Obituaries

Feb 25, 2020

David C. MacLaughlin, age 83, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Agnes; wife, Marjorie; son, Daryl Eric and daughter-in-law, Lorraine. David is survived by his son, Michael; daughter, Kristine; grandchildren, Jesse (Christina), Kelly, Annaliese, and Great-Grandchildren Harvey and Harrison. David spent his career as an...

Feb 23, 2020

Our beautiful principessa, Gabrielle Antoinette Stewart, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Gabrielle, affectionally known as "Gabby," was born on January 22, 1992. She had a vibrant and energetic personality and loved to laugh with those around her. Her passion for creative writing and art was expressed through her many beautiful tattoos and poetry. As an...

Feb 21, 2020

Elizabeth Brunsell Gray, 93, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born to H. Fredric and Elizabeth Gault Brunsell on August 8, 1926 in Evansville WI. Elizabeth "Betty" was a life-long Wisconsin resident. She grew up in Evansville with her parents, her two brothers, Bob and Bill and her sister, Barbara. Elizabeth attended Ward-Belmont College...

Feb 19, 2020

Edward John Lund, 67, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire Hospital. Ed was born on June 1, 1952, in Chicago, IL to Juno and Irene (Benish) Lund. He attended school in Chippewa Falls and graduated with the Class of 1970. Ed worked at Land O' Lakes in Eau Claire...

Feb 19, 2020

Virginia "Carol" Schachtler, age 92, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Burial will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Forest Hill Cemetery, Eau Claire. Service Information Cemetery

Forest Hill Cemetery 822 Emery Street Eau Claire WI 54701

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Feb 19, 2020

Faye Ann L. Amundson was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary's Campus, Rochester, MN, with family by her side. Faye was born August 6, 1934, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to the late Dean and Nora (Finstad) Laycock. The family later moved to Eau Claire. She graduated...

Feb 17, 2020

Dylan Lee Thurman, 15, of Ladysmith, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Marshfield Children's Hospital in Marshfield, WI. In keeping with his nature, his organs were donated to help others in need. Dylan was a sophomore at Ladysmith High School and enjoyed fishing, working on cars and playing video games. Dylan is survived by his parents,...

Feb 9, 2020

Patrick McNally, 71, of Eau Claire, passed away due to pancreatic cancer on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Pat was born in Racine, WI on June 21, 1948 a son of Charles and Jean (Dyer)McNally. He attended Park High School in Racine. After moving to Eau Claire, he attended the...

Feb 9, 2020

Rejoice in the Lord, always, and again, I say rejoice. Philippians 4:4. Olger M. "Sonny" Hanson, born December 2, 1942, in Eau Claire, WI, is now rejoicing in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his Father God and with all the company of Heaven! He is also celebrating with his mother Mabel "Mae" (Odden) Hanson, his...

Feb 8, 2020

Sharron L. Severson, 84, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Eau Claire, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Cape Coral, FL. Sharron was born in Richland Center, WI on March 1, 1935, a daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Gibbs) Fischer. She graduated from Tomah High School with the Class of 1953. She attended UW-Madison and graduated with a degree...

Feb 5, 2020

James D. "Marty" Gallagher, 89, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Dove Healthcare West. He was born April 25, 1930, in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, to Patrick and Della (Roesler) Gallagher. When Marty's father passed away, his mother, brothers and sister, moved to Eau Claire to be by his mother's family. After his schooling was completed, Marty...

Feb 3, 2020

Juanita M. Belland, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at home. Juanita was born on August 17, 1929, in Eau Claire, to Lloyd and Maybell (Card) Tyler. She was a graduate of Eau Claire Senior High. On November 5, 1949, Juanita married Paul J. Belland Sr. in Superior, WI, and together they had eight children....

Jan 27, 2020

Arthur Marvin Shong, 81, of Fall Creek, WI died on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. His loved ones are composing his obituary. Please check back later to view the finalized obituary. Service Information

Jan 22, 2020

Jacob "Jake" Vitek, Jr. 84, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Care Partners on Birch Street in Eau Claire, surrounded by his family. Jake was born in Mellen, WI, on May 18, 1935, a son of Jacob and Bertha (Kelly) Vitek. He attended elementary school in Mellen, Superior and Eau Claire and graduated from Regis High School...

Jan 19, 2020

Constance Best-Ashby of Durand, Wisconsin passed away on Jan 19, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. Service Information

Jan 16, 2020

William "Bill" Andreas, age 92, died peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Augusta Health & Rehabilitation Center. Bill was born on May 31, 1927 in the Township of Easton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. He was the seventh child of eleven born to William George and Nellie (Gaulke) Andreas. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1946. He was united...

Jan 12, 2020

Diane M. Kloss, age 58, of Altoona, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital with her family by her side. Diane was born February 25, 1961, to Albert and Della (Schmidt) Briski. She graduated from Altoona High School. Diane married Timothy Kloss on May 29, 1982 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Altoona. She enjoyed her job...

Jan 10, 2020

Robert W. "Bob" Schumacher, age 86, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire. Bob was born on August 12, 1933, to the late Walter and Dorothy (Flickinger) Schumacher. He graduated from Eau Claire High School with the Class of 1951. Following graduation, Bob attended the University of Minnesota where he...

Jan 7, 2020

James R. Helstad, 89, of Eau Claire, WI passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire, WI. James was born in French Creek, rural Ettrick, on October 29, 1930 to Nickoli and Sena (Olson) Helstad. He was baptized and confirmed in the French Creek Lutheran Church. He attended country rural school in upper French...

Jan 1, 2020

Mary Margaret "Peggy" (Lang) Krause, 92, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Grace Woodlands, in Eau Claire. Peggy was born November 17, 1927, to Milton Lang and Ava (Grimes) Lang in Wabeno, WI. She graduated from Wabeno High School with the Class of 1945, and later attended secretarial school in Milwaukee. Peggy married Roland Krause, on