Obituaries

Patrick Connell

Aug 10, 2023

Patrick Lavern Connell

Patrick L. Connell, age 76, died on August 10, 2023 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

He was born in Eau Claire on September 11, 1946 to Lavern and Joyce (Neubauer) Connell.  Pat graduated from Altoona High School, and then he served in the...

Chance Peters

Aug 8, 2023

After a ferocious 20-month battle with cancer, Chance Darwin Peters went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2023 in his home at the age of 17. He leaves behind his parents Lezlie and Alan Longanecker, siblings Megan and Jake, and his favorite pet Buster.

Chance was born on August 13, 2005 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin....

Lucia Winter

Aug 6, 2023

Lucia Dulita Winter passed away August 6, 2023, and was laid to rest in a meadow at Natural Path Sanctuary in Verona, Wisconsin.

Lucia was born in Aija, Peru to Daniel Antero Rodríguez Casimiro and Lucia Herlinda Gomero. Growing up in the Andes, she was close to her siblings, Pilar, Miguel, and Jose. She enjoyed playing futbol...

Shannon Johnson

Aug 6, 2023

Shannon Marie Kelley Johnson, 70, died on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Shannon was born on June 10,1953 in Duluth, MN to Dr. Walter and Elda (Crawford) Kelley, and raised in Eau Claire, WI.  After graduating from Eau Claire Memorial High School on June...

James Round

Aug 4, 2023

James L. Round “Roundy”, age 74 of Eau Claire passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with his family by his side.

Roundy was born on January 22, 1949, the son of James and Vera Round.  He grew up in the St. Paul, Minnesota area and graduated...

Carol Hass

Aug 3, 2023

Carol Theresa Hass passed away on Thursday, August 3, at Chippewa Manor, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Carol was born on the family farm, in Arcadia, Wisconsin, on October 7, 1930, to Leo Joseph and Esther Helen (Rotering) Haines. Her best memories were of growing up on the farm, and she shared many stories with us. After graduating High School,...

Joanne Ingram

Aug 3, 2023

Rest In Peace

Joanne Elizabeth Ingram

Altoona, WI

August 28, 1938 to August 3 rd , 2023

Joanne is the daughter of Anthony and Ruth Hellman. Sister to Eugene Hellman (deceased), Judyne Hellman...

Fay Pettit

Aug 2, 2023

Fay Pettit was born on August 29, 1920, in Loretta, Wisconsin, to Richard and Selma (Raish) McClaine.  On August 24, 1940, she married John Pettit.  He died in 1991.    She is survived by a daughter, Donna Wall; and a son, John Pettit (Sara); six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

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Terry Biddle

Aug 1, 2023

Terry Lee Biddle, 70, unexpectedly passed away August 1, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, while vacationing with wife Linda.  Born the oldest of three children on December 23, 1952, to Marvel and Leland Biddle in Stanley, Wisconsin; he grew up in the neighboring small town of Thorp, Wisconsin and later graduated from Thorp High School in 1971.  Marrying Minnette Jepsen...

David Johnson

Aug 1, 2023

David H. Johnson, age 82, of Eleva, WI passed away Tuesday, August 1 at the American Lutheran Home in Mondovi, WI.

He was born on July 5, 1941 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Harold and Irene Johnson.  He grew up in the Drammen Township attending the little Oak Grove School and graduated from Mondovi High...

Frederic Pongratz

Jul 28, 2023

Frederic A. “Fritz” Pongratz, age 85, died peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Fritz was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on November 25, 1937 to William “Bill” and Marie (Ziegler) Pongratz. He was an outstanding athlete at both the high school and college levels. While in high school in Tomah, WI he participated in the state tournaments for...

Ruth Clifford

Jul 26, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Clifford April 6, 1935 - July 26, 2023, 88 Years old

Ruth Elizabeth Clifford was born April 6, 1935 to Roland and Natalie Aggers in Chicago Illinois. Her father was a minister which caused the family to move quite often. Ruth had 4 other siblings, two sisters and one brother, she had...

Susan Culbert

Jul 25, 2023

Susan K. Culbert, 72, of Milwaukee passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospitals-St Joseph Campus in Milwaukee. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona.

Jeanine Maagero

Jul 25, 2023

Jeanine C. Maagero, 91, of Rhinelander passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Harold Krogstad

Jul 24, 2023

Harold A. Krogstad

April 1, 1941 - July 24, 2023

Harold A. Krogstad age 82 of Maiden Rock, WI Died on July 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Harold was born April 1, 1941 in Pierce County. He was the son of Leon and Grace (Schultz) Krogstad. He attended...

Marjorie Addison

Jul 24, 2023

Marjorie Addison, 94, of Beaver Dam passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Clearview Long Term Care and Rehab in Juneau. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Doris Irwin

Jul 23, 2023

Doris W. Irwin, 100-year-old Gold Star Mother and American Legion Auxiliary member passed away peacefully on July 23 at the WI Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.

Born on December 23, 1922, to Fred and Letitia Albrecht, Doris grew up on a farm, graduated from Augusta High School and married Morris Irwin.  Together they had nine...

Darline Haslow

Jul 23, 2023

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Kathryn Anderson

Jul 23, 2023

Kathryn H. Anderson, 41, of Strum passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Christine Eckman

Jul 22, 2023

Christine K. Eckman, 59, of Saint Francis, MN died Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Eau Claire. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.