Obituaries

Nov 22, 2022

Joanne L. Horan

Joanne L. Horan passed away peacefully on November 22 at the Azura Memory Care Center at the age of 87.  Joanne was born on September 20th, 1935, in Eau Claire WI.  She was the daughter of Leonard and Lila Ganong.

She attended Eau Claire High School and then went on...

Nov 21, 2022

Sean David Conner, age 45, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Sean was born August 30, 1977 in Milwaukee to David and Wanda (Garner) Conner. He graduated from UW-Stout where he received his Bachelor of Science Information Technology Management, Networking/Management degree. He also graduated from CVTC with his IT Programmer/Analyst...

Nov 20, 2022

Marcia Crane Marcia (Tretinyak) Crane, 75, of Trego died peacefully Sunday November 20 th , 2022, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Marcia Jean Crane was born in Rochester, MN., on January 23, 1947, to Carl and Helen (Vickey) Tretinyak. Raised in Rochester, Marcia graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. She attended Hamline University 1965-...

Nov 19, 2022

Lenora R. Frye, 89, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022 at her home with family by her side.

She was born June 6, 1933 in Montgomery, AL to Ramond and Olivia Rast. She attended the University of Alabama, was a dressmaker, secretary, worked in retail, a fantastic mother and southern cook.

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Nov 19, 2022

Merlin E. Gerrits died on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Traditions in Thorp.  Arrangements are pending.

Nov 18, 2022

Faye E. Panetti, age 88, passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord and Savior on November 18th, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Mn. Faye was born on May 19th, 1934, to the late Arthur and Agnus Cox. She was raised on a farm near Spooner, Wisconsin, attending rural schools. Graduating from Spooner High School and the...

Nov 17, 2022

Richard (Rick) Hudson passed away at the age of 73 on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital, surrounded by his family and close lifelong friends, Damian and Jo O’Brien.

Rick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1949, to Ralph and Peggy Hudson. He graduated from Memorial High School in...

Nov 17, 2022

John E. Sheffield, 84, of Stone Lake died Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Nov 17, 2022

Carol J. Heath, age 83 of New Auburn, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Arrangements are pending.

Nov 15, 2022

Karalene (Kari) Meyer passed away peacefully at home, Nov 15, 2022 from natural causes. Karalene Marie Siewert was born at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire on Nov 5, 1961 to Richard and Marlyn Siewert—the 5th of 6 children. She grew up on the family farm south of EC, always participating in the many (mis) adventures that accompanied the “Siewert...

Nov 14, 2022

Patricia Ann Kufalk (Halverson), 74, of Northfield, died peacefully at home on November 14th, 2022 with family present. Patti was born on June 11th, 1948 to Myrtle and Sigrid Halverson and was the youngest of 6.

She graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1967. After graduation, she moved to Milwaukee  where she had a successul...

Nov 14, 2022

Gary Obert Iverson Began his next journey on November 14, 2022. Gary was born July 24, 1958 the oldest son of Obert and Patty (Bailey) Iverson. Gary graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1976.

After High School Gary worked at Nelson Mufflers and Arrowhead Lodge. In 1995 He began his career as a Correctional Officer...

Nov 14, 2022

Rose Ella Haas, age 76, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire to Ralph and Ella (Lund) Haas. She was the youngest of six siblings and grew up on the family farm in the town of Clear Creek. As a child,...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert Thomas Showalter, age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Born on August 6, 1936, in Cicero, Illinois, Robert was the second son of Carolyn M. (nee Pound) and Harry I. Showalter. They later divorced and by high school age the four children...

Nov 12, 2022

Elaine Rita Hanley Sydejko passed into the loving hands of the Lord, Saturday November 12, 2022 at the age of 98.9 years. She died peacefully surrounded by family and care givers at Care Partners Memory Care, Eau Claire.

Elaine was born February 7, 1924 in Chippewa Falls to Leonard and Anna (Konechney) Hanley.  She grew up on...

Nov 12, 2022

Gregory Wayne Hazen, 64, of Sun City, AZ (Hometown Eau Claire, WI) died of a heart attack on November 12th, 2022, in Phoenix, AR. He was born on October 9th, 1958, to DeWayne (Stub) and Joyce (Flaskrud) Hazen. The first of seven children.

He attended Cleghorn Elementary, Central Junior High and Memorial High School. He worked...

Nov 11, 2022

Geneva Lou Canfield McNaughton passed away November 11, 2022 at the age of 100, at home.  She was healthy until her 100th year. She lived a very good life, loved and was loved by family and friends.

Geneva was a strong and smart woman, generous and devoted to her family. She was quiet and a...

Nov 11, 2022

Karen May Barber, age 90, of Altoona passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Grace Willowbrook in Eau Claire.

Karen was born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 5, 1932 to Benjamin and Cora (nee Thurke) Balthazar.  Karen graduated from Washington Park High School in 1950.  Karen married Vern Barber Jr. (who sat behind her in homeroom)...

Nov 11, 2022

Marie Ann Wehrmeister, age 64, of Ladysmith passed away peacefully in her home on November 11, 2022.  Marie was born March 15, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Vincent and Lillian Llanes. She was the youngest of 9 children.

In 1986 Marie met Paul Wehrmeister Sr. and they married on November 22nd. Together they shared 3 children. They...

Nov 10, 2022

Dave read the obituaries every day, and if someone younger than him died, he would say “well I outlived that one.” On the morning of November 10, Dave didn’t win the obituary lottery. He was 81 years old. He filled those 81 years caring for family, friends, and pets, while enjoying life with curling and perfect manhattans.

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