Obituaries

Dec 5, 2022

Catherine (Cathy) Louise (Collier) Moelter, 67 of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on Monday December 5, 2022 with her daughter by her side in Milwaukee, WI after a long battle with brain cancer. Cathy was born to Rita (Ludvik) and Pete Collier on May 19, 1955 in Ladysmith, WI. She grew up in Altoona before moving to Park Falls...

Dec 4, 2022

Adam Berger of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on Dec 4, 2022. There will be no services held at this time.

Dec 4, 2022

Marlene H. Adrian peacefully went to sleep in the Lord Jesus Christ at her home Sunday morning, December 4, 2022. She was one of eight children born to Clarence and Helen (Zell) Voss of Eau Claire, WI. She was born on January 26, 1933. She attended Eau Claire High School and later, married Charles (Chuck) D. Adrian of New...

Dec 2, 2022

Dustin Michael Sahm, 38, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on December 2, 2022, in Urbana, Illinois, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident returning from Florida. Dustin was born May 9, 1984, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire to Michael Sahm and Shelly Budd Watson. Dustin attended North High School in Eau Claire. He went on to...

Nov 30, 2022

Ray Larson Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022 in Eau Claire. Ray was born April 26, 1929 to Ray and Inga (Tauger) Larson in Eau Claire, WI. On May 17,1953 Ray eloped to Crown Point, IN to marry Betty (Erickson) Larson. They were married for 65 years until Betty's passing in September, 2018. Ray enlisted...

Nov 28, 2022

Cynthia "Cindy" Nicolai, 72, of Eau Claire, WI died Monday, November 28, 2022 at home.

She was born in Eau Claire on October 4, 1950 to Marvin and Lois (Thorson) Thompson.

Cindy graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1968.

Cindy married Bernard "Butch" Nicolai on November 1, 1969 at First...

Nov 27, 2022

Adam Clifford Cahow, 93, of Eau Claire died on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire, WI.

He was born in Amery, WI to William and Syneva (Hagen) Cahow and lived on a farm in Reeve, WI. He graduated from Clear Lake High School, then joined the navy in 1953. After discharge he...

Nov 26, 2022

Jacqueline "Jackie" LaPoint, 84, of Eau Claire, WI, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, where she spent her final days enfolded in the love of her family she loved so dearly. Jackie was born in Eau Claire, on March 6, 1938, to Benjamin C. and Margaret L. (Anderson) Younderian. After her graduation...

Nov 22, 2022

When someone lives to be over 100 years old there is a lot to talk about!

Elizabeth (Betty) Stabenow passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at her apartment - The Classic at Hillcrest Green where she had waitressed when it was a golf course/country club. It was there that she met William (Bill) Stabenow who...

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...