Obituaries

May 2, 2023

Leona J. Lee, 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Leona was born February 16, 1928 in the town of Grant to Stanley and Mary (Flaczynski) Perczynski. She was united in marriage to Leonard Lee on October 2, 1953 in Conrath, WI. She worked for many years in housekeeping at Sacred...

May 2, 2023

Prior to passing, Carole wrote her own obituary, which we will share with you. It was cleaned up slightly, but we can all take Carole's words with us as she always knew exactly what to say. No matter the situation. Carole Jane Oravecz Whitwam joined Our Lord Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 while gardening, one of her joys in life....

Apr 29, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Grace Grill, 57, of Eau Claire, WI passed away suddenly on April 29 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire. Kathy was born on March 16, 1966 to Greggory and Denise (Bibeau) Grill in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1984. After graduation, Kathy dipped her toes into various, different professions. But...

Apr 26, 2023

Mary Jo Whalen, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire, Wisconsin following a brief illness. The youngest of five children, Mary was born on October 11, 1943, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Dr. M. L. Whalen and Florence (Harvey) Whalen. Following her graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, she...

Apr 26, 2023

Theresa Kay Oberle passed away at the age of 95 on April 26, 2023. Theresa was born on May 9, 1927 to Joseph and Sophia Meyer in Eau Claire, WI. She lived an active and fulfilled life. One of twelve children, family was always a priority. Theresa married her husband of 50 years, William Oberle, May 26, 1952. They...

Apr 11, 2023

Ronald John Haas, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Avow Hospice House in Naples, Florida, on April 11, 2023 after a short battle with cancer Born August 8,1940 to the late John and Gertrude (Stoll) Haas, Ron was a 1958 graduate of Regis Catholic High School, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After high school, he attended...

Apr 11, 2023

Robert (Bob) Schuch passed away on April 11, 2023 at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls, Wi. Under the care of Mayo Hospice, from Alzheimer's disease. Bob was born in Eau Claire, WI to Fred and Lorraine Schuch, on August 27, 1945. He was a graduate of EC Memorial High School, and UW Eau Claire. Bob was married to...

Apr 11, 2023

Keith Knight, 72, passed away April 11, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Born September 21, 1950, in Grafton, West Virginia, he was the son of James Knight and Hazel Stanton. Keith graduated from South Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After high school, he served in the US Army until his honorable discharge. On January 4, 1975, he...

Apr 7, 2023

Karen M. McCrady was called to her eternal rest on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. A gathering of friends and family will take place at 11am Friday, May 19, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 3214 Golf Road in Eau Claire, WI with Pastor Jamie Brieske officiating. Visitation will be one...

Apr 3, 2023

Jerome "Jerry" Czarkowski passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, April 3, at age 86. Jerry was born November 23, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Roman and Jean (Southwick) Czarkowski. He served in the U.S. Army from February 1959 until his honorable discharge in March 1962. He worked as the assistant registrar at Marquette...

Mar 30, 2023

Deloris Vivian Paulson died peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 93.

Deloris was born April 24, 1929, in Grant Township, Dunn County, Wisconsin to Herman and Muriel (Madison) Scheidecker.  She graduated from Colfax High School and then went to Luther College.  She transferred to Concordia College, Moorhead MN where she received her bachelor's degree...

Mar 26, 2023

Douglas Lyman Paul passed away peacefully at the age of 94, Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Dove Health Care-West in Eau Claire, WI. Douglas was the son of Lyman V and Lenore U Paul. He was born on July 26, 1928 in Colfax, WI. Douglas began his education in Colfax. The family moved to St. Paul, MN where he...

Mar 25, 2023

Diane was born during the height of World War II in Leeds, England on September 12, 1943 to Gladys (Peat) Atkinson and Horace Atkinson. Diane's mother, Gladys, opened a grocery store named G. Atkinson during the war. Diane would recall found memories of helping her mother work here as a child. While her father Horace served in engineering the...

Mar 24, 2023

Beverly June Boettcher, 97, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023, at River Pines in Altoona, WI. Bev was born March 19, 1926, to Carl and Emma Garnett in the Town of Seymour. She grew up in Eau Claire graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1944. She married Donald Boettcher on August 21, 1949, at Olivet Evangelical United...

Mar 23, 2023

Rose E. Tomter died Thursday March 23, 2023 in Woodruff, WI.

Rose was born on June 4, 1936 in Ogema, WI to Charles and Leola (Albright) Hoffeditz.  Rose graduated in 1953 from Westboro High School in Ogema, WI. After graduation Rose went to Yellowstone National Park to work during the summer, then went to Cosmetology School in...

Mar 19, 2023

LaRayne Alyce Whitwam, 84, of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Dove Healthcare West, after suffering from a stroke. LaRayne was born on March 17, 1939, to Eugene and Evelyn (Knecht) Breiter. She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated high school in 1957. After high school LaRayne met her husband Kenneth, to whom she...

Mar 12, 2023

Ella Lowe, age 97, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2023. Ella was born in Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada on June 30, 1925 to Emil and Ida (Usgaard) Haugen. At age 12, the family moved to Minnesota. After high school graduation, Ella followed her dream of becoming a nurse...

Mar 5, 2023

December23, 1987-March 5, 2023 Visitation: Eau Claire HMAA Cultural Center March 25: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM March 26: 9:00-11:00 AM Roger was born to Nao Yia Vue and Geu Yang on December 23, 1987, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He attended Roosevelt Elementary, DeLong Middle, and North High School. In his youth, Roger played many sports, but soccer was...

Mar 3, 2023

Clarence William (Willy) Wilson Clarence W. Wilson passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday March 3, 2023. He was born on June 21, 1937 to Hazel L Wilson in Eau Claire, WI. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High in 1954. He attended drafting school in Lancaster, WI and became...

Mar 2, 2023

On March 2, 2023, we lost a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a friend to many, and a lifelong resident of Eau Claire for nearly one-hundred years. James R. (Jim) Severson was born and raised in "Shawtown" - born at home on December 18, 1924 to father Sever and mother Lillie Severson. Jim graduated from Eau Claire High School...