Emma Bowman
Mar 2, 2002
Emma C. Bowman formerly of 630 Franklin St., Eau Claire died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. She was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to John A. and Caroline (Peterson) Bowman on July 21, 1912. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in January 1931 and from Luther Hospital School of Nursing in September 1934. \r\nShe...
Dorothy H. Lord
Feb 26, 2002
Dorothy H. Lord, 90, of Eau Claire died Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at Dove Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born October 22, 1911 in Eau Claire to Andrew and Hattie (Geibel) Hovland. Dorothy married Robert S. Lord on August 31, 1934 in Crown Point, Ind. \r\nShe was a member of the antique club in Eau Claire, a Republican ladies...
Bernice H. Soppeland
Feb 23, 2002
BERNICE H. SOPPELAND, 85, of 916 Bradley Ave., Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died Saturday, February 23, 2002 at Luther Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1917 in Eau Claire to Albert and Helen (Olson) Leinum. Bernice graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the class of 1935. She married Willard "Frank" Soppeland on June 19, 1948 at Grace Lutheran...
Harlan Holmen
Feb 17, 2002
Harlan A. Holmen, 78, of Eau Claire died Sunday, February 17, 2002 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born October 15, 1923 near Osseo in the Town of Hale, to Melvin and Alice (Davidson) Holmen.\r\nHarlan married Joyce M. Olson on October 9, 1948 in Eau Claire. They farmed on Harlan's home farm before moving to Eau Claire in 1955 where...
Valerie Davidson
Feb 16, 2002
Valerie M. Davidson, 97, died Saturday, February 16, 2002 at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire. She was born in Eau Claire on May 31, 1904 to Paul and Mary (Kumferman) Bernicke. Valerie married Jul A. Davidson in May of 1925 in Eau Claire, where they lived and raised their family. Valerie loved to cook and bake for her family. You...
Phyllis C. Reed
Feb 8, 2002
Phyllis C. Reed, 74, of Eau Claire, died Friday, February 8, 2002 at her home. She was born on March 16, 1927 to Alfred and Bernita (Hannan) Holm in Eau Claire. She worked 23 years in housekeeping for Ameritech Telephone Company until her retirement in 1993.\r\nSurvivors include two daughters, Linda Martin of Columbia, Calf., and Mary (Ronald) Bohl of Eau...
William F. Nelson
Feb 6, 2002
William "Bill" F. Nelson, 93, of Fall Creek and formerly of Eau Claire died Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born April 30, 1908 to William O. and Alvina (Fenske) Nelson in Rice Lake. William married Myrtle B. Olsvig on June 7, 1930 in Taylors Falls, MN. He worked as a tire builder at Uniroyal Tire...
Vivian Froseth
Jan 28, 2002
Vivian C. Froseth, 92, of 1011 University Ave., Colfax, Wisconsin, died Monday, January 28, 2002 at Luther Hospital. She was born June 9, 1909 in Elk Mound to Louie and Anna (Miller) Nelson. Vivian married Harold I. Froseth on September 18, 1936 in the Town of Springbrook, Dunn County.\r\nShe was employed at Western Electric and U.S. Rubber Co., after she...
Jeanette Fremstad
Jan 25, 2002
Jeanette E. (Hanson Amundson) Fremstad, 83, died Friday, January 25, 2002 at Luther Hospital. She was born August 30, 1918 in Kilbourne, Wisconsin, to Elmer and Mabel (Thompson) Hanson. Her mother died when Jeanette was 18 months so she was raised by her Aunt Emma Amundson, as one of her six girls.Jeanette graduated from Whitehall High School in 1936. Her...
Esther M. Wagner
Jan 21, 2002
Esther M. Wagner, 86, of 550 Graham Ave., died Monday, January 21, 2002 at Luther Hospital. She was born June 12, 1915 in Oakdale, Neb., to Max and Martha (Zutz) Wagner. After graduating from Oakdale High School in 1933, she moved with her family to Norfolk, Neb., where she did secretarial work and worked for several physicians. In 1951, she...
William F. King
Jan 21, 2002
William F. King, 86, of 1412 Whipple St., passed away on Monday, January 21, 2002 surrounded by family and friends at Luther Hospital. He was born June 12, 1915 in Keystone, Wisconsin to Henry King and Anna (Popple) King. He was very proud of serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre during World War...
Leo T. Wisotzke
Jan 13, 2002
Leo T. Wisotzke, 86, of 109 W. Polk Ave., died Sunday, January 13, 2002 at Clairemont Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on October 31, 1915 on his family farm, in the town of Seymour, to John and Mary (Sweep) Wisotzke. Leo married Marie A. Fleming in Eau Claire on November 18, 1937.\r\nHe was employed at Uniroyal Tire Company for...
Margaret E. Winger
Jan 3, 2002
MARGARET E. WINGER, formerly of the Town of Hallie, died Thursday. January 3, 2002, at Syverson Lutheran Home. She was born on July 16, 1908 in Eau Claire to Anton and Karine "Carrie" (Anderson) Anderson. Margaret graduated from Eau Claire Sr. High School with the class of 1926. \r\nShe married O. Wayne Winger on September 1, 1953 in Stillwater, MN.\r\nMargaret...
Roger Buxton
Jan 3, 2002
Roger L. Buxton, 67, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Luther Hospital. He was born August 10, 1934 in Eau Claire to LeRoy and Mabel (Heimstadt) Buxton.\r\nHe enlisted in the U.S. Army on Nov. 11, 1956, serving as a paratrooper. He also served as a guard at Little Rock, Arkansas. He was later called back into service...
Pamela A. Stringer
Jan 3, 2002
Pamela A. Stringer, 45, of Altoona died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Joanne (Gunderson) Stringer.\r\nShe was office manager at Wissota Sand and Gravel Company and was employed there for 24 years. Pam was a very loyal and dedicated employee, who will be missed...
Lorraine Dorski
Dec 31, 2001
Lorraine M. Dorski, 83, of 4880 Otteson Lane, Eau Claire, died Monday, December 31, 2001 at her residence. She was born on December 27, 1918 in Stanley, Wisconsin to Alvin and Mabel (Johnson) Peterson. \r\nLorraine graduated from Stanley High School and then attended and received her teaching certificate from the Eau Claire Normal School in Stanley. She taught in the...
Gunda O. Swanson
Dec 29, 2001
Gunda O. Swanson, 101, died peacefully Saturday December 29, 2001 at Clairemont Nursing &Rehabilitation Home. She resided there for the past 8 years, receiving tender and loving care. Gunda was born on March 9, 1900 to John and Karoline (Market) Froseth in Springbrook Township, Dunn County. She married Edward W. Swanson on June 25, 1921. \r\nGunda worked at Uniroyal Tire...
Winifred Arnold
Dec 28, 2001
Winifred B. Arnold, 92, of Eau Claire died Friday, December 28, 2001 at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1909 to Fred and Louise Arnold in Eau Claire.\r\nSurvivors include two sisters, Lorraine Tipton of Potomac, MD, and Alberta Taylor of White Bear Lake, MN; and many nieces and nephews.\r\nWinifred was preceded in death by her parents and...
Lyle N. Rostad
Dec 27, 2001
Lyle N. Rostad, 79, formerly 3015 Ellis St., Eau Claire, died Thursday, December 27, 2001, at Bethany-Riverside Nursing Home in La Crosse, Wisconsin.\r\nLyle was born May 12, 1922 in Menomonie, WI, to Peter and Anna (Score) Rostad. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School and attended the Chippewa Valley Technical College.\r\nHe married Jean...
Raymond Henderson
Dec 26, 2001
Raymond W. Henderson, 71, of 1240 Archer Lane, Eau Claire, died Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at Luther Hospital due to congestive heart failure. He was born on July 14, 1930, in Chippewa County to A. Ray and Susan (Zais) Henderson. He attended school at Cadott and graduated from Cadott High School in 1948.\r\nRay enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during...
