Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

Nancy Ann (Dorski) Stangel, 78, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 30, 2022, at her home in Elk Mound that she shared with her husband of 57 years, Daniel Stangel.

Nancy was born in Stanley and then moved to Neilsville where she graduated from high school in 1962. After some post high school education, she married...

Jul 17, 2022

Jan Helen Stark (Anderson) passed away July 17 after fighting a brave fight with cancer. Jan met Craig H. Stark, who was the love of her life. They were married on 09/29/2001. Jan was active in the Relay for Life for 15 years, which became even more important after Craig had his stroke in 2008. She was an animal...

Jul 15, 2022

June A. Harrison (nee Blakley), 102, of Eau Claire passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Heritage Court Memory Care, Eau Claire.

June was born on March 8, 1920 in Township of Red Cedar, WI to Eber and Phoebe (Mars) Blakley. She attended Dunn County Normal School. After graduating she taught at a 1-room school. She...

Jul 14, 2022

Barbara Jean (Hill) Plomedahl, 82, of Eau Claire passed peacefully on July 14, 2022 at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI, with family, Azura staff and Hospice watching over her, due to complications of dementia. Barb struggled with this horrible disease for approximately seven years, but never lost her spirit. She was born in Hayward, WI to Edson...

Jul 6, 2022

Mary Harriet Ketzler (née Nourse, formerly Hiller), age 87, of Drammen Town, Eau Claire County, WI, passed away on July 6, 2022 in Eau Claire. Mary was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Jean Florence Mosier and Benjamin Chamberlain Nourse on December 2, 1934. She graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd, Minnesota in 1952 and from Grinnell College...

Jul 5, 2022

Jean Louise Fandel, 81, passed away, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, Altoona, with St. Croix Hospice care. Jean was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2012. The Classic was her home for the past five and one half years. Jean was known as "the card lady" at the Classic, she spent many an hour playing...

Jul 3, 2022

With the care and comfort of family, Clem passed on July 3, 2022. Clem was born in the town of Drammen in 1937 to Alex and Josephine Bluem where he was raised with the 'good old farm life'. Many of his hardworking ethics, love of gardening, and pride in his lawn care were formed here. In 1957, Clem met...

Jun 30, 2022

Peter Edward Speckien, 83, formerly of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022 at the Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, WI. Peter was born on January 21, 1939 in Riga, Latvia where he was later orphaned during World War II sometime in 1944. Peter was placed in an orphanage in the British zone of occupation in...

Jun 16, 2022

JoAnne (Grycowski) Truss-Putzer (78 years old) of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin died peacefully in her sleep on June 16th 2022 after suffering complications from spinal cord compression surgery. JoAnne was born Feb 1st 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joseph and Anne (Koci) Grycowski who proceeded her in death. JoAnne grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. JoAnne married Robert Truss on June 15th...

Jun 15, 2022

On the early morning of June 15th, 2022 an angel whispered to Michael "it's time to come home and see your Mom once again".

Michael Richard Bembnister was born on August 8, 1965 to Richard F. Bembnister and Joan C. (Metz) Bembnister in Eau Claire, WI. Michael passed away due to complications from respiratory failure.  Mike is...

Jun 14, 2022

Robert Donald Barnes died unexpectedly in his home on June 14th in Eau Claire, WI at the age of 68. Bob was born on June 15, 1953 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Claire May and G. Donald Barnes. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1971. Bob spent almost his entire working career with K-Mart Corporation. He...

Jun 3, 2022

On May 15th 1933, Della Marie (Schmidt) Briski was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to parents Leona (Fierke) and Henry Schmidt. Notably, from the get-go, Della was a Country Girl and really enjoyed the Rural Life Style. She, along with her siblings, grew up on a hobby farm that was owned by her parents. The farm was located near...

May 31, 2022

Dr. Kelley Chrouser passed away peacefully on the morning of May 31st at CarePartners Assisted Living in Eau Claire.  Kelley is survived by her husband, Tim (married 5/29/82), her two sons, Colin and Clay, her three Grandchildren, Madison, Parker and Emerson, her mother, Joyce Prissel, and her sister Jan Wyss and brother Mike Prissel.  Kelley loved all of her...

May 23, 2022

Ronald P Mayer, (aka "The Candy Man"), 87, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Aggie's Country Living in Eagleton, WI. He was born on July 11, 1934 to Raymond and Magdalen (Walter) Mayer at home in Tilden, WI. He married Marie Jorgenson on September 26, 1953 at St James the Greater Catholic Church....

May 22, 2022

Mary Jean (Derouin) Risen, 95, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jean Risen was born March 14, 1927 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Louis and Alice (Manke) Derouin. She grew up on Grand Avenue and enjoyed Half Moon Lake and attending...

May 18, 2022

Robert C. Radandt age 90 of Eau Claire passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Robert "Bob" was born on November 30, 1931 in Portland, Wisconsin to Henry F. and E. Edna Radandt. Bob moved to Eau Claire with his family in 1935 and became an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church for over 80 years supporting and...

May 13, 2022

Larry Walter Winnes passed away on May 13, 2022 at the age of 75, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin surrounded by his family. Although Parkinson's gradually took his ability to walk and talk, he never lost his desire to make others laugh, his stubborn independence, or his strong faith in the Lord's goodness. He had a heart to help those...

May 11, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Ramona Beck, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Sandy was born April 27,1937, in Wausau, WI to Anthony and Loriena (Christian) Nikolai. She graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1955 and St. Mary's School of Nursing in Wausau in 1958.

She married Hobart G....

May 10, 2022

A Memorial Service is being held, Monday, May 16, 2022 at 11:00 am for Judith and Ronald Plitzner at Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, 814 1st Avenue, Eau Claire WI. A burial will take place at a later date at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in Milwaukee WI.

May 6, 2022

Beverly Ilene (Threw) Perry, 83, was reunited with the love of her life Gary, our dad, on May 6, 2022. Beverly was born in Elmwood, IL, on August 16, 1938 to Dale and Florence (Oss) Threw. After moving several times during her childhood, they settled in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High in 1956. Beverly met...