Obituaries

Aug 21, 2023

Norma D. Johnson (Zastrow) died peacefully at Care Partners Assisted Living on August 21, 2023 in Altoona, Wisconsin at the age of 95.

Norma was born on April 17, 1928 in Hannibal, Wisconsin to Albert and Ella Zastrow.  The family moved to Medford, Wisconsin where she completed her senior year in high school.  After graduation, Norma enrolled...

Aug 19, 2023

Corrine Rose (Windus) Howard passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2023, dreaming her way to heaven. Corrine was born in Duluth, MN on March 22, 1935, to Rose (Meyer) and Harry Windus, the first of three children. She attended St. James Grade School and high school at St. Scholastica, eventually graduating college from there cum laude...

Aug 18, 2023

Denice "Dee" Noyes (nee Mongovan) passed away Friday, August 18th, after recently celebrating her 88th birthday. Denice was born on August 6th, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Marie Blaeser and Francis Mongovan. She was the oldest of three girls with her sisters Pat Ritzinger and Francis Martin. She graduated from Regis High School in 1953. She married Leonard...

Aug 12, 2023

Paul J Koller was a proud veteran of the United States Army, he was age 75 and had an unexpected battle with cancer that took him from his loved ones too soon. He passed away August 12, 2023 in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by family. He was born June 25, 1948 to Joseph and Adelle (Lawrence) Koller. Paul grew...

Aug 11, 2023

Neil Christopher O'Connor, 39, passed away at home with his loving wife and family by his side in Eau Claire, WI on Friday, August 11, 2023, after his courageous battle with cancer. Neil was born on July 26, 1984, in Faribault, MN to Byron and Linda (Caron) O'Connor and grew up on his family's farm in Medford, MN with...

Aug 4, 2023

March 1, 1997-August 3, 2023 On August 3, our beloved Justin Vue unexpectedly left this world. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend. He leaves behind his parents, Charles and Kaying, brother Andrew, and sister Isabella Vue. He also has a large extended family including grandma and grandpa Nao Tou Xiong as well as countless uncles,...

Aug 4, 2023

Willard (Bill) Melvin Johnson 92, passed away in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by his family on Friday, August 4. He was born in August 1931 in Osseo, WI, to Melvin M. and Mary Maude (Barney) Johnson. Bill spent his youth in Osseo on the family farmstead just outside town and graduated Lincoln Hill High School in 1949. During his...

Jul 27, 2023

Mary Claire Hagmann, 106 years loved, passed away peacefully in her home in Eau Claire with her daughter at her side on July 27, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1917, in Eau Claire, the only child of Edward and Regina (Eister) Wetzel. She attended Sacred Heart School in Eau Claire and then graduated from Eau Claire Senior...

Jul 26, 2023

Shirley Mae Freeberg, stepped into the light on July 26, 2023 at her home at the Classic, a beautiful assisted living facility in Altoona, Wisconsin. Shirley had lived there since 2019 Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Vanna Kay Freeberg of Fort Bragg, California, Mary Freeberg-Graziano, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and, her only grandchild, Josiah Jacob Baker of...

Jul 18, 2023

Patricia A. (Campbell) Hanson, 94, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 at the Heritage Senior Living facility. Patricia was born on April 24, 1929, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, the daughter of Charles A. and Lillie M. (Olson) Campbell. She attended the Fourth Ward School in Shawtown and the local junior high and public...

Jul 13, 2023

Shawn Michael Flynn died unexpectedly at his home on July 13th, 2023 in Eau Claire, WI at the age of 49.

Shawn was born on July 27th, 1973 in Eau Claire, WI to Frank "Butch" Flynn and Linda Frank (Bailey/Flynn). At sixteen, he began a long and successful career with AT&T as an intern - continuing for...

Jul 12, 2023

David (Dave) Lee Sandvig Jr., 57, of Eau Claire, WI passed away at home on Sunday, July 10, 2023. Dave was born in Big Spring, Texas on November 25, 1965, the son of David and Martha Helen Sandvig. He graduated from Memorial High School. Dave was interested in learning about technological advancement, enjoyed playing video games, and found pleasure...

Jul 12, 2023

Elaine "E" Emma Sell, age 93, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, at Dove Healthcare South. Elaine was born August 18, 1929, to William and Emma Leland. She was baptized at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Altoona. Her confirmation verse: "Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I...

Jul 11, 2023

Marvin Arnold Niese, 82, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died peacefully on July 11, 2023, of com-plications from cancer, while under the care of hospice. Marvin was born October 6, 1940, in North Tonawanda, New York, to William and Leona Niese. Marvin graduated from North To-nawanda High School and then attended Cornell University and University at Buffalo School of Law....

Jul 9, 2023

Joseph Wade Johnson, 59, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Menomonie (Cedar Falls), Wisconsin. He was born on September 20, 1963 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to parents George R. Johnson and Merna J. (Woodmansee) Johnson. He was baptized into the Christian Faith at First Lutheran Church on October 13, 1963 and was confirmed there in 1980. He...

Jul 7, 2023

Joseph Peter Costa was born May 15, 1947 in Syracuse, New York. He grew up in Syracuse graduating from Henninger High School in 1965. While in high school he was on the track team. Joe also formed a rock n roll band, he being the drummer, called the Knights Five playing at dances and local venues. After graduating he attended...

Jul 4, 2023

Lois Stolts, 85, of Eau Claire, WI passed away after a short illness, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Lois was the only child of Lorraine (Murphy) and Johnnie Rumppe. She spent her younger years involved in many school activities such as glee club, chorus and band. She graduated from Taylor High School in 1955 where she had many lifelong...

Jul 4, 2023

Ansel Kennett Brooks, born July 11, 1949, died on July 4, 2023 after a long, frustrating struggle with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Ansel was born in Levittown, New York, but spent his formative years in a suburb of St. Louis. He graduated from Clayton High School in 1967. After high school graduation, he completed boot camp for...

Jun 28, 2023

Jacqueline Marie Wisniewski, 79, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at her home. She was born January 10, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Kewdzrorski) Jankowski.

On November 3, 1962 she married David Wisniewski at St. Augustine Catholic Church in West Allis, WI. Jacqueline enjoyed going to the casino,...

Jun 24, 2023

Rosanne Catherine Hartung was born at Luther Hospital on August 17th, 1951 to Richard & Rose (Carroll) Hagmann in Eau Claire, WI. After Rosanne graduated from Immaculate Conception Elementary (1965) and Regis Catholic High School (1969), she went on to study nursing and worked at Sacred Heart Hospital in the admitting station (1969-1977). Rosanne met Bernard James Hartung (deceased)...