Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

Donna M. (Solberg) Anderson, age 80, formerly of the Town of Wheaton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 25, 2024 in Medford, WI.

Donna was born on March 8, 1944 to Oscar C. and Laura W.  (Strehlau) Solberg.  She graduated from Memorial High School in 1962.  Donna attended the Eau Claire Vocational School for...

Aug 23, 2024

Jeff J. Grosvold, 68, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Mayo Hospital, Eau Claire. Jeff was born on September 4, 1955 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire to Victor Grosvold and Miriam (Hunt) Grosvold. He graduated from North High School in 1974. He married Kathy Derouin in 1976 and together raised their...

Aug 23, 2024

Hilda Marie Dennison, 81, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin died peacefully at home on Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born to Carl and Evelyn Turnquist on October 18, 1942, in Greenwood, WI. Hilda graduated from Greenwood High School. She completed the Weaver Airline Personnel School's extension course and was attending the resident school in Kansas City, MO when she...

Aug 21, 2024

Mary Ann Friederich, 93, entered eternal life on August 21, 2024 at Oak Gardens Assisted Living, Eau Claire, WI. Mary Ann was born on October 8, 1930 in Eau Claire to Marvin and Elizabeth (Wiese) Olson. Mary Ann attended Eau Claire schools and was a graduate of UW-Eau Claire. She was a very proud Blugold alumnae. She taught 2nd...

Aug 21, 2024

Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Stanley of Eau Claire passed away August 21 at Our House Memory Care in Eau Claire. He was born October 11, 1939, in Rockford, IL, to Vallie and Ruth (Wilbur) Stanley and grew up in Oregon, IL, graduating from Oregon High School in 1958. He graduated from Bradley University in 1962 and got his Masters Degree...

Aug 18, 2024

Robert L. "Bob" Wheeler, 93, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home at Heritage Senior Living. Bob was born in Dunn County on October 29, 1930, to Frank and Emelia (Brettingen) Wheeler. He graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant from...

Aug 9, 2024

Mary Bermel Olson, age 85 of Eau Claire, WI passed away on August 9th, 2024 at Milestone Senior Living with her family around her. Mary was born on March 14th, 1939 in Duluth, MN to Luverne and Jessie Bermel. As an determined young girl, she faced her first great challenge, contracting and then overcoming Polio. In 1959, she married...

Aug 7, 2024

Mary F. "Frankie" Strand passed away on August 7, 2024 under the wonderful care of Heartland Hospice at Care Partners in Eau Claire, WI. She was born on December 17, 1924, in Gastonia, N. Carolina, the daughter of John & Ethel (Goldsmith) Cloninger. She met Alvin D. Strand while he was serving in the Army and they were married...

Aug 1, 2024

We honor the memory of Susan Marie Schrantz, who left this world on August 1st, 2024, at the age of 58. Sue was a beloved wife, mother, and a great friend to many. Born August 9th, 1965, Sue spent her childhood visiting cousins, aunts, and uncles and making memories with her many friends. She graduated from Regis High School...

Jul 30, 2024

**Janelle C. Sanders** March 10, 1948 - July 28, 2024 Janelle was a lifelong resident of Eau Claire. She found joy in the simple things in life, loving to spend time with her dog and her lifelong friend K. Playing Scrabble and doing puzzles were among her favorite pastimes. Janelle was an active member of her birthday club, forming...

Jul 21, 2024

James Robert Webb died peacefully on July 21st, 2024, at Azura Memory Care with his wife and daughter by his side after a courageous fight with Lewy Body dementia. Jim was born on December 31st, 1944, in Baldwin, Wisconsin to George and Shirley Webb. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1963 and from UWEC in 1967. He married...

Jul 16, 2024

Timothy J. Adler, 71, passed away early on the morning of July 16, 2024 surrounded by his wife, his sons and their partners.

Born and raised in the Chippewa Valley, Tim spent his professional life working as an attorney and then as the Eau Claire County Court Commissioner. However, his life outside the office is what defined...

Jul 12, 2024

Our loving and handsome Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, Andre Richard Stewart, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12th, 2024.

Andre, affectionately known to many as "DRE", was born April 16th, 1994. A proud black man, he had a heart of gold, a silly spirit, and a gentle soul. He cared deeply for those around...

Jul 8, 2024

Marcella Deloris "Sally" Black, age 92 of Eau Claire, died at Heatherwood Assisted Living on July 8, 2024. Sally was born in rural Rock Falls, Wisconsin on September 5, 1931. She was the daughter of John T. and Annabelle (Cowell) Ferigan. She attended the one-room Thomas school until she moved to Eau Claire when she was in the seventh...

Jun 29, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Steve Goodspeed, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and military veteran passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side. Steve is a loving, kind-hearted, joyful person who is a car enthusiast, loves boating, traveling, and being with family. He sure knows how to win at Cribbage and most card games. His motto in life...

Jun 25, 2024

William A. Roach passed peacefully on June 25, 2024. He was born in Eau Claire, WI on May 20, 1932, son of the late William R. and Rosella (Jacobs) Roach. He married the late Carol Junion on May 19, 1962, with whom he had and is survived by four children, Beth Anne (Roach) Schulz (Jeff) (Green Bay); William J....

Jun 18, 2024

Fred Gee, age 86, died June 18, 2024. He was born in Black River Falls, WI, on August 19, 1937, the son of George and Laura (Simonson) Gee. Fred attended Jackson High School in Hixton, WI, graduating in 1955. He would also go on to graduate from Chippewa Valley Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Fred enlisted in...

Jun 15, 2024

Donna M. Risler (Fallon), 75, of Eau Claire, passed away on June 15, 2024 at Lake Halle Memory Care. Donna was born on July 31, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to Donald and Inez Fallon. Donna worked many years at Eau Claire Meats as a meat cutter until the business closed. She later worked at Mayo Pharmacy and was...

Jun 14, 2024

Roger Livingston Tubbs, age 90, formerly of the Town of Spring Brook, Good Shepherd Senior Apartments in Eau Claire, and most recently Heritage Assisted Living, died peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2024 with loved ones nearby. Roger was born September 29, 1933 to George and Ruth Tubbs in Eau Claire, WI. He married Kathryn "Kay" Tubbs on August 25,...

Jun 11, 2024

Roberta "Bobbie" G. Rude (Nee Stevenson/Stage) left her earthly home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on the 11th of June, 2024. She was born on October 28th, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to her parents Gertrude Brown and Robert Stevenson.

Bobbie enjoyed bird watching, fishing, long walks, talking to neighbors and crocheting gifts for loved ones. Bobbie was a...