Obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

Peter C. Sipari, age 72 of Altoona, formerly of Chicago, Illinois area, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire with his family by his side.  He was born in Chicago on December 2, 1950.  One of his passions in life was to write poetry.

Peter is...

Jul 21, 2023

Robert (Bob) Duane Knudson, age 83 of Altoona, WI passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, July 21, 2023.

He was born on August 2, 1939 to Hogen and Oliana (Johnson) Knudson. He married Bonita (Bonnie) Scharlau on July 1, 1961. They later divorced.

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Jul 20, 2023

Richard Robert (Dick) Baer of Eau Claire, WI died on July 20th of ALS. He was born on January 13th, 1951 in Green Bay, WI. In 1975, Richard married Sara Solie in Door County, WI. Dick began his adult life as a shipfitter in Sturgeon Bay before moving to the Eau Claire area. He graduated from the industrial...

Jul 20, 2023

Virgil L. Pederson, age 77 of Shell Lake, WI passed away with his family by his side at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Chippewa Falls on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  He was born on May 10, 1946 in Ada, MN.

Virgil was a proud Vietnam Veteran who was honorably discharged in 1971.  He married Sharon...

Jul 19, 2023

Tammy L. Skoien, age 50 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 19, 2023

David L. Jacoby, 75, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Neillsville. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 18, 2023

Faye M. Mester, age 76 of Clayton, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 18, 2023

Gertrude A. Marsh, of Eau Claire, passed on Tuesday, July 18, 2023in Eau Claire.  Passing at 95, Gert lived a good life. Her faith and love for her family were very important to her. She cared deeply for her family and we were blessed to have that. She had spunk, sass, humor, wit, and charm.   She will be...

Jul 16, 2023

Barbara “Barb” Velma Doty, age 82 of Hudson Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 16 th , 2023, with family by her side. Barb was born on December 15, 1940, to Gustav and Ida Martin as the youngest of 7 children near Carlock, SD.

Following graduation from Burke High School in...

Jul 16, 2023

Charles W. Diedrich, age 68 of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Willowbrook Assisted Living in Stevens Point.

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 16, 2023

Theodore Russell Henrichs, age 73 of Milltown, WI passed away after a short battle with cancer surrounded by his family on Sunday July 16, 2023. He was born June 11 1950 in St. Paul MN. He was a Vietnam Veteran honorably discharged in 1972. Married his wife Kathy in Aug of 1975. They raised 2 wonderful children, Andrea and Teddy....

Jul 16, 2023

Marilyn Jean Wesley, 85, of Holcombe, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away the morning of Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Care & Rehab Center in Ladysmith, WI, under the care of Marshfield  Medical Center Home Care & Hospice after a three-month battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1937, to John and Margaret DeLage in Emerald, Wisconsin.

Jul 15, 2023

Carol R. (Anderson) White was reunited in heaven with her husband of 71 years, Robert (Bob) A. White, on July 15 th , 2023.  Carol was born in Tomahawk on May 5, 1934 to Sever and Clara Anderson.  She and Bob were united in marriage on January 1, 1952, prior to Bob leaving for the Army.  Bob and...

Jul 15, 2023

Karen Marie Bumann, age 67, died on July 15, 2023, in her home following a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma, with her husband David and sister Roberta at her side. Karen showed tremendous courage and strength facing multiple relapses with various treatments during her 11 years living with cancer.  She will be missed dearly by her...

Jul 15, 2023

James W. Murch

June 8, 1928 - July 15, 2023

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the journey that was Jim's life has come to an end. In his words, it was a life well-lived and without regrets. Jim was born and raised in the Weyerhaeuser...

Jul 14, 2023

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Jul 12, 2023

Vickie J. Jamison, 67, of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 12, 2023

Genevieve (Gene) A. Wilson, age 90 of Neillsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Neillsville. She was born on August 12, 1932 in Lithuania, the daughter of Alfonso and Josephine Petrulis. She and her family returned to the USA when she was just an infant. In 1963 she married the love of her life, Lloyd P. Wilson, in...

Jul 11, 2023

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Jul 11, 2023

Michael J. Hanson, 71, passed away peacefully at home on July 11th, 2023 after a short courageous battle with multiple cancers. He was born on April 30th, 1952 in St Louis, Missouri, the eldest of Al and Vivian Hanson.

He was a 2nd generation electrician, proud member of the IBEW Local 14 for over 35 years, and...