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Lavern Elver Steinke

Lavern Elver Steinke

Jun 18, 2020

Lavern Elver Steinke, 88, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, WI. Lavern was born in LaCrosse, WI on March 25, 1932 to the late Oscar Steinke and Dorothy (Wood) Steinke. Lavern served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. Earned a Bachelor's degree from Stout in 1960 and...

William Charles Mcsorley

William Charles Mcsorley

Jun 17, 2020

William "Bill" Charles McSorley Sr., 90, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence in Eau Claire, WI. Bill was born on March 30, 1930 to the late Raymond and Olive (Pettis) McSorley in Eau Claire, WI. He was known for being a jack-of-all-trades. He married the love of his life Lila Smith. Bill...

Ronald Willard Keezer

Ronald Willard Keezer

Jun 14, 2020

Ronald W. Keezer, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI. Ron was born on June 4, 1940 in Eau Claire, to Lorraine Brist and Norman Hall, and raised in Chippewa Falls, WI by his mother and stepfather Willard Keezer. After studies at Winona State University, MN; the Berklee College of...

Alice Leone Drinkman

Alice Leone Drinkman

Jun 12, 2020

Alice L. Drinkman, 90, of Eau Claire passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Dove Healthcare South in Eau Claire. Alice was born in Eau Claire, WI, on August 23, 1929, a daughter of Frank and Harriet Roach. She attended St. Patrick's High School and graduated with the Class of 1947. Alice worked as a bookkeeper for various radio...

Robert E. Schneider

Robert E. Schneider

Jun 10, 2020

Bob Schneider September 15, 1928 – June 10, 2020 Robert Ernest "Hannes" Schneider, age 91, passed away from age-related causes. He was lovingly cared for by his wife of 69 years, Gail Ann Schneider. Bob was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Ernest and Esther Schneider. His strong values of education and service to others were the guiding force in...

Dennis K. Knudtson

Dennis K. Knudtson

Jun 7, 2020

Dennis K. Knudtson, 68, of rural Eau Claire died tragically June 7, 2020, in a motorcycle accident on the North Crossing. Dennis was born November 25, 1951 to Harold and Dorothy Knudtson. He Graduated from Memorial High School in 1970. Dennis was a 20-year Veteran in the Wisconsin Army Reserves. He was an avid Harley rider and a lifelong Abate...

Viola Isabell Hoover

Viola Isabell Hoover

Jun 6, 2020

Viola I. Hoover, 94, of the Village of Lake Hallie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health & Hospice, on Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1926, a daughter of Theordore and Emmaline (Beaulieu) Gilchrist. During WWII, Viola worked at Pressure Cooker (Presto) as a secretary...

Linda Carol Malak

Linda Carol Malak

Jun 3, 2020

Linda C. (neé Pobanz) Malak passed away on June 3, 2020, surrounded by the dedicated and caring staff at Our House Senior Living Assisted Care in Chippewa Falls, WI. She was born July 16, 1949 in Ladysmith, WI to Lester and Dorothy Pobanz. After graduating from Ladysmith High School, in 1967, she attended the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire,...

Kathleen Ann Woodford

Kathleen Ann Woodford

May 26, 2020

Kathleen A. Woodford, 81, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Eau Claire, on October 26, 1938, a daughter of Ranald McInnis and Vivian Nix. She married Gerald "Jerry" Woodford on October 25, 1957, and after Jerry became disabled in 1984, she cared for him until his...

Robert Brian Bement

Robert Brian Bement

May 18, 2020

Robert B. Bement, age 54, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 18, 2020. Bob was born on December 27, 1965, to Brian Bement and Mary Jo Wagner. He attended school in Eau Claire and then received a degree from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake for small engine repair and woodworking. Bob was always tinkering,...

George Edward Elliott

George Edward Elliott

May 18, 2020

George and Anjenette Elliott both passed away within a month of each of other. They were deeply loved and will be very missed. George E. Elliott age 95, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away on 5/18/2020. George was born on 12/23/1924 in Eau Claire to Harry O. Elliott and Ruth (Farrell) Elliott. He graduated from St. Patrick's school in 1942....

Teresa "Terri" Kunferman

Teresa "Terri" Kunferman

May 17, 2020

Teresa "Terri" Kunferman, 84, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Mondovi, the daughter of the late Henry and Matilda (Bauer) Risler. She was married on July 9, 1956, to the late Harry Kunferman. Teresa worked as a tax consultant for over 30 years. She was very active in...

Daniel James Schlewitz

Daniel James Schlewitz

May 15, 2020

Daniel James Schlewitz, 61, of Chippewa Falls WI, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2020. Dan was born in Eau Claire, WI on June 20, 1958 to James and Patricia (Thompson) Schlewitz. He graduated from Eau Claire North High School (Class of '76) with high honors. He then attended Iowa State University graduating with a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration....

Robert James Byrne

Robert James Byrne

May 12, 2020

Robert "Bob" James Byrne, 82, formerly of Mondovi, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Oak Gardens Place in Altoona under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. Bob was born to Bernard and Gladys Byrne in La Crosse, Wisconsin on January 8, 1938. Bob graduated from Aquinas High School, joined the National Guard and worked at a local...

Darlene Frances Falkner

Darlene Frances Falkner

May 9, 2020

Darlene Frances (Bauer) Falkner passed away peacefully at her daughter's home at Black River Falls on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born November 5, 1936 in Durand, WI to the late Alphonse and Eunice (Wolcott) Bauer. After graduating from Eau Claire High School she married Raymond Falkner on October 12, 1954. Darlene worked at Fibertek assembling circuit boards, she...

Mark W. Legge

Mark W. Legge

May 1, 2020

Mark W. Legge, age 64, of Eau Claire, died at home Friday, May 1, 2020. Mark was born June 21, 1955, to Joyce and Walter Legge. He married Mary Dalton on October 8, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mary; siblings, James Legge, Mikelle (Dave) Malone, Christina (Al) Ludwig, Walter (Jan) Legge; many nieces and nephews; and his golden...

Laura Jean Brown

Laura Jean Brown

Apr 28, 2020

Laura Jean Brown (Hanson), age 52, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday morning, April 28th, 2020. Laura was born on May 15th, 1967 in Madison Wisconsin to Thomas and Mary Jo (Krogstad) Hanson. She grew up in Denver, Colorado where she and her siblings, Dan, Beth and Sarah could be found on the ski slopes all...

Lavern Willard Halvorson

Lavern Willard Halvorson

Apr 28, 2020

LaVern W. "Bud" Halvorson, age 93, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Dove Healthcare - West, Eau Claire. LaVern was born June 25, 1926, to the late Hector C. and Olga S. (Pederson) Halvorson on the family farm near Eleva, where he was raised. He joined the US Army and served in the Philippines...

Ellen "Lucy"  Brandt

Ellen "Lucy" Brandt

Apr 27, 2020

Ellen "Lucy" Louise Brandt, 72, of Eau Claire died on Monday, April 27, 2020 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Service, Eau Claire. Service Information

Lois Marie Schultz

Lois Marie Schultz

Apr 25, 2020

Lois Marie Schultz (Anger), 89, passed away on April 25, 2020, at her home in Eau Claire, WI. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through her valiant battle against cancer. Lois was born March 29, 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Charles and Clara...

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