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Brian M. Risler

Brian M. Risler

Dec 1, 2015

Brian Michael Risler, 52, of Altoona, WI, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. He was born on May 2, 1963, to George and Janet (Stearns) Risler. Brian was employed at Silver Springs until his illness. He fought a long courageous battle with diabetes, and most recently cancer. Brian loved to play bingo,...

Augusta M. Bergquist

Augusta M. Bergquist

Nov 29, 2015

Augusta Margaret Bergquist (Martello) passed away at the age of 76 in her home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Sunday November 29, in the presence of God, her daughters, and her dearest friend. Augusta, affectionately called "Sam" or "Tootsie" by those who loved her, was born on July 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. She attended St. Anthony's Grammar School and...

Phyllis Lorraine Burrows

Phyllis Lorraine Burrows

Nov 28, 2015

Phyllis Lorraine Burrows, age 88, of Eau Claire, WI, died, Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Healthcare Systems in Eau Claire. Phyllis was born August 9, 1927, at her home, to Arthur and Alma (Arndt) Lange in Cleveland Township, Fairchild, WI. She grew up there and was a graduate from Fairchild High School. She married Allman E. Burrows on...

Harold J.  Peterson

Harold J. Peterson

Nov 27, 2015

Harold J. Peterson, Jr., 78, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2015, in hospice care at the Amery Behavioral Health Medical Center in Amery, WI. He was born on December 3, 1936, to the late Harold Sr. and Helen (Hoff) Peterson in Osseo, WI. Harry graduated from Lincoln Hill High School in Osseo, WI in...

Janet  M. Hoover

Janet M. Hoover

Nov 23, 2015

Janet Losby Hoover, 84, slipped into eternal life peacefully on November 23, 2015, in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 22, 1930, in Eau Claire to Edward and Clara (Anderson) Mickelson. Janet married Donald A. Losby and raised her 5 children in Eau Claire. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, was president...

Mabelle  E.  Stanford

Mabelle E. Stanford

Nov 23, 2015

Mabelle Edwardean Stanford, nee: Swayers, 89, passed in slumber early Monday morning on November 23, 2015, at the Clairemont Nursing Home Memory Care Wing in Eau Claire. She was born in Chicago to an Illinois Central Rail Road family. Belle grew up riding the rails between Chicago and her Great-grandparent's summer home in Chetek, WI, where she met her future...

Deborah "Debbie" Swartz

Deborah "Debbie" Swartz

Nov 20, 2015

Deborah D. "Debbie" Swartz (Mousel), age 54 of Cornell, formerly of Elk Mound, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 20, 2015 in Chippewa County. Debbie was born July 25, 1961 in Eau Claire, WI to Lawrence and Eva (Rudahl) Mousel. She was a graduate of Elk Mound High School and went on to get her Bachelors Degree at the UW-Eau Claire....

Eugene A.  Klink

Eugene A. Klink

Nov 19, 2015

Father Eugene A. Klink, at the age of 78 and a priest for 52 years, died on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Father Klink was born on May 14, 1937 in Arcadia, Wisconsin, to Roman and Mildred (née Lewis) Klink. He attended SS. Peter and Paul School and Independence Public Grade School, both...

Thomas G.  Jentlie

Thomas G. Jentlie

Nov 18, 2015

Thomas G. "Tom" Jentlie, age 81, of Eau Claire, WI, died, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Healthcare System in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born May 4, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI. to Ole and Lydia (Amundson) Jentlie. Thomas graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1952. Tom served in the US...

Jacquelyn Lee Falk

Jacquelyn Lee Falk

Nov 16, 2015

Jacquelyn L. "Jacque" Falk, age 84, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully, Monday, November 16, 2015 at her home. Jacquelyn was born to Lester "Babe" and Lorraine (Rathke) Winger on December 17, 1930 in Eau Claire, WI. She married Stanton Falk on November 22, 1952 in Eau Claire, WI. Jacquelyn graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of...

Mavis L.  Fahrman

Mavis L. Fahrman

Nov 9, 2015

Mavis L. Fahrman, 87, of Eau Claire, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2015, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with her family by her side. Mavis was born on January 4, 1928, in Chimney Rock, WI to Melvin and Lillie (Olson) Holstad. She graduated from Independence High School with the Class of 1946....

Lavonne M. Kelley

Lavonne M. Kelley

Nov 8, 2015

LaVonne Marie Kelley, 88, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at home. She was born on May 25, 1927, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Eugene and Hildegarde (Etten) Lahr. She was raised in the Stanley-Boyd area where she pitched softball in high school and graduated with the Class of 1946. LaVonne married James "Jim" Kelley...

Marshall E.  Hall

Marshall E. Hall

Nov 6, 2015

Pastor Marshall Everett Hall III, age 87, of Eau Claire, WI, died at Grace Woodlands Assisted Living in Eau Claire on November 6, 2015, surrounded by his family. Marshall was born March 18, 1928 in Eddyville, Nebraska, the son of Marshall and Sibyl (McCrory) Hall. He graduated from McGrath High School, McGrath, MN in 1946 and then served in the...

Kay Lee

Kay Lee

Nov 2, 2015

Kay Lee, 71, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Service Information

John F. Slavsky

John F. Slavsky

Oct 28, 2015

The lives of many became quieter and less humorous as John "Jack" Frank Slavsky Sr. passed away in his home surrounded by family, to be with his Lord and savior on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. John was born in Chicago, Il, on July 29, 1935, to Grace (Johns) and John F. Slavsky. He attended Pewaukee Zion Schools and Waukesha High...

Ruth Opal Ostlie

Ruth Opal Ostlie

Oct 27, 2015

Ruth O. Ostlie, age 90, of Eau Claire, WI, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Dove Healthcare West, in Eau Claire, WI. Ruth was born September 18, 1925 in Caledonia, MN, to Ole W. and Gina O (Morken) Myhre. She married Edwin O. Ostlie on April 16, 1948 in Lakeville, MN. Ruth's joy in her life was her family. Watching...

Thelma L. Wold

Thelma L. Wold

Oct 25, 2015

Thelma Lorraine Wold, 89, left this earth on October 25, 2015, at Heritage Court Assisted Living in Eau Claire. Thelma was born in Eau Claire on February 8, 1926, a daughter of Leo and Gena (Ford) Larson. She graduated from St. Olaf College in 1944, with degrees in Psychology and Chemistry. Thelma married Melvin "Mannie" Wold in the summer of...

Irene C. Bartlett

Irene C. Bartlett

Oct 23, 2015

Irene C. Bartlett, 68, of the Town of Seymour, died at the Clairemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, in Eau Claire, WI, on Friday, October 23, 2015. Irene was born on February 26, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana to Dale and Elaine (Armstrong-Swayze) Fenner. Irene married Robert Bartlett, February 25, 1965 at Our Redeemer Church in Eau Claire. She enjoyed cooking,...

Kenneth R. Whitwam

Kenneth R. Whitwam

Oct 22, 2015

Kenneth Robert Whitwam, 77, of Eau Claire passed away at Syverson Nursing Home on Thursday, October 22, 2015, with his family by his side. Kenneth was born on October 28, 1937, to Harry and Delores (Schuch) Whitwam. He grew up in Eau Claire where he attended St. Patrick's School and later graduated from Regis High School in 1955. After high...

Stephen M. Ellenson

Stephen M. Ellenson

Oct 21, 2015

Stephen Mark Ellenson, age 59, of Altoona, WI, passed away on October 21, 2015. Stephen was born in Eau Claire on December 22, 1955, to Conrad and Marian (Williams) Ellenson. Stephen graduated from Memorial High School and attended Chippewa Valley Technical School. He married Patricia Amelse on September 19, 1980. He worked in the supercomputer industry for the majority of...

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