Obituaries

Jul 4, 2016

Ruth Evelyn (Crowley) Watkins, 98, of Eau Claire, died on Monday, July 4, 2016, at her home surrounded by family. Ruth was born on March 1, 1918, the daughter of John and Helga Crowley. She was raised on a farm in the Town of Union, attended school in Eau Claire and graduated in 1936. Ruth married George W. Watkins on...

Jul 2, 2016

Thomas (Tom) Biesterveld, age 62, of Eau Claire passed away with family by his side on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was born to William and Helen (Keller) Biesterveld, on September 21, 1953. Tom was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire where he married his wife Lois and raised 3 children. He was an army veteran and attended CVTC where...

Jun 30, 2016

Everett James Strobel, infant son of Eric and Jessica (Capozzi) Strobel, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, in Rochester, MN, surrounded by his family after a brief illness following his birth on June 28, 2016. Everett is survived by his parents; sister, Evelynn; maternal grandparents, Susan (Brian) Cramer of Eau Claire and Timothy Capozzi of Eau Claire; paternal grandparents, David...

Jun 29, 2016

Ivar T. Garborg, 82, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at his residence. He was born on his family farm in the Township of Garborg in Norway on January 18, 1934, a son of Thorvald and Gunda (Egeland) Garborg. When he was 19, Ivar came to the United States, and became a U.S. Citizen on November 30, 1967....

Jun 29, 2016

Susan L. (Bement) Jacobs, age 67, was called home to God on June 29, 2016. She was under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice and resided at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center. Susan was born on November 28, 1948, in Eau Claire, WI to Earl G. and Marion S. (O'Brien) Bement. She attended St. Patrick's Grade School and was...

Jun 27, 2016

Sister Catherine Manning, age 78, died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wis., on Monday, June 27, 2016. Catherine was born to Sylvester and Elenora (Stubinski) Claas on March 25, 1938, in the Township of Menomonee, Wis. She was the second child of ten: five brothers and four sisters. Catherine went to St. Anthony's Grade School and began ninth...

Jun 27, 2016

Theresa R. Johnson, 55, of Eau Claire, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at Dove Healthcare West, in Eau Claire. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Service Information Visitation

Friday, July 1 2016 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Jun 23, 2016

William E. Schorr, 80, of Eau Claire, died Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire. Bill was born on May 2, 1936, to Fred and Mildred (Bloomquist) Schorr in Ashland, WI. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1954 and from Northland College in 1958. While a student at Northland, he met fellow student Coral Dee...

Jun 22, 2016

Ardis Stella (Nelson) McAfee, 101, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at her residence. Ardis was born on June 28, 1914 in Milltown, WI, a daughter to Peter Christian and Dora Kristine (Pedersen) Nelson, both of Danish decent. She married George D. McAfee, MD, on June 15, 1946. They lived in St. Paul, MN, Cincinnati,...

Jun 21, 2016

Patricia Geraldine (Burke) Gross, 93, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Eau Claire, died on, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on February 27, 1923, in Sioux City, IA, to the late Raymond and Florine (Kost) Burke. Patricia graduated from St. Theresa Grade School in Lincoln, NE; St. Mary's High School...

Jun 20, 2016

Caroline M. Schmitt, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Providence Place Assisted Living Center in Drums, PA. She was born December 15, 1932 to William and May (Perdelwitz) Smiley in Ludington Twp., WI. She was a resident of Eau Claire the majority of her life until moving to PA in 2013. Widow of Lawrence W. Schmitt,...

Jun 20, 2016

Albert "Al" (Snuss) E. Mueller, age 86, of Eau Claire, Wi, died in his sleep on Monday, June 20, 2016 at home with family by his side. Al was born October 31, 1929 in Wisconsin to Ewald Albert and Edna Ida (Svengaard) Mueller. He married Elizabeth "Beth" Rose Mason on December 3, 1951 in Stillwater, MN. He graduated from Eau...

Jun 16, 2016

Michael G. Koehler, 71, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by his wife and three children. Mike was born on May 1, 1945, in Menomonie, a son of Raymond H. and Wilma A. (Hagen) Koehler. He attended Menomonie High School, where he participated in sports and...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...