Obituaries

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)...

Jun 20, 2023

Edith Elaine Miller, 92, was sent to be with her Heavenly Father on June 20, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1930 to Herman and Leilah (Givney) Cropp in Menomonie, WI. Edith spent many years caring for her children and grandchildren. She loved to volunteer by serving the Lord as a Sunday School teacher, vacation bible school instructor,...

Jun 17, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Gretchen L. Friederich-Field. Gretchen passed away after a long illness at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota on June 17, 2023. She was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on September 4, 1958 to Allan and Mary Friederich. She is survived by her husband Dave Field of Chippewa Falls, mother...

Jun 16, 2023

Leo N. Klidzejs, 83, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at his residence. Leo was born April 14, 1940 in Riga, Latvia to Leopolds and Tekla (Rubulis) Klidzejs. He moved to America in 1949 with his parents and they resided in Des Moines IA. He attended Dowling Catholic High School where he started his football career....

Jun 16, 2023

Bernard Eugene Minerath "Ben", Jr., age 87, passed on to eternal life on June 16, 2023. Ben passed in his home peacefully, surrounded by his children. Ben was born August 14, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI. He was the eldest son of Bernard and Therese (Petersdorff) Minerath, and the middle sibling of five children. Ben grew up in Milwaukee, WI...

Jun 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Matthew Devney Blodgett on June 14th, 2023, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Matthew was born and raised in Eau Claire and Bloomer Wisconsin. Matthew was a beacon of kindness and love, leaving a lasting impact on all those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him....

Jun 10, 2023

Darrel E. Peterson passed away peacefully at home, while on in-home hospice care, on June 10, 2023. Darrel was born on October 4, 1963, in Eau Claire, to Gary and Pearl "Sharon" Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Ev. Lutheran Church. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School., class of 1982. One...

Jun 6, 2023

Joan Juanita McElwaine of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on June 6, 2023. She was born to Gladys and Wallace Patraz on December 1, 1932. After graduating from Memorial High School, Joan married Ronald Champion and lived in Maine until the sudden loss of Ronald during an Air Force accident. Joan enjoyed traveling and visiting Air Force friends in Biloxi,...

Jun 5, 2023

Ray "Bo" John Locher Jr., 77, born and raised in Austin Minnesota, passed away peacefully in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was in the presence of his loving wife, Linda, when he died in his own home. Ray was born on February 26, 1946 in Austin, Minnesota. He was the son of Ray and Regina...

Jun 4, 2023

Charles l. Geroux, died on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his residence. Charles Lester Geroux was born July 11, 1936, in Eau Claire, WI to Clara (O'Brien) Geroux and Charles Jerome Geroux. He attended St. Patrick's grade and high school and was in the first graduating class of Regis High School in 1954 where he was student body president....

Jun 4, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Bartig) Isham, 89, of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at her home. She was born March 31, 1934 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to William and Dora (Redmond) Bartig. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School class of 1952. On April 6, 1963 she married Raymond Isham. Dorothy was a homemaker and lifetime...

Jun 1, 2023

Helen Marie Rizzi, who everyone knew as Mickey, passed away on the afternoon of June 1, 2023, at the age of 98, at Kirkland Crossing in Pewaukee, WI, where she had been staying since Easter 2022. She was surrounded by those who loved her. For almost 60 years, she had been a beloved resident of Eau Claire, living for...

May 30, 2023

John Keith Christenson, age 82 died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at home after a brief illness. John was born on June 13, 1940 to Andrew and Margaret (Weese) Christenson in Eau Claire, WI. John graduated in 1958 with the first graduating class from Memorial High School. He served in the Navy from 1958-1962. John worked at the local paper...

May 25, 2023

Lorraine A. Gee, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Care Partners Country Terrace Assisted Living in Altoona. Lorraine was born April 20, 1937 in Alma Center, WI to Lawrence and Palma Larson. She graduated from Minnesota School of Nursing, and her lifelong desire to help others would lead Lorraine to work at numerous...