Obituaries

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."...

Jul 5, 2025

John "Jeff" Francis Wilcox, 90, of Eau Claire, died July 5, 2025. John was raised as the eldest of four children of Francis and Katharine Wilcox in Eau Claire. He attended St. Patrick's elementary school, and the Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut for high school. Jeff went on to graduate from Georgetown University with a degree in English,...

Jul 4, 2025

"I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born." Isaiah 44:2

Joann Adele Blaeser was born on July 26,1944, in Eau Claire, WI, to Robert and Adele Running Sr. She was baptized on September 14,1944.

Joann trusted in Jesus for all of her earthly needs. And because she confessed with...

Jul 2, 2025

"I have called you by name, you are mine" Isaiah 43:1

Roger Lavern Flaten was called to be a disciple of God and he answered "yes". On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, God called Roger to his eternal home.

He was born in Strum WI, on August 4,1931 to George and Cora Flaten. He was baptized...

Jun 30, 2025

Linda D. Larson, age 76, passed peacefully June 30th, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at her home in Altoona Wisconsin.

Linda was born on October 5th, 1948, to Minnie (Nichols) and Douglas Wahl at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.

Linda was baptized April 24, 1949 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and confirmed...