Local Obituaries
Romaine Knutson
May 22, 2020
On May 22, 2020 the angels came down and brought Romaine H. Knutson “Knute” home to be with the Lord. His battle on earth was done and now he can rest easy. He was born May 23, 1949 to Harry and Violet Knutson and grew up in Seymour. Romaine graduated from North High School in Eau Claire in 1967 and...
John Knusta
May 14, 2020
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, John Kenneth Knusta, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Eau Claire, WI. John was born on February 13, 1944, to the late Frank and Olga Knusta and was raised on the family dairy farm in Lublin, WI. He attended Thorp High School, graduating in 1962, and it was there that...
Joan Olson
May 9, 2020
Joan Marie (Peterson) Olson, age 98, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on May 9, 2020 at Orchard Hills Assisted Living in Eau Claire under the care of Mayo Hospice. Joan was born on February 20, 1922 to the late Peter and Mae (Halberg) Peterson of Mondovi. Joan graduated from Mondovi High School and attended Business College in Winona, MN. Joan...
Robert Medved
May 4, 2020
Robert “Bob” Medved, age 61, died Monday, May 5, 2020 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after battling pneumonia. Bob was born on May 22, 1958 in Milwaukee, to Morris and Delores (nee Steinhardt) Medved. He lived most of his life at state operated facilities until moving into a home in 005 with Ann & Ron Johnson. When...
Alice Gilchrist
May 3, 2020
Alice V. Gilchrist passed away, peacefully, May 3, 2020 at her home at The Classics Memory Care, Altoona WI., under the care of Mayo Hospice. Alice was born October 13, 1936, to the late Helen (Steinmetz) and Alva Rehberg. She grew up in the Chippewa Falls area and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Prairie du Chien in 1956. She...
Robert Gabriel
Apr 27, 2020
Robert Lee (“GABE”) Gabriel of Eau Claire, WI passed away in the Reflections Wing of Dove West on April 27, 2020 at the age of 71. Born February 21, 1949 in Oconto Falls, WI to Jacob R. and Eileen S. (Hurthibise) Gabriel. His family moved to Eau Claire when he was four. He graduated from Memorial HS in 1967. In...
Brian Balts
Apr 25, 2020
Brian Balts 55, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2020 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Brian was born on February 2nd, 1965 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI. He was the son of Norman and Verdella Balts. He attended Barron High School and later operated his own dairy farm in rural Dallas, WI. He relocated to...
Amya Meyer
Apr 10, 2020
Amya Meyer, 18, passed away April 10, 2020 from a tragic car accident. Amya Ann Meyer was born October 23rd, 2001 to Melissa Meyer at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. She attended the Altoona Schools most of her life. She intended on graduating from McKinley in 2020. She had been accepted into the paralegal program for the fall...
Georgiann Olson
Mar 29, 2020
Georgiann Marie Olson, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. “Georgie Girl” was born October 20, 1940 in Eau Claire to George and Ann (Blanda) Kawell. She graduated from Eau Claire Memorial HS in 1958, the first class to graduate from the new school. One week later, on June 7, 1958, she married the love...
Jean Bruns
Feb 25, 2020
Jean E. Bruns, age 85 of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. She was born November 13, 1934, in Janesville, to John and Anna (Abey) Hall. Jean graduated from Janesville High School in 1952 and went on to the Business Institute of Milwaukee and then worked at the Janesville Medical Center. She married the love of her life,...
Denver Will
Feb 23, 2020
Denver Charles Will, 93, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020. His kindness and compassion knew no bounds and we are thankful he graced our lives for so many magical years. He was a dedicated member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and it was his devotion to faith and family that guided his life. Denver...
Darrel Wolf
Feb 20, 2020
Darrel Rupert Wolf, met his Lord, on Thursday, February 20, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones and family. He was born to Rupert J. and Lorraine (Weissinger) in Durand on July 7, 1946. Darrel graduated from St. Henry’s Catholic Grade School. Later, he married Carol Asher. He drove truck for 44 years for local companies, doing what he...
Dale Myers
Feb 17, 2020
Dale G. Myers, age 96, of Country Terrace of Altoona, WI passed away early Monday morning, February 17, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital with his family by his side. Dale was born on the family farm in the town of Colfax, WI on January 12, 1924. He is the youngest child of Clarence and Goldie Myers. His family moved from...
Darryl Balts
Feb 14, 2020
Darryl Scott Balts, 55, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born April 12, 1964 in Eau Claire, to Richard and Sharran (Dascher) Balts. He attended and graduated High School in Eau Claire in 1983. Darryl married Deb (Miller) Balts on June 23, 1984. They spent their first 20 years of...
Pamela Gaul
Feb 5, 2020
Pamela Jean. Gaul, 64 of Largo, FL passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020 at Suncoast Hospice in Seminole Florida. Pam was born on January 28, 1956 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Clifford Roy and Wilburta Ann Wibel (Myers). She married Richard Jay Gaul on January 16, 1982 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Pam was first and foremost a loving mother who...
Kenneth Peterson
Feb 1, 2020
It is with deep sorrow we say our final goodbyes to our father, grandfather (Papa Ken), brother, Uncle Kenny and great friend. Kenneth A. Peterson passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems of Eau Claire on February 1, 2020, with loved ones at his side. Ken was born on October, 3 1944, in Eau Claire to Alva and Frances (Russ)...
Lois Klavetter
Jan 31, 2020
Lois Mae Klavetter, 96, of Eau Claire, passed away on January 31, 2020 at Care Partners Assisted Living. Lois was born on October 2, 1923 to Lydia (Kromrey) and Henry Strasburg. She attended Fall Creek High School and graduated in 1942. Lois enlisted in the Navy WAVES in March 1944 serving 26 months in Washington DC in an IBM position....
Jean Smith
Jan 29, 2020
Jean C. Smith, age 94, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Jean was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on August 29, 1925. She was the daughter of Ralph and Marian Wise. She grew up in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, and was valedictorian of her high school class in 1943. She married Robert...
Susan Scott
Jan 29, 2020
Susan Lorraine Scott, 71, of Chetek, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Susan was born September 30, 1948 in the city of Eau Claire, at Luther Hospital. Susan, her husband Greg, and their yellow lab, Butte, lived full time in their RV and...
Tommy Frutiger
Jan 25, 2020
Tommy J. Frutiger, age 68, of New Auburn, WI passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System of Eau Claire. He was born June 12, 1951 to Jacob and Hellen (Fahrenwald) Frutiger in Mauston, WI. Tommy attended and graduated Augusta High School in 1969. Throughout his life, he worked at Link Bro’s Furniture, Charles House Furniture, Plaza...
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