Obituaries

Oct 12, 2025

Jamie Lynn Moe, 64, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away at Eau Clarie Mayo Clinic on Oct. 12th, 2025. She was preceded in death by father, Bud Moe, and is survived by her mother, Marylane Whalen (Jerry) of Eau Claire, WI, her brother Keith Skeeter Moe (Tina Moe) of Brownsburg, IN, her brother Brady Moe (Alex) of Black Hawk,...

Oct 8, 2025

John Bates, 76, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on October 8, 2025. Born on April 5, 1949, to John and Maxine Bates, John was raised in a home marked by service and hard work—his father served as a high school principal and his mother as a homemaker and part-time bank teller.

John graduated from Alma Center...

Oct 4, 2025

Donna Mae Price (Lambertson) March 20,1950- October 4, 2025 Donna, age 75, passed away on October 4, 2025 after losing her battle with cancer. Donna was born on March 20, 1950, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Donna grew up surrounded by the values of hard work and family. She graduated Elk Mound high school and remained deeply connected to her roots throughout...

Oct 4, 2025

Frank M. Garber, Jr passed away October 4, 2025 at home with his wife and daughter and under the care of St. Croix Hospice after several years of struggling with a lung disease.

He was born September 29, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Frank Garbers, Sr and Betsy (Symonds) Garbers. He was raised in the King of...

Oct 2, 2025

Janice M. Thompson, 89, of Eau Claire died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Mayo Clinic. She was born on September 18, 1936, a daughter to Fred and Gunda (nee Winge) Block.

Janice graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School class of 1954. She married Robert L. Thompson on September 25,1954.

She worked at Sacred Heart...

Oct 1, 2025

Patricia (Pixie) Lemmage, age 74, passed away October 1st, 2025, in the care of Mayo Hospital after a long battle of health problems.

Pixie had a deep love for animals, especially all her rescue dogs.  She also enjoyed gardening and camping and never missed a Vikings game.

She is survived by her daughter Kim Schlewitz,...

Sep 30, 2025

Patricia Mable Holstein passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2025, surrounded by family at her home in Eau Claire. She was 86 years young.

Patricia was born on Feb. 28, 1939, in Eau Claire. Her parents were Alvina and LaMoine Bunce. She graduated from Eau Claire High School and married her high school sweetheart, Gary Holstein, in...

Sep 30, 2025

Franklin "Frank" Johnston passed away at River Pines nursing home in Altoona on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Much of this obituary was hand written years ago by his wife, Eunice. Frank was born January 22, 1929 to Lydia (Will) Johnston in Neillsville, WI. Her husband, Frank (senior) died 16 days before Frank was born. Lydia and the 8 children...

Sep 28, 2025

Susan L. Gunderson (Hunchar) 78, of Eau Claire WI died at home peacefully on Sunday, September 28, with her husband Larry by her side. Susan was born in Valley City, ND on December 10, 1946 and the family moved to Osseo, WI when she was 4 years old, where she grew up and graduated high school. She married Larry...

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...