Obituaries

Jul 17, 2022

Friedrich, John (Drex) 54 died unexpectedly on July 17, 2022 at home of natural causes. He was born Oct. 02, 1967 to Cheryl and Dennis Friedrich. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School. He worked K-Mart and Advanced Auto. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, his time with his grandchildren and grand nieces, and his...

Jul 17, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Jeffrey Louis Hilgert, age 73 on July 17, 2022.

Jeff passed from complications of living a great and well-rounded life.  Jeff was best known as a drummer starting his career in the Eau Claire Boys Drum and Bugle Corps (Burlington Express, Crystal Sunshine, The Curt Super Band, Not Guilty,...

Jul 16, 2022

The Obituary Of Paul Martin Tiefel, Sr. [Jesus said] John 3:5 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Paul Tiefel was born April 27, 1925 in Hadar, Nebraska. His parents, George Tiefel and his wife Pauline nee Wietzke understood the problem of a sinful birth...

Jul 15, 2022

Barbara J. Bailey, 89, of Spooner, died Friday, July 15, 2022 at VitaCare Living in Spooner. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 15, 2022

Barbara (Bobbie) (Swanson) Bailey age 89, passed away on July 15, 2022, at Country Terrace Care Partners in Spooner where she spent her declining years. Bobbie was born at home on the farm in Beaver Brook to Linda and Edward Rydberg on October 13, 1932. She attended Lone Pine School, Shell Lake School and graduated from Spooner School in 1950.She...

Jul 13, 2022

With great sorrow, Cody Steven Haas, 32, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lexington, North Carolina on July 13th, 2022. He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 12th, 1990 to Steven Paul Haas and Linda Diane Haas (Johnson). Cody graduated from Memorial High School in 2008 going on to study at Globe University and work a variety...

Jul 13, 2022

Mary Ann Werlein (Miller), age 75 of Eau Claire lost her brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born on March 19, 1947, to Robert and Lucille (Baierl) Miller. After graduating from Regis High School, Mary Ann worked for the City of Eau Claire for 47...

Jul 12, 2022

Abel Anthony Brantner February 24, 2022 – July 12, 2022 Our precious sweet baby, Abel Anthony, beloved infant son of Evan Brantner and Destiny Rhodes of Eau Claire, passed away at home in his sleep on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Abel smiled and laughed throughout his 4 months and 18 days; bringing joy and happiness to every life he touched....

Jul 10, 2022

Douglas D. Lansing of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home, July 10, positioned on his couch with one foot on his coffee table, looking out at the view of Lake Pepin that he loved and in the home that he loved and helped build with his fiancee Dixie. Their life together was filled with happiness, travel and many...

Jul 10, 2022

Janice P. Howe age 68, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. She was born on June 2, 1954 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Richard and Alice Orman. She attended barber school in Spokane, WA and had a successful career as a beautician. She enjoyed camping, fishing, reading...

Jul 9, 2022

Norman D. Mathews, 85, of Altoona, Wisconsin passed away July 09, 2022 of natural causes. Norman was born to Dale Norman and Doris Mathews in 1936 in Elmhurst, Illinois. Norman was a Christian who loved sharing his numerous healings of alcoholism, cancer, heart surgery, and a broken neck. His true joy was always helping his seven children, 17 grandchildren, and...

Jul 9, 2022

Lu Ann Oberg, age 69, of Waubun, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her brother’s home in Eleva, Wisconsin after a 6-month battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer. Lu Ann was born March 4, 1953, in Jamestown, North Dakota to Marcus and RaeAnn (Mueller) Paulson. She is survived by her husband Dan; her mother, RaeAnn; sister Janis (Brent) Wallender;...

Jul 9, 2022

Marilyn J. Steben 83, of Butternut, died Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Jul 9, 2022

Clifford S. Pichler, age 88, of Eau Claire, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Our House Memory Care in Eau Claire. He was born in Rock Falls on November 26, 1933 to John and Marie Pichler. He enlisted in the Army, and after two years serving his country, he was honorably discharged. He then worked at Pope &...

Jul 6, 2022

Byron L. Root, age 89, of Elk Mound, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on September 29, 1932 in Chetek to Ross and Olive Root. Byron served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. On June 25, 1959 he married the former...

Jul 6, 2022

Lynn Allen McDonough, age 73, passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022 peacefully at River Pines in Altoona, WI, with loved ones around him. He was an amazing person that had a huge part in our community. He was the proud owner of Connell's Supper Clubs. He made a difference in many lives. He enjoyed being involved and part of Wisconsin...

Jul 5, 2022

Jeffry C. Miller, 57, of Medford, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at home. Arrangements are pending.

Jul 5, 2022

Riley H. Fletschock, age 90 of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 15, 1931 to Otto and Hilda (Zimmerman) Fletschock and grew up on a farm in rural Eau Claire with his mother Hilda and step father John Schlewitz. Riley met Doris, his wife of 66...

Jul 4, 2022

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Jul 3, 2022

It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Roger Leon Omernik on July 3rd, 2022. Born March 24, 1946 to Victor and Lucille Omernik. He went to school in the Rosholt school district. He enlisted and was honorably discharged from the Army National Guards in 1967. He worked and retired at Copps Company. A Father of two daughters...