Obituaries

Mar 22, 2025

Paulis Lazda, Professor of History and founder of the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia in Riga, died on March 22, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was 86. He died at home after prolonged illness and is survived by his wife, Irene, children Mara (Roark Atkinson), Andrejs (Anna), and Jānis (Alexis), and grandchildren Kaiva Atkinson, Zanda Atkinson, Lija...

Mar 22, 2025

Sandra Sue Krumenauer, 84, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, formerly of Eau Claire, WI passed away on March 22 at Ecumen Seasons Memory Care. She was lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born in Eau Claire on April 13, 1940 to Lawrence and Norma (Martin) Polinske. She graduated from Memorial High School, class of 1958. She was blessed with...

Mar 22, 2025

Edwin C. Olson Jr., age 84, of Eau Claire died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Ed was born in Eau Claire on December 15, 1940, to Edwin and Florence (Anderson) Olson. Ed attended McKinley School and graduated from Memorial High School in 1958. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962 and served in...

Mar 12, 2025

Vicki was born Elizabeth Dawn Weeks in Monroe, WI on January 26, 1949. Her forever parents, William and Cora Degerman, brought her home from the hospital to Barron, WI and named her Vicki Lynn Degerman. She was loved beyond measure surrounded by extended family and friends who were like family. She shared wonderful stories about her years in Barron,...

Mar 10, 2025

Norma Elaine Linn, 90, of Eau Claire, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Norma was born on August 6, 1934, to Robert and Gladys (Reck) Schultz in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from Central High School in La Crosse in 1952. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from La Crosse...

Mar 4, 2025

William "Bill" H. Woodford of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Dove Healthcare - West. Bill was born in Eau Claire on July 4, 1942 to Henry and Eleanor (Evans) Woodford. Bill was a fun-loving guy, who really didn't take life very seriously. He graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1960. He entered...

Mar 1, 2025

Marilyn G. Bollinger, 88, formerly of Eau Claire, WI, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at The Classic in Altoona, WI with her family by her side.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church (1314 E. Lexington Blvd., Eau Claire, WI) with Pastor Patrick Patterson officiating. The family will greet...

Feb 22, 2025

Barbara Jean Kistner

April 9, 1945—February 22, 2025

Barb Kistner (Reckin) was born April 9, 1945, at Eglin Field, Florida to Vernice and Yvonne (Bancroft) Reckin.  After her father's military service, the family returned to the farm in Eau Galle where she was raised along with her two brothers Ron and Charles (Roseanne).  She attended...

Feb 21, 2025

Judy Ann Burns, age 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 21, 2025 at Mayo Luther Hospital after a short but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Judy was born on October 1, 1946 in Eau Claire, WI to Joseph and Marie (Pitts) Johnson. Judy married Gary Burns on November 12, 1966 in Chippewa Falls,...

Feb 20, 2025

Keng Xiong, age 44, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, left us too soon on February 20, 2025.

He was born on August 8, 1980, to Willis Chue Kou Xiong and Shoua Xiong in Wheaton, Illinois. Keng is predeceased by his grandparents, and survived by his parents, his wife, Maiyia Vang, and their two daughters, Madison and Brooklynn Xiong....

Feb 16, 2025

Theresa Helen (Mousel) LaRock March 31, 1959 - February 16, 2025 Theresa Helen LaRock, age 65, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Theresa was born March 31, 1959, in Eau Claire, WI to Lawrence "Duke" and Eva (Rudahl) Mousel. She grew up in Elk Mound and graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1977....

Feb 14, 2025

Brett David Peterson passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 of a heart attack at his residence in Bradenton, FL. Brett was born on April 22, 1969 to David and Jane (Grysko) Peterson in Eau Claire, WI.

Brett went to Memorial High School, graduating in1987. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, receiving his Business Administration and...

Feb 9, 2025

Robert William Meyer (Bob), age 79, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. He was born April 8, 1945 in Sumner, Iowa; a son of Bill and Ruth (Borcherding) Meyer.

After receiving his bachelor's degree (Iowa State) in wildlife management and his masters (University of Maine) in forestry, Bob dedicated his working career to the Minnesota Department...

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...