Obituaries

Jul 4, 2014

Olive L. (Bryan) Arnold, 94, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014, at Dearwood Adult Family Home in the Town of Seymour. She was born on April 16, 1920, in Eau Claire, to Benjamin and Maude (Parsons) Bryan. Olive attended school in Eau Claire and eventually moved to Racine. She worked at West View Nursing Home for 12 years, retiring...

Jun 25, 2014

Judith (DeMars) Zettler, age 78, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on June 25, 2014, at the Clark County Healthcare Center in Owen. WI. For 10 years "SHE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT" but the Lord has now called her home. She was born in Eau Claire on September 18, 1935, to Allen W. and Lyndall A. (Ayres) DeMars. Judith attended Regis...

Jun 24, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Lanners, age 81, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at his home on June 24, 2014. Jerry was born April 4, 1933, in Chippewa Falls, the son of Raymond and Francis (Loschko) Lanners. Jerry retired from W.S. Darley in 1998. Jerry had many interests; in the winter months he would repair snow blowers and during the summer he repaired...

Jun 24, 2014

Jean M. Johnson, 94, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls. Graveside prayers will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, at Rest Haven Cemetery in the Town of Washington. Service Information Cemetery

Rest Haven Cemetery 5750 Old Town Hall Road Eau Claire WI 54701

Jun 22, 2014

Phyllis L. Weiss, age 91, of Eau Claire, died June 22, 2014, at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. Phyllis was born on August 19, 1922, in Eau Claire, a daughter of Arthur and Julia (Christianson) Johnson. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School. On October 9, 1942, Phyllis married Mark G. Weiss. Phyllis was a life time member of Hope...

Jun 22, 2014

Ovila M. Nelson, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Dove Healthcare South in Eau Claire. She was born on September 16, 1921, in Colfax to William and Myrtle (Larson) Moen. She grew up in Running Valley and graduated from Colfax High School. On August 7, 1944, Ovila married Marvin Nelson in Madison, WI. Together,...

Jun 22, 2014

Wilma C. Dewitz, age 85, died Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Wilma was born April 3, 1929, in Buffalo County, a daughter of Clarence and Anna (Marczinke) Rud. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the Class of 1946. Wilma married Ervin Dewitz on October 25, 1952, at Grace Lutheran Church. Wilma...

Jun 16, 2014

On June 16, 2014, Carole J. Meyer was lifted to Heaven by Angels. After a courageous battle with cancer, peace has been granted by Carole's Savior, Jesus Christ. Carole was born on March 6, 1939, to Lawrence and Inez Stroot in Wabasha, MN. Carole lived her youth in Wabasha, MN, where she graduated from St. Felix High School in 1957....

Jun 14, 2014

Judith E. Best, age 73, formerly of Elk Mound, died on June 14, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System, in Eau Claire. Judy was born on October 19, 1940, to Sidney and Abbie (Melrose) Williams in Eau Claire, WI. Judith married Ervin Best on January 7, 1962, at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. Judith was a member of...

Jun 7, 2014

Leone "Lee" Lennie died on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Eau Claire on June 20, 1924, to Lillian (Olson) and Bernard Larson. Lee attended Eau Claire Senior High and graduated with the Class of 1942. After school, she worked at Uniroyal and contributed to the war efforts by the production of...

May 31, 2014

Marilyn C. (Berry) Taylor, 62, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014, at home following a battle with cancer. Marilyn was born September 24, 1951, in Petoskey, MI to Max and Carol (Arnold) Berry. Marilyn graduated from Shepherd High School in MI and Michigan State University. Marilyn led a life of service to others; she started her career...

May 30, 2014

Lucille E. Casper, age 90 of Eau Claire, died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 30, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born to Alfred and Carrie (Skovbroten) Nyre on October 25, 1923, in Mondovi, WI. She graduated from Mondovi High School in 1941. She married the love of her life, Ray Casper, on June 28, 1947. Shortly...

May 28, 2014

George David "Dave" Fletty, age 72 of Eau Claire, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born to Palmer and Magdalene (Ausman) on August 31, 1941, in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Carol, on November 13, 1965. Dave proudly served...

May 28, 2014

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Service Information

May 26, 2014

David B. Running, 54, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly on May 26, 2014 in Jefferson County. David was born October 7, 1959, in Eau Claire, the son of Gerald and Gloria (Bonnin) Running. David graduated from North High School in 1978. In 1982, he married Joyce Vehlow at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. David was the one everyone looked...

May 23, 2014

Donna Mae Brinkman, age 82, Eau Claire, WI, is now at peace. She passed away May 23, 2014, surrounded by her family at The Clairemont Nursing Home. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a friend to many. She enjoyed going out to eat with her neighbors, knitting, and caring for her dogs and plants. She...

May 20, 2014

Gordon "Gordy" E. Radle, age 57, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on February 24, 1957, to Herman and Phyllis (Knudtson) Radle in Eau Claire, WI. Gordy graduated from Regis High School in 1975. He then attended CVTC, graduating with an Associate Degree in Business Marketing. He married the love...

May 19, 2014

Charles A. "Chuck" Hestekin, 50, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014, at his home in Eau Claire. On September 22, 1963, Chuck was born in Eau Claire to Ronald and Janet (Corrigan) Hestekin. He worked at A-1 Excavating in Bloomer and Aring Equipment in Eau Claire as a mechanic. Chuck loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting,...

May 17, 2014

Viola Adeline Broberg, 90, of the Town of Brunswick, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Mayo Health System in Eau Claire. Viola was born in the Town of Peru, Dunn County, WI, on November 6, 1923, the daughter of T. Samuel Jackson and Olga (Lau) Jackson. She was baptized on February 9, 1924, and confirmed on November 28,...

May 16, 2014

David L. Schulist, 60, of Eau Claire, Town of Seymour, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at his residence. David was born August 14, 1953, in Plainfield, WI, a son of Michael and Shirley (Ellis) Schulist. He graduated from Plainfield High school with the class of 1972. Following graduation David moved to Eau Claire and attended CVTC graduating with a degree...