Obituaries

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...

Jun 9, 2024

Ruth A. (Hougaard) Blom, was born Nov. 17, 1919 and passed away on June, 9, 2024 at the age of 104. Her years of employment were in retail and insurance. In 1961 Ruth moved to Chippewa Falls where she was united in marriage to Pastor Axel Blom who was serving Our Saviors Lutheran Church. After his death, she moved...

Jun 8, 2024

Jean Ruth Buck, 68, of Elk Mound passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 8, 2024. Jean was born in Rice Lake on September 13, 1955, to Melvin and Marcella Smith. Jeanie grew up in Shell Lake with her 10 siblings where they helped on the farm and enjoyed the outdoors. After graduating from...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert "Wes" James Westberg, of Eau Claire, at age 93, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Friday, June 7th, 2024. Wes was born on June 23rd, 1930, to Carl Eskil and Rose (Czerwonka) Westberg in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from St Patrick Catholic School in Eau Claire. Wes became a member of St Olaf's...

Jun 3, 2024

John A. Bowman, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Heritage Court Memory Care Community - Eau Claire. He was born on December 21, 1931, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the son of George and Elizabeth Schleuter Bowman. He was a 1950 graduate of Eau Claire Senior High School and later received his bachelor of science...

Jun 2, 2024

Jessica (Jessie) Johnson passed away on June 2nd, 2024, at the age of 52. Jessie was born on November 15th, 1971, in Eau Claire, WI, to parents Harold & Sandra Fischer. She grew up in Foster, WI and lived most of her adult life in Eau Claire. She worked for many years as a Metrologist at Phillips Medisize. She...

Jun 1, 2024

John Allen Moore was born on February 13, 1945 in Kansas City, MO to Ben Hawkins Moore and Alice Winifred Bassett. He attended schools in Kansas City until the family moved to St. Cloud, MN when he was 15 years old. He attended St. Cloud Technical High School and graduated in 1963. He then attended St. Cloud State University...

May 24, 2024

Darrel Walter Gibson passed peacefully at home on May 24 at the age of 91. He was born on February 2, 1933, in Durand, Wisconsin, to James and Alice (Harmon) Gibson. Darrel learned his work ethic working alongside his father at the family run full-service station. From a young age he was interested in aviation. As a child he...

May 8, 2024

Barbara E. Topper, 82, from Mondovi, WI passed away in Mesa, AZ on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born April 23rd, 1942 in Chippewa falls, WI to Ernest and Elizabeth (Olson) Topper. She graduated from Chippewa High School in 1960 and went on to get her teaching degree in 1964, from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. For the...

May 5, 2024

Gary R. Thompson, age 68, passed away quietly at home the morning of May 5, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Gary was born in Eau Claire, WI on December 11, 1955. Gary grew up in the Eau Claire area and graduated from North High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where...

Apr 30, 2024

Linda M. Enerson, 82, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook at Bloomer on April 30, 2024. She was born in Eau Claire, November 11, 1941, the daughter of Mabel (Blomberg) and Leon Monson. She was united in marriage to Don Enerson in June 1976. Linda is survived by her two step-sons, Daniel (Diann) Enerson and Mickey (Sue...

Apr 25, 2024

Nancy D. Roach, 68, of Eau Claire died April 25, 2024 at Mayo Health Systems after a short illness. Nancy was born on August 26, 1955, the daughter of John and Betty Roach. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1973. She started working at Urheim Pharmacy her senior year of high school. Though the pharmacy went through name...

Apr 24, 2024

Lenn Vernon Howe, Elk Mound, WI, died at home peacefully, from natural causes on April 24, 2024 . He was born March 23,1965 in Kenosha, WI, to Glen and Faylene (Keilholz) Howe. He was baptized and confirmed at Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church in Elk Mound WI. He attended school in Elk Mound and the Chippewa Valley Technical...

Apr 18, 2024

Cleone Agnes (Vitek) DeRusha, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family Cleone was born on April 30, 1932 to Jacob and Bertha (Kelly) Vitek in Mellen, WI. The family later moved to Eau Claire. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School, and then she went on to attend Beauty...

Apr 16, 2024

Marjean Bachmeier (Wahl), 1929-2024, was born in Worthington Minnesota to John and Margaret Ann. She was the only girl and had four brothers, Bill (Mary), Jerry (Jean), Bob (Barb), John (Jean). When she was in 3rd grade, her family moved to Eau Claire where she attended and graduated from St. Patrick Catholic Schools. Marjean had many friends and loved...

Apr 13, 2024

Marvin D. Holliday, age 88 of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Dove Health Care West - Eau Claire. Marvin was born on May 29, 1935, in Dodge Center, MN. He was the son of Vernon and Marion (Miller) Holliday. He grew up and assisted on the farm and graduated from West Concord High School....

Apr 11, 2024

Kermit C. "Kerm" Walker passed away April 11 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born August 15, 1925 in Eau Claire to Samuel and Clara (Froseth) Walker. He grew up in Shawtown, attended Mt. Washington Grade School and was a founding member of the Flying Eagles Ski Club in 1933. Kerm married June Gullickson on March 18,...