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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...

Patricia M.  Mcelroy

Patricia M. Mcelroy

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...

Victor  L.  Heaviland

Victor L. Heaviland

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...

Emma M. Brownell

Emma M. Brownell

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...

Barbara Adams Connell

Barbara Adams Connell

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...

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