Catherine Helberg
Nov 3, 2003
Catherine M. Helberg, 83, of rural Rock Falls died Monday, November 3, 2003 at Clairemont Nursing Home, Eau Claire. She was born on October 27, 1920 in Barrington, Illinois, the daughter of Celsus and Margaret (Slater) Schwartz.\r\nCatherine married Lester Helberg in Elgin, Illinois on May 5, 1938. They operated a horse stable at their farm near Elgin where she was...
Connie Holum
Nov 2, 2003
Connie M. Holum, 41, of Rice Lake, died Sunday, November 2, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She was born on December 14, 1961 in Eau Claire, a daughter of Arthur and Ione (Grassnickle) Shong. \r\nConnie was baptized and confirmed at St. James-Trinity Church in Fall Creek and graduated from Fall Creek High with the class of 1980. She...
Madeline Gill
Nov 2, 2003
MADELINE B. GILL, 88, of Eau Claire died Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Syverson Lutheran Home. \r\nShe was an Eau Claire resident most of her life. Her husband, Edward Gill preceded her in death in 1984.\r\nSurvivors include, two sons, Jack E. Gill of Mahtomedi, MN and Richard J. Gill of Bloomington, MN, a daughter, Barbara (Tom) Tinker of Beloit; grandson,...
Gary Eckel
Oct 31, 2003
Gary L. Eckel, 50, of Augusta, died Friday, October 31, 2003 in Spider Lake Township, Sawyer County as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 25, 1953 in Eau Claire, the son of Leonard and Marge (Books) Eckel. \r\nGary married Denise M. Koppa on May 7, 1977 in Eau Claire.\r\nHe was employed at Uniroyal Tire Company...
William Du Cette
Oct 29, 2003
William J. Du Cette, Jr., 95, of formerly of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. He was born in Eau Claire on July 11, 1908, the son of William and Ida (Button) Du Cette. \r\nBill served in the US Army during World War II from September 1942 until his honorable discharge on October 1945....
Elmer Eggen
Oct 26, 2003
Elmer E. Eggen, 82, of Eau Claire died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at his home. He was born in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin on February 25, 1921, the son of Iver and Bessie (Yule) Eggen. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1939. Elmer married Mary Jane Olson in Eau Claire at Grace Lutheran Church...
Mary Brown
Oct 26, 2003
Mary Marie Brown, 82, of Eau Claire died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at Oakwood Villa Nursing Home, Altoona. She was born in Augusta, Wisconsin on October 16, 1921, the daughter of Alfred and Jessie Thompson. Mary's parents died when she was young so she went to live with her aunt and uncle in Platteville where she graduated from Platteville High...
Mable Gruhlke
Oct 23, 2003
Mable J. Gruhlke, 95, formerly of 2226 14th St., Eau Claire, died Thursday, October 23, 2003 at Dove Healthcare. She was born August 9, 1908 in Buxton, North Dakota the daughter of Tobias and Julia (Swenson) Thompson. Mable married Orville C. Gruhlke on August 7, 1934 in Fairchild, Wisconsin.\r\nShe was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother devoted to raising her...
Evelyn Brandon
Oct 17, 2003
Evelyn A. "Dolly" Brandon, 90, of 2120 Heights Dr., Eau Claire died Friday, October 17, 2003 at Clairemont Nursing Home. She was born on July 5, 1913 in the Chippewa River Bottoms, in the Town of Spring Brook, the daughter of Julius and Flora (Weltzin) Soppeland. She worked in housekeeping at a hospital prior to her retirement.\r\nShe is survived by...
Carmelo "Carl" Reali
Oct 17, 2003
Carmelo "Carl" Reali, 86, of Eau Claire died Friday, October 17, 2003 at Luther Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 4, 1917, the son of Joseph and Maria (Letizia) Reali. Carl married Lesla L. Ketcham on September 12, 1938 in Waukon, Iowa. He worked as a steamfitter for 32 years at Uniroyal Tire Co. until his retirement...
Terrance Capelle
Oct 15, 2003
Terrance C. Capelle, 51, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at his home. He was born on August 14, 1952 in Eau Claire, the son of Calvin and Anstice (Mikelson) Capelle.\r\nHe was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He was employed at Sacred Heart Hospital for 19 years in the Nutrition Service Department.\r\nTerrance is survived by his parents;...
Nora Veum
Oct 15, 2003
Nora Veum, 102, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at Luther Hospital. She was born on October 7, 1901 in Trempealeau County, WI, the daughter of John and Agnes (Johnson) Engum.\r\nNora married Alvin Veum on July 2, 1927 at Bennett Valley Church in Eleva. They were married for 41 years before his death on September 20, 1969.\r\nThey were...
Violet E. Krueger
Oct 15, 2003
Violet E. Krueger, 86, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at the Fall Creek Valley Nursing Home. She was born in Eau Claire County on September 9, 1917 the daughter of Charles and Lizzeta (Roach) Krueger.\r\nShe grew up in the Fall Creek and Augusta area and was employed at Uniroyal Tire Co.\r\nViolet is survived by her many friends....
Eleanor Gillett
Oct 14, 2003
Eleanor M. Gillett, 92, of Tustin, CA, died Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, California. She was born September 16, 1911 in Hudson, WI, the daughter of John and Alma (Johnson) Palmer. Eleanor grew up in the town of Spring Brook where she later married Jerome E. Gillett Jr. on May 28, 1935.\r\nShe is survived by...
Edwin O. Ostlie
Oct 11, 2003
Edwin O. Ostlie, 79, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Sacred Heart Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer for over three years. He was born April 16, 1924 the son of Adolph and Mable (Hammer) Ostlie in Lakeville, Minnesota.\r\nHe served in the 283rd Ordinance Ballistic and Technical Service Detachment of the U.S. Army during World War...
Alvin D. Strand, Sr.
Oct 11, 2003
Alvin D. Strand, Sr., 81, of 2002 Dellview St., Eau Claire, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the Oakwood Villa in Altoona.\r\nHe was born on October 19, 1921, in Eau Claire, the son of Louis and Minnie (Hanson) Strand. He married Mary F. Cloninger on October 10, 1943 in York, South Carolina. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday,...
Christina Stevens
Oct 7, 2003
Christina Stevens, 89, of Grapevine, TX and formerly of Eau Claire died on Tuesday, October 7, 2003. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Lakeview Cemetery. Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home is handling local arrangements. Service Information
Evelyn C. Olson
Oct 6, 2003
Evelyn C. Olson, 93, of 1412 Whipple St. Apt. 207, Eau Claire died Monday, October 6, 2003 at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1910 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Arndt and Mary (Knutson) Olson. Evelyn married Alfred B. Olson in Louisville, KY on December 24, 1929.\r\nShe was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church. She was...
Alger J. Lefstad
Oct 3, 2003
Alger J. Lefstad, 77, of 712 Seaver St., Eau Claire, died Friday, October 03, 2003 at Luther Hospital. He was born on in Eau Claire on March 4, 1926 the son of Alfred and Ruth (Solie) Lefstad. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1944.\r\nHe worked 25 years at Schwan-Seyberth Wholesalers until his retirement and...
Dora E. Stelter
Sep 29, 2003
Dora E. Stelter, 96, of Eau Claire died Monday, September 29, 2003 at Dove Healthcare. She was born on August 9, 1907 in the Town of Bridge Creek, near Augusta, the daughter of Fredrick&Alvina (Strauch) Steinke.\r\nIn the fall of 1923, her family moved to Eau Claire where she later worked at the Gillette Rubber Co. and also at the Presto...
