Gilbert D. Liddell
Jul 2, 2017
Gilbert D. Liddell, 70, of Eau Claire, passed away at home on Sunday, July 2, 2017, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Gil was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, the son of Gilbert and Bernice (Nesvacil) Liddell. He grew up on the family farm with his sisters and loving grandparents, Delbert and Bessie Liddell. Gil married Sally Brown on...
Marjory Ann Smith
Jul 1, 2017
Marjory A. Smith, 79, of Eau Claire died Saturday, July 01, 2017, at Deerwood LLC, in the Township of Seymour. Marjory was born in Eau Claire, WI, on June 29, 1938, a daughter of Carl and Anna (Ralph) Lindbo. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the Class of 1957. Marjory married Earl F. Smith at St. James...
Ferdinand "Ferd" E. Radtke
Jun 30, 2017
Ferdinand "Ferd" Eugene Radtke, age 91, of Eau Claire, joined his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 30, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 4, 1926, a son of Ewald and Ethel (Missman) Radtke, and grew up on the Upper West Side. Ferd enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, during World War...
Dwight "Wes" W. Westermann
Jun 30, 2017
Dwight William "Wes" Westermann of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (and formerly of Burnsville, MN) passed away from a stroke on June 30, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was 74. Dwight was born in Watertown, Minnesota on June 30, 1943, to Alfons and Luella (Harthun) Westermann. He grew up on the family farm in Young America, Minnesota, and attended St. John's...
Verona Clare Loechler
Jun 23, 2017
Verona Clare Loechler, 95, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at her residence, under the care of her sisters, who loved her dearly, friends, and Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospice. She was born on January 3, 1922, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Charles and Caroline (Lassek) Loechler. She was baptized, received First Communion, and...
Lorraine "Bootsie" T. Horel
Jun 22, 2017
Lorraine T. "Bootsie" Horel, 89, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 22, 2017. She was born in Eau Claire on February 13, 1928, a daughter of Joseph and Leona (Lassek) Horel. She attended both grade school and high school in Eau Claire. Bootsie loved working at the bakery downtown on the "main drag". She...
Kathleen Ann Molkentin
Jun 19, 2017
Kathleen A Molkentin, 64, of Eau Claire, died Monday, June 19, 2017, at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1952, in Cumberland, WI, a daughter to Raymond and Alice (Papenfuss) Schenfeld. Kathleen married John Molkentin. She worked at the Development Center in Chippewa Falls, WI, as a supervisor in caring for mentally challenged adults. Later she worked as...
Patti S. Stauffer
Jun 14, 2017
Patti Sue Stauffer, 60, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully in her sleep, next to her husband, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Patti was born in Geneva, Illinois on May 6, 1957, and grew up in Richland Center, Wisconsin. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a loved wife, mother, sister...
Patricia Mary Gerseth
Jun 13, 2017
Patricia M. Gerseth, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Dove Healthcare – West, Eau Claire, after a long illness and with her family at her side. She was born on May 28, 1931, a daughter to James and Henrietta (Koch) Gorman in Cross Plains, WI. She was raised in Madison, WI, and graduated from...
Monica Ann Lanners
Jun 10, 2017
Monica A. Lanners, 81, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2017. She was born on May 21, 1936, to Bernard and Anna (Boos) Bowe. Monica loved baking holiday cookies with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed a cold beer while playing cards, tending to her garden and putting puzzles...
Dale Dudley Staves
Jun 10, 2017
Dale D. Staves, 62, of Altoona, WI, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on June 10, 2017, at his residence. Dale was born in Eau Claire, WI, a son to Dudley R. and Marion A. (Pech) Staves. Dale graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Business Management. Dale met Marcia Dale in...
Thomas Richard Bush
Jun 9, 2017
Thomas R. Bush, 95, of Eau Claire, died Friday, June 9, 2017, at Dove Healthcare West, Eau Claire. Service Information
Marjorie Marie Balaz
Jun 6, 2017
Marjorie Marie Balaz, 97, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017, at her residence. Marge was born on April 27, 1920, in Steger, IL, a daughter to Everett and Laura (Gansen) Toepfer. She grew up in Thornton, IL, and was married to William Paul Balaz, Sr. for 46 years before his death in 1995. After raising four...
Darlene A. Langevin
Jun 6, 2017
Darlene Ann (Root) Tiede Langevin, 68, of Killeen, TX, formerly of New Richland, St. James and Mankato, MN, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, of kidney cancer. Darlene is survived by her children, Tina (Chuck) Ochs of Chippewa Falls, WI, John (Kim) Tiede of Affton, MO, and SSG (R) Tamatha "Taime" Smith of Killeen, TX; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters...
Arin Elizabeth Staidl
Jun 5, 2017
Arin Elizabeth (Gillmore, Barclay) Staidl, age 35, of Chippewa Falls, lost her battle with mental health complications after a valiant fight on June 5, 2017, at her home. Arin came into this world kicking and screaming during a cold, snowy blizzard on January 11, 1982, in Racine, WI. She attended Cleghorn Elementary School in Eau Claire and later graduated from...
Michael J. Nowak
Jun 4, 2017
Michael J. Nowak, age 57, of Albertville area, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away from an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was courageous until the end. Michael was born on June 27, 1959, in Eau Claire, to Hugh and Mary Lou (Rust) Nowak. He graduated from...
Greg A. Kotecki
May 31, 2017
Gregory A. "Pruitt" Kotecki, 56, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Greg was born on August 26, 1960, in Stanley, to Frank and Stephanie (Szczech) Kotecki. He grew up in Altoona and attended school at St. Mary's, St. Patrick's, and graduated with the Class of 1978, from...
Darrell Steven Ward
May 27, 2017
Darrell S. Ward, 71, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the Minneapolis VA Hospital Care System. He was born on January 31, 1946, in Eau Claire, a son to Beverly Rankin before being adopted and raised by Percy and Mary Ward. Darrell was a star football player at Regis High School before graduating in...
Kathleen J. Burress
May 26, 2017
Kathleen J. Burress, age 67, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Dove West Health Care surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born in Stevens Point, WI, on July 28, 1949, a daughter of Oswald and Elizabeth (Prondzinski) Dehlinger. Kathleen graduated from Maria High School with the Class of 1967. She married Bruce E. Burress...
Marie Margaret Mayer
May 24, 2017
Marie Margaret Mayer, 82, of Eau Claire, was called home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from River Pines Nursing Home, Altoona. Marie was born on February 9, 1935, in Eau Claire, WI, a daughter to Hans and Burnetta (Brunn) Jorgenson. She married Ronald Mayer on September 26, 1953, at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, and together they raised eight...
