Arlene Rose "Peggy" Breitzman
Jan 23, 2018
Arlene Rose "Peggy" (Fausett) Breitzman, 91, of Eau Claire, died January 23, 2018, following a brief illness. Peggy was born on January 7, 1927, to Carl and Opal Fausett in Winfield, KS. As a youth, she moved with her family to WI where she later met her husband, Robert Breitzman, while they both were attending UW Stout. She and Bob...
James W. Quick
Jan 21, 2018
James W. Quick, 93, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Syverson Lutheran Home, Eau Claire. James was born in Eau Claire on February 10, 1924, a son to Charles and Myrtle (Green) Quick. He married Delores Anderson on September 14, 1947, at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. James served his country aboard the USS Vestal...
Lois Lenore Squires
Jan 17, 2018
Lois Lenore (Ganong) Squires, 88, of Menomonie, WI, passed away of congestive heart failure on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Lois was born in Eau Claire, WI, on April 29, 1929, to Arthur and Maysie (Miles) Ganong. She grew up on a farm with her three brothers, Arthur, Clayton and Raymond, and enjoyed spending time with...
Paul Howard Cruger
Jan 16, 2018
Paul Howard Cruger went to live with his maker and parents (Howard and Annabelle Cruger) on January15, 2018, at the age of 69. He is survived by his two sisters, Marnie McAvoy and Carol Hasledalen; and his brother, Dan Cruger; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Paul never was able to walk, talk or care for himself and many caregivers with...
Richard Melvin Wold
Jan 16, 2018
Richard M. "Rick" Wold, 60, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Mayo Hospital- Methodist Campus, Rochester, MN, with his wife by his side. Rick was born on November 13, 1957, to Melvin "Mannie" and Thelma (Larson) Wold. Rick grew up on Eau Claire's east side hill, just a couple of blocks from the big TV...
Luanne E. Cramblit
Jan 13, 2018
Luanne (Peterson) Cramblit, 71, of Eau Claire was welcomed into Heaven on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was born in Eau Claire, a daughter of Lorren and Helen (Tusken) Peterson. Luanne graduated from Memorial High School with the Class of 1965. She worked at Luther Hospital until her marriage to Grant Cramblit on December 4, 1971. Luanne then began her...
William F. Coulson
Jan 13, 2018
Dr. William F. Coulson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Mr. Coulson was born October 26, 1926, in Belmond, IA, to Ruth and Robert Coulson. The oldest of four children, Bill was followed by 3 sisters. Upon graduation from Belmond High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After receiving an honorable...
Jane Alanna O'Neill
Jan 11, 2018
Jane O'Neill, 71, of rural Elk Mound passed away Thursday, January 11th, 2018, at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was born in Eau Claire on October 18, 1946, a daughter of James and Mabel (Severson) O'Neill. Jane had a great love for her girls. Her granddaughters, Bethaney, Hayley, and Jordyn, were very close to her. All of them at one time...
Judith "Judy" A. Polus
Jan 9, 2018
Judith "Judy" A. Polus, age 70, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family. Judy was born on August 25, 1947, in Eau Claire, to the late Palmer and Lucille Onstad. She graduated from Memorial High School with the Class of 1966. Judy married Steven Polus on April 19, 1969, in...
Sonja L. Rathbun
Jan 9, 2018
Sonja L. Rathbun, 82, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona. She was born in Eau Claire on February 24, 1935, the daughter of Olaf and Mabel (Burt) Larson. She Graduated from Eau Claire High School and attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, where she earned a B.S. in Nursing. She later...
Eugene Henry Schafer
Jan 6, 2018
Eugene "Gene" Henry Schafer, 98, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, peacefully passed into heaven on January 6, 2018, while embraced by his devoted wife of 75 years. This dedicated patriot, patriarch, and mentor was born on January 12, 1919, to Albert and Clara (Frantz) Schafer of Owen, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by five loving and supportive siblings. Gene married...
Gloriadawn R. Ripley
Jan 6, 2018
GloriaDawn R. Ripley, 89, of Altoona, WI, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. GloriaDawn was born in Eau Claire, on September 11, 1928, a daughter of Ernst and Ruth (Milward) Stark. She married Shirley J. Ripley in Eau Claire, on August 5, 1950. GloriaDawn worked at American National Bank and was a member of Eau...
Marjorie "Marge" E. Gabriel
Jan 4, 2018
Marjorie "Marge" E. Gabriel, 97, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, January 4, 2018. She was a proud Shawtown resident for 63 years. She was born in Whitehall, WI, on December 16, 1920, a daughter of Clarence and Hulda (Estenson) Schaefer. Marge graduated from Whitehall High School. Following her attendance at the Milwaukee School of Business, Marge became Clerk of Court...
Sue Ellen Shea
Jan 2, 2018
Sue Ellen (Novak) Shea, age 69, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, surrounded by her family. Sue was born August 31, 1948, in Chippewa Falls, to Bruce and Doris "Dodie" (Sixel) Novak. Sue married John Shea July 3, 1980, in Eau Claire. She owned and operated Sue's Dog Grooming in Chippewa Falls...
Odin Daniel Johnson
Dec 28, 2017
Odin "Dean" Daniel Johnson, age 74, passed away on December 28, 2017, at the Syverson Lutheran Home. He was born on July 24, 1943, in Eau Claire, to Joseph and Marie (Pitts) Johnson, the first boy after six girls! He was followed by two more sisters and one brother. He always had a special smile when someone would mention how...
Theola M. Sands
Dec 27, 2017
Theola M. Sands, age 90, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Theola was born on November 24, 1927, in Tracy Valley of rural Osseo, WI, to Carl and Olga (Axelson) Edmundson. She attended Tracy Valley School and then went to Lincoln Hill High School, graduating in 1944. Theola worked...
Norman E. Gutsch
Dec 26, 2017
Norman "Norm" E. Gutsch, age 85, of New Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Bloomer. Norm was born on July 9, 1932 in Eau Claire, to the late Howard and Bernice (Brazeau) Gutsch. He graduated from Eau Claire High School with the Class of 1950. He signed a contract with the Chicago...
Dennis D. Ziehme
Dec 26, 2017
Dennis D. Ziehme, 62, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. He was born on February 26, 1955, in Eau Claire, to Dale and Audrey (Evans) Ziehme. He attended Memorial High School. Dennis worked in the laundry department at Luther Hospital. He enjoyed playing in softball and dartball leagues and spending...
Donna Lou Brown
Dec 23, 2017
Donna L. Brown, age 84, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire with her loving family by her side. She was born January 3, 1933, in Larson, North Dakota, to Walter and Clara Priebe. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1950. After graduating high school, she moved to Minneapolis, MN, to...
Keith L. Reichenbach
Dec 23, 2017
Keith Leonard Reichenbach, age 86, of Eau Claire, died on December 23, 2017, at Chippewa Valley Hospital, Durand. Keith was born on March 19, 1931, in Black River Falls, to Raymond and Bessie (Bibby) Reichenbach. He grew up on a farm where he enjoyed picking morel mushrooms and wild berries. Keith graduated from Black River Falls High School. In 1951...
