Obituaries

Aug 17, 2014

Genevieve F. Wass, 83, of Augusta, died on Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born on September 21, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Francis and Marie (Klajda) Niewiadomski. Genevieve married Leroy Wass on September 28, 1957, in Chicago. They lived in the Chicago area until retiring to Augusta, WI, in 1985. Genevieve is...

Aug 16, 2014

Helen Weathers, 81, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at Dove Health Care West in Eau Claire, on August 16, 2014. She was born in the town of Sampson, WI on October 28, 1932, to Charles and Edith Taylor. Helen graduated from Holcombe High School, moved to Eau Claire, and married Bill Weathers on June 9, 1956. She raised 2 children...

Aug 13, 2014

Dennis Alan Mahder, age 61, of Chippewa Falls, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born on June 21, 1953, to Robert and LaDonna (Knudtson) Mahder, in Eau Claire, WI. Dennis was a kind, loving and gentle soul, who didn't require much to be happy. He was a great musician and played in a band for many years. He...

Aug 8, 2014

Christena Strandt, age 101 of Eau Claire, died peacefully at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire, on August 8, 2014. She was born in Clara City, MN, on November 5, 1912, to Carl and Tillie (Kuiper) Janssen. Christena married Carl Strandt on January 9, 1934, in Ladysmith, WI. She was a member of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ. She...

Aug 7, 2014

William "Bill" Roy Becker, 68, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 7, 2014, under the care of his wife, Roberta; daughter, Lori; and St. Joseph's Hospice. Bill was born on July 8, 1946, to Raymond and Frances (Werner) Becker in Eau Claire. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1964, and then served in the...

Aug 5, 2014

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.to Midnight, on Saturday, August 30, 2014, and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at the WEST CHAPEL of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairmont Ave. in Eau Claire, WI. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 1, 2014, at the WEST CHAPEL of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn...

Aug 1, 2014

Edward "Pete" Eckhoff, 89, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014, at Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Eau Claire with his family by his side. Pete was born on March 15, 1925, in Eagle River, WI to Edward H. and Bonlyn (Baker) Eckhoff. He proudly served his country as Private First Class in the Army Air Corp....

Jul 31, 2014

Margie B. Johnson, 86, of Eau Claire, WI, started her heavenly journey on Thursday, July 31, 2014, under the loving care of the Clairemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her daughters at her side. Margie was born in Nelson WI, on February 9, 1928, the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Reinhardt) Benjamin, and joined her "big brother" Bobby. Margie lived...

Jul 29, 2014

Jeanne E. Walter, 90, of the Town of Drammen, gave Heaven another Angel on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at her home under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice, surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born in Eau Claire, WI, on May 5, 1924, a daughter of Archibald and Ann "Blanche" (Couture) Lund. Jeanne had worked as a secretary in Eau...

Jul 27, 2014

Brian Everett Bergquist, age 76, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire Hospital on Sunday, July 27, 2014, surrounded by all of his children. Brian was born in Midale, Saskatchewan, Canada on April 7, 1938. He grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan and spent his summers working on his Uncle Bill's farm in Midale. As a teen, he used his...

Jul 26, 2014

Phyllis Marie Mattson, age 89 of Eau Claire, passed away on July 26, 2014, at Dove Healthcare West, in Eau Claire. Phyllis lived a life of service, touching the lives of many and those who knew her definitely had their lives blessed. She was born July 6, 1925, to Roy L. and Lois S. (Ortmann) Mattson in Eau Claire. Phyllis...

Jul 26, 2014

Elmer F. Grossklaus, age 96, of Eau Claire, died July 26, 2014, at Oakwood Villa, Altoona, WI. Elmer was born November 18, 1917, in Menomonie, WI, the son of Harry and Dela (Baker) Grossklaus. Elmer graduated from Menomonie High School and entered the military on November 4, 1941. He served in the U.S. Army for 47 months, of which 24...

Jul 22, 2014

Our Dad, Roger T. Falk, "W9ERW" age 83, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the Clairemont Nursing and Rehab in Eau Claire. Dad was born on Christmas Day, 1930, to Carl and Marie (Thompson) Falk of Eau Claire. He married Betty Moriarty, of Eau Claire, on December 9, 1950, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in...

Jul 20, 2014

Merolla M. Fernholz, of Eau Claire, died Sunday at her home. The family will hold a Private Graveside Service at Calvary Cemetery in rural Arcadia, Wisconsin. Service Information Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery - Arcadia County Road J Arcadia WI 54612

Jul 20, 2014

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Jul 17, 2014

Vera H. Hanson, 89, of Elk Mound, died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born at her home in Dunn County, on February 24, 1925, the youngest of seven children, to Grover and Mabel (Keagan) Weber. Vera married Norman J. Hanson on October 4, 1947, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Eau...

Jul 15, 2014

Ethel Irene Flatland, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire Hospital. Ethel was born on September 17, 1921, in Dunn County, to Grant and Anna (Glaser) Harmon. On September 20, 1941, Ethel was united in marriage to Clarence Byron Flatland in Sand Creek. After she raised five children, Ethel...

Jul 11, 2014

E. Thomas Dennison, age 77 of Eau Claire, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 11, 2014. He was born to Earl and Clara (Hedtke) Dennison, on February 12, 1937, in Bear Creek, WI. Tom graduated from Bear Creek High School. In 1956, he joined the US Marine Corp. Tom married Hilda Turnquist on December 23, 1967, at Our Saviors...

Jul 9, 2014

John P. Ahneman, age 72 of Weyerhaeuser, WI, died on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born on December 13, 1941, to Wilfred and Nora (Egstad) Ahneman, in Eau Claire, WI. John grew up in Eau Claire and attended Memorial High School. He married Judy Moffitt in 1965 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church...

Jul 8, 2014

Dennis V. Ableidinger, age 80, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Dove Healthcare-West, Eau Claire. Dennis was born April 23, 1934, in Pepin County Township of Waubeek, WI, the son of LaVern and Lucille (Kothbauer) Ableidinger. Dennis was raised in Lima, WI, where he attended school and helped his parents on their farm. After serving in the...