Elaine L. Mcaffee
Jan 29, 2003
Elaine L. McAffee, 78, of Heritage Apartments, 3706 Damon Street, Eau Claire died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at her residence. She was born in Eau Claire on October 13, 1924, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Hagen) Fleming. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1942.\r\nElaine married Bart McAffee in San Francisco, California on August...
Shannon G. Mcnish
Jan 29, 2003
Shannon G. McNish, 56, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at her home. She was born in Eau Claire on November 14, 1946 the daughter of Donald and Marjorie (Heller) Kelly. Shannon attended Eau Claire schools.\r\nShannon married Richard "Dick" McNish in Eau Claire on January, 26, 1963, they then moved to Racine. Shannon moved back to Eau Claire...
Paul G. Palmer, Sr.
Jan 26, 2003
Paul G. Palmer Sr., age 81, of Eau Claire died Sunday, January 26, 2003 at his home. He was born on April 8, 1921 in Cornell, the son of Fred Arthur and Olga (Paulson) Palmer. Paul married Mary C. Peterson on March 23, 1943 at Camp Crouder, Missouri.\r\nHe entered the U.S. Army Signal Corps in July 1942. He served in...
Ruth Flynn
Jan 22, 2003
Ruth I. Flynn, 78, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Luther Hospital. She was born in Eau Claire on July 1, 1924, the daughter of Dr. Leo and Isabelle (Larson) Flynn. \r\nRuth earned a four-year degree in education from the Eau Claire State Teacher's College in 1945. She taught kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary for 40 years,...
Jane Hageness
Jan 20, 2003
Jane Marie Hageness, 61, of Eau Claire, went to her Lord on Monday, January 20, 2003 at Luther Hospital. She was born on April 7, 1941 in Eau Claire the daughter of Marvin and Verna (Buchholz) Hageness.\r\nShe was a happy child who did well in school and enjoyed playing the violin when she was young. She was employed by Eau...
Marion I. Klawiter
Jan 15, 2003
Marion I. Klawiter, 87, formerly of 730 Broadway St., died Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at Syverson Lutheran Home. She was born October 2, 1915 in Eau Claire the daughter of Ole and Carrie (Sneen) Garlie.\r\nMarion married Gerhardt A. Klawiter at Grace Lutheran Church on May 12, 1940. She worked as a receptionist at Midelfort Clinic for 25 years. After her...
Caroline S. "Mitzi" Lawler
Jan 14, 2003
Caroline "Mitzi" S. Lawler, 83, of 608 Plum St. died peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at Luther Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Eau Claire on January 28, 1919, the daughter of Sever and Adella (Huse) Severson.\r\nVirgil married Caroline "Mitzi" S. Severson in Eau Claire on October 15, 1949.\r\nShe was a Cub Scout den mother and a...
Louis Arnold
Jan 6, 2003
Louis L. Arnold, 86, a master builder of bridges and roads and lifelong resident of Eau Claire, Wisconsin died on Monday, January 6, 2003 at Lakeside Nursing Home, Chippewa Falls. He was born in Chippewa Falls on October 18, 1916 the son of Louis G. and Miriam (Eastman) Arnold.\r\nLouis was confirmed at Christ Church Cathedral in 1928. He graduated from...
Edward J. Tusken
Jan 6, 2003
Edward J. Tusken, 88, of 619 Flaten Court, Eau Claire, died Monday, January 6, 2003 at The Clairemont. He was born in Eau Claire on July 25, 1914 the son of Thomas and Ludmilla (Novak) Tusken. Edward married Marjorie "Chris" Christopher in Eau Claire on October 5, 1940 and was married 62 years. He entered the U.S. Army November 15,...
John Engstrom
Jan 5, 2003
JOHN ERICK ENGSTROM, 89, of 4115 Jeffers Road, Eau Claire died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Luther Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 25, 1913 in Larson, North Dakota the son of Erick and Martha (McDaniel) Engstrom. John married Hazel D. Gilbert in Eau Claire on September 12, 1943.\r\nHe served in the South Pacific and Alaska with...
Jeannette Keith
Dec 30, 2002
Jeannette (Van Gorden) Tornowske Keith, 89, of Oak Gardens, Altoona, died Monday, December 30, 2002 at Clairemont Nursing Home. She was born in Osseo on September 27, 1913, the daughter of Clyde and Elsie (Caley) Van Gorden. Jeannette graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1932. She earned a teaching degree from UW-Eau Claire.\r\nJeannette married Russell...
Vickie Ayres
Dec 27, 2002
Vickie L. Ayres, 55, formerly of West Allis, WI, died Friday December 27, 2002 at her home in Timmonsville, SC. She was born in Eau Claire on December 25, 1947, the daughter of George and Erma (Haddeman) Ayres.\r\nVickie moved to Milwaukee with her family where she owned and operated the Riviera Tavern. She then was a waitress for many years...
Gary W. Koger
Dec 23, 2002
Gary W. Koger, 56, of 2221 Fifth Street, Eau Claire died Monday, December 23, 2002 surrounded by his loved ones at his home. He fought a very courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born in Eau Claire on December 6, 1946, the son of Leo and Dorothy (Tompkins) Koger. \r\nHe married Linda L. Hofer on March 29, 1980 in Anoka,...
Gail Christ
Dec 15, 2002
Gail P. Christ, age 69, of 600 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 15, 2002, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer and went home to be with his heavenly father.\r\nHe was born October 19, 1933 in the Town of Glencoe, Buffalo County, Wis., to Ralph and Lillian (Stevenson) Christ....
Dean Gardiner
Dec 11, 2002
Dean Miles Gardiner, 78, of Bloomer and formerly of Portage, died Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on March 26, 1924 in Corning, Iowa the son of Warren and Sybil (Lincoln) Gardiner.\r\nDean served in the U.S. Army from October 23, 1942 until his honorable discharge on October 29, 1945. His tour of duty...
Gertrude J. Storck
Dec 10, 2002
Gertrude J. "Gert" Storck, 95, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday December 10, 2002 at Syverson Lutheran Home. She was born December 24, 1906 in Otta, Norway, the daughter of Hans and Anna (Bergh) Tauger. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1924. On January 21, 1934 Gertrude married William S. Stork in Waukegan, Illinois.\r\nShe was employed at Northern...
George Haug
Dec 4, 2002
George C. Haug, age 90, of 615 Folsom Street, Eau Claire died Wednesday, December 4, 2002. He was born in Eau Claire on October 14, 1912, the son of Sever and Gertrude (Dragseth) Haug. He grew and received his education in Eau Claire. George married Arvilla "Shim" Schimmel at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire on July 9, 1949.\r\nHe...
Thelma M. Phillips
Nov 30, 2002
Thelma M. Phillips, age 88, of Eau Claire and formerly of 607 Bergen Ave. died Saturday, November 30, 2002 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1914 on her family farm near Osseo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Theodore and Ellen (Johnson) Hoff. She graduated from Lincoln Hill High School in Osseo and then Chippewa Valley Technical School in Eau...
M. Lorraine Hanson
Nov 29, 2002
M. Lorraine Hanson, 84, formerly of 616 Emery Street died Friday, November 29, 2002 at Syverson Lutheran Home. She was born on March 25, 1918 in the town of Howard, Chippewa County, WI the daughter of James and Katherine (Tupper) Olson.\r\nLorraine married Raymond P. Hanson in Elk Mound on March 10, 1945.\r\nShe worked for the Eau Claire Board of Education...
Charles Franks
Nov 29, 2002
Charles W. Franks, 58, of Altoona passed away Friday, November 29, 2002 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born July 27, 1944 in Scottsbluff, NE, the son of Charles E. and Mary E. (Freeman) Franks.\r\nHe served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965.\r\nCharles worked 30 years as an insurance auditor for Choicepoint until 2000.\r\nSurvivors include his mother, Mary; his...
