Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

Darren Michael Edlund passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2021, at the age of 50.

Darren is survived by his daughter, Rachel (boyfriend, Ethan); mother, Margaret (Donald) Rice; father, George Edlund; sister, Jody (Pete); and brothers, Chris and Brian (Candace). He is preceded in death by grandfather, Arthur Eckert.

Darren was born on October 12,...

Aug 30, 2021

Jeanni Ann Kreutzfeldt Grosvold passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 30th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. Jeanni, a daughter of William and Grace (Schumacher) Kreutzfeldt, was born on April 28, 1957, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jeanni and her five siblings learned the importance of hard work while working...

Aug 25, 2021

Diane R. Boetcher, 80, of Eau Claire died on August 25, 2021, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, CT. Diane was born on November 18, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of Everett and Beverly (Steahr) Blakeley. She married David F. Boetcher on April 1, 1961, in Eau Claire, WI. She worked part time for the City of Eau...

Aug 25, 2021

Audrey Ann Gallagher passed into her eternal home in heaven, Wednesday, August 25th. Audrey was born on April 27, 1933 to Daniel and Ione (O'Mara) LaBlanc. She grew up and remained in EC her entire life. Audrey was a care giver. She had such a compassionate heart. She worked at various jobs throughout her life; Uniroyal, the YMCA, the...

Aug 24, 2021

Rev. John F. Wreford, age 98, of Menomonie, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Pastor John was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa on August 20, 1923. John died at home at the age of 98, August. 24, 2021. His parents managed an agricultural business. John had four older sisters and one...

Aug 23, 2021

Norman Brice Friend died on August 23, 2021, at River Pines in Altoona of natural causes. He was born on December 14, 1949, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Elvira (Winn) and Fred Friend, the second of three sons. He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1967 and briefly attended Belmont Abbey College before enlisting in the U.S. Army....

Aug 23, 2021

Geraldine L. Olson, 101, of Eau Claire, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021 at BeeHive Homes in Eau Claire with family by her side. Gerry was born on April 5, 1920 in Eau Claire to Bernard and Stella (Woodford) Huse. She attended Eau Claire Senior High and graduated with the Class of 1938....

Aug 20, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Zabrowski, 72, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Chuck was born July 13, 1949, to the late Leo and Mary (Gabrys) Zaborowski. Following his graduation from Gilman High School, he attended UW - Eau Claire, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Chuck...

Aug 17, 2021

Jeanne Skoug, 68, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, August 17, at her home. Jeanne was born on May 13, 1953, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Stan and Audree (Dickinson) Ayres. After graduating from Regis High School, she continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and completed her master's degree at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her passion...

Aug 17, 2021

Deanna L. Tyler, 74, of Eau Claire, WI died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. She was born on March 17, 1947 in Eau Claire to Earl and Harriet (Anderson) Matthes. Deanna graduated from North High School with the class of 1965. She married Jay Tyler September 24, 1977 at Hope Lutheran Church in...

Aug 16, 2021

Norman K. Thorn, 84, of Eau Claire, took the steps up to see "the man," on Monday, August 16, 2021, at River Pines - Grace Lutheran Communities, Eau Claire, under the care of Moments Hospice and his cousins, Wayne and Sue Anderson. Norm was born March 23, 1937, in Eau Claire, to the late Kenneth and Ethel (Anderson) Thorn....

Aug 12, 2021

Jeremy Eugene Belden died unexpectedly in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the age of 37. Jeremy was born on May 16th, 1984 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to James and Gina (Garner) Belden. He attended North High School and graduated from Mckinley Charter School. Growing up he had a love of playing baseball and bowling, which...

Aug 7, 2021

Cindy LaNou, 64, quietly passed away in her sleep on August 7, 2021. Cindy (LuLu, Lu, C) was a vital force of caring and giving throughout her life. She was thoughtful, a voice of good counsel and a grounded pillar for all those she touched. Her keen intellect and competitive nature showed in all her endeavors. For the last...

Aug 6, 2021

Francis E. "Bid" Boehm, age 89, of Eau Claire, WI died on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Luther Hospital. Bid was born on September 6, 1931, in Eau Claire to Charles and Mae (Thompson) Boehm. After graduating from Regis High School, Bid started working at Uniroyal and then joined the Navy in November, 1951. He was a barber aboard the...

Aug 3, 2021

Jerome R. Fahrman, 92, of Eau Claire, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Jerome was born on June 8, 1929, in Eau Claire, to George and Ida (Kaufman) Fahrman. He graduated from Eau Claire High School with the Class of 1947. After school, he worked at Benson's Optical where he...

Aug 1, 2021

Catherine Clayton, age 72, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on August 1, 2021, at HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI. Cathy was born on November 17, 1948, to Anne (Corrigan) and John Fisher Jr. She attended Regis Catholic High School and graduated with the Class of 1966. Cathy loved her family and regarded family...

Jul 30, 2021

Elroy "Elk" W. Kaufman, 94, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home in Eau Claire, WI. Elk was born on June 15, 1927 to Elmer and Edith (Nichols) Kaufman. He married Lillian M. Knutson on September 29, 1951 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. He worked at Uniroyal for 41...

Jul 27, 2021

Larry M. Froseth, 78, of Eau Claire died Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Larry was born in Wheeler, WI on Nov. 11, 1942 to Harold and Vivian (Nelson) Froseth. He worked 25 years at John Deere Implement as a bookkeeper parts man. After they closed, he had numerous other jobs until he became disabled. He played trumpet in high school,...

Jul 27, 2021

Robert E. Bartlett, 74, of the Town of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, WI. Robert was born on September 25, 1946 to Dorman and Lucille (Krause) Bartlett. He went to school in Eau Claire County. He married Irene C. Fenner on February 25, 1965, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church...

Jul 23, 2021

Mary Ann Potts, 75 of Independence, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with family by her side.

Mary was born on January 20, 1946, in Eau Claire to Walter and Elenore (Johnson) Williamson. She attended Eau Claire Senior High, Class of 1964.

Her favorite things to...