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...
Beverly Blakeley
Nov 25, 2002
Beverly J. (Steahr) Blakeley, age 80, of Eau Claire died Monday, November 25, 2002 at Luther Hospital. She was born January 2, 1922, in Eau Claire the daughter of Arthur and Estella (Dodmead) Steahr. \r\nBeverly married Everett E. Blakeley on December 19, 1940 in Iowa. Following World War II they moved back to Eau Claire. After completing her college education...
Lynda Davey
Nov 21, 2002
Lynda L. Davey, 54, formerly of 5525 Christopher Drive died Thursday, November 21, 2002 at Clairemont Nursing Home after a battle with cancer. She was born on September 18, 1948 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Zaeger) Saltness.\r\nShe was a trace inspector at Hutchinson Technology.\r\nLynda was a beautiful, gentle soul who devoted her entire life to her...
Howard "Chuck" Isaacson
Nov 21, 2002
Howard D. "Chuck" Isaacson, age 68 of Eau Claire died Thursday, November 21, 2002 at his home with his family at his side. His death followed a hard fought battle with cancer. \r\nHe was born to Willard C. and Amybelle (Webber) on May 29, 1934 in Eau Claire, where he lived most of his life.\r\nChuck married Karen R. Thorson on...
Lillian P. Larson
Nov 21, 2002
Lillian P. Larson, 68, of Eau Claire died Thursday, November 21, 2002 at Luther Hospital. She was born in Mondovi, Wisconsin on December 2, 1933, the daughter of Tharold and Pauline (Johnson) Thompson. Lillian graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1951\r\nLillian married Orvin E. Larson on July 26, 1952 at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church.\r\nShe is...
Thaddeus C. Migawa
Nov 19, 2002
Thaddeus C. Migawa, 92, of Eau Claire passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born January 28, 1910, in Fairchild, Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Florentina "Flora" Matchey. He married Oreen Wold on June 15, 1940, at St. Patrick's Church in Eau Claire.\r\nThad was a resident of Eau Claire since 1933. He worked at...
Eleanor M. Moe
Nov 16, 2002
Eleanor M. Moe, age 97, of Eau Claire died Saturday, November 16, 2002 at Our House Assisted Living residence in Eau Claire.\r\nShe was born October 22, 1905, the daughter of Emil and Hannah (Munson) Martenson in St. Paul, Minnesota. Eleanor married Arthur J. Moe on April 10, 1926 in St. Paul.\r\nDuring World War II, Eleanor worked at the Uniroyal Munitions...
Marion Howe
Nov 14, 2002
Marion H. Howe, 79, of Eau Claire, passed away Thursday November 14, 2002 at her home, ending a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded with love from her family.\r\nMarion was born in Ashton, IA on January 25, 1923, the daughter of Albert and Helen (Farr) Krogman. She graduated from Elk Mound High School. Marion married Clifford "Bud"...
