Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

Gloria Irene Polden, 95, of Eau Claire, WI died on Friday, January 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 19, 1926 in Eau Claire at home to Romeo and Fern (Issacson) Hessler. Gloria married Kenneth Polden on December 8, 1946, in Eau Claire. Gloria worked as a telephone operator from 1945 until 1948 in Eau...

Jan 28, 2022

Carol Endl, 92, died Friday, January 28th, 2022 at River Pines where she has resided the past few years. Heartfelt thanks to the staff for all their compassionate care of Carol. Carol was a friend to many and enjoyed spending time with them by going to shows and concerts or entertaining in her home. She served delicious meals to...

Jan 27, 2022

Diane Mary Paulsrud, 65, of Eau Claire, WI, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022 after a 7-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 15, 1956 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Cecil and Helen (Heckathorn) Albertson. Diane was one of five Alberston siblings. She married Mike Paulsrud on June 19, 1976 in Eau Claire; she and...

Jan 27, 2022

Judith Plitzner of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on Jan 27, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 24, 2022

Shawn Nelson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on Jan 24, 2022. A funeral service will be held at a later date.

Jan 15, 2022

Alyce F. (Lima) Perry born January 14, 1950 to Norman A.B. Lima and Myrtle C. (Larson) Lima at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, went to the Lord on January 15, 2022. She married Ron Perry on July 17, 1989. She was a loving wife and a mother to five children. Alyce earned a certificate in bookkeeping and administration at...

Jan 13, 2022

Mary Ann Bennett, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Eau Claire, WI.

Mary Ann was born in Ladysmith, WI to the late John and Emily (Hroch) Dosedel on August 4, 1931.

She grew up in Ladysmith, WI.  She enrolled at Wisconsin State College - Superior. It was there that...

Jan 13, 2022

Walter G. Cogswell was born on December 6, 1937, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. Cogswell.  He attended Noah Webster Elementary School, and graduated from Watkinson Preparatory School in 1955. Walter attended Hartt Music School where he did a double major in Viola and Organ. He obtained his Bachelor Music degree graduating magna cum...

Jan 11, 2022

Michael James Davey passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 in Chippewa County. Mike was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on September 14th, 1974 to Lynda and Peter Davey. He has two siblings, Amy Saltness and Todd Davey. Mike lived in the Eau Claire area until his father joined the military in the...

Jan 7, 2022

Hildegarde Patricia Henderson "Pat", 92, of Eau Claire, WI died on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born on June 29, 1929 in the Township of Holway, in Taylor County, to Leonard J. and Albian M. (Stasek) Hamm. She graduated from Owen High School in 1947. Hildegarde is survived by her...

Jan 7, 2022

Mary A. Lund, favorably known as GG and Granny, age 86, was called into the arms of the Lord on January 7, 2022. She was able to pass at her home in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by her loved ones. Oh the celebration that followed I'm sure was an epic one. Mary was born on March 6th 1935 in Eau...

Jan 3, 2022

Rita Ann Currie passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, 1/3/22. She was born in Stevens Point, WI, to the late Julius and Esther (Groshek) Shuda on 6/11/34. She attended public and parochial schools. She was confirmed in 1946 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Her childhood was humble. Being the eldest of seven siblings, she was charged, at the...

Jan 3, 2022

James "Jim" Donald Shea, 70, of Elk Mound, WI, was born on May 30th, 1951, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jim died of Lewy Body Dementia on January 3rd, 2022, in Eau Claire, surrounded by his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy Shea, both of Eau Claire, WI, and brother...

Jan 3, 2022

Gerald H. Meyer, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire. Jerry was born in Eau Claire, on March 29, 1935, a son of Joseph and Sophie (Shimon) Meyer. He attended Regis High School. On June 30, 1989, Jerry married...

Jan 1, 2022

Danne Millard Sivertson, 65, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away January 1st, 2022 with his wife Susan by his side. He was born January 9th 1956 in Eau Claire, WI the son of Millard Oliver Sivertson and Shirley Diane Sivertson (Johnson). He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1974 and was married to Susan Marie Sivertson (Schumacher) on...

Jan 1, 2022

Earl Rasmussen, 83, passed away on Sat. January 1, 2022. A private family service and interment will be held at a later date. Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the Rasmussen family.

Dec 25, 2021

Henry Thomas Pheifer, 81, of Eau Claire, passed away on December 25th 2021 in Eau Claire, WI. Tom was born in Wausau, WI to Lorraine and Henry Pheifer on April 17th 1940. He went to school at Edgar, WI. He married Carol Ohlendorf on January 30th 1965 in Dwight, IL. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He...

Dec 23, 2021

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hinrichs, 51, of Fall Creek, WI, formerly of Waukesha, WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Jeff was born June 25, 1970, to Bruce & Cindy Hinrichs. Jeff was an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He loved the freedom...

Dec 22, 2021

Carol Wick, age 89 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on December 22. Carol was born February 29, 1932, in Cambridge, Ohio, the daughter of Walter P. Marion and Elsie A. Stokely Marion. She graduated from St. Benedict's High School in 1950 and from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, in 1955. At St. Mary's, Carol worked in the...

Dec 10, 2021

Lee Michael Hackbarth's quick, droll wit injected humor into daily life and challenging situations alike. The quips on his t-shirts bolstered his philosophy of laughter making good times better and tough times not quite so bad. Lee's mission of spreading laughter and smiles transitioned from earth bound to heavenly journey on December 10, 2021. Fittingly, God chose a snowstorm...