Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

JoAnne Marie Nunke, 52, of Eau Claire, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2021. JoAnne gained her angel wings due to underlying issues with hypertension; her heart was just too big. JoAnne had a great love for cooking and sharing recipes with the people she loved and cared about. She took people into her heart and her...

Feb 3, 2021

Herbert F. Sakalaucks, Sr., 92, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Azura Memory Care, Eau Claire.

Herb was born September 5, 1928, in Paterson, NJ, to the late Antony and Antanette (Latvis) Sakalaucks. Herb grew up and attended Eastside High School in his hometown. He went on to...

Jan 29, 2021

Randy Scott Johnson, 50, of Bloomer, WI passed away Friday, January 29th, 2021 at his home. Randy was born in Eau Claire, WI on January 24th, 1971, to Eugene and Karen (Bronkema) Johnson. Most would consider Randy a jack of all trades, he spent his childhood reconstructing anything he could get his hands on to mastering his mechanical abilities. Randy's...

Jan 28, 2021

Leonard "Lenny" Arthur Drescher, 69, of Eau Claire, peacefully passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN, on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from an extremely rare and aggressive salivary duct cancer. Lenny was born on November 27, 1951, in Baraboo, WI, to Mary (Mullaley) and Leonard P. Drescher. He was born during a blizzard. His mother had to...

Jan 28, 2021

Former Wisconsin resident Moua Pao Xiong, 38, died January 28, 2021, at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to cancer. He was first diagnosed with nasopharynx cancer September of 2018 and beat cancer in May 2019. May 22, 2020 the cancer returned and traveled to the spine, blood, and bones. A memorial service will be held, Saturday February 6th through...

Jan 22, 2021

On Friday, January 22, 2021, Avis Elaine (Hegge) Grambo was taken home to Heaven by her Lord and Savior after suffering a devastating stroke. She is now reunited with her son Michael and husband "Pug" who promised her in his final words, "I will be waiting for you." She was born on May 11, 1933 in Frenchville, Wisconsin, the...

Jan 18, 2021

Shirley M. Robarge, age 85, of Eau Claire, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire. Shirley was born on May 25, 1935, to a mother who passed away 5 days later. She was adopted by her grandfather, Harvey Tripp and was raised with her aunt Ruth in Chetek, WI. Shirley attended Chetek...

Jan 14, 2021

Emilie H. Barby of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, Jan 14, 2021. Arrangements are pending.

Jan 13, 2021

Jacalyn Mary Henning, known to all as "Jacky", died peacefully at home on the morning of her 58th birthday- January 13th, 2021.

Jacky's legacy will go on with all fortunate enough to know her. Most fortunate, her husband Jeffrey Henning; sons Kirsten Henning, Keegun (Teresa) Henning, and Dustin (Heather) Henning. Survived by siblings Rebecca Spearbecker, and Timothy...

Jan 11, 2021

Ann Elizabeth Campbell died peacefully in her home in Eau Claire on January 10, 2021. Ann was surrounded by the compassionate nursing staff of Appeal to Heaven. Ann was born in Sparta on April 14, 1933 to Eugene and Lillian Merlo. Her father was a banker and her mother a teacher in the Bangor, Onalaska, and Cashton school districts....

Jan 7, 2021

Shirley M. Brindle 90 of Eau Claire passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, completing her earthly journey was called home to be welcomed by our heavenly Father. Shirley was born in in Cooks Valley, rural Bloomer, WI on May 25, 1930, the eldest of four children to Wenzel "Jim" and Helen (Ellingson) Schuster....

Jan 7, 2021

Mary M. Lindner, age 84, of Fall Creek, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Azura Memory Care, Eau Claire. Mary was born February 5, 1936, in Eau Claire, to the late Palmer and Magdalene (Ausman) Fletty. She attended school in Eau Claire. Mary married Richard Lindner. She worked at the former Memorex Corporation. Mary was a member...

Jan 6, 2021

Agnes Veronica Karpe, 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. She began her path on earth on August 13, 1926. She was the first of five children born to Chauncey and Hazel (Plemon) Blodgett. It was at Eau Claire Senior High School that she received her diploma in 1944. Later in life she received an...

Jan 5, 2021

Helen Leona (Gutow) Gibson died peacefully at Care Partners assisted living on January 5, 2021, at the age of 96. She was born on July 1, 1924, in rural Whitehall WI, to Edward and Lena Gutow. She attended school in Whitehall, graduating from high school in 1942. She came to Eau Claire to attend vocational school and after six...

Jan 5, 2021

Joan M. Wolf, age 87, of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Services - Eau Claire. Joan was born in Eau Claire on November 30, 1933, to the late Roy and Marie (Aebersold) Easterson. Joan married Kenneth W. Wolf in Eau Claire on June 27, 1959. He preceded her in death on December...

Jan 5, 2021

Jerome "Jay" Hagmann died peacefully at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on January 5th, 2021 at the age of 57. With loved ones close at his side, he died of natural causes following a year of declining health. Jay is survived by his family members; mother, Mary Claire Hagmann of Eau Claire, brother Larry Hagmann (Susan) of Eau...

Jan 2, 2021

Shirley Mae (Tollard) Johnson  died peacefully at Dove Healthcare West on January 2, 2021 in Eau Claire, WI at the age of 99.

Shirley is survived by her children, Paulette Fenske (Dave), Kevin Johnson (Melanie); grandchildren, Jamie Jones, Heather Breske (Andy), Shane Olla (Nicole Pharr), Paul Johnson (Anna Pesetski), Alec Johnson; step-grandchild, Dana Borzea; great-grandchildren, Alexa Breske,...

Dec 27, 2020

Daniel C. Ausman Jr., 80, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully at his home from Alzheimer's on Sunday, December 27, 2020 under the care and support of Mayo Clinic Health System – Home Health & Hospice. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on June 7, 1940, the son of Daniel and Harriet (Verdon) Ausman Sr. Daniel graduated from...

Dec 16, 2020

James "Jim" Connolly, 63, passed away peacefully at home with his family around him on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1957 in Grand Forks, ND to Joseph and Michelle (Healy) Connolly. Jim was the third of seven children. He grew up in St. Paul, MN, Peoria, IL, and Detroit,...

Dec 15, 2020

Dorothy M. (Quale) Sanders passed away peacefully on December 15, 2020. Dorothy was born the youngest of eight children in Chippewa County, Town of Wheaton, Wisconsin to Charles and Ella (Joyce) Quale. She resided there all her life. Dorothy attended Sunny Valley School (the school now sits in Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls, WI as a museum) and Chippewa Falls Senior...