Obituaries

Sep 11, 2018

William Maierhofer - life partner, dad, grandpa, doctor, friend, unique individual - died in his sleep living life as he knew best - painting on the island of Crete. Bill was a man of many interests - running, hiking, reading, painting, playing the piano. He was a man of many passions - medicine, music, art, fitness. He was a man...

Sep 10, 2018

Ruth I. Jaeger, 94, of Eau Claire, died on Monday, September 10, 2018, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. Per her request, the family will have a private celebration of life. Service Information

Sep 9, 2018

Richard H. "Dick" Pavelski, age 78, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on March 28, 1940, in Eau Claire to the late Frank and Ella (Henning) Pavelski. He graduated from Regis High School with the Class of 1958. Richard started work as a brick layer and...

Sep 6, 2018

Gary E. Champion, 78, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Grace Woodlands in Eau Claire. Gary was born in Eau Claire on March 15, 1940, a son of Philo and Eleanor (Hilsgen) Champion. He married Yvonne M. Bushendorf on February 7, 1959, in Eau Claire. Gary served in the U.S. Air Force from February 1,...

Sep 3, 2018

Betty Joan Larson (nee Erickson), age 86, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 at BeeHive Homes, Eau Claire. Betty was born December 8, 1931 in Bennett Valley, town of Dover, Buffalo County on the E.M. Amidon farm. She is the daughter of Bennie and Johanna (Hovey) Erickson. Betty attended grade school in a one...

Aug 28, 2018

Elaine Marie Goebel, 89, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. She was born in Eau Claire, on February 4, 1929, a daughter of Charles and Agnes (Rezner) Goebel. Elaine grew up in Eau Claire, attended Sacred Heart Parish School and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School with the Class of 1947....

Aug 25, 2018

John Jerome "Jake" Jenson, age 92, of Eau Claire, went home to his Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Dove Healthcare – West surrounded by his family. John was born in Elk Mound, WI, on August 9, 1926, the son of John and Amanda "Fia" (Lindquist) Jenson. He attended Oak Hill School House and later graduated from Colfax High...

Aug 24, 2018

Constance "Connie" Boehm, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018, at Clearwater Nursing Home in Eau Claire. Connie was born on March 20, 1934, to Alvin and Nora (Engum) Veum in Whitehall, WI. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1952. She married Francis "Bid" Boehm on August 18, 1956, and together they raised...

Aug 22, 2018

Jerry R. Brovold, 69, of the Town of Otter Creek, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Private graveside services will be held. Service Information Cemetery

Union Cemetery Town of Pleasant Valley WI

Aug 20, 2018

John L. Tronsdal, 81, of Eau Claire died Monday, August 20, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. He was born in Eau Claire, on December 11, 1936, the son of Victor and Helen "Louise" (Bagley) Tronsdal. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1955. John married Bette Jean Hartwell in Eau Claire, in October of 1961....

Aug 20, 2018

Francis J. Schilling, 93, of Eau Claire, WI died August 20, 2018, just six days short of his 94th birthday. He was born August 26, 1924 at 5:00 in the morning (he always said he knew the time because he was there!). Francis was born near Marathon, WI, the seventh of eight children, to Henry and Emma (Heilman) Schilling. Francis...

Aug 19, 2018

Beatrice "Beatie" Helen Heuer, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018, surrounded by family at Grace Willowbrook Assisted Living of Eau Claire. She was born in Eau Claire on December 3, 1930, the daughter of Otto and Selma (Thoen) Gullickson. Beatrice married Harvey C. Heuer in Eau Claire, on June 26, 1948, at Our Savior's Lutheran...

Aug 13, 2018

Joan L. George, age 81, formerly of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, at Oakwood Hills Retirement Community, surrounded by her family. Joan was born on October 9, 1936, in Detroit, MI, to the late Robert and Harriet (Henderson) Conner. She graduated from Redford High School in Detroit. After graduation, Joan and her family moved...

Aug 12, 2018

Elizabeth Mae "Beth" Hogenson, age 66, died August 12, 2018, while under hospice care at Atrium Post-Acute Care in Chetek, WI. Beth was born on February 4, 1952, the youngest of six children, to Edward and Mary (DeWane) Hogenson. She was a long time resident of Eau Claire, WI. Faced with lifelong developmental challenges, Beth was still able to graduate...

Aug 4, 2018

Sam "Duane" Briggs, 89, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully to his Lord on August 4, 2018, at his home. Sam suffered from congestive heart failure and was in the care of his wife, Beverley, of nearly 66 years, assisted by St. Croix Hospice. Duane was born May 8, 1929 in Whitehall, WI, to Almon and Luella (Elland) Briggs,...

Aug 3, 2018

Pearl M. Crank, 96, of Eau Claire, died Friday, August 3, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. She was born on a family farm in Bennett Valley, Eleva, WI on September 12, 1921, a daughter of Peter and Mathilda (Olson) Johnson. She married Kenneth F. Crank on May 29, 1946, in Livingston, Montana. Pearl was a kind, compassionate, and...

Aug 1, 2018

Everett D. Berg, 88, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Oakridge Hospital in Osseo, WI. He suffered a fall on July 16, 2018. He was born to Carl "Edwin" and Cora (Larson) Berg on November 21, 1929. There were three siblings, Loraine Narva, John Berg and Tom Berg, all had preceded Everett in death....

Jul 31, 2018

Private family services were held. Service Information

Jul 28, 2018

Angela Marie Szopinski Bubernak, was born on June 20, 1948, to the late Ray and Rose Szopinski. On June 24, 1972, she married the LOVE of her life, Joseph Bubernak. Their prayers were answered when they became parents to, Daniel Joseph Bubernak on October 12, 1988. She co-directed the Religious Education Program at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Eau...

Jul 28, 2018

Marcus "Marc" D. Schultz, age 69, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Rochester, MN. Marc was born on December 7, 1948, in Eau Claire, to the late Ruslyn and Rosie (Pantermuehl) Schultz. Marc graduated from Regis High School with the Class of 1967. He went to vocational school for Industrial...