Obituaries

Jun 19, 2023

Robert A. Hengel, 76, of Osceola passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hearthside Assisted Living in Osceola. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 18, 2023

Peter Alan Spitt, age 83, died at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on Sunday,

June 18th, 2023. Per his wishes there will be no local funeral service. He will be laid to

rest with a private burial ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire, WI.

Peter “Pete” was born...

Jun 17, 2023

Ralph W. Nickelson Sr., age 80, of Neillsville, Wisconsin passed away on June 17 th , 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Ralph was born to Walter Nickelson and Jeanette Bierman on November 28, 1942 in Elgin, Illinois. He graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the...

Jun 17, 2023

Gary W. Theis, 72, of Poynette passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 16, 2023

Milton Lyle Kuehn of Fall Creek went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023. He was born to Edward W. and Lorena (Moldenhauer) Kuehn on June 30, 1927. Milton grew up on the family farm in the Township of Lincoln. He met a lovely young lady, DeLores Maik, and married her on September 30, 1950. They bought the...

Jun 15, 2023

Kerry Richard Zurek, 62, passed away unexpectedly, at home in Durand, on June 15, 2023.

Kerry was born, and raised in Altoona by his parents, Richard and Carol Zurek and graduated from Altoona High School in 1978. After that he then attended UWEC, graduating with a BA in English in 1982. During that time, he discovered his...

Jun 14, 2023

Please share your favorite memory of Robert to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Jun 14, 2023

James K. Stewart, 77, of Prairie du Sac died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jun 14, 2023

Please share your favorite memory of Viola to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Jun 11, 2023

Craig Greenwold, age 52 of Chetek, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending.

Jun 9, 2023

A heart of gold stopped beating, Working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best, Leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set, But the hearts that loved you dearly, are the ones that won’t forget. -unknown

Curtis D. Prindiville...

Jun 9, 2023

Mary Margaret (Meg) Hermes, 59, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Meg was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2022. She fought hard and continued to fight up until her last breath. Meg was born to Cindy and Jerry Gates on April 5, 1964. She lived a life filled...

Jun 8, 2023

Helen Hitt Gelhaus, 97, of Medford, passed away Thursday June 8, 2023, in her home while under the care of her family and Hope Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11am, Thursday July 20 th at Holy Rosary Parish in Medford with the Very Rev. Patrick McConnell officiating. Visitation from 10am – 11am.  ...

Jun 7, 2023

Dolores Mae Johnson (Hardwick) was taken to her eternal home on June 7, 2023. Dolores was born on October 21, 1928 to Clarence and Nellie (Squires) Hardwick in the rural Neillsville area. She was the third of four daughters. Her father was an itinerant farmhand necessitating frequent moves and school changes during her younger years. During WWII, the family moved...

Jun 7, 2023

Teresa C. Stabel passed away June 7, 2023 at Azura Memory Care under the care of staff and Mayo Clinic Hospice. She was born on September 21, 1934 in Rice Lake, WI and lived there through her high school years. She moved to Eau Claire after her marriage to Eric Stabel in 1954, where she raised her family and worked...

Jun 6, 2023

Stacy Marie Ness, 42 of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 6, 2023. Stacy was born on September 15, 1980 to Kenneth Ness and Beverly (Best) Kohanek. Stacy grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire North High School. She had a love of family, especially her children, friends, basketball and dolphins and the...

Jun 5, 2023

Donna L. Richardson was born January 12, 1964 in Amery, WI to Darrell F. Richardson and Phyllis M. Boettcher Richardson.  She grew up in the Deer Park area.  Donna loved animals.  She was a gifted trainer of horses and dogs.

She is survived by her children:Donald Tew (Brenda) of Emerald, Timothy Tew of Amery, Cassandra Hoople of...

Jun 5, 2023

Friends & Family: It is with great sadness that we announce our brother Robert “Bob” Annis has passed away at the age of 69. Bob had been living at The Neighbors Nursing Home in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He had struggled with many health issues over the years, beginning with spina bifida as a newborn, resulting in paralysis. Bob lived in Wisconsin...

Jun 4, 2023

Michael Paul May, age 53 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Mike was born in Chippewa Falls on September 14, 1969 to Clayton and Dolores (Riedel) May. Mike attended school in Chippewa Falls and worked for over 20 years for Career Development Center in Eau Claire building...

Jun 4, 2023

LARRY A. FLOOD Larry A. Flood, 80, passed away June 4, 2023, at this home. He was born Oct. 27, 1942 in Black River Falls, WI, to Angus and Verna (Hart) Flood. He attended the Humbird School. He served in the United States Army from Nov. 30, 1962 to March 4, 1966. After Larry’s service years, he came home to...