David J. Cater
Aug 9, 2016
David J. Cater, 76, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2016, at Milestone Memory Care due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was born in Eau Claire on March 22, 1940 to Frank H. and Esther A. (Fischer) Cater. Dave graduated from Memorial High School in 1958. He served in the US Army from 1963 to 1965 and...
Vane "Stan" Hays
Aug 8, 2016
Vane "Stan" Hays, 91, of Eau Claire, died Monday, August 08, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. He was born in Eleva, WI, on October 22, 1924, a son to Milo and Tillie (Aasen) Hays. Stan served with the Navy during World War II and spent time in the South Pacific. He married Donna Harms on September 14,...
Jerry F. Thomas
Aug 5, 2016
Jerry F. Thomas, 85, of Eau Claire, died Friday August 5, 2016 at Dove Healthcare – West, Eau Claire. Jerry passed from this world, surrounded by his family, and was greeted by all the friends, family, and pets he loved in life. It's is certain, that he exclaimed, "hot stuff coming through" as he entered Heaven. Jerry was born on...
Cheryl A. Strong
Aug 2, 2016
Cheryl A. Strong, 71, of Eau Claire, was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on August 2, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. She was born in Tampa, Florida on September 18, 1944, a daughter of Addison Strong and Helen Peterson. Cheryl loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a well-loved lady...
James B. Mertes
Aug 1, 2016
James B. Mertes, 76, of the Township of Pleasant Valley, WI, died peacefully at home, Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born in Eau Claire on December 30, 1939, a son of Earl and Rosamond (Tusken) Mertes. Jim and wife Lois were married in Eau Claire on December 28, 1974. Jim was a teacher most of his life, having taught...
Martha C. Kuehn
Aug 1, 2016
Martha C. Kuehn, 99, of Eau Claire, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at Dove Healthcare – West, in Eau Claire. Martha was born in Mazomanie, WI, on November 1, 1916, the second child of fifteen born to Wolfgang and Elizabeth (Dohm) Statz. Martha married Sylvester Kuehn on December 4, 1946 in Chippewa Falls. Martha was a long time member...
Richard "Dick" Campbell
Jul 28, 2016
Richard "Dick" Charles Campbell, age 84, of Eau Claire, WI, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living Facility in Eau Claire. Dick was born in Eau Claire on September 29, 1931 to Charles and Lillie (Olson) Campbell. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School with the class of 1949. He was a member of the National...
Douglas P. Schoenike
Jul 27, 2016
Douglas Schoenike, 51, of Eau Claire cashed in his 'ticket to ride' and went peacefully to his heavenly home in the early morning on Wednesday, July 27th 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Doug was born on September 17, 1964, in Monroe to Paul and Jean (Wuerch) Schoenike. Throughout his childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood Doug was an avid...
Mary (Beth) Sperger
Jul 23, 2016
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Sperger, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at her residence, under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice, with her personal care assistant, Nila, and her family by her side. Beth was born on May 3, 1929, in Ellsworth, WI, a daughter to James and Mary (Carpenter) O'Connell. Beth and Al were...
Ronald L. Noyes
Jul 21, 2016
Ronald L. Noyes, 83, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016 at Milestone Memory Care after a battle with Alzheimer's. Ronald was born on November 27, 1932, a son to Evans and Minnie (Missman) Noyes in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ronnie graduated from Senior High in Eau Claire where he loved tumbling and playing baseball with his brothers....
Noble J. "Butch" Lokken
Jul 21, 2016
Noble John Lokken, 73, of Eau Claire, met his Savior Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System. He was born March 24, 1943, in Baldwin, WI, son of Dorothy (Harry) Valaski and Noble (Myrtle) Lokken, and was raised by foster parents, Mike and Ann Fonfara. He graduated from Regis High School in 1961, and worked at Wood Motors,...
Robert "Bob" M. Severson
Jul 20, 2016
Robert "Bob" M. Severson, 84, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living, Eau Claire, after a 9 year battle with multiple myeloma. Bob was born on June 4, 1932 to Melvin and Margaret (Rossow) Severson in the home that he resided in for the majority of his life. Bob graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School...
Lucille I. Whelan
Jul 19, 2016
Lucille "Cele" Ione Whelan, 89, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Clearwater Care Center, in Eau Claire. Lucille was born on August 26, 1926, in Eau Claire to David and Irene (Dudenhoefer) Garton. After attending Elk Mound High School for 2 years, she went on to graduate from Eau Claire High School in 1944. On...
Donald C. "Duce" Telford
Jul 18, 2016
Donald Clifford Telford, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully at his home on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was preceded in death, six months to the day, by his beloved wife of 59 years, Norma (Warner) Telford. Duce (as he was known to family and friends) was born on July 16, 1929 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin, to Vilas and...
Gerald A. Garber
Jul 18, 2016
Gerald "Jerry" Garber, 65 of Eau Claire went to rest peacefully, Monday, July 18th at MCHS surrounded by the love of his family after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Jerry was born in Black River Falls, WI on January 16th, 1951 to Leroy and Betty (Bullock) Garber of Tomah, WI. Jerry graduated from Tomah High in 1969...
Richard ''Dick'' Aaron
Jul 17, 2016
Richard "Dick" Dean Aaron, 84, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 17, at MCHS surrounded by the love of his family. Born January 15, 1932 he was the son and only child of L.W. "Pat" and Dorothy Aaron. Proud of his Westside Neighborhood roots, he happily shared stories about his childhood friends and their 9th Ward adventures. He graduated from...
Franklin "Frank" D. Berg
Jul 15, 2016
Franklin "Frank" Daniel Berg, age 84, of Eau Claire, WI, died, Friday, July 15, 2016 at Oakwood Villa in Altoona, WI. Frank was born March 3, 1932 in Eau Claire to Francis and Amanda (Johnson) Berg. Frank grew up on the north side of Eau Claire. In grade school, Frank came down with Rheumatic fever and was so ill that...
Shirley Ruth Salter
Jul 14, 2016
Shirley R. Salter, age 92, of Fall Creek and formerly of Eau Claire, WI, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at The Fall Creek Care Center in Fall Creek. Shirley was born in the Town of Stanton, Dunn County, on May 9, 1924, the daughter of Burton and Elsie (Morrell) Christison. She graduated from Menomonie High School. Shirley married Norman N....
Marcia Jean Schoenrock
Jul 10, 2016
Marcia passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2016, with her children by her side at The Clairemont Nursing Home in Eau Claire, WI. Marcia loved books/reading, chocolate, word finds, Grumpy Cat, and reading the daily newspaper, but her greatest love was horses. She watched them as a girl in a pasture next to her school, and that love continued...
Barry L. Ziehme
Jul 10, 2016
Barry L. Ziehme, 55, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Everest Group Home in Eau Claire. Barry was born on October 12, 1960, in Eau Claire, to Dale and Audrey (Evans) Ziehme. Barry attended Memorial High School and graduated with the Class of 1979. He continued his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College for marketing...
