Obituaries

Nov 20, 2022

Jim was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday afternoon, November 20, 2022, at the age of 84 due to complications of Parkinson's. He was at home with his wife of over 50 years by his side. The family would like to thank the many caring and supportive staff from Interim Hospice and Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral and Cremation Services....

Nov 16, 2022

William "Bill" A. Atkinson, 84, passed away peacefully on Nov 16, 2022 at Beehive Home, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on July 25, 1938 in Fairmont, NC to Marion and Lonnie (Smith) Atkinson. He married Dorothy (Dottie) Mousel on Sept 25, 1976 in Elk Mound, WI. They recently celebrated 46 years of marriage. Bill served in...

Nov 13, 2022

Albert H. Johnson, 87, of Eau Claire, passed on November 13, 2022, at his residence.

Albert was born on February 8, 1935, a son to Frank and Marie (Behrend) Johnson. He married Lola Felton on June 22, 1957, and together they raised five children.

He loved spending time with family and going to Dells Mill...

Nov 10, 2022

Rita Catherine Brantner, 89, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Dove Healthcare - Orchard Hills with family at her side. She was born February 27, 1933, to Robert and Florence (Danzinger) Brantner in rural Pepin County. She was raised in rural Eau Claire County and graduated from Mondovi High School and attended Eau...

Nov 9, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Stanley Maxim Foster (Altoona, WI). Stan passed away on November 9, 2022, at the age of 66 after waging a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Loved and cherished by many, Stan is survived by his wife Sammie Bostrom, children Merrit Healy (Eric) and Cole Foster (Courtney), mother Ann Foster, brothers Gary...

Nov 6, 2022

Henry J Hoelker, of Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 91. Henry was born on July 14, 1931 in Heiden, Germany to Bernhard and Christine (Seyer) Hoelker. Henry immigrated to the Eau Claire area in 1951. He married Frances Iverson on January 15, 1955 at Evanger Lutheran...

Nov 2, 2022

Marvin Kirschner, 84, of Avella, PA passed away on November 2nd, 2022, in Eau Claire, WI. Marvin was born to John and Alta Kirschner on January 16th, 1938. He graduated Avella High School in 1955. Marvin joined the U.S. Navy and served in San Francisco, CA, and Guam, M.I. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1958, he attended Florence...

Oct 23, 2022

On the morning of October 23, 2022 Richard "Dick" Bembnister passed away at the age of 87, after a long battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Richard Francis Bembnister was born on December 1, 1934 to Frank and Cecelia (Polus) Bembnister in Eau Claire, WI. Dick is survived by his daughters Laura (Tim) Reed of Stratford, WI and Linda...

Oct 19, 2022

Lydia S. Saliaras, age 20, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Lydia was born on June 28, 2002, in Eau Claire, daughter of Jessica (Bruce) and Greg Saliaras, and sister to Nadia and Taylor Saliaras. Lydia graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 2020. She was currently a student at UW-Eau Claire....

Oct 13, 2022

Cory Jon Stoner, 28, of Eau Claire, gained his angel wings on October 13th, 2022. Cory was born on August 2nd, 1994, to Randy and Cheryl (Volrath) Stoner. Cory graduated from McKinley Charter High School and went on to work many jobs as a laborer in construction and most recently in manufacturing. Cory was proud of his work, but...

Oct 12, 2022

Gerald "Gerry" Candell died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 12th, at the age of 71. Gerry was born in Eau Claire to William and Kathleen Candell. He grew up in Shawtown and kept his parents on their toes and was the unofficial Mayor. He graduated from Regis in '69. He enlisted into the Army Reserves...

Oct 11, 2022

Neitman, Prima "Pam" Olga, 94, of Eau Claire passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI. Pam was born on September 10, 1928 in Austria to John and Maria (Zottig) Borden. She graduated from Beloit High School in Beloit, WI. She married Don Neitman on February 5, 1955 in West Allis,...

Oct 10, 2022

Michael "Mike" E. Walker, 57, of New Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1964 to Kermit and June (Gullickson) Walker; the youngest of four brothers. Mike grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School in 1983. He went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Finance from...

Oct 9, 2022

Richard Levern James, 92, from Altoona, WI, died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, surrounded by his family. Richard was born to Levern and Leola (Horner) James on June 13, 1930 (Friday the 13th), at his family's homestead in the Kirtley, Wyoming, community. He attended the first eight grades at Node School, a...

Oct 7, 2022

Richard Edward Mitchell ("Dick"), age 93, went home on Friday, October 6, 2022 with his daughter and grandson at his side. Dick was born December 23rd, 1928 in Eau Claire to Clifford and Louise (Erdman) Mitchell. He was raised on the family farm on Mitchell Road in Brunswick. He attended a one room school house and kept in touch...

Oct 6, 2022

Duane Hull passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in a snorkeling incident in Lihue, Kauai at the age of 64.

Duane was born on June 17, 1958, in Stanley, WI to David and Eleanor (Karpinski) Hull. He grew up in Thorp and Wausau, WI. He graduated from Newman High School in Wausau. He graduated with a...

Sep 25, 2022

Janet Marie (Garlie) Turk, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on 25 September 2022 after 78 years of living life to the fullest. Janet was born in 1943 to Harold and Geraldine Garlie. She grew up on Eau Claire's North side amongst the proud Norwegian population with her brothers and sisters, attending Memorial High School, where she enjoyed cheerleading...

Sep 24, 2022

Robert O'Neal Bogstad, age 90, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 at home. He was born October 31,1931 in Eau Claire, WI, to Arthur and Clara Bogstad. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High school in 1950. He joined the Marines in 1952 and served through the Korean conflict. After which he married his high school sweetheart Arlene Rose...

Sep 19, 2022

Myer, Michael Allen age 34, passed away suddenly Monday September 19,2022, at his home in Eau Claire. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on October 17th, 1987. He went to school in Kenosha and Eau Claire, having moved to Eau Claire in 2001. He graduated from Memorial High School. He completed his machine tool and die program at Chippewa...

Sep 18, 2022

Dennis "Denny" Rowell, age 80, of Eau Claire WI, died on Sept 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on Sept 7th, 1942 to Damon and Ruby (Dreke) Rowell. Denny was raised in Eau Claire, WI, graduating from Memorial High school in 1960. He married Eileen Minto on...