Obituaries

Jan 21, 2023

Shari Kae Elliston, 73, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully from complications surrounded by her family at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, WI, on January 21, 2023 due to complications with Lewy Body Dementia.

Shari was born on October 28, 1949, to Kermit Willard Johnson and Iwanah June (DeShazer) Johnson, in Ellensburg, Washington. After high...

Jan 20, 2023

Romaine E. “Rocky” Tollefson, age 87 of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Eau Claire.  He was born in Chimney Rock on May 25, 1935 to Arthur and Emma (Burgess) Tollefson.

Rocky was a hard worker and taught his children his same work ethic.  He sold cars, drove semi and worked in construction...

Jan 18, 2023

Richard R Dehnke, age 89, passed away January 18 at his home in Fall Creek, WI.

Richard was born at the family’s rural home stead in Chimney Rock, WI.  The family later moved to Mondovi, WI where Richard graduated high school.  Over the years, Richard re turned to the Mondovi area often to take is father on...

Jan 18, 2023

Cassie Leigh (Simonson) Skinner, age 50, of Eau Claire, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Cassie was born on May 8, 1972 to Richard and Carol Simonson.

She graduated from Bloomer High School and went on to CVTC where she earned her CNA Certification....

Jan 17, 2023

Sienna Rayne Olson was born on January 17th, 2023 at 10:38 am at 20 weeks gestation. She was greeted by angels the same day at 1:10 pm. She passed peacefully in her mother's arms while surrounded by family who showed her how loved she was in her brief time on earth.

Sienna was born to...

Jan 14, 2023

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

Jan 14, 2023

Curtis Lee Ackley, age 52 of Cadott, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse after a cardiac arrest.

He was born on August 6, 1970 to Wayne “Mike” and Jane (Yeager) Ackley in Chippewa Falls, WI. Curtis married Nicole on April 17, 2010 in Eau Claire.  He graduated from...

Jan 14, 2023

Dean A Swanson

With heartbreak, we announce the passing of Dean Adolph Swanson. Dean wore many labels: husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. No matter what the acquaintance, all who knew him were blessed with one-liners, long conversations, smiles and a heart of gold.

Dean passed away on Saturday, January 14,...

Jan 14, 2023

John R. Langlois

John Langlois passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Altoona, Wisconsin.

John was born in Durand, Wi, the 3rd youngest of eight children born to Emma and Claude Langlois.  John graduated from Durand High School in 1970 and from college at UW River Falls where he acquired a...

Jan 13, 2023

Nathan J. "Peanuts" Jakel, age 86 of Humbird, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Arrangements are pending.

Jan 13, 2023

Shirley Ann DeLong (nee Webb) age 84 of Rice Lake, Wisconsin passed away on January 13, 2023.

Shirley was born June 13, 1938 in Rock Falls, Wisconsin to Frances A. Webb (nee Raschke) and Paul J Webb.  Shirley moved to Germantown, WI in the late 1950’s and graduated from West Bend High School.  She was a Washington...

Jan 12, 2023

Joanne Miles (Kneisl) lived a full life until God called her home on January 12, 2023. She passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep. She was 94.  Joanne was born on November 13, 1928, in St. Paul, MN to Albert and Marjorie Kneisl.  She moved to Eau Claire, WI in 1943 where she graduated from Eau Claire Sr....

Jan 11, 2023

Judith R. Silge, age 82 of New Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 1941 at the Eagle Ridge Senior Living in Osceola.

Arrangmenets are pending.

Jan 11, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Gary Anthony Kentgen, age 76, passed at 12:50 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Wisconsin.

He was born June 30, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Gary was known for his intelligence, his love of the Lord, love for photography, great passion for science and theology, loved...

Jan 10, 2023

Wilmer Arthur Pautz passed away on January 10, 2023 at Heritage in Eau Claire.  He was born on September 26, 1927 on the family farm near Bonduel, Shawano County, Wisconsin.  His parents were William and Esther (Benter) Pautz, and they were descendants of German immigrants who had originated in Pomerania on the Baltic Sea.  They were staunch Lutherans who...

Jan 10, 2023

Robert A. White

(November 17, 1930 - January 10, 2023)

Robert A. White, age 92, passed away at Azura Memory & Assisted Living in Eau Claire on January 10th, 2023, with his loving wife Carol and family at his side.  He was born on November 17th, 1930 in a farmhouse in...

Jan 8, 2023

Norma M. King, 86, of Eau Claire, WI died January 8, 2023.

She was born August 24, 1936 to Orval and Myrtle Douglas and grew up in the township of Wilson just north of Augusta. Norma attended different grade schools throughout her life including Grandview, Russell Corners, Thompson Valley and Osseo. In 1954 Norma graduated from Lincoln...

Jan 7, 2023

Ricky Alan Walton, 64 of Black River Falls, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2023 with his wife Lorrie at his side.

Rick was born on May 1, 1958 in Black River Falls to Arvid and Delores (Jacobson) Walton.  He graduated from Black River High School in 1976.  On June 8, 1993 he...

Jan 6, 2023

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

Jan 6, 2023

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