Obituaries

Apr 29, 2016

Patricia M. McElroy, age 68, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at her Chippewa Falls, WI, home with family and friends nearby. She was born in Eau Claire, WI, on January 3, 1948, a daughter of Charles and Geraldine (Ott) McElroy. Patricia "Patty" had a unique and free-spirited personality that brought joy to everyone around her. Patty is preceded in death...

Apr 28, 2016

Victor Lee Heaviland, 65, of Eau Claire, lost his battle with cancer from Glioblastoma brain tumors on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at his residence with his loving wife, Jan Marie, by his side. Victor was born to Leon and Norma (Johnson) Heaviland on November 29, 1950 in Blue Island, IL. On October 19, 2002, Victor married the love of his...

Apr 28, 2016

Emma M. Brownell, 96, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. A daughter born to John and Rose (Brion) Anibas in Canton, WI. Emma married Earl Brownell on February 10, 1975 in Eau Claire. She enjoyed reading, embroidery, spending time with family. She was very welcoming and became like a second mother to her nieces, nephews and...

Apr 23, 2016

Barbara (Nordrum) Adams Connell, age 75, of Eau Claire, WI, died, Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Eau Claire, WI. Barbara was the oldest of five siblings. Barbara was born September 11, 1940 to Bernard "Foozy" and Leona (Miller) Nordrum. Barbara married Thomas Adams November 29, 1958 and together they had six children. Tom passed away July 30, 1983. Barbara married...

Apr 21, 2016

Paul Robert "Bob" Wenberg, age 90, passed on April 21st, 2016 at The Clairemont Nursing Home, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on September 14, 1925 in International Falls, MN to Paul C. Wenberg and Jane (Tate) Wenberg. They moved to Minneapolis and then Eau Claire, WI where Bob graduated from Eau Claire High School in...

Apr 21, 2016

Michael Robert Kupka, 61, of Fitchburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by his wife, Dawn, and sisters-in-law, Nancy and Peggy, after a brief battle with cancer. Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI, on June 28, 1954, a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Weigal) Kupka. Michael graduated from John...

Apr 17, 2016

Donna M. Rosenthal, 74, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Donna was born on July 4, 1941, in Eau Claire, to Herman and Evelyn (Peterson) Hrubesch. She was in the workforce for 42 years, working mostly as a bookkeeper. Donna also had a passion for cooking and baking. She...

Apr 16, 2016

Arrangements are pending. Service Information Service

Wednesday, April 20 2016 10:00 AM

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Apr 14, 2016

Vern Barber, age 79, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully at home with his adoring wife Leslie by his side. Vern was born December 18, 1936 in West Palm Beach, FL to Vernon, Sr. and Lois (Johnson) Barber. He was a graduate of Bacon County High School in Alma, GA. Vern continued his education at Georgia State University where he...

Apr 14, 2016

Kyle James Keith, 30, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved on April 14, 2016. He was born in Eau Claire on June 3, 1985, a son to James and Barbara (Eidahl) Keith. Kyle graduated from Memorial High School in 2003. After graduation, he continued his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College, obtaining Associate degrees in both...

Apr 13, 2016

Florence Chandler, age 101, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully at Camilia Rose Care Center in Coon Rapids, MN, on April 13, 2016. She was born in Eau Claire, WI, on October 8, 1914, the daughter of Sam and Randie (Easterson) Severson. Florence was a Sergeant with the 8th Army Air Corps during World War II, stationed in Great...

Apr 12, 2016

Private family services will be held at a later date. Service Information

Apr 11, 2016

Alvina Jeanette Nelson, 98, of Eau Claire, entered the kingdom of Heaven on April 11, 2016, surrounded by her family and under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. Alvina, the daughter of Martin and Tilda (Quall) Teigen, was born on June 21, 1917 in Eau Claire County, baptized and confirmed at Drammen Lutheran Church. Alvina...

Apr 8, 2016

Rev. Calvin William Carey, "Bill", 89, of Eau Claire, passed away at Grace Edgewood Memory Care in Altoona on Friday, April 8, 2016. He was born November 29, 1926, to Calvin Sr. and Grace (Estabrook) Carey in Staples, MN. He spent his youth in the Ozarks of Missouri and the Rocky Mountains in Idaho. After serving with the Army in...

Apr 3, 2016

Beverly Jean Jungerberg, 87, of Eau Claire, passed away April 3, 2016, at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 7, 1928, in Eau Claire to John and Alma (Gardow) Juroszek. Beverly married Felix Jungerberg on June 27, 1948 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. Beverly enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, ceramics, and spending time with her grand-dogs, Samantha...

Apr 1, 2016

Darrel "Swede" D Belden, age 87, passed away Friday, April 1st, 2016, at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. Darrel was born in Eau Claire, WI, on September 27, 1928 to William Belden Sr. and Mabel (Martinson) Belden. Swede started working at the age of 14 for Stange's Grocery as a delivery boy. He enlisted in the Navy when he was 17....

Mar 30, 2016

John Soley, age 76, of Eau Claire died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in the reflection wing of Dove Healthcare West. John was born on May 10, 1939, to Henry and Mary (Ward) Soley. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1959. He married Patricia Schofield on June 4, 1960, at St. James the Greater Catholic Church. John began work...

Mar 30, 2016

Craig William Campana, 55, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away from sepsis on the morning of Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He was born and raised in Anaconda, MT, and attended Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, earning a degree in Film and TV. He and Linda Nies met in Kalispell, MT, when Craig was working for a local TV station...

Mar 29, 2016

Charles "Charlie" Kurth, 78, of Fairchild, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born April 14, 1937, in Eau Claire, WI, to parents Ralph and Melissa (Clark) Kurth. He married Joanie Pearson at Sacred Heart Church in Eau Claire in September 26, 1959. He entered into the United States Army after...

Mar 27, 2016

Frank G. Paulich Sr. age 67, Passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 27, at his home in Eau Claire. Frank was born in Burnette County, Wisconsin, where he was raised by his mother Ruth Aanonson. After graduating from St. Croix Central High School, he attended CVTC where he met the love of his life Rosemary Bohl, they were married February 7,...