Obituaries

Jul 1, 2018

Adam Leibrich, 43, of Eau Claire, passed away on July 1, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, following a month long stay in the intensive care unit. Being diabetic since the age of 22, led to vision loss, kidney failure and finally heart disease, all of which took its toll on Adam's body. Adam was born in Stockton,...

Jun 27, 2018

James P. Bruckner, 73, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was born in Eau Claire, the son of Lloyd and Elizabeth (Groundwater) Bruckner. James married Rita A. Anibas in Eau Claire on December 22, 1968. He worked at Consumers Co-op for 22 years. Jim began working for Cray Research in 1988, which, over the years,...

Jun 24, 2018

Vern M. "Joe" Bien, 91, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire, surrounded in the love and prayer of his family. He was born on November 30, 1926, in Durand, WI, to Joseph and Gertrude (Wilson) Bien. They moved to the Pepin and Stockholm area, where he attended grade school and later...

Jun 20, 2018

Ronald J. Deutsch, age 82, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at his home with his family by his side, after a long struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Ron was born on May 15, 1936, in Boyd, WI, to Matthew and Anna (Gerrits) Deutsch. He was raised in the Stanley - Boyd area where...

Jun 17, 2018

Alex R. "Al" Menard, age 28, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at home. Al was born on June 5, 1990, to David and Bonnie (Falch) Menard. He graduated from Regis High School with the Class of 2008. He then attended University of Minnesota – Duluth where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology...

Jun 16, 2018

Lois Mae (Morgan) Lemke, age 91, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Lois was born January 30, 1927, to Freddie & Esther Morgan. Lois & Marvin "Joe", shared 57 years together. She always had her special book of dates, seldom missing the opportunity to honor loved ones. Lois' date is in 'the book'...

Jun 15, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Mueller, 64, of Eau Claire, formerly of Clarks Grove, MN, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Mary was born on August 20, 1953, in Rochester, MN, to Dr. Bernard and Elizabeth (Blute) L'Esperance. She attended school in Two Harbors, MN and graduated with the Class of 1971. On August...

Jun 14, 2018

Beverly J. Knutson, age 93, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Dove Healthcare – West, with her family by her side. Beverly was born on December 22, 1924, in St. Paul, MN, to Alphonse and Alma Kronberg. Beverly graduated from St. Francis Hospital - School of Nursing in La Crosse, WI, in 1946. She married...

Jun 14, 2018

Dale R. Wollum aka "Chief" passed away at home June 14, 2018 with his loving wife of nearly 70 years at his side. Dale was born on September 15, 1927 to Louise and William Wollum, the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Eau Claire and married RoseMary Burgess on September 11, 1948. He spent...

Jun 12, 2018

Marilee C. Szymoniak, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at home. Marilee was born on May 30, 1944, in Stanley, Wisconsin to Vernon and Helena (Faschingbauer) Hanson. She attended Stanley High School and graduated with the Class of 1962. She furthered her education as a dental assistant in Milwaukee and then moved to Chicago. On...

Jun 11, 2018

Wilbert "Bill A. Shaw, 61, of the Town of Wheaton, died after a brief illness on Monday, June 11, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with family by his side. He was born on April 4, 1957, in Daytona Beach, FL, to Wilbert and Betty (Dismuke) Shaw. Bill retired in 1999 from National Motor Club. Bill believed...

Jun 10, 2018

Jeffrey E. Smith, 76, of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Jeff was born on October 5, 1941, in Chicago IL, to Eugene and Lucile (Biesecker) Smith. He attended Memorial High School. Jeff farmed with his dad and worked 46 years at Menard's. Jeff worked as a member of the Pole...

Jun 6, 2018

Donald D. Kohlhepp, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Dove Healthcare West's Reflections Hospice Unit. Don was a loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandpa who will be deeply treasured and missed. He was born on June 7, 1935 at Luther Hospital, the only child of Earl and Borghild Kohlhepp. Don was a lifelong resident of Eau...

Jun 4, 2018

Patricia M. "Pat" Johnson, age 81, of Eau Claire, passed away from congestive heart failure on Monday, June 4, 2018, at her home with her family by her side. Pat was born on May 27, 1937, in Merrill, WI, to Philip and Emma (Becker) Hauser. She lived in Milwaukee for a short time before her family settled in Eau Claire....

May 27, 2018

Phyllis M. Newton, 94, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the WEST CHAPEL of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave. in Eau Claire. Service Information Memorial Service

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May 26, 2018

Anita Faye (Berg) Neuheisel, 96, formerly of Eau Claire, was welcomed into the arms of her savior Jesus on May 26, 2018 at Dove Healthcare in Rice Lake, WI. Anita was born to William and Faye (Davis) Berg on February 12, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN at St. Barnabas Hospital in the middle of a snowstorm and lived there until her...

May 25, 2018

Gary L. "Barney" Barneson, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born in Eau Claire on December 20, 1943, a son of Joseph and Lillian (Stuber) Barneson. Gary graduated from Memorial High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, during the Vietnam...

May 24, 2018

Rachel Ann Hagedorn was born on March 14, 1984, and passed away, with her family by her side, early Thursday morning May 24, 2018. During her short 34 years on earth, she touched the lives of many around her with her determination, strength, humor and trademark Hagedorn stubbornness. She loved spending time with her family and was determined, no matter...

May 23, 2018

Mrs. Kathryn (Harold) Peavey, 97, of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 at Oakwood Gardens in Altoona, WI. She was born in Macomb, IL on June 30, 1920 to Erskine and Catherine (Ryan) Jay. She was raised on a farm near Ladysmith, WI. On March 6, 1962 she was married to Harold Peavey at Ormond Beach, FL. Kay...

May 23, 2018

Orvin Ellsworth Larson, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. He was born on November 15, 1929, to Albert and Gladys (Wood) Larson of Black River Falls, WI. He grew up on the family farm and loved being a mechanic. There was nothing he couldn't fix on a car or truck. Orvin...