Frances Louise Boylan
Apr 27, 2018
Frances L. Boylan, 96, of Eau Claire, died Friday, April 27, 2018, after a short battle with cancer at Dove Healthcare – West, Eau Claire. Frances was born October 21, 1921, in Hayward, to John and Lena (Weier) Boylan. She attended the Boylan School in grades 1-8 and graduated from Hayward High School in 1939. After high school, she and...
Lois J. Hodgins
Apr 25, 2018
Lois Hodgins, 61, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, with family and friends by her side. She was born in 1956, in Cudahy, WI, to Michael and Dolores (Hecker) Krajnak. She remained there through high school, graduating in 1974. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and graduated with...
Jo Anne Wildenberg
Apr 22, 2018
Jo Wildenberg, 76, of Eau Claire, WI died Sunday, April 22, 2018, at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, on September 14, 1941, and was raised in Bloomer, WI. On June 5, 1959, Jo married Henry Wildenberg. Jo worked in customer service for Sears Service Department...
Gordon Kenneth Roholt
Apr 19, 2018
Gordon K. "Gordie" Roholt, 94, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, WI. He was born on September 27, 1923, in Minneapolis, MN, to Lars and Helene (Knutson) Roholt, one of 14 children. He attended elementary school there and later moved to Alpena, MI and graduated from high school in 1942....
Priscilla Marie Kauffman
Apr 13, 2018
Priscilla M. Kauffman, 79, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Daniel and Doris (Hunnicutt) Hickox. Priscilla attended UW-Eau Claire and worked as a special education teacher's aide with the Cadott School District. She loved cooking, spending time with her...
Willard Arthur Davidson
Apr 13, 2018
Willard "Bill" A. Davidson, 91, of Eau Claire went home to be with his Savior on Friday, April 13, 2018. Bill was born in Eau Claire on September 8, 1926, a son of Jul and Valerie (Bernicke) Davidson. On August 21, 1964, he joined hands with his soulmate, Alva R. Sandler at the Congregational Church in Osseo, WI. They moved...
Betty A. Zell
Apr 13, 2018
Betty A. (Bylander) Zell, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire Rehabilitation Facility. Betty was born in Eau Claire WI, and graduated in 1944 from Central High School. She worked as a secretary for many years at Shedd Brown Manufacturing, married David Zell in June of 1974, and retired...
Betty Mae Vitek
Apr 12, 2018
Betty M. Vitek, age 81, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Care Partners Assisted Living Facility, under the care of Mayo Home Health and Hospice. She was born in Mondovi, WI, on September 4, 1936, daughter of Joseph B. and Mabel (Kolstad) Olson. Betty graduated from Mondovi High School with the class of 1954....
Bradley L. Johnson
Apr 12, 2018
Bradley L. Johnson, 69, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at his residence. Brad was born January 8, 1949, in Eau Claire, WI, to Milton and Betty (Howard) Johnson. He was one of five children and grew up in the Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls area. Brad played softball in the Special Olympics, loved watching the Green Bay...
Ann Marie Soley
Apr 12, 2018
Ann Marie Soley, "Sweet Annie," 76, died peacefully at home on April 12, 2018, enveloped in the love of her daughters. She was born in Janesville, WI, and lived the majority of her life in Eau Claire. From the beginning, Ann's life exemplified the quote, "Here's to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, and may we...
Lucille E. Kringle
Apr 11, 2018
Lucille E. Kringle, 96, passed away April 11, 2018, at The Prairie Pointe Rehab facility in Altoona, WI. She was born on May 27, 1921, in Cicero, IL, to Frank and Kazimiera (Luksis) Gricius. She married Howard Kringle in St. Louis, MO, on October 3, 1942. Lucille was employed by L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library for 27 years, retiring in...
James Patrick Lutz
Apr 9, 2018
James P. "Jim" Lutz, age 68, died unexpectedly in Eau Claire, WI, on April 9, 2018, while taking his evening walk, despite the valiant efforts of kind passersby and EMS who administered CPR and attempted lifesaving measures. Jim was born July 24, 1949, in Stevens Point, WI, the son of George A. and Margaret Mary "Pat" (Kelly) Lutz. He attended...
Theresa Elizabeth Westberg
Apr 8, 2018
Theresa E. Westberg, 89, of Altoona, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona. Theresa was born in Thorp, WI, on October 4, 1928, a daughter of Oscar and Catherine (Heimann) Mertens. Theresa graduated from Thorp High School with the Class of 1946. Theresa married Donald E. Westberg on September 25, 1954, in St. Bernard's Catholic Church...
Dorothy L. Jensen
Apr 7, 2018
Dorothy L. Jensen, 87, of North Oaks, MN, formerly of Eau Claire, died at the University of Minnesota Medical Center on April 7, 2018. She was born on November 25, 1930, in Minot, ND to Ray and Ruth (Erb) Robinson. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1948. She attended North Dakota State University, earning a double major in Dietetics...
Carol J. Surguy
Apr 5, 2018
Carol Joanne Surguy, age 65, passed away in her sleep at Clearwater Care Center in Eau Claire on April 5, 2018 after a long struggle with lung cancer. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Dolly and Ernie Surguy. She is survived by her brothers, Steven (Jean) and DeWayne (Susan) Surguy; four nephews, Scott and Mitchell Surguy and Jeremy...
John David Zettler
Apr 2, 2018
John D. Zettler, age 63, of Eau Claire died on April 2, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. John was born to Reuben and Shirley (Schmaedeke) Zettler on March 11, 1955. John's family moved to Eau Claire in 1965. John's love of baseball began as a child and grew into a passion for most sports, especially baseball...
Erma Christine Peterson
Mar 29, 2018
Erma C. Peterson, 99, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. Erma was born on April 1, 1918, in Colfax, to Alfred and Vernice (Madison) Peterson. She attended grade school near New Auburn at Spring Brook School, and graduated from Colfax High School with the Class of 1936. Erma worked...
Carol Emma Bartosh
Mar 29, 2018
Carol Emma (Severson) Bartosh, 93, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thurday, March 29, 2018, at Dove Healthcare, West Eau Claire. She was born on April 8, 1924, to Martin and Ella (Peterson) Severson in Urne, Wisconsin. She was baptized at Lyster Lutheran Church and attended grades 1-8 in a one-room schoolhouse. Carol's family moved to Eau Claire in 1937,...
Mary Jean Sievert
Mar 27, 2018
Mary Jean Sievert, 93, of Eau Claire, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at River Pines Nursing Home, Altoona, WI. She was born on September 23, 1924, the daughter of Armand and Louise (Nussbaum) Gygi. She was the last of eleven children and was born and raised in Holcombe, WI. Mary Jean married Donald Oelke on June 26, 1948. They...
