Kenneth Marvin Braaten
Apr 19, 2020
Kenny Marvin Braaten passed away in his Lake Hallie residence on Sunday April 19, 2020 at the age of 62. He will be missed by many but always remembered by all. He may have come across as a stubborn man but he had a big heart and was willing to make any effort to help those in need. He was...
Hayden Bertrum Huizenga
Apr 18, 2020
Hayden B. Huizenga passed away at age 22 in San Diego, CA, on April 18, 2020. He was born on August 1, 1997 in Burlington, WI. At the age of 3, the family moved to Eau Claire, WI, where Hayden grew up and graduated high school. Always California dreaming, he moved to San Diego at age 20 with the hopes...
James L. "Jim" Moore
Apr 17, 2020
James "Jim" L. Moore, 67 years old, passed away on April 17th, 2020, at home with his family and friends by his side after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Jim was born May 17, 1952, to Jack and Betty (Schaaf) Moore. Jim attended Eau Claire Schools and graduated from North High School in 1971. He joined the U.S. Navy in...
Douglas Herman Roecker
Apr 11, 2020
Douglas H. Roecker, age 76, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, Wisconsin, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 19, 1943, the son of Alfred and Virginia (Preuss) Roecker. He graduated from Marquette High School in...
Donald Ray Gutsch
Apr 6, 2020
Donald "Sluggo" R. Gutsch, age 85, passed away at home on April 6, 2020, surrounded by his family. Don was born on July 2, 1934 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After graduation from Eau Claire High, he received a degree in sheet metal and welding. He then entered the US Army from September 6, 1956 thru October 31, 1962, and served...
Marion Isadora Mae Winrich
Apr 5, 2020
Marion Isadora Mae (Hanson) Winrich, 87, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in Rochester, MN. A private family burial will be taking place in Forest Hill Cemetery, Eau Claire, WI. Service Information
Marion Isadora Mae (Hanson) Winrich
Apr 5, 2020
Marion (Hanson) Winrich passed peacefully from her sleep into eternal life during the pre-dawn hours of Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was surrounded by family at her daughter's home in Rochester, MN. In March 2020, Marion began a month-long battle with double pneumonia in the hospital (Mayo Clinic Health Systems). She waged it with her characteristic strength, determination,...
Mary Jo Ganong
Mar 31, 2020
Mary Jo Ganong, age 82, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Mary was born on April 17, 1937, to Frances and Noble Eide. She graduated from Regis Class of 1955 as co-Valedictorian. She worked three years at Wisconsin Telephone Company. Mary married Roger Ganong on July 6th, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They...
Mary Ann Keezer
Mar 31, 2020
Mary A. Keezer, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Care Partners Assisted Living Facility in Eau Claire, WI. Mary was born on January 4, 1943 in Eau Claire, to Joseph R. Graham and Doris E. (Zank) Graham. Her home for her first 22 years was in Augusta, WI. Mary worked from age 10 as a cook...
Carol Ann Ohm
Mar 29, 2020
Carol Ann Howes Root Ohm was born on February 7th ,1943, in Norwich, England. Born to Sybil Howes, a radar operator in the middle of WWII. Sybil took Carol into a bomb shelter within hours of her birth and went back to work running radar against German Luftwaffe two days later. Carol's father, Jonathan Jackson, a British sailor, never returned...
Melvin Lavaughn Sanders
Mar 26, 2020
Melvin L. Sanders of rural Elk Mound, WI (Town of Wheaton) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020. Melvin was born to Ray and Mary (Unbehaun) Sanders on May 8, 1927 near Viola, WI. In 1932 the family moved to West Lima and stayed with his grandparents for a month or so, then moved to Hillsboro, WI. Melvin started kindergarten...
Verena Mabel Westberg
Mar 25, 2020
Verena Mabel Westberg (née Holstein) died peacefully at Oakwood Health Services Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Altoona, WI at the age of 91. Verena was born on July 30, 1928 in the Town of Albany (German Valley), WI to Alvin and Mary (Komro) Holstein. She married Ellsworth Dickens after his return home from WWII. After moving to...
David E. Zell
Mar 21, 2020
David E. Zell, age 89, of Eau Claire WI, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. Dave was born on December 22, 1930, son of Edward and Lettie (Smith) Zell. He graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1948. He married Darlene Shepler in 1953. They later divorced. In 1974, Dave married Betty...
Barbara Jane Koger
Mar 21, 2020
Barbara J. Koger, 82, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Meadowbrook in Bloomer after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Barb was born on March 8, 1938, at home in Dover Township, Buffalo County, to Irvin and Esther (Nelson) Klopp. She attended Eleva-Strum school and graduated in 1956. On March 8, 1958, Barb was united...
Eileen Henrietta Van Gorden
Mar 21, 2020
Eileen H. LaMay Van Gorden, age 100 and 3 ½ months, of Eau Claire, died on March 21, 2020, at her daughter's house in Hudson, WI. Eileen LaMay was born on November 16, 1919, on the family farm in Eau Claire County. She grew up in Eau Claire graduating from Eau Claire High School as Salutatorian in the class of...
David L. "Dave" Webb
Mar 20, 2020
David L. "Dave" Webb, age 70, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Our House Senior Living with his loving wife by his side. Dave was born December 9, 1949, in Durand, WI, to the late George and Josephine (Biesterveld) Webb. He graduated from Durand High School with the Class of 1968. After graduation, he joined the...
Clifford M. Thompson
Mar 18, 2020
Clifford M. Thompson, of Eau Claire, passed away on March 18, 2020, the day of his 99th birthday, at Heritage Court Memory Care, Eau Claire. Cliff was born March 18, 1921, in Mondovi, WI, to the late John and Marie Thompson. He was raised on the family farm in Thompson Valley, where he attended school through the 8th grade. He...
Robert Dae Turk
Mar 15, 2020
In the interest of public health, we are postponing the visitation and funeral at this time due to the Coronavirus. It is our sincere desire to limit the exposure of the illness to our family and our community. Thank you for your understanding and please know that the family of Robert Turk appreciates your cooperation for the good of us...
Beverly Jean Huwe
Mar 14, 2020
Beverly Jean Huwe, 88, of Eau Claire, and Altoona, WI passed away on March 14, 2020 at Grace Edgewood Memory Care in Altoona. Beverly was born in Andover, SD on September 25, 1931, to Ralph and Emma (Buehler) Cavanaugh. She grew up in the Lily/Butler, SD area. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Throughout her life, even...
Lois Mae Whitted
Mar 11, 2020
Lois Mae Whitted, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Lois was born August 31, 1927, in Eau Claire, a daughter of Melvin and Catherine (Haas) Christianson. She was married to Byron Whitted at First Congregational United Church in Eau Claire. Lois worked at U.S. Rubber Company in the...
