Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

James “Jim” Richard Rasmussen, age 75 of Eau Claire passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2024.  He was born on March 29, 1948 to James and Iris (Hederer) Rasmussen in Madison, Wisconsin. Jim grew up in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Jim met Connie (Mengert) while they were both traveling in Europe. They fell in love and they tied the knot...

Jan 26, 2024

Edgar M. VanElls, 78, of Manitowoc, died Friday, January 26, 2024 at Frontida Assisted Living of Manitowoc. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 26, 2024

Loyd G. Buhler Jr age 75 passed peacefully in his home on January 26, 2024. Loyd was born December 28, 1948 in Milwaukee WI to Loyd G. Buhler Sr. and Fern Evelyn Buhler (Petsch). Loyd in the early years drove truck across the country for 18 years. He then decided to get in the security field where he retired in...

Jan 25, 2024

Marilee Ann (Hanson) Marincel, Eau Claire, WI, was born September 5th, 1954 and passed away January 25th, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by family. Marilee was the daughter of Robert and Gail (Bonney) Hanson, formerly of Glidden, WI. She married her beloved Robert George Marincel on August 26th, 1989. He preceded her in...

Jan 25, 2024

Jan 25, 2024

Alan T. Jones, age 64 of Jim Falls, passed away with his daughters by his side on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  He was born on June 16, 1959 in Eau Claire to the late LaVerne and Joyce Jones. Alan enjoyed having visitors come over and spending time with him.  He loved his cat, Panther and he enjoyed traveling on his...

Jan 24, 2024

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Jan 23, 2024

Thomas Capuzzi, age 89, of Cumberland Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 23, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy, parents Anna and Pasquale, siblings, John, Marion, Alice, Betty, Christy, Raymond, Donald, Allen (Pat), and Doris. Thomas is survived by his children, David Capuzzi (Donna), Daniel Capuzzi, Donna Texley (Scott), Diane Williams (Rick), his grandchildren, Jenna,...

Jan 23, 2024

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Jan 23, 2024

Paul John Washak, age 91 of Eau Claire, WI, passed peacefully in his sleep at Lake Hallie Memory Care in Lake Hallie, on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. Paul was born on November 17, 1932 in Whitefish Bay, WI to Leo and Virginia A Washak. Paul was a member of the Milwaukee Wheelman for many years, passionate about cycling after working...

Jan 23, 2024

Robert “Lee” Johnson, 89, passed away on the morning of January 23rd, 2024. Born April 29th, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois to Robert E. and Kathryn A. (Knodle) Johnson. Lee graduated from Rockford East High School and the University of Illinois, where he was a proud member of the SAE Fraternity. Lee married his high school sweetheart Jean Nelson on August...

Jan 22, 2024

Cleo M. Nikolay, 91, of Madison, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Oak Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 21, 2024

Lori Lynn Erdman, age 65 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  She was born on April 24, 1958 in Eau Claire to the late Ronald and Betty Noyes. Lori graduated from Eau Claire North High School and worked at Donut Land in 1977.  She attended...

Jan 20, 2024

Kevin Lee Loomis, 56 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024. Kevin was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on November 8, 1967 to Lee and Judy (Edison) Loomis. He graduated from North High School and attended Chippewa Valley Technical College. Kevin married Nicole Carrier on November 10, 2005. They were happily married for 18 years. Kevin had...

Jan 20, 2024

David “Digger” Odell, 72, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2024. David Worked at Uniroyal for 25 years until it finally closed down. He then attended CVTC and received Associate Degree in their Wood Technics course.  He then went to work for API for many years finally retiring in 2018. David had many hobbies from wood...

Jan 20, 2024

Jean Alice (Anderson) Schumacher was born 7/8/1937 in Elk Mound Wisconsin. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church which her family helped found in 1876.  She married Leonard Schumacher on 5/17/1958 and moved to the family farm in Fall Creek which was her home for over 65 years.  Together they had four children: Carrie (Earl)...

Jan 19, 2024

Hilda M. Lipscy, age 96 of Neillsville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Neillsville.  She was born on May 29, 1927 to the late Clifford and Margaret Swann Sr. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1945.  During her nursing school, she met Donald Lipscy in St. Peters, MN.  They...

Jan 17, 2024

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Jan 17, 2024

Helga Benita Himmel, 91, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 at her residence in Eau Claire, WI.  She was born on July 21, 1932 in Liepaja, Latvia.  In June of 1940, Latvia was invaded and occupied by the Soviet Union, followed by German Nazi occupation in 1941-1944.  Upon the end of WWII, it became re-occupied by the Soviets and...

Jan 17, 2024

Jim W. Robinson, age 75 of Thorp, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 with the company of family and friends at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire.  He was born on December 22, 1948 to David and Ilene Robinson. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Jim had a great sense of humor (his I.T....