Obituaries

Joseph Verdon

Jan 14, 2025

Joseph L. Verdon, age 70 of Altoona, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Altoona.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Mabel Hart

Jan 14, 2025

Mabel E. Hart, 85, of Portage died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Emmett Pulver

Jan 14, 2025

Emmett Wendell Pulver, age 92 of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin passed away on January 14, 2025 at The Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Emmett was born on October 26, 1932 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Omar and Florence (Mills) Pulver. Raised in the Catholic faith at St. Josephs in Milwaukee, he considered being a priest when he was...

Larry Fitzmaurice

Jan 14, 2025

Larry Fitzmaurice, age 89 of Neillsville, WI passed away with family at his side at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI January 14, 2025.

Born at home June 21, 1935, in Humbird, WI son of Jake and Viola Fitzmaurice, the second of four children. Growing up Larry would recount living on the heels of the great depression, his family...

Barbara Shafer

Jan 13, 2025

Barbara A. Shafer (Drager) of Marshfield, died Monday, January 13, 2025 comfortably at her residence in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Barbara was born April 1, 1956 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Louis W. and Vivian M.(Ableson) Drager.

On July 17,1981, Barbara married Allen Shafer of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. In the early 80s Barbara worked at the Career Development Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She...

Jeanne Lehman

Jan 13, 2025

Jeanne Marion Lehman, age 81 of Prairie Farm passed away at her home on January 13, 2025.

She was born April 29, 1943 to Melbourne and Helen (Maland) Hepburn. Jeanne's dear

mother, Helen, passed away when she was two years old. Jeanne was raised by her wonderful

grandparents, Einar and Christina Maland on the Maland Farm south of Prairie Farm,...

George King

Jan 13, 2025

George D. King, born August 1, 1955 graduated from Eleva Strum High school in 1973 and attended UWEC in 1973 to 1974.

George loved his career as a mail carrier in Eau Claire. He retired after 17 years in 2020. One thing he loved to do after he retired was to ride his bike or walk around Eau Claire to see...

Donald Luhm

Jan 12, 2025

Donald C. Luhm, age 79 of Eau Claire, passed away at Mayo Clinic.

Donald was born September 16, 1945 to Frank and Lillian Luhm. He attended St. James grade school and graduated from Memorial High School in 1965. After graduating, he joined the United States Army. After being discharged he came back to live in Eau Claire.

Donald...

Michael Krueger

Jan 12, 2025

Joseph Miller

Jan 11, 2025

Joseph C Miller, age 91, of Mondovi, WI, passed away Saturday, January 11th, 2025, surrounded by love. Joe was born on February 26, 1933 to Albert and Hazel (O'Riley) Miller in Maryville, Missouri.

Joe served our country during the Korean War in the Navy as a Seabee and was stationed in the Philippines and Japan. Joe worked...

Donna Stadler

Jan 10, 2025

Donna Mae Stadler, age 92 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born in Marshfield on October 6, 1932 to the late Julius and Alvina Mittermiller.

Donna enjoyed her gardens, working in her hanging baskets on the front of her home and sitting on her porch conversing with...

Jacob Moore

Jan 10, 2025

Jacob Thomas Moore lost his battle to himself on January 10, 2025, at the age of 31.

Jacob was born October 11, 1993, in Madison, WI to Gary and Karen (Huseby) Moore. He graduated from LaFollette High School in 2012 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Computer Science from UW-La Crosse in 2017....

Terrie Armitage

Jan 9, 2025

Terrie Armitage, 65, of Chippewa Falls, passed away in her home the evening of January 9, 2025. She had been battling diabetes, severe COPD, and heart failure for over a year.

She was born on August 1, 1959, in Wycombe, England, to James and Phyllis (Savage) Armitage. She grew up in Oklahoma and attended McLoud High School. She was...

Elgeane Gibson

Jan 9, 2025

Elgeane J. Gibson, age 90 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at VitaCare Living of Rice Lake. She was born on September 26, 1934 in Eau Claire to the late Adam and Lorraine Stuckert.

She married George Gibson on June 6, 1953 in Eau Claire. They bought a farm on County Rd E and lived there...

Alberta Story

Jan 8, 2025

Alberta J. Story, 94, of Hayward passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona.

James Peterson

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. James D. Peterson PhD

February 27, 1962 - January 8, 2025

Eau Claire, WI

James D. Peterson, a brilliant and accomplished individual whose legacy of intellect, passion, and dedication will never be forgotten, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, at the age of 62.

Born in Eau Claire, WI, on February 27, 1962, Jim was...

Eleonora Weber

Jan 7, 2025

Eleanora Ann Weber, age 67, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on January 7, 2025.

Nora was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 3, 1957 to Walter and Helma Weber. She graduated from Hamilton High School in Sussex, WI, where she was on the tennis team and performed in several plays. Nora was trained as a licensed practical nurse and had...

Betty Walker

Jan 7, 2025

Betty Ruth Walker died on January 7, 2025, at the age of 93. She died peacefully at her home at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisconsin, her home for over 8 years.

Betty Ruth Moore was born on June 24, 1931, in Madison, Wisconsin and moved to Eau Claire when she was in the 4th grade. Betty met...

Gary Sagunsky

Jan 7, 2025

Gary B Sagunsky, age 82 of Combined Locks, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Prairie Home House of Joy in Menasha, WI. He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on September 20, 1942 to late Max and Dorothy Sagunsky.

Gary worked for his dad at Max's Air Service at the Fond du Lac Airport, gassing up...

Carlene Rude

Jan 7, 2025

Carlene E. Rude, age 80 of Eau Claire, passed away at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Arrangements are pending.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.