Obituaries

Apr 28, 2025

Darryl Jay Christensen died unexpectedly in his home in Eau Claire on April 28, 2025, at the age of 76. Darryl was born in Minnesota, though lived most of his life in Polk County, Wisconsin (beside a lake called "East Lake" or "Lotus Lake" depending upon who you ask...) fishing with his sons, hunting with friends and relatives, and...

Apr 23, 2025

Beth L. Fisher, 92, passed away, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her six children. Beth was born January 23, 1933, in Eau Claire to Louis and Anne Scheffler. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and also attended UW-Eau Claire prior to marrying Gerald Fisher on February 25, 1952, at St. James the...

Apr 19, 2025

Hank Wildenberg, 86, of Eau Claire, WI died Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born in Eagleton, WI on December 29, 1938 and was raised on farms in Eagleton and Cooks Valley. He was proud to have been a marine from 1956-1958. On June 5, 1959, Hank married Jo Lehrer. They had three children together and were married 58...

Apr 8, 2025

James Parris, 85, a long-time Eau Claire, WI resident, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2025, in Indialantic, Florida. James, aka JP or Jim, was born October 6, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Anastasios and Johanna Parris. Known for his kindness and optimism, he was the Senior class President at West Division High School and graduated from UW-Milwaukee, where...

Apr 4, 2025

JUDITH ANN MING, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away on day, April 4, 2025, with her loved ones watching over her at Care Partners in Eau Claire. She was born on October 6, 1937 in Eau Claire, to Vilas and Jesse (Grass) Hamilton.

Judy graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School and, in 1957, married Glenn A...

Apr 2, 2025

Michele M. Farrell, 74, formerly of Eau Claire, WI, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Clark Co. Rehab & living center in Owen, WI.

Michele was born on April 27, 1950 to Eugene and Annette (Desautels) Farrell in Fargo, North Dakota. She was a 1968 graduate of Regis Catholic High School.

Michele is survived by...

Mar 31, 2025

Irvin "Speed" C. Bowen, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1934 in Pierce County to Arnold and Berniece (Harding) Bowen. Irvin graduated from Spring Valley High School with the class of 1953. On June 30, 1956, Irvin married Bessie M. Sturz at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau...

Mar 29, 2025

Jacqueline A. Wilson passed away peacefully at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens on March 29, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Jackie was born September 9, 1937 to John P. and Corrine A. Sharp in Minneapolis, MN. She moved with her family to Eau Claire, WI in 1950 and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1955. She...

Mar 29, 2025

Nancy Schaaf, 81, passed away peacefully in her home in Eau Claire on March 29th surrounded by family. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her early 50's, Nancy showed years of incredible strength while enduring with the challenges of this disease without complaint.

Nancy was born on September 4th, 1943, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Norman and...

Mar 28, 2025

Marcia L. Peterson, 94, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, took her first "Heavenly Breath" on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire.

Marcia was born on September 11, 1930, to Bessie and Carl Skamser and graduated from Eau Claire High School. She married the love of her life, Gordon Peterson, on October 20,...

Mar 23, 2025

Craig "C.C. " Butler, age 71, passed away peacefully in the care of Mayo Hospital in Rochester on March 23, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Craig was born November 5, 1953 to Helen Butler. Craig lived life to fullest. He enjoyed traveling to places such as New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas where he worked as...

Mar 22, 2025

Paulis Lazda, Professor of History and founder of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia in Riga, died on March 22, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was 86. He died at home after prolonged illness and is survived by his wife, Irene, children Mara (Roark Atkinson), Andrejs (Anna), and Jānis (Alexis), and grandchildren Kaiva Atkinson, Zanda Atkinson, Lija...

Mar 22, 2025

Sandra Sue Krumenauer, 84, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, formerly of Eau Claire, WI passed away on March 22 at Ecumen Seasons Memory Care. She was lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born in Eau Claire on April 13, 1940 to Lawrence and Norma (Martin) Polinske. She graduated from Memorial High School, class of 1958. She was blessed with...

Mar 22, 2025

Edwin C. Olson Jr., age 84, of Eau Claire died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Ed was born in Eau Claire on December 15, 1940, to Edwin and Florence (Anderson) Olson. Ed attended McKinley School and graduated from Memorial High School in 1958. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962 and served in...

Mar 12, 2025

Vicki was born Elizabeth Dawn Weeks in Monroe, WI on January 26, 1949. Her forever parents, William and Cora Degerman, brought her home from the hospital to Barron, WI and named her Vicki Lynn Degerman. She was loved beyond measure surrounded by extended family and friends who were like family. She shared wonderful stories about her years in Barron,...

Mar 10, 2025

Norma Elaine Linn, 90, of Eau Claire, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Norma was born on August 6, 1934, to Robert and Gladys (Reck) Schultz in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 1952. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from La Crosse...

Mar 4, 2025

William "Bill" H. Woodford of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Dove Healthcare - West. Bill was born in Eau Claire on July 4, 1942 to Henry and Eleanor (Evans) Woodford. Bill was a fun-loving guy, who really didn't take life very seriously. He graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1960. He entered...

Mar 1, 2025

Marilyn G. Bollinger, 88, formerly of Eau Claire, WI, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at The Classic in Altoona, WI with her family by her side.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church (1314 E. Lexington Blvd., Eau Claire, WI) with Pastor Patrick Patterson officiating. The family will greet...

Feb 22, 2025

Barbara Jean Kistner

April 9, 1945—February 22, 2025

Barb Kistner (Reckin) was born April 9, 1945, at Eglin Field, Florida to Vernice and Yvonne (Bancroft) Reckin.  After her father's military service, the family returned to the farm in Eau Galle where she was raised along with her two brothers Ron and Charles (Roseanne).  She attended...

Feb 21, 2025

Judy Ann Burns, age 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 21, 2025 at Mayo Luther Hospital after a short but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Judy was born on October 1, 1946 in Eau Claire, WI to Joseph and Marie (Pitts) Johnson. Judy married Gary Burns on November 12, 1966 in Chippewa Falls,...