Velma Grutt
Jun 17, 2006
Velma Lucile Grutt, 84, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.\r\nShe was born January 24, 1922, in the Town of Stanton, rural Dunn County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Doretta (Smith) Grutt. \r\nVelma attended and graduated from Boyceville High School and went on to attend Palmer Technical College. Following her schooling, she...
Martha Carey
Jun 13, 2006
Martha S. Carey, (Nee Nuenke), 88, of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was the beloved wife of the late Alvin, and a dear mother to Bonnie, Al (Pat), and Leigh. Martha was a devoted grandmother to Scott (Lori) Overstreet, and a loving great-grandmother to Jordan. She was a loving...
Vincent N. Kayser
Jun 2, 2006
Vincent N. Kayser, 93, of Eau Claire died Friday, June 2, 2006, at his home.\r\nHe was born on May 3, 1913 in Independence, Iowa, the son of John P. and Anna M. (Keitges) Kayser.\r\nVincent graduated from Marquette University in 1936 and worked in Milwaukee for four years. He served with the 32nd (Red Arrow) Division in the U.S. Army in...
Merna J. Johnson
May 27, 2006
Merna Jean (Woodmansee) Johnson passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2006 at Luther Hospital.\r\nShe was born on March 13, 1928 in Madison, Wisconsin to Roswell Park Woodmansee and Loretta Eleanor (Buck) Woodmansee. She graduated from New Auburn High School in 1946 and went on to nurses' training at Luther Hospital, graduating in 1949. She was a nurse for 55 years,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
