Obituaries

Mar 24, 2019

James L. Zimmerman, 67, of Elk Mound, WI passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1952 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire to the late Clinton and Harriet (Nee Anderson) Zimmerman. While growing up Jim attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire and after graduating high school he attended the...

Mar 22, 2019

Angeline "Angie" Mary Erickson died peacefully on March 22, 2019, at the age of 95, surrounded by her children at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, WI. Angie Erickson (née Celentano) was born on January 7, 1924, to Charles and Mary (Pompie) Celentano in Joliet, IL. In 1930, during the Great Depression, Charles moved the family to Minong, WI,...

Mar 22, 2019

Lorraine J. "Lolly" Gilboy, age 89, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, Altoona, under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice, surrounded by her family. Lolly was born on March 9, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to the late John and Julia (Haske) Kryza. She attended St. Josaphat Grammar...

Mar 19, 2019

William "Bill" F. Muszynski, 80, of Elk Mound, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Bill was born on November 5, 1938, in Eau Claire, to Joseph and Emma (Greening) Muszynski. Bill enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17 and was very proud of his military service. After his discharge from the...

Mar 16, 2019

Jessica S. Sharlow, 31, of Eau Claire, died March 16, 2019 at her residence. Memorial Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. on March 25, 2019 at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Service Information Visitation

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Mar 14, 2019

Loren Earl Schwoch went home to his Savior on Thursday, March 14, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home. Loren was born on January 13, 1942 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Earl and Florence Schwoch. He graduated from Memorial high school with the class of 1960. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force serving from 1962-1966....

Mar 14, 2019

Arrangements are pending. Service Information

Mar 14, 2019

Margaret Caroline (Norrish) Jacobson, 100, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Reflections Dove Healthcare - West. She was born November 25, 1918, in Rock Falls, WI, to Walter and Hazel (Lockin) Norrish. In Rock Falls, WI she attended eight years of school at Rock Falls one room school. She and her siblings drove a horse...

Mar 14, 2019

Arlene Marion (Smith) Spaeth, 97, of Altoona, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born in Eau Claire on January 24, 1922, a daughter of Martin and Theresa (Lassek) Smith. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Eau Claire. She married Roy Spaeth on August 31, 1940 in Eau Claire....

Mar 8, 2019

"The Little" Smith, baby boy arrived at peace in the arms of his loving parents, Joshua and Katelyn (Coates) Smith, March 8, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He is survived by his parents, Joshua and Katelyn, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; grandparents, Pat (Cathy) Smith, Chris Toy, Tom Toy of Eau Claire and Don (Kim) Coates...

Mar 8, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Hoehl, 78, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2019. Though our hearts may grieve, we rejoice that he has reached his heavenly home. Jerry was born in St. Anna, WI to Claude and Rose (Umfeehrer) Hoehl on March 9, 1940. He graduated from Kiel High School and earned a bachelor's degree in math from UW-Oshkosh....

Mar 7, 2019

Audree H. Ayres, 94, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Oak Gardens Place in Altoona. Audree was born on February 25, 1925, in Loyal, Wisconsin to Darsie and Elsie (Hartmann) Dickinson. She met Stanley Ayres immediately after he returned to Eau Claire following his discharge from the Army. On July 20, 1946, Audree married Stanley and they...

Mar 7, 2019

Ralph Dirk Van Vuren, age 86, of Altoona, WI, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Prairie Pointe Rehabilitation, Altoona. Ralph was born December 22, 1932, in Ringle, WI, to the late Ralph and Elvira (Zank) Van Vuren. He graduated from Waniscan High School, Wausau, with the Class of 1951. Ralph entered the US Air Force in 1952. He served...

Mar 3, 2019

Cheryl M. Andre, 74, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. Cheryl was born in Durand, WI on October 6, 1944, the third child out of ten, to parents Gerald and Doris (Keenlyne) Andre. She grew up in Maxville, WI. As a youngster, Cheryl was active in 4-H. She had projects...

Feb 17, 2019

Ronald E. Vold, age 91, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 surrounded by his family at his residence. Ronald attended Eau Claire High School until he joined the U.S. Navy at age 17. He was serving on the Richard P. Leary when World War II ended. He owned a moving business and drove cab...

Feb 17, 2019

Lawrence "Bud" A. Walker, 94, of Eau Claire died peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Care Partners Assisted Living on Birch Street in Eau Claire, surrounded by his family and friends. Bud was born on June 25, 1924 in Eau Claire, to Karl and Eva (Radtke) Walker. He graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1942. Bud married Twila...

Feb 8, 2019

Thomas R. "Tom" Perry, age 79, passed away on February 8th, 2019 at Mayo Health Systems - Eau Claire after a brief illness, with his family by his side. He was born on February 14th, 1939 in Eau Claire to the late Henry and Elizabeth Perry. He married Marlene Winger and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Tom worked for...

Feb 8, 2019

Marie Rose Zurbuchen, 101, of Eau Claire, died on Friday February 8, 2019 at her home at the Classic at Hillcrest Greens with family in attendance. Marie was our pillar, our matriarch and an example for all of us to strive to be our best. She will live in our hearts and in our fond memories forever. She was born...

Feb 7, 2019

Mary Jo McCabe, age 66, of Holcombe, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, surrounded by her family at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. Mary Jo was born on March 4, 1952, in Ladysmith, WI, one of nine children born to the late James and Alma (Hanson) McCabe. She graduated from Glen Flora High School in Tony, WI, with...

Feb 7, 2019

Alice Elizabeth Smiskey, 95, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona. She was born on December 29, 1923 in Pepin County, WI, a daughter of William and Minna (Thalacker) Behnke. Alice graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1941 and took a job as a supply clerk at Gillette...