Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

LaMoine Solberg, age 97, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully on March 24, 2022. LaMoine was born March 23, 1925 in Eau Claire to Emil and Mabel Solberg. After graduating from Eau Claire High School, he volunteered for service in World War II where he was assigned to the crew of a B-17 (95th Bomb Group) stationed in England....

Mar 21, 2022

Allen George Risler, age 60, of Eau Claire, WI. Passed away March 21st 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital of Eau Claire, surrounded by close family. Allen was born in Eau Claire, WI to George and Janet (Stearns) Risler on January 17th 1962. He married Susan (Arneson) Risler on December 26th 2004. As a young man, Allen served in the...

Mar 20, 2022

Lilas M. Durost, of Eau Claire and formerly of Melbourne, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI.

She was born in Merrillan, Wisconsin on June 30, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Will) Johnston. Lilas graduated from Fairchild High School in Fairchild, WI in 1943.

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Mar 19, 2022

Brenda Marie Leith, age 58, passed away at her home in Eau Claire on March 19, 2022 in the care of hospice after a 11-year battle with cancer.

She was born in Superior, WI on December 19, 1963 and moved to Eau Claire with her parents in 1973. She graduated from North High School.

She...

Mar 18, 2022

Jeanette A Nibaur (Skogstad) passed away into the loving arms of her Lord on Friday, 18 March 2022. She was born 30 January 1937 at her paternal grandparents' farm in rural Eleva, Wisconsin. Jeanette met the love of her life, Clayton C. Nibaur, and they were married 27 April 1967 at the Eleva Lutheran Church. They spent 49 years...

Mar 13, 2022

Roger Forcier went to meet his Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ on March 13, 2022;

Where he was greeted with: " Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!"  He was 85.

Roger was born on June 13, 1936 in Eau Claire, to Ray and Tina Forcier. When he was two, his mother entered him into...

Mar 6, 2022

David Boyd Buttenhoff, 60, of Eau Claire, WI died on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from respiratory complications at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

Born on June 13,1961 to Robert D. and Norma Buttenhoff in Eau Claire, WI. He grew up in Eau Claire and was part of the class of 1979 from Memorial High School. David...

Mar 6, 2022

Donald Raymond Griffith, beloved husband, father and father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, colleague and friend, died peacefully at home on March 6, 2022.

Don was born on July 10, 1926 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the oldest of three sons of Lester and Agnes (DeYoung) Griffith. He enlisted in the Navy in April 1944 and upon graduating from high...

Mar 1, 2022

With plenty of tears and heavy hearts, our mother, Gloria Dena Nowak, passed away with family by her side on March 1, 2022 at Beehive Homes of Eau Claire. Gloria was born to Laurence and Vivian (Butterfield) Burnstad on October 25, 1932 in Kendall, Wisconsin. Gloria was born at 2 pounds and was a fighter all her life. After...

Feb 22, 2022

Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Fandel, 78, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully, after a brief battle with colon cancer, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital, post-surgery, in Eau Claire. Kathy was born in Jackson, MI on December 7, 1943. She was the middle child, number three, of five children born to Lee and Agnes (Verdegan) Fandel. She...

Feb 14, 2022

Rick Meier, 73, of Eau Claire, WI, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Mayo Hospital with family by his side.

Rick was the son of Byrdie (Simonson) and Claude Meier, born November 9, 1948, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Rick was the oldest of four siblings; Patricia "Bambi" Guelzow, Jeff Meier and David Meier. The family...

Feb 13, 2022

Todd McNish, 58, peacefully passed away January 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Dick and Shannon McNish nee Kelly on July 18, 1963. He will be remembered for his love of fishing and hunting with his father and brother, Terry. Todd is survived by; his loving wife, Natalie, of 24 years, his daughters, Alicia,...

Feb 12, 2022

Elizabeth A. "Betsy" (Frank) Olinger, 79, of Eau Claire, WI died on Saturday, February 12, 2022 of multiple complications at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

Betsy is survived by her adored husband; Jim "Olie" Olinger of 51 years, son; David (Kim Walker), treasured grandson; Dalton, son; Danny (Lou Heidel), sister; Mary Frank, many nieces, nephews other...

Feb 10, 2022

Michael Cunningham of Eau Claire died February 10, 2022, at Mayo/Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after a brief illness. He was born on August 5, 1937, in Warren, Michigan, to Edmund and Mary (Etienne) Cunningham, the youngest of seven children. After high school, he attended Wayne State University where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. He received...

Feb 9, 2022

Patricia A. Hagman, age 86, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022.

She was born and raised in Eau Claire, WI and was the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Kolve. Patricia graduated from Holy Cross HS in Merrill, WI in 1953 and attended Milwaukee Business School, Milwaukee, WI.

In her...

Feb 7, 2022

Beverly Ann Kruger (Mack), 77, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully from lung cancer on February 7, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on January 9, 1945 in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Anthony and Anna (Kalina) Mack.  Beverly married Marshall Dean Kruger on January 13, 1968 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Beverly worked as an...

Jan 30, 2022

Alicia "Ali" R. (Powers) Hurtgen, 52, of Stanley, WI passed away unexpectedly at her residence on January 30, 2022 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis for many years.

She was born on October 16, 1969 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Barbara (Buttenhoff) Rasmussen and Deland Powers. Alicia attended Altoona High School. She had worked at...

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...