Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Martha (Marty) J. Fuller, 90, passed away on Friday April 28, 2023 while under hospice care.  She was born on December 2, 1932, in Evansville, Indiana to Henry and Ethel (Ritchie) Doninger.  She attended Indiana University where she was selected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board honor societies.  While at IU, she met her husband Chuck, wed...

Apr 26, 2023

Darlene A. Henrichs, age 89 of Fall Creek, passed away in Eau Claire on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1933 in Remsen, Iowa to the late Fred and Clara Horkey.

Darlene met a young man by the name of Leland Henrichs who was on furlough in Remsen. Leland and Darlene...

Apr 26, 2023

Julie Marie Floan, age 63, passed peacefully and went to her eternal home on April 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Julie was born on September 8, 1959 in Rice Lake to Walfred and Florence (Bryngelson) Mickelson. She was raised on the family farm in Sarona. Later in her childhood, her mother...

Apr 22, 2023

Delores L. Phernetton, age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending.

Apr 21, 2023

David A. Opelt, age 67 of Neillsville, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023.  He was born on June 9, 1955 in Neillsville to the late Rudolph and Marcella Opelt.

David was a simple man who loved simple things.  He had a heart of gold and enjoyed being with his family and friends.   His enjoyments were going...

Apr 21, 2023

Linda K. Walicki, 74 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo, Wisconsin, after her short journey with lung cancer. An amazing mother, grandmother and friend, was surrounded by many of her loved ones at the time of her passing.

Linda was born in Independence, IA on November...

Apr 20, 2023

Neil James Fruit died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 20th in Menomonie, WI at the age of 86.

Neil was born on March 5, 1937 in Colfax, Dunn County, WI to Lester & Gladys (House) Fruit. He married Joanne Joyce Hight on February 1, 1958 and they had three children together: Kim Fruit, Neil Fruit...

Apr 18, 2023

Philip A. Andersen sadly passed at the age of 87 on April 18, 2023 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI after a brief illness. Phil was born to Marinus and Selma on March 25, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN. Phil graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955. He then joined the United States Navy right after...

Apr 14, 2023

Donald R. Pohle, age 80, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Altoona.

Arrangements are pending.

Apr 14, 2023

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Apr 13, 2023

Wayne D. Hill, age 93 of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Eau Claire. Arrangements are pending.

Apr 12, 2023

Fredrick Allan Boettcher, 84, of Rice Lake, WI, passed away April 12th 2023 with his wife holding his hand and his boots on. Fred was born on August 26th 1939 to Fred Boettcher and Helen Nelson in Milwaukee, WI. They later moved to Rice Lake and operated a farm. After graduating from Rice Lake high school in 1957, Fred...

Apr 10, 2023

Lucille “Lucy” Drehmel, Age 90 of Fall Creek, WI passed away April 10, 2023 at River Pines Nursing Home.

She was born November 15, 1932 to Walter and Olga Randall. She graduated from Fall Creek High School and after graduation went to work at (Bell) AT&T Telephone Company. She was employed there for over forty years. Lucy...

Apr 10, 2023

Bonnie K. Gunther, age 74 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Arrangements are pending.

Apr 8, 2023

Robert A. Angeloff, age 76 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. He was born on October 3, 1946 to Alex and Lorraine Angeloff in the Chicago area.

He married Gloria Mathisen on November 4, 1967 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wheeling, Ill....

Apr 7, 2023

James E. Cline, age 51 of Chetek, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois on July 20, 1971 to John and Janice Cline.

He graduated from Villa Park High School. After high school, he attended DuPage Community College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree...

Apr 7, 2023

James Konik, age 91 of Owen, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023, at home surrounded by family, under the care of Hope Hospice.

James was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman.  He enjoyed many years hunting with his friends and family.  James loved to share his skills and knowledge with everyone.  He was often called "dad"...

Apr 4, 2023

Charles F. Morth, age 85 of Stockholm, WI died Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Eagle’s Rest Assisted Living in Pepin, WI surrounded by family.

Charles was born in Plum City, WI on July 11, 1937 to Anton and Esther (Friberg) Morth. He graduated from Maiden Rock High School in 1955. He enlisted in the US Navy and...

Apr 4, 2023

Gertrude M. Oswald, age 95, lifelong resident of Park Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4,2023 in Park Falls. She was born on June 11,1927 to Otto and Mabel (nee Andrus) Schultz. On September 4,1957 she married Joseph A. Oswald. Together they raised five children.

Gertrude was a sweet and loving person and will be sadly...

Apr 3, 2023

Katherine “Kathy” Helm, age 87 of Chippewa Falls, passed away on April 3, 2023 at Vita Care Living in Bloomer.

Katherine was born on March 25, 1936 to parents Gladys and Alvin King. She married Donald Helm on October 30, 1954. To this union, eight children were born and she became a stay-at-home mom and...