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Marlene J. Parkhurst

Marlene J. Parkhurst

Jun 12, 2016

Marlene J. Parkhurst, age 78, of Eau Claire, formerly of Ashland, WI, died Sunday June 12, 2016, after a battle with brain cancer at Dove Healthcare West, Eau Claire. She was born in Eau Claire County on December 22, 1937, a daughter of Allen and Evaline (McMahan) Parkhurst. Marlene earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, her...

Traci E. Gagnon

Traci E. Gagnon

Jun 8, 2016

A very bright light in the world has been extinguished, but its afterglow will continue to guide the way for so many who knew the amazing spirit named Traci. Her earthly journey ended on June 8, 2016. To all who knew this incredible young woman, we know the heavenly party is being blessed with this guest of honor. Traci Elizabeth...

James E. "Jim" Ahneman

James E. "Jim" Ahneman

Jun 6, 2016

James "Jim" E. Ahneman, age 81, of Eau Claire, WI, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Oakwood Villa, in Altoona, WI. Jim was born April 14, 1935 in Eau Claire, WI to Everett and Leona (Egstad) Ahneman. He was a graduate of Eau Claire Senior High School and immediately after graduation, joined the US Marine Corps, from June of 1954...

Dean A.  Heiman

Dean A. Heiman

Jun 4, 2016

Dean Arthur Heiman, age 80, peacefully passed to the Good Lord on June 4, 2016 due to a very short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family in his home. Dean was born on May 28, 1936 in Eau Claire, WI, son of Edward and Ada (O'Brien) Heiman. He attended school in Eau Claire, graduating in 1955....

Arthur  F. Rizzi

Arthur F. Rizzi

Jun 3, 2016

Arthur "Art" Francis Rizzi,94, died at home with his family on the evening of June 2, 2016. Art was a resident of Eau Claire for 54 years, more than 50 of those living in the house he designed and had built for his family on Drummond Street. He was a civil engineer, and had been the general manager of the...

Dorothy M.  Olson

Dorothy M. Olson

Jun 2, 2016

Dorothy M. Olson, 96, died peacefully, surrounded by those she loved on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Grace Woodlands in Eau Claire. She was born May 25, 1920, to Elmer and Alvina (Priefert) Smeltzer in Buffalo County, WI. Dorothy was an amazing "scratch" cook and baker who rarely followed a recipe, creating a large variety of delicious meals, hot dishes,...

James E. Simonson

James E. Simonson

May 31, 2016

James "Jim" Simonson, 86, formally of Eau Claire passed away at his home in NE Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Jim was born on February 5, 1930 to Floyd and Lois (Smith) Simonson in Eau Galle, WI. The family moved to Eau Claire in 1945. In 1947 Jim enlisted in the US Air Force. After 3 years of dedicated...

Douglas R. Lundholm

Douglas R. Lundholm

May 27, 2016

Douglas "Doug" R. Lundholm, age 91, loving husband, devoted father, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 27, 2016 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Doug was born August 23, 1924, on his family's farm near Chetek, Wisconsin, to the late Arvid and Lillian (Johnson) Lundholm. He grew up on the farm, attended...

John  T.  Miller

John T. Miller

May 27, 2016

John T. Miller, 80, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Heartland Hospice. John was born in Eau Claire, WI, a son to Howard and Erma (Zutter) Miller. He graduated in 1953 from St. Patrick's Catholic School, in Eau Claire before joining the Navy in...

Norman O. Peterson

Norman O. Peterson

May 21, 2016

Norman O. Peterson, age 92, of Eau Claire, WI, was called to his heavenly home Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Eau Claire with loving family by his side. Norman was born November 6, 1923, the oldest child of Gilbert and Martha (Dahl) Peterson. His childhood was spent in Eau Claire, attending Ninth Ward school and graduating from Eau Claire High...

Keng Kong

Keng Kong

May 21, 2016

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Service Information

Cemetery

Sacred Heart Cemetery Eau Claire WI 54703

Graveside Service

Friday, June 24 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sacred Heart Cemetery Eau Claire, WI 54703

Reuben  Charles Lynum

Reuben Charles Lynum

May 18, 2016

Reuben C. Lynum, 95, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Oak Garden Place, Altoona, WI a retirement community he lived at for the past year. He was born in Eau Galle Township, St. Croix County, WI, on April 1, 1921, the son of Charles and Marion (Gjovig) Lynum. He graduated from Baldwin High School and went on...

Evelyn A.  Krigsvold

Evelyn A. Krigsvold

May 16, 2016

Evelyn Alice (Rhude) Krigsvold, 88, of Eau Claire, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Dove Healthcare West, Eau Claire, WI. Evelyn was born on July 18, 1927 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI., the daughter of John O. and Alice (Sorenson) Rhude. Her childhood was spent in Elk Mound where she attended Hillside Grade School and graduated in 1945...

Maxine F.  Muldoon

Maxine F. Muldoon

May 11, 2016

Maxine F. Muldoon, age 92, of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Oak Gardens Place in Altoona, WI, surrounded by her family and under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. Maxine was born in Marshfield, WI, on September 27, 1923, to Michael E. and Florence (Falk) Adler. She graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1941. After...

Tina D. Rohde

Tina D. Rohde

May 11, 2016

Tina D. Rohde, 60, of Eau Claire passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, surrounded by her family. Tina was born on October 23, 1955 to Lloyd and Murceil (Cleasby) Opsal, in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from North High School. In her younger years she was a Candy Striper at Sacred Heart Hospital. Tina married...

Francis R. Koller

Francis R. Koller

May 10, 2016

Francis R. Koller, 73, of Eau Claire, died suddenly Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the UW Madison Hospital, Madison, WI, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 4, 1942, to Robert and Isabel (Hayden) Koller of rural Lima. He was raised in Lima with the help of his grandparents, Joseph and Mary Koller, attended Lima School, and graduated...

Ruth M. Elvig

Ruth M. Elvig

May 9, 2016

Ruth Miriam Mosling Elvig, 88, of Eau Claire, died at Azura Memory Care on May 9, 2016. Ruth graduated with high honors from Oshkosh High school in Oshkosh, WI in 1945. She then went on to the University of Minnesota from where she graduated in 1950 with a BS degree in Nursing, and a certificate of Public Health Nursing. She...

Louis F. Kelsey

Louis F. Kelsey

May 5, 2016

Louis F. Kelsey, 85, of Eau Claire, went to Heaven on Thursday, May 5, 2016, while staying at Oakwood Villa in Altoona, WI, for a short time. Louie was born in Oxford, WI, on June 6, 1930, a son of Jefferson and Ella (Bowen) Kelsey. He had six siblings, Don (Winnie), Eva (Donald), Rosemary, Jeff (Janet) and Larry (Elizabeth). All...

Raymond H.  Fetter

Raymond H. Fetter

May 5, 2016

Raymond Harold Fetter, 71, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital due to leukemia. He was born on March 11, 1945, to Harold and Vivian (Kuhnert) Fetter of Eau Claire. Ray graduated from North High School in 1963, became a member of the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1967. He was employed at Uniroyal...

Gloria D.  Holte

Gloria D. Holte

Apr 29, 2016

Gloria D. Holte, 89, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI. Gloria was born in Eau Claire on June 18, 1926, to Ludvig and Vina (Henry) Johnson. She grew up in the Eau Claire area, graduating from Eau Claire Senior High with the class of 1944. She worked at...

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