Obituaries

Sep 17, 2025

Michael "Mike" Bradford died unexpectedly in his home on September 17th, 2025 in Altoona, Wisconsin at the age of 51. Mike was born the son of Steve and Deborah Bradford on April 24th, 1974 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Mike graduated from high school at Bethel Christian School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He received an associate degree from UW Eau...

Sep 17, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Anaas Jerry Anaas, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17 at Dove Healthcare West under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Jerry was born April 30, 1935 in a snowstorm to Melvin and Mabel (Paulson) Anaas in Whitehall, WI. While attending high school he met his forever sweetheart, Alva Fromm. They were married January 8, 1956....

Sep 16, 2025

Timothy Scott Wilson, 65, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Tim was born on February 7, 1960, in Eau Claire and grew up on the family farm in Cleghorn, WI. He attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire before proudly serving in the United States Air Force, with assignments that took...

Sep 7, 2025

Judith Ann La Fave, age 87, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Orchard Path Senior Community in Apple Valley, MN, under the care of Optage Hospice.

Judith was born in Antigo, WI, to Alvin and Lavine Duchac on October 16, 1937. She married Eugene La Fave on July 2, 1960,...

Sep 2, 2025

Linda Buttenhoff, 75, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by those she loved.

A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Linda was born to Delbert and Millie (Hage) Hamann and graduated with honors from Mason City High School in 1968. A kind and...

Sep 2, 2025

Clifford "Sonny" Junior Bushendorf, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Cliff was born in Eau Claire, November 5, 1931 to Clifford and Amanda (Knutson) Bushendorf. The oldest of eight children.

Cliff quit school after eighth grade to work in the family dairy. He received a special drivers permit...

Aug 18, 2025

Richard Marshall "Dick" Greene passed away on Monday, August 18th after one last visit from family.  He was under the care of Heatherwood Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice.

Dick was the ninth child born to Gunda and Marshall Strum on July 23, 1934. When he was a year old, his mother died and he was adopted...

Aug 16, 2025

Jon Reid Perry, 69, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on August 16, 2025, at County Terrace in Stanley, Wisconsin. He was born on October 27, 1955, in Eleva, Wisconsin, to Dean and Amy Perry. Jon graduated from Eleva-Strum High School before serving his country in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1980. Following his military service, he...

Aug 16, 2025

Joyce Kay Michelson May 13, 1951 – August 16, 2025

Joyce Kay Michelson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Known affectionately as Kay, or "Kay Kay," she was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, and the heart of her family.

Kay was born on May 13, 1951. She...

Aug 7, 2025

Willard "Bill" Allen Davey finished his last round at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisconsin on August 7, 2025 and headed into heaven's clubhouse for a glorious rest.

Born to Wilbur Thomas Davey and Nellie Grace (Paynter) Davey on January 17, 1928 in the tiny village of Albertville, Wisconsin. At birth Bill already had three...

Jul 28, 2025

After sudden cardiac arrest, Matthew John Durbin, 47, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Matthew was born in Eau Claire, WI, on January 23, 1978 as the third child to Steve and Sharon. Along with his two older sisters, the family created many happy memories of bike rides, building snow forts, and splashing...

Jul 27, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Plude (Hartnett)

Patricia (Patty) Plude (Hartnett) passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Altoona, Wisconsin. She was born on June 17, 1955, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to William and Frances (Murphy) Hartnett.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, John Plude, and her parents. She is survived by her three children, whom...

Jul 24, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Bates (Anderson) died peacefully on July 24, 2025 in Marshfield, WI at the age of 77.

Kathleen was born on December 31, 1947 in Eau Claire, WI to Donald and Evelyn Lahner. She graduated from Regis / Memorial High School in 1966. She married Dennis Anderson, who joined the military and was stationed in Alaska,...

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Louise Day, 101, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin - July 22, 2025

Mary Louise Lange was born on March 16, 1924 to Gustave & Jesse (Tait) Lange of Stanley, Wisconsin; she was raised there and graduated with the Stanley High School class of 1942.

Mary Louise (affectionately known as "Weezie", a nickname she held onto...

Jul 19, 2025

John P. Drost died on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at home with his family. He was born on April 5, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to Albert and Geraldine (Spears) Drost.

His family moved to a farm north of New Auburn, Wisconsin on September 1, 1946. He attended a rural school, East Dovre, for eight grades. Following...

Jul 18, 2025

James Robert Vieth — 1954 - 2025

James Robert Vieth, 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on July 18, 2025 at Care Partners Country Terrace on Stonewood Dr. in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by his wife, Susan, daughter, Measha, and daughter's partner, Kyle, after a long journey with Parkinson's Disease. James' life was filled with passion...

Jul 17, 2025

Jan K. Link, 75, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, after a short battle with cancer. A quiet and kind man, Jan was deeply devoted to his family and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Born on April 26, 1950, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Jan grew up at Elk Lake and...

Jul 17, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Mary Soley, 84 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Pat was born on December 26, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI to Doris and Fred Schofield.

She attended Sherman Creek Elementary and graduated from Memorial High School in 1959.  Pat found the love of her life just three miles...

Jul 16, 2025

Valeria Eleanor Ahneman, 86 (April 4th 1939-July 16th 2025)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Valeria "Val" Ahneman, of Eau Claire, WI, at Rutledge Home, in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Val was born April 4, 1939 in Eau Claire, WI to Oscar and Ruth (Patterson) Johnson. She was a graduate of...

Jul 10, 2025

Marilyn Genice Kruse (LaMarche), 94, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin went home to be with Jesus on July 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Marilyn was born on June 10, 1931 in Stanley, Wisconsin, daughter of William and Edna LaMarche (Honstad).

Marilyn graduated from Mauston High School in 1949, in the class known as "the 49ers."...