Agnes S. Johnson on August 14, 1940, in Minneapolis.\r\nHe served in the...

Sally H. Taylor

Sally H. Taylor

Apr 30, 2006

Sally H. Taylor, formerly of 3537 Old Wells Road, Eau Claire, died on April 30, 2006 at Care Partners, Lindemann House in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was born in Black Duck Minn., on July 25, 1913, the eighth of nine children born to Swedish immigrants, John and Brita (Sjolund) Chilgren. They moved to Eau Claire, where Sally grew up and completed high...

Romaine A. Lund

Romaine A. Lund

Apr 29, 2006

Romaine A. Lund, 97, of Eau Claire died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Luther Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1909, the son of Ole and Anna (MacLaughlin) Lund. \r\nRomaine married Grace Fenner on November 15, 1936, in Stillwater, MN.\r\nHe worked 26 years as a tire mold maker at Uniroyal until his retirement, and also made "Little Giant" jigs"...

Virgelee E. Ledue

Virgelee E. Ledue

Apr 29, 2006

Virgelee E. LeDue, 82, of Eau Claire, died on Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Eau Claire. She was born in Jackson County, Wisconsin on January 29, 1924, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Haas) Watenpuhl. Virgelee married Elwood LeDue in 1948 in Stillwater, MN.\r\nShe worked 30 years as an educator in secondary education, retiring from North High School in Eau...

Leo L. Koger, Jr.

Leo L. Koger, Jr.

Apr 21, 2006

Leo L. Koger Jr. "PANIC", 61, of Eau Claire died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Luther Hospital. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on May 10, 1944, the son of Leo Sr. and Dorothy (Tompkins) Koger. \r\nLeo married Cookie on August 10, 1988, in Stillwater, MN.\r\nHe retired proudly from Pope&Talbot after twenty seven dedicated years. He enjoyed spending much...

Steven Demos

Steven Demos

Apr 21, 2006

Steven M. Demos, 48, of La Crosse, WI died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, April 21, 2006, at home. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on December 1, 1957, the son of Peter and Lorraine "Lorrie" (Semingson) Demos. \r\nHe graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1975. Steven served in the U.S. Navy from 1976 until his...

Leroy Hermanson

Leroy Hermanson

Apr 19, 2006

LeRoy J. Hermanson, 71, of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at his home with children by his bedside.\r\nHe was born in Eau Claire on September 25, 1934 the son of George and Mayme (Mortenson) Hermanson.\r\nLeRoy graduated from Eau Claire High School and went into the U.S. Marines as a gunner serving in the Korean War until the...

Margaret Black

Margaret Black

Apr 19, 2006

Margaret L. Black, 84, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Syverson Lutheran Home. She was born in Eau Claire on September 4, 1921, the daughter of John and Lena (Klosser) Paape. \r\nShe graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1939. Margaret married Donald Black in Eau Claire in 1945.\r\nShe enjoyed working in her...

Lee W. Staley

Lee W. Staley

Apr 17, 2006

Lee Wayne Staley, 35, of Fall Creek, was called home to his Heavenly Father where he was welcomed with open arms on April 17, 2006.He was born on April 29, 1970 in Pawnee, OK, the son of Jerry and May (Cowan) Staley. He graduated from High School and went on to college to earn an associates degree in Baking. Lee...

Anna Dickerson

Anna Dickerson

Apr 17, 2006

Anna May Dickerson, 90, of Eau Claire died Monday, April 17, 2006, at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1916 in St. Paul, Minnesota to James Cretin and Valborg (Knudsen) Brown.\r\nAnna May moved with her family to Eau Claire where she graduated from St. Patrick's High School in 1934. She then attended St. Theresa's College in Winona,...

Fern L. Smith

Fern L. Smith

Apr 15, 2006

Fern L. Smith, 84, formerly of Eau Claire passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Augusta Area Nursing Home in Augusta, WI. She was born in the town of Union, Eau Claire County, WI on December 12, 1921, the daughter of Fred and Barbara (Lackas) Smith. Fern graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1939.\r\nShe worked...

George A. Johnson

George A. Johnson

Apr 12, 2006

George A. Johnson, 89, formally of 916 James St., Eau Claire died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. He was born May 30, 1916, in Eau Claire, to John and Anna (Christopherson) Johnson. He spent most of his young life living with John and Bada Shong of Augusta, WI.\r\nHe served in the Philippines with the U.S. Army...

Kenneth L. Wendt

Kenneth L. Wendt

Apr 12, 2006

Kenneth LaVerne Wendt, 77, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire.\r\nHe was born in Eau Claire on July 16, 1928.\r\nKenneth married Margie Miller on June 9, 1951, in Eau Claire.\r\nHe owned his own can milk route and later delivered home milk products for Valley Farms and Dolly Madison Dairies. Kenneth also drove semi...

Vincent Rzepiejewski

Vincent Rzepiejewski

Apr 11, 2006

Vincent Rzepiejewski, 85, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls, WI.\r\nHe was born October 16, 1920, in Milwaukee, WI. He served in the Army during WWII in the Philippine Islands, and was a member of the VFW Post 305 in Eau Claire, WI.\r\nHe married his wonderful...

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