Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

John Edward Albertson, 64, of Eau Claire, WI, died suddenly of natural causes on Friday, February 7, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1960 in Eau Claire, WI, the son of Cecil and Helen (Heckathorn) Albertson. John was the only boy amongst five Albertson siblings. He was blessed with two sons, Christopher and Matthew. Even before retiring in...

Feb 4, 2025

Barbara A. Weisensel, age 75, of Eau Claire, WI died peacefully at her home on February 4, 2025. Barbara was born August 28, 1949, in La Crosse, WI, the second daughter of Norman and Elinor (Warninger) Ziemann. Shortly after Barb's birth, the family of four moved to Menomonie, WI, where Norm started his career with UW-Stout. Barb had an...

Feb 3, 2025

Nancy Em Leffingwell (Prasser), 86, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers.  Born on April 13, 1938, Nancy lived a life marked by faith, compassion, and a dedication to caring for others – both human and animal.

Preceded in death by her father Erwin J Prasser, her mother...

Jan 28, 2025

Joann Marie Klink (Schilling), age 86, passed from Earthly life on January 28th, 2025, at the Classic at Hillcrest Greens, in Altoona, WI, surrounded by loving family and friends. Joann was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on November 24, 1938, to Ernest and Hazel Schilling. She grew up in the small town with her 3 siblings, Ruth, Margaret, and...

Jan 26, 2025

Mollie Ann McCown June 14, 1993 – January 26, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mollie Ann McCown, who left this world far too soon on January 26, 2025, at the age of 31, after a short and devastating battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Born on June 14, 1993, in Edina, MN,...

Jan 25, 2025

Don Losby Obituary Donald Alden Losby of Eau Claire, WI passed away on January 25, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in Eau Claire on July 17, 1929, to parents Alden and Myrtle (Hanshus) Losby, Don grew up in the 2nd ward neighborhood with his three siblings. He attended YMCA Camp Manitou as a youth, starting a "Camper...

Jan 24, 2025

Joan Marie Raasch (née McRae) passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Mayo-Luther in Eau Claire, WI, at the age of 70 years. Joan was born on Feb. 13, 1954, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, to Harold J. and Jeanne (Rostad) McRae. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1972 and attended District One Vocational...

Jan 17, 2025

Geraldine M. Vatne , 77 passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at Lake Hallie Memory Care. Geraldine was born on March 4, 1947 in Eau Claire to Theodore and Constance Butterfield. Geraldine graduated from Regis High School in 1965. On August 14th,1982, Geri married Larry Vatne. Larry and Geri enjoyed many years together especially being grandparents. During her...

Jan 14, 2025

Fred Krause, born on October 27, 1950, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 74. To his many friends and family Fred leaves behind a unique legacy of independence, opinions, laughter and unwavering support for all who knew him. Fred was born and raised in Eau Claire, where over his lifetime he developed a passion...

Jan 14, 2025

Pamela S. Johnson, 62, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, January 14 at Meadowbrook of Bloomer. She was born June 5, 1962 in Beloit, WI to David and Anita Johnson. Pam graduated from the Program for the Deaf at La Cross Central High in 1983 and began work at L.E. Phillips CDC soon after, where she worked until her health...

Jan 9, 2025

Margaret A. Robelia, age 102 of Eau Claire, Wisconsin died January 9, 2025, at River Pines Long Term Care Facility in Altoona, Wisconsin surrounded by her daughters. She was born November 24, 1922, in Little Black, Wisconsin to John and Magdalena Wisotzke. Margaret graduated high school in 1940 from St. Patrick's High School in Eau Claire. She married Richard...

Jan 9, 2025

Elon J. (Jim) DeSmith passed away January 9, 2025 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living after a brief illness.

Jim was born May 20, 1933 to Elon O. & Dorothy (Rasmussen) DeSmith and grew up on the family farm in Rush River township in St Croix county.     He graduated Baldwin High School and attended college in River Falls. ...

Jan 2, 2025

Shirley Ann Marek, 100, of Eau Claire, WI, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Cambridge Senior Living.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1712 Highland Avenue), Eau Claire, WI.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church from 10 –...

Dec 29, 2024

The family of Anne Brown is working on her obituary. Please check back soon.

Dec 24, 2024

Mary Lee Johnson (Giammona), 85 of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved husband and four daughters. She was born on December 8, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Peter and Lois Giammona. She grew up in Eau Claire and attended Saint Patrick's and Regis High School. Mary Lee and...

Dec 20, 2024

Audrey Annette Heimstead, 93, of Eau Claire died December 20 at Cambridge Senior Living under the care of Lily Home & Hospice.

She was born to Victor and Priscilla (Klopp) Brotzman on October 30, 1931, in Buffalo County.

She earned a diploma from Gilmanton High School, and had worked for Presto Industries, Telco Credit Union...

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...

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...

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...

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,...