Obituaries

Jun 12, 2025

William "Bill" Bauer, 98, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living in Altoona, WI.

Born on September 9, 1926, in Red Wing, MN, to Ruth and Fred Bauer, Bill grew up with a strong sense of duty and service. At 17, he left high school to enlist in...

Jun 7, 2025

Rayma Donohue aged 76, of Eau Claire, WI, died of Parkinson's Disease, at Lake Hallie Memory Care, where she had been a resident for the last year and a half. Rayma was born in Chicago, IL. She trained a respiratory therapist and worked at hospitals in Illinois, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. Rae was an avid gardener. She enjoyed crocheting,...

Jun 2, 2025

Lois (Thalacker) Lee peacefully passed away on June 2, 2025 at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, WI, at the age of 88. Born to Edward and Ruth (Smith) Thalacker of Eau Claire, WI, September 11, 1936. Lois married LeRoy Lee on February 13, 1957 in Hennepin, MN.

Lois had a deep love for cats, and her home...

May 27, 2025

Patricia Lynn Swenson, 83, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May

27, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1941, to Boyd and Dolores (Remen) Dacey in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from Logan High School in LaCrosse with the class of 1960. She was active in many high school organizations.

Pat moved...

May 12, 2025

Beverly "Bev" Rohde (nee Polhamus) died peacefully at Prairie Pointe on Monday, May 12, 2025 in Altoona, WI at the age of 92.

Bev was born on December 14, 1932, in Eau Claire, WI, to Fredrick and Marie Polhamus.  She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1950. She married William (Bill) Rohde in 1952.  She...

May 10, 2025

Maxine I. Brickner, due to dementia related health issues, peacefully passed away on May 10th, 2025 at Our House Senior Living, Eau Claire, WI. The family would like to thank the staff of Our House, Moments Hospice and Mayo Clinic for her care. Maxine was born on August 31, 1944 in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Issac and Marvel...

May 5, 2025

Paula J. Sessions, age 66, of Eau Claire, WI.

On May 5, 2025, Paula was welcomed into heaven by God and her parents with opened arms. Paula was born in Chippewa Falls February 10, 1959, to Harold and Doris (Austin) Ducommun. Paula went to North High School and then met her future husband, Douglas Sessions in May...

May 2, 2025

Michael Joe Lahner went to his eternal home the day before opening fishing (May 2nd, 2025).  He passed away after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Mike was born June 22nd, 1948 to Derald and Gloria (Christenson) Lahner in Eau Claire, WI.  He was the oldest of 4 boys who all grew up in Shawtown.  He...

May 1, 2025

Kenneth N. "Ken" White, 85, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 1. 2025. Ken was born May 26, 1939 in Eau Claire, WI to Norman and Vera (Wollum) White. He graduated from Regis High School in 1957. In 1959 he married Betty Blaha. Ken worked in the Grocery industry for over...

Apr 28, 2025

Darryl Jay Christensen died unexpectedly in his home in Eau Claire on April 28, 2025, at the age of 76. Darryl was born in Minnesota, though lived most of his life in Polk County, Wisconsin (beside a lake called "East Lake" or "Lotus Lake" depending upon who you ask...) fishing with his sons, hunting with friends and relatives, and...

Apr 23, 2025

Beth L. Fisher, 92, passed away, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her six children. Beth was born January 23, 1933, in Eau Claire to Louis and Anne Scheffler. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and also attended UW-Eau Claire prior to marrying Gerald Fisher on February 25, 1952, at St. James the...

Apr 19, 2025

Hank Wildenberg, 86, of Eau Claire, WI died Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was born in Eagleton, WI on December 29, 1938 and was raised on farms in Eagleton and Cooks Valley. He was proud to have been a marine from 1956-1958. On June 5, 1959, Hank married Jo Lehrer. They had three children together and were married 58...

Apr 8, 2025

James Parris, 85, a long-time Eau Claire, WI resident, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2025, in Indialantic, Florida. James, aka JP or Jim, was born October 6, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Anastasios and Johanna Parris. Known for his kindness and optimism, he was the Senior class President at West Division High School and graduated from UW-Milwaukee, where...

Apr 4, 2025

JUDITH ANN MING, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away on day, April 4, 2025, with her loved ones watching over her at Care Partners in Eau Claire. She was born on October 6, 1937 in Eau Claire, to Vilas and Jesse (Grass) Hamilton.

Judy graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School and, in 1957, married Glenn A...

Apr 2, 2025

Michele M. Farrell, 74, formerly of Eau Claire, WI, died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Clark Co. Rehab & living center in Owen, WI.

Michele was born on April 27, 1950 to Eugene and Annette (Desautels) Farrell in Fargo, North Dakota. She was a 1968 graduate of Regis Catholic High School.

Michele is survived by...

Mar 31, 2025

Irvin "Speed" C. Bowen, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1934 in Pierce County to Arnold and Berniece (Harding) Bowen. Irvin graduated from Spring Valley High School with the class of 1953. On June 30, 1956, Irvin married Bessie M. Sturz at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau...

Mar 29, 2025

Jacqueline A. Wilson passed away peacefully at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens on March 29, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Jackie was born September 9, 1937 to John P. and Corrine A. Sharp in Minneapolis, MN. She moved with her family to Eau Claire, WI in 1950 and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1955. She...

Mar 29, 2025

Nancy Schaaf, 81, passed away peacefully in her home in Eau Claire on March 29th surrounded by family. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her early 50's, Nancy showed years of incredible strength while enduring with the challenges of this disease without complaint.

Nancy was born on September 4th, 1943, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Norman and...

Mar 28, 2025

Marcia L. Peterson, 94, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, took her first "Heavenly Breath" on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire.

Marcia was born on September 11, 1930, to Bessie and Carl Skamser and graduated from Eau Claire High School. She married the love of her life, Gordon Peterson, on October 20,...

Mar 23, 2025

Craig "C.C. " Butler, age 71, passed away peacefully in the care of Mayo Hospital in Rochester on March 23, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Craig was born November 5, 1953 to Helen Butler. Craig lived life to fullest. He enjoyed traveling to places such as New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas where he worked as...