Obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

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

Feb 12, 2023

James Paul Withington, 40, of Cable, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center on Sunday, February 12, 2023, with many of his loving family members at his side.

James was born on January 24, 1983, in Bay City, Texas the son of James Patrick and Loretta (Griffin) Withington. James spent most of his early years living in Red...

Feb 11, 2023

Joretta L. (Koch) Wilson passed away quietly, on February 11, 2023 and is now in the arms of her Risen Savior, whom she longed to be with. Her family that remains will miss her but rejoice that she is no longer in pain and is in Glory with those who passed on before her.

She was born...

Feb 11, 2023

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

Feb 11, 2023

Cory James Benavides, age 33, of Eau Claire WI, found peace on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital.  Cory was born May 8, 1989, to Rhonda Olson in Eau Claire WI.  He graduated from North High School in 2008.

Cory’s goal was to return to school and work in the field of information technology.  Computer...

Feb 11, 2023

William (Bill) Eric Speckhart formerly from Altoona, recently from Fall Creek.  Passed away in his sleep on February 11th 2023.  He was born to Lloyd and Marvel Speckhart on November 23rd 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa.

He was drafted to the USAF on July 25, 1968 and served two tours in Vietnam.  After being honorably discharged with...

Feb 9, 2023

Jerome Joseph Kurth

8/15/1936 - 2/9/2023

On Thursday February 9, 2023, Jerome Joseph Kurth, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully in the evening hours at Abbotsford Health Care Center in Abbotsford, WI. at the age of 86. Jerome leaves behind many legacies including farming (many hours of rocks...

Feb 8, 2023

Marion Meyer, age 95, formerly of Holcombe and Dorchester, passed away peacefully at Stoney River in Marshfield on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  She was born on May 30, 1927, in Ogema, WI.

She worked as a nursing assistant at Medford Hospital where she met the love of her life, Arthur, and they were married 60 years.  Together...

Feb 6, 2023

Elise joined her papa, mother, friend Gordy, and several other friends on February 6, 2023.

Spunky Elise was born April 8, 1947 to Robert Orr and Anne Orr (Miller) at St Luke’s Hospital in Racine,

Wisconsin. She was baptized December 29, 1949, remaining in faith throughout life. She graduated

From Washington Park High...

Feb 4, 2023

It’s impossible to compress almost 98 years of a life well lived into a few words. Betty was a daughter to Casper and Clara Dahlby. She was a sister to Chet and Ken. She was the adored wife of Don for over 68 years. She was mom to Paul, Tim, Brenda, and Todd. She was grandma to 5 kids...

Feb 3, 2023

PHILLIP CARL UTTERBACK of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin made his transition peacefully at home, as was his wish, on Friday February 3, 2023 at the age of 83.  Phil was born on July 20, 1939 to Charles and Grace Utterback, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Phil has two sons, Carl (Reem) and Derek (Susheila Isaac) Utterback with Irene Williams, whom he married...

Feb 3, 2023

Leona May North (Kolpien), 77, formerly of Colfax and Eau Claire, currently of Eleva, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, with her family by her side with the assistance of the Hospice of Mayo Health in Eau Claire. She was born on October 12, 1945, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to her parents Leo and Marie Kolpien (Lawrence) ....

Feb 1, 2023

Luella M. Daubert, 85, of Medford died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 31, 2023

Carol J. Bourget passed away peacefully at the Homeplace in Stanley on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  She was born on January 6, 1939 to Casper and Anna (nee Paul) Stangret in Chippewa Falls.  Carol attended St Anne’s Catholic School and graduated from Stanley High in 1956.

Carol married Robert Schara in 1957 and on October 8 of...

Jan 30, 2023

Orlando G. Ackerman, age 94 of rural Owen, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at home surrounded by  his family.

Arrangements are pending.

Jan 29, 2023

Paul R. Hoffman, 64, of Marshfield died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Three Oaks Health Services in Marshfield. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 29, 2023

Verlene J. Waiss, 67, of Prairie du Chien died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 28, 2023

Ronald D. Sanford, 77, of New Richmond died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at The Deerfield in New Richmond. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jan 27, 2023

Frederick (Fritz) Ervin Geske of Fall Creek, WI, passed peacefully at home with his immediate family by his side on January 27, 2023.

For the many that knew him, he simply had no more gardens to plant, fields to hunt, lakes to fish, service calls to go on, or ways to help his Lions Club...

Jan 26, 2023

William “Bill” Carpenter, age 81 of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on January 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

On September 17, 1941 Bill was born to Albert J. and Dorothy L. (Johnson) Carpenter in Eau Claire, where he grew up in the Township of Seymour and attended Memorial High School. Bill worked several different...