Obituaries

Jul 27, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Plude (Hartnett)

Patricia (Patty) Plude (Hartnett) passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Altoona, Wisconsin. She was born on June 17, 1955, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to William and Frances (Murphy) Hartnett.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, John Plude, and her parents. She is survived by her three children, whom...

Jul 24, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Bates (Anderson) died peacefully on July 24, 2025 in Marshfield, WI at the age of 77.

Kathleen was born on December 31, 1947 in Eau Claire, WI to Donald and Evelyn Lahner. She graduated from Regis / Memorial High School in 1966. She married Dennis Anderson, who joined the military and was stationed in Alaska,...

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Louise Day, 101, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin - July 22, 2025

Mary Louise Lange was born on March 16, 1924 to Gustave & Jesse (Tait) Lange of Stanley, Wisconsin; she was raised there and graduated with the Stanley High School class of 1942.

Mary Louise (affectionately known as "Weezie", a nickname she held onto...

Jul 19, 2025

John P. Drost died on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at home with his family. He was born on April 5, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to Albert and Geraldine (Spears) Drost.

His family moved to a farm north of New Auburn, Wisconsin on September 1, 1946. He attended a rural school, East Dovre, for eight grades. Following...

Jul 18, 2025

James Robert Vieth — 1954 - 2025

James Robert Vieth, 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on July 18, 2025 at Care Partners Country Terrace on Stonewood Dr. in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by his wife, Susan, daughter, Measha, and daughter's partner, Kyle, after a long journey with Parkinson's Disease. James' life was filled with passion...

Jul 17, 2025

Jan K. Link, 75, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, after a short battle with cancer. A quiet and kind man, Jan was deeply devoted to his family and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Born on April 26, 1950, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Jan grew up at Elk Lake and...

Jul 17, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Mary Soley, 84 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Pat was born on December 26, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI to Doris and Fred Schofield.

She attended Sherman Creek Elementary and graduated from Memorial High School in 1959.  Pat found the love of her life just three miles...

Jul 16, 2025

Valeria Eleanor Ahneman, 86 (April 4th 1939-July 16th 2025)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Valeria "Val" Ahneman, of Eau Claire, WI, at Rutledge Home, in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Val was born April 4, 1939 in Eau Claire, WI to Oscar and Ruth (Patterson) Johnson. She was a graduate of...

Jul 10, 2025

Marilyn Genice Kruse (LaMarche), 94, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin went home to be with Jesus on July 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family.

Marilyn was born on June 10, 1931 in Stanley, Wisconsin, daughter of William and Edna LaMarche (Honstad).

Marilyn graduated from Mauston High School in 1949, in the class known as "the 49ers."...

Jul 5, 2025

John "Jeff" Francis Wilcox, 90, of Eau Claire, died July 5, 2025. John was raised as the eldest of four children of Francis and Katharine Wilcox in Eau Claire. He attended St. Patrick's elementary school, and the Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut for high school. Jeff went on to graduate from Georgetown University with a degree in English,...

Jul 4, 2025

"I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born." Isaiah 44:2

Joann Adele Blaeser was born on July 26,1944, in Eau Claire, WI, to Robert and Adele Running Sr. She was baptized on September 14,1944.

Joann trusted in Jesus for all of her earthly needs. And because she confessed with...

Jul 2, 2025

"I have called you by name, you are mine" Isaiah 43:1

Roger Lavern Flaten was called to be a disciple of God and he answered "yes". On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, God called Roger to his eternal home.

He was born in Strum WI, on August 4,1931 to George and Cora Flaten. He was baptized...

Jun 30, 2025

Linda D. Larson, age 76, passed peacefully June 30th, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at her home in Altoona Wisconsin.

Linda was born on October 5th, 1948, to Minnie (Nichols) and Douglas Wahl at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.

Linda was baptized April 24, 1949 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Eau Claire and confirmed...

Jun 28, 2025

Mary L. Koppa, 91, passed away June 28, 2025.

Mary Leone Koppa, daughter of Anthony "Tony" and Leona (Bonk) Luhm was born September 9, 1933.  She attended St. Patrick's Elementary and High Schools, graduating in 1951 with the only class to graduate from St. Pat's Central as the name was changed the following year to Regis.

Jun 23, 2025

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life". John 3:16 Lorene Elvina Hagen, age 75, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on June 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 26,...

Jun 23, 2025

Kathleen Grasser, 89, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, June 23 at Dove Health Care – West.

Kathleen was born on May 15, 1936, to Fred and Mildred (Traun) Berger on the family dairy farm near Bear Creek between Durand and Mondovi.  She was a graduate of Lima Sacred Heart High School.  Kathleen was employed in...

Jun 19, 2025

Don Schroer, of Eau Claire and River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away after a brief battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and quiet strength. Born on July 7, 1959, in Eau Claire to Vernon and Mac Schroer, Don spent most of his life in western Wisconsin, where he built a life rooted in family, friendship, and...

Jun 15, 2025

Randy Hartle, 73, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Randy was born on October 22, 1951, to Marvin and Agnes Hartle, and was preceded in death by both of his parents. He graduated from Menomonie High School in 1969 and proudly...

Jun 14, 2025

Louise J. Schraufnagel (Grage), age 97, passed away on Saturday, June 14th with friends and family sending her into the arms of her loving Savior. Louise was the first-born daughter of William C. and Lillie (Kleinsteiber) Grage on November 20th, 1927 in Highbridge Wisconsin - two years before the Great Depression. Louise took on the responsibility of helping her...

Jun 13, 2025

LaMoine MacLaughlin, born to Elizabeth and Jess MacLaughlin, LaMoine Hugh MacLaughlin (Mac), age 89 of Eau Claire, WI passed away on Friday June 13, 2025.

Mac, an accomplished plasterer and texture finisher, retired as a Lieutenant from the City of Eau Claire Fire Department in 1990. Never without a quick joke on hand, Mac, a loving son,...