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Bonnie Marie Hayden

Bonnie Marie Hayden

Dec 19, 2024

Bonnie Marie Hayden, 71, went peacefully to meet Jesus on December 19, 2024, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Bonnie was born in Eau Claire on July 17, 1953, to Herman and Betty (Miles) Hayden. She grew up in Elk Mound, Wisconsin, and attended Elk Mound High School. After graduation, Bonnie joined the Air Force where she became an Air Force...

Neil F. Nowak

Neil F. Nowak

Dec 7, 2024

Neil F. Nowak, age 69, of Eau Claire, died on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at River Pines (Grace Lutheran Communities) in Altoona, WI.

Neil was born in Eau Claire, WI on December 11, 1954 to Armenia and LaVern Nowak. He attended catholic grade school and high school, graduating from Regis High School in 1973. Neil then attended...

James "Mack" Kauffman

James "Mack" Kauffman

Dec 6, 2024

James (Mack) Kauffman Obituary

James P. Kauffman, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024 surrounded by his daughters.

He was born in Eau Claire to Cecil Joseph (CJ) and Ida Mae (Sears) Kauffman. He was a proud member of the first graduating class of Regis High School and excelled on...

James Brady Foust

James Brady Foust

Nov 27, 2024

Brady Foust

James Brady Foust, who died at his home in Eau Claire on November 27, was born on April 12, 1943.  The son of Ida Brown Foust and James O. Foust, in Clarksville, Tennessee, he had a free range, unsupervised childhood, roaming the woods, sloughs, and caves along the Cumberland River.  On his own at thirteen,...

Roland Oscar Rudolph Krause

Roland Oscar Rudolph Krause

Nov 18, 2024

Roland Oscar Rudolph Krause, 97, of Eau Claire, died Monday, November 18, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines in Altoona, WI. Roland was born July 23, 1927 in Gillett, Oconto County, WI. to Alfred and Meta (Neuman) Krause. After a tragic car accident where he lost his older sister, Virginia in 1933, the young family moved to...

Dirk B Snyder

Dirk B Snyder

Nov 9, 2024

Dirk Bradford Snyder, 70, of Arroyo Grande, CA, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA after health complications stemming from cancer.

He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Leo and Leola "Lee" Snyder on December 8, 1953. Dirk was the founder and co-owner of SignArt Co., which he and...

Edward A. Carlson

Edward A. Carlson

Nov 8, 2024

Captain Edward Arthur Carlson, 84, passed away peacefully at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, on November 8, 2024. Born on September 4, 1940, he left an indelible mark on his family, friends, and all who knew him.

A proud graduate of Regis High School, Edward went on to earn a BS degree in Industrial Technology from...

Mark F. Nelson

Mark F. Nelson

Nov 5, 2024

Mark Francis Nelson, age 71, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away due to complications from surgery at May Clinic Health system, Eau Claire, WI, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Mark was born December 21, 1952, the second child of Francis and Kathryn (Schumacher) Nelson, Eau Claire, WI.  Mark had a kind heart, and was an animal and...

Daniel Fremont Johnson

Daniel Fremont Johnson

Nov 1, 2024

Daniel Fremont Johnson, MD age 88 of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Nov. 1 at River Pines Skilled Nursing Facility in Altoona under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice. He was born on Oct. 12, 1936 to Martin and Carmen (Staley) Johnson in Chester, SD. He grew up on a farm outside Sioux Falls, SD, staying busy with...

Caroline Emily (Krcilek)  Milledge

Caroline Emily (Krcilek) Milledge

Oct 31, 2024

Caroline E. Milledge, 83, Eau Claire, passed away Thursday October 31, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. Caroline was born in Hodgkins, IL on September 14, 1941 the daughter of Charles J. and Marie C. (Bruno) Krcilek. While growing up Caroline did a lot of babysitting for families. With the money she made doing this she would...

Judith A (Christeson)  Atkinson

Judith A (Christeson) Atkinson

Oct 29, 2024

Judith Atkinson, 83, Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Hammond, IN on October 8,1941, the daughter of George and Shirley (Moriarity) Christeson. Judith was a Veteran in the United States Navy and a Registered Nurse. She loved reading, fishing and painting ceramics. Judith is survived by her nephew, Richard...

John Douglas Curtis

John Douglas Curtis

Oct 21, 2024

John Douglas Curtis was called home to Jesus on October 21st, 2024, while surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. John was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Douglas and Gwendolyn Curtis on May 5th, 1937. He was a 1955 graduate from Eau Claire High School and went on to attend UW-Eau Claire...

Ralph Martin Statz

Ralph Martin Statz

Oct 18, 2024

Ralph M. Statz, 91, of Eau Claire, peacefully passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, October 18, 2024. Ralph was born on June 25, 1933, the son of Wolfgang and Elizabeth (Dome) Statz. He was the second youngest of fifteen children. Ralph graduated from McDonell High Catholic School in Chippewa Falls in 1952....

James John Rodel

James John Rodel

Oct 6, 2024

James "Jim" John Rodel, age 99, passed away on Sunday October 6, 2024 surrounded by family, at HeatherWood Assisted Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his precious wife of almost 75 years, Ardis Mae Rodel, passing just 10 days prior to him on September 26th, 2024. Jim was born on August 16, 1925 in...

Willard Lewis Burce

Willard Lewis Burce

Oct 4, 2024

+ Willard Lewis Burce, 1924-2024 +

The Rev. Dr. Willard Lewis Burce, born on February 9, 1924 in Marshall, Michigan, died peacefully in the early hours of October 4, 2024 at Heatherwood Assisted Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was 100 years and almost eight months old.

Willard—Bill, as he was  known to his family...

Michael Eric Satow

Michael Eric Satow

Oct 1, 2024

Michael Eric Satow, a beloved father, friend, and pillar of the community, passed away on October 1, 2024, at the age of 42. He was a resident of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and a devoted father to his 12-year-old daughter, Maia.

Mike was known for his infectious laughter, his one-of-a-kind style, and his unwavering dedication to his family...

Ardis Mae (Julson)  Rodel

Ardis Mae (Julson) Rodel

Sep 26, 2024

Ardis Mae Rodel, age 94, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at HeatherWood Assisted Living in Eau Claire WI. Ardis was born on August 9, 1930 in the Town of Hale, Wisconsin to Myrtle and John Julson. After moving to Eau Claire, she met the love of her life James (Jim) Rodel. They...

Dawn Renee (Patty)  Way

Dawn Renee (Patty) Way

Sep 24, 2024

Dawn Renee (Patty) Way

April 10, 1973-September 24, 2024

EAU CLAIRE, WI- Dawn Renee Way, 51, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2024, in Eau Claire, WI. Although Dawn had complicated health issues, her death was unexpected.  Dawn was born in Park Ridge, IL on April 10, 1973 to James E. Patty and Mary J....

Marilyn Francis (Bauer)  Kent

Marilyn Francis (Bauer) Kent

Sep 21, 2024

Marilyn Francis (Bauer) Kent, born on March 3, 1942, in Mondovi, Wisconsin to parents, LaVerne & Gertrude (Weiss) Bauer, has passed away at the age of 82. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mondovi. Marilyn grew up as the oldest of ten children in the Gilmanton area, attending elementary schools in Gilmanton, Oak Grove...

Lauren Timothy Flaten

Lauren Timothy Flaten

Sep 12, 2024

Lauren Timothy Flaten December 13, 1954 - September 12, 2024 Jackie spoke gentle, loving words to Lauren, his mom held his hand and his family stood by his bedside as Lauren passed away peacefully to his eternal reward, four days after a stroke. Lauren was baptised February 13th, 1955. He was of the Christian faith, born again and redeemed....

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