Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

Terry Gatewood, 73, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was welcomed into Heaven on November 26th, 2021. He was born in Orange County, California, to James and Betty Gatewood on April 21, 1948. Terry was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Navy. He then graduated from Alaska Bible Institute and moved to Wisconsin. On June 9, 1984, Terry married Judy Guthrie....

Nov 25, 2021

Roman R. "Bob" Kloss, 78, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Meadowbrook Senior Living in Chetek, WI. Bob was born on December 5, 1942, in Eau Claire to Roman and Marie (Robaczewski) Kloss. He attended school at the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville, and worked at Reach, Inc. vocational...

Nov 24, 2021

Larry R. Everson, 75, of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Eau Claire.

Larry was born on September 14, 1946, in Madison, WI, to the late Raymond and Ruth (Gullicksrud) Everson. He graduated from Boscobel High School. Larry did custodial work for various businesses. He was an involved member...

Nov 20, 2021

Lorraine M. Norrish, 98, of Eau Claire died on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living. She was born on May 29, 1923, the daughter of John R. and Stella E. (Bye) Wick.

She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School on May 29, 1941. Lorraine was employed at the Wisconsin Telephone Co. in 1941...

Nov 16, 2021

Melton Edwin Breed "Mel" was welcomed by his Lord on November 16, 2021. He passed peacefully after receiving wonderful care in the Mayo Critical Care Unit. He was born February 13, 1947, in Sterling, IL, to Royal and Beverly (Anderson) Breed. With his four brothers and one sister, he called Sterling his home and attended Sterling High School, where he...

Nov 15, 2021

Donald "Don" E. Weber, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully, Monday November 15, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, with his family at his side. Donald was born to Charles and Edna (Jump) Weber on January 7, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI. He attended EC Senior High School. He very proudly served in the Navy, during The Korean War,...

Nov 14, 2021

Gregory "Buck" Brunner, age 49, of Eau Claire, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his home. Buck was born September 9, 1972, to Derald "Dotch" and Marjorie "Marg" (Brantner) Brunner. He graduated Memorial High School in 1990. Shortly after High school he sought adventure in Alaska where he suffered a repelling accident that brought him back home...

Nov 11, 2021

Maxine Katterhagen, 64, passed away peacefully in her home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on November 11, 2021. Maxine was born on September 22, 1957, to Nancy and Henry Ring. Maxine was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and an active member of her congregation. She enjoyed telling others about the earthly hope she believed in. She is survived by her husband...

Nov 11, 2021

Casey Alan Anderson, 61, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully of Eastern Equine Encephalitis with his wife by his side on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. He was born August 23, 1960, to Robert and Midge (Mason) Anderson in Duluth, MN. On August 4th, 1995 Casey was joined in marriage to Denise Howe...

Nov 9, 2021

Florence Eberhardt, 91, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Whitehall on December 13, 1929, to Benton and Louisa (Nelson) Paulson. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 1947. On September 22, 1950, Florence married Donald R. Eberhardt, at Evanger...

Nov 7, 2021

Helen Marie Doxtater passed away at 94 years of age on November 7, 2021. Helen was a proud citizen of the Oneida Nation, born July 24, 1927, in Appleton, WI. She spent her formative years in the Appleton area before moving to Owen, WI and then to Eau Claire, WI.

In 1967 she was one of the...

Nov 7, 2021

Jerome (Joe) C. Hanson, April 22, 1933-November 7, 2021 Jerome C. Hanson was called home early Sunday morning on November 7th. He wasted no one's time and left peacefully. Just the way he wanted. Joe Hanson was preceded in death by his parents; Norman and Olive Hanson of Elk Mound, his sister, Gloria, and brother, Glen. He was also preceded...

Oct 30, 2021

Constance Ann Aumann, age 88, a long-time resident of Eau Claire, WI, died from complications of COVID-19 late Saturday afternoon, October 30, 2021, surrounded by loving family. Connie was born on October 2, 1933, in Mobridge, SD, to Sylvester and Ruth (Rettke) Dingmann. Escaping the dust bowl in South Dakota during the Great Depression, her parents first moved with...

Oct 29, 2021

Thomas R. "Tom" Stallman, 71, of Elk Mound, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence. Tom was born March 8, 1950, to the late Raymond and Lois (Jones) Stallman. Tom grew up in Elk Mound on his family's dairy farm and graduated from Elk Mound High School. Tom married Lynn Sievert on April 2, 1983. Tom and his...

Oct 29, 2021

Bernice Joyce Koger, age 94, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Bernice was born September 8, 1927, in the Town of Sand Creek to Ole and Nellie (Fjelstad) Tweed. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1945. Bernice married Dale E. Koger on December 22, 1948,...

Oct 27, 2021

Melissa M. Chatham, 36, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Melissa was born on November 14, 1984, in Sparta, to Brian and Julie (Flock) Peterson. She attended Cashton High School and graduated with the Class of 2003. On July 11, 2006, she gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Kylie,...

Oct 21, 2021

Alvera "Vera" E. Merrick, 90, passed away on October 21, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire with her family by her side. Vera was born on February 26, 1931, to Charles and Ella (Severson) Spies in Nelson, Wisconsin. Vera was raised in the small farming community of Nelson, WI where her father was a staple at...

Oct 20, 2021

The Reverend Lowell Hilding John Halvorson was born January 11, 1943, in Maddock, North Dakota to Alf Hilding Halvorson and Bertha Agnes (Jacobson) Halvorson. He was baptized and confirmed at Klara Lutheran Church in rural Heimdal, North Dakota. Growing up on the farm, he attended Arne Grade School and the Benson County Agricultural and Training School, graduating in 1961....

Oct 18, 2021

Daniel L. Colbert, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home. There will be no funeral services held. To some you may be forgotten. To others you are part of the past. To us who loved you, our memory of you will forever last. Forever loved and remembered.

Oct 18, 2021

Donna Roehrich, age 93, of Eau Claire, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at Oakwood Hills Retirement Community, under the care of St. Croix Hospice and her family. Donna was born May 24, 1928 to the late Alvin and Doris Tofting. She was a proud alum from St. Cloud Tech High School in St. Cloud, MN. She then went on...