Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 11, 2020

One of the proudest Viking Fans, Harpo (Darvis S) Lemmage left us on March 11, 2020. We lost the best Dad, Grandpa, and PaPa ever. He had said many times that he had a happy long life. Dad was 96 years old. He was married to the love of his life, Verdell. Who passed 10 years ago. For over...

Mar 11, 2020

Elaine C. Muszynski, 76, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, surrounded by her family. Elaine was born on December 13, 1943, to Alvin and Mildred (Knutson) Gullickson. Elaine was united in marriage to William F. Muszynski on April 27, 1962. Together they had four children: Tammy Smigla of Elk Mound, Jackie (Dave Connell) of Chippewa...

Mar 7, 2020

Wayne P. Geissler, age 81, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, March 7, 2020, surrounded by his family, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. Wayne was born November 19, 1938, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to the late Ernest Geissler and Borghild Sundstrum. Wayne enlisted in the US Air Force in 1956 and served until his honorable discharge in 1959. He...

Feb 26, 2020

William Gallagher, born September 4, 1926, was called home February 26, 2020, at the age of 93. He is survived by his daughters Patricia and Jane (Martin). His body will be donated to Mayo Clinic Anatomical Foundation, Rochester, MN. After study and research, the remains will be transferred to Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home. Burial and a private service will be at...

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

Tuesday, February 25 2020 9:00...

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,...