Obituaries

Dec 16, 2018

Most beloved Lorraine L. Newberry, 82, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Grace Woodlands in Altoona. She was born on January 2, 1936 in Eau Claire, to Lester and Lucile (Myers) Rumphol. Lorraine and Merle Newberry had a long and wonderful 33 years of marriage. The whole of her life was that of a loving wife, mother...

Dec 14, 2018

Jeanette F. Ableidinger, age 79, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Prairie Pointe, Altoona, WI. Jeanette was born on September 2, 1939, in Eau Claire County, the daughter of Fred and Ida (Leslie) Christner. Jeanette was raised near Elk Mound, WI, where she attended Fall City school and helped raise her younger siblings on the...

Dec 12, 2018

George Leser, age 98, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on December 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Miami, FL. He had been living in Key Biscayne, FL since February 2017 with his son, George. George was born in Joliet, IL on February 22, 1920 to Henry and Catherine Alvina (Hammel) Leser. He married Dolores Fischer on August 4, 1956, In...

Dec 7, 2018

Wayne Lester Porter age 80 Town of Clear Creek, Village of Allen, passed away peacefully at the Dove Healthcare Center of Osseo, Friday December 7, 2018. Wayne was born July 13, 1938 in Eau Claire, WI. To Lester and Edna Porter (Brown). Wayne was a lifelong resident in the Township of Clear Creek at the age of 2 when his...

Dec 7, 2018

Jewel Myers, age 97, of Eau Claire, was called home on Friday, December 7, 2018 after a short illness. Jewel was born on January 29, 1921 in the Town of Sand Creek, WI, to Martin and Alma (Krause) Sylte. She graduated from Colfax High School and from Dunn County Normal School in 1940. After teaching for two years, she moved...

Dec 5, 2018

Dorothy A. Polhamus, 87, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona. Private family services will be held. Service Information Cemetery

West Lawn Cemetery 100 Monroe St. Augusta WI 54722

Dec 4, 2018

Lowell V. "Ole" Olson, age 89, of Altoona, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens surrounded by his loving family. Lowell was born on May 22, 1929, in Independence, to the late Bernie and Hazel Olson. He graduated from Independence High School with the Class of 1947. He married Lois Kloss on May 27,...

Dec 4, 2018

Melanie Marie White, 32, of Eau Claire, WI passed away at home on December 3, 2018, after losing her struggle with opioid addiction. She was born on June 15, 1986, in Eau Claire to Richard and Janice (Cherrier) White. She was a graduate of Regis High School in 2004 and of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 2011....

Dec 2, 2018

Roger C. Callies, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, with his family by his side. Roger was born April 14, 1934, in Minot, ND to George and Dagne (Johnson) Callies. He grew up in Bruce, Wisconsin where he excelled in sports and became an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He married...

Nov 29, 2018

Jay Scott Tyler, age 69, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Clearwater Care Center and Rehabilitation in Eau Claire. Jay was born December 21, 1948, in Eau Claire, to the late Alfred and Doris (Ames) Tyler in West Bend. He married Deanna L. Matthes on September 24, 1977, at Hope Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Jay worked...

Nov 28, 2018

Susan A. "Sue" Olson, age 72, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire. Sue was born on December 27, 1945, in Eau Claire, to the late Norman and Norma (VanNorman) Cowell. Sue graduated from Memorial High School. She and two of her brothers went to Memorial High School while...

Nov 25, 2018

Erma R. Phephles, 94, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire. Erma was born on March 6, 1924 in Hillsboro, the Wonewoc area, WI, a daughter of Wencle and Bertha (Novy) Rott. She married Clarence Phephles on May 19, 1945 in Hillsboro, WI. Erma was a former member of Loyal Order...

Nov 24, 2018

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Lahner, 69, passed away in Eau Claire on Friday, November 23, 2018. Kathy, daughter of Barbara (Gillum) and Donald Brandt, was born on August 10, 1949 in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Memorial High School with the Class of 1967, and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Communicative Disorders from UWEC. Kathy worked for...

Nov 23, 2018

With his family members at his side, Kevin J. Cota passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018, after a short battle with cancer, he was 70 years old. Those who knew him will remember his sharp wit and his gentle, kindhearted spirit. They will miss him greatly. Kevin was born to Enid and George Cota on January 19, 1948, in...

Nov 23, 2018

Roger Dean Stewart, 67, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away on November 23, 2018. Roger was born on January 9, 1951, in Eau Claire, WI, son of Lewis and Lois (Meyer) Stewart. He attended Memorial High School. Roger worked many jobs during his life, but spent most of his years working at Uniroyal. Roger spent many years boating and fishing....

Nov 20, 2018

Bruce F. Ganong, 81, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at BeeHive Homes of Eau Claire. Bruce was born on June 28, 1937 in Eau Claire, a son of Frederick and Dorothy (Meissner) Ganong. He attended Chippewa Falls High School graduating with the Class of 1955. On April 16, 1977 Bruce married Judith Fjelsted at her father's home...

Nov 19, 2018

William E. "Bill" Bates, age 70, of Altoona, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire. Bill was born on April 20, 1948, in Eau Claire, to the late Lee and Lila (Ackerson) Bates. He graduated from North High School with the Class of 1967. Bill married Karn Johnson on May 8, 1999....

Nov 16, 2018

Margery Edith Schneider, age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by the love and care of her Family Tree Group Home staff. Marge was born on September 27th, 1930 in Eau Claire, WI to Ernest and Esther Schneider. She spent her life giving love and support to her parents, caring for her mother until Esther passed away at...

Nov 12, 2018

Pearl "Pearly" Anna Hansen Schafer of Eau Claire, Wisconsin peacefully joined her beloved husband of 75 years in heaven on November 12, 2018. She was born on March 10, 1920 to Hans and Julia Hansen of Withee, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by six loving and supportive siblings and her grandson, Kevin Strey. After working in a pea cannery...

Nov 12, 2018

Jane E. Roholt, 91, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, WI. She was born on April 18, 1927, in Weston, Dunn Co. WI, to J. Bruce and Anna (Hé