Local Obituaries
John Vitek
Sep 30, 2017
John Robert Vitek, 89, of Eau Claire, WI died on September 30, 2017 at Dove Healthcare -West, in Eau Claire. John was born in Highbridge, WI to Jacob Sr. and Bertha Vitek on April 9, 1928. John enlisted into the Army from 1949 until 1952. While in the Army he worked as a radio man, an assistant cook, and as...
Mark Krause
Sep 22, 2017
Rev. Mark Steven Krause, 60, departed this earth to enjoy life everlasting with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2017. Mark was born Saturday, May 18, 1957 to Harmon Carl Krause and Elizabeth Jean (Schmidt) Krause. Mark graduated from Northwestern Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin in May of 1975. From there, Mark went to Northwestern College in Watertown, Wisconsin...
Roy Thomas
Sep 12, 2017
Roy Mack Thomas, 60, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on September 12, 2017. Roy was born in Mississippi on December 29, 1956. He graduated from Waller High School of Chicago, IL. Roy was married to Angela Marie Wilder on June 25, 2017. Roy joined the Army in 1978 at the age of 21. He worked as a personal care...
Thomas Perry
Sep 2, 2017
Thomas Jack Perry, 86 of Eau Claire died on September 2, 2017 at Dove-West in Eau Claire. He was born to Lawrence and Helen (Larson) Perry in Eau Claire on September 6, 1930. He worked for Pope and Talbot for 42 years. Thomas enjoyed the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. He also enjoyed spending time at the Casino. He served as...
Elliott Light
Aug 29, 2017
Elliott B. Light, age 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 29th, 2017, at the Veteran’s Home of Chippewa Falls, WI. Elliott was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Louis and Betty Light. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice (Kruger) Light, brother, Gordon, niece, Julie Light, and stepsons, Ryan and Aaron Bergh. He was...
Marie Douglas
Aug 11, 2017
Marie Louise Douglas, 92 of Eau Claire passed away at Grace Woodlands on August 11, 2017. Marie was born and raised in Queens, New York on August 28, 1924. She was the youngest of three siblings; having two older brothers: William P. (Alva) Douglas and George V. (Vivian) Douglas who have preceded her in death. She is survived by two...
Ardis Welke
Aug 10, 2017
Ardis Marlene Welke, 82 of Fall Creek, died on August 10, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1934 in Van Hook, North Dakota to Nordal and Marie (Olson) Lokken. Ardis graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School. She married Clarence Welke at Pine Hurst Church in Eau Claire on August 25, 1956. In 1967 they bought...
Janice Bahr
Jul 29, 2017
Janice E. Bahr, 75, Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire. Jan was born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 26, 1942, the daughter of Elmer and Lucille (Hoff) Anderson. She married William Bahr at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire on February 4, 1966. Bill preceded her in death on July 18,...
Irene Drinkwine
Jul 28, 2017
Irene Alice Drinkwine, 88, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on July 28, 2017. Irene was born in Gleason, WI on November 2, 1928. She graduated from Colfax High School class of 1947. Irene was married to Claude Drinkwine on June 11, 1946; they were married 53 years when her beloved Claude passed away July 1999. Irene worked as homemaker...
Sheryl Karow
Jul 28, 2017
Sheryl Rae Karow, 61, of Eau Claire, WI – beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully with her twin sister, Sharon, and long-time friend Rose by her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 28, 2017. Sheryl was born in Eau Claire, WI on October 30, 1955 to William and Eldora (Knutson) Karow. She...
Lloyd Richardson
Jul 26, 2017
Lloyd O. Richardson, 78, of Eau Claire, died July 26, 2017 at Clearwater Care Center. He was born March 16, 1939 to Mary and Melvin Richardson of Chippewa Falls, WI. He married Rosemary Ann Fullerton on October 11, 1958. Lloyd enjoyed a variety of jobs in his life. Lloyd worked at Uniroyal in Eau Claire for many years before retiring...
Michael Caponigro
Jul 23, 2017
Michael Caponigro (Mike, Mouse, Hammer), 59, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on July 23, 2017. Michael was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 19, 1958 to Louis and Marcella (Smith) Caponigro. He attended Lincoln High School in Alma Center, Wisconsin. After school, Michael enlisted into the United States Army in the division of Field Artillery. He served his country...
Justin Schaller
Jul 19, 2017
Justin Anthony Schaller, age 40, died peacefully and gracefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. He was surrounded by love in the moment of his passing. Justin was born on May 10, 1977 in Rochester, MI to Kaye and Nelson Schaller. He graduated from Memorial High...
Lorraine Radack
Jul 19, 2017
Lorraine F. Radack, 79, died on July 19, 2017 with her family by her side at the Grace Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. Lorraine was born on July 13, 1938 to Loyal and Mary (Prokopowicz) Wilbur, in Ludington, Eau Claire County, WI. After her mother passed away in 1942, she was raised by her grandparents, Horace and Alta Wilbur. Growing...
Charles Lampman
Jul 18, 2017
Charles E. Lampman, 96 passed away on July 18th, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Charles was born on May 12, 1921 to Claude and Zelda (Busby) Lampman at Plum Creek in Pepin County, Wisconsin. He grew up and went to school at Porcupine Valley, Arkansaw, and Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School....
Paul Messerschmidt
Jul 14, 2017
Paul D. Messerschmidt, 83, of Fall Creek, WI passed away on July 14, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI. Paul was born in Eau Claire, WI on April 19, 1934 to the late Edward and Emma Messerschmidt. He graduated from Fall Creek High School in 1952. Paul was married to Joan Redlaczyk on August 24, 1958,...
Katherine Waack
Jul 7, 2017
CHETEK Katherine Elise (Mathiesen) Waack left us on July 7, 2017 at the Our House Memory Care Center in Rice Lake, WI. Kathy was born in Eau Claire, WI to Camilla (Hansen) and John Mathiesen on July 28, 1940. She attended primary schools in Chetek, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee. She graduated from Milwaukee Washington High School in 1958 and from...
Trey Mars
Jul 5, 2017
Trey Michael Mars, 17 of Eau Claire died on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was born on January 21, 2000 to Hazel and Larry Mars in Eau Claire, WI. Trey was so adventurous with everything he did. He enjoyed swimming, floating, snowmobiling, shopping, camping and 4 wheeling. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Trey had a love...
Marie Flournoy
Jun 22, 2017
Marie Florine Flournoy, 97, of Eau Claire died on June 22, 2017 at Care Partners, Eau Claire. She was born to Frank and Theresa (Schindler) Krall August 10, 1919 in the town of Wheaton. Marie attended local schools. She married Richard Flournoy in Pasco, Washington on May 24, 1944. They had seven children together. Marie was an avid quilter; she...
Lisa Stallings
Jun 19, 2017
Lisa A. Karow Stallings, age 41, of Eau Claire, WI left this world too soon on Monday, June 19, 2017. She died peacefully in her home after an extremely brave and courageous 2 year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Lisa was born on June 24, 1975 in Eau Claire, WI to Richard and Shirley (Starck) Karow. Lisa graduated from...
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