Local Obituaries
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...
Christian Grottke
Jan 18, 2020
Christian Grottke, age 46, passed away January 18, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Chris was born in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Henry and Margaret Grottke on February 15, 1973 and grew up on the family farm in Chili. He graduated from Marshfield Senior High and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Wood County in Marshfield. It...
Elizabeth Lindner
Jan 9, 2020
Elizabeth Catherine (Beth) Lindner age 68 died early on the morning of January 9, 2020 at Grace Edgewood Memory Care in Altoona with family present at her bedside. Beth was born on November 10, 1951 to Margaret and Tony Lindner of Greenwood, WI, where she grew up. She attended St Mary’s Catholic elementary school and Greenwood High School and received...
Reta Olson
Jan 1, 2020
Reta M. Olson, age 81 of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Beehive Homes in Eau Claire. She was born in Red Wing, Minnesota on April 19, 1938, the daughter of Nathaniel McKeag and Blanche Vanberg. Reta graduated from Cannon Falls, MN High School in 1956 and went on to the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1961 with...
Gerald Tisdale
Dec 28, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” L. Tisdale, 89, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday December 28th surrounded by his family. He was born in Withee, WI to Glenn and Gertrude (Vincent) Tisdale. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1948. Following High School, he enlisted in the Air Force on October 30th, 1951. During his time,...
Bernadine Boernke
Dec 27, 2019
Bernadine “Bernie” D Boernke, age 103, formerly of Fall Creek, passed away at Dove West Eau Claire, Friday, December 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born October 27, 1916 to Henry and Adele (Volbrecht) Bloch. Bernadine was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in rural Augusta. Bernadine grew up on a family farm between Augusta and...
Madalyn Sturtz
Dec 25, 2019
Madalyn “Maddie” Elizabeth Sturtz, 16, gained her angel wings on December 25, 2019, surrounded by her family and lots of love. Maddie fought her cancer battle with more strength and grace than anyone. Through her year long fight, she touched more lives than she will ever know. Under all her sass and spunk, she had one of the biggest hearts,...
Mike Swartz
Dec 21, 2019
Michel “Mike” Steven Swartz, 52, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, of a heart attack in Eau Claire, WI. Mike was born Sept. 30, 1967, in a US military hospital in Würzburg, Germany to Steven Swartz and Linda (Ida) Swartz of Augusta, WI. As a child, Mike lived in Germany, Wisconsin, Oregon, California, and Texas. From the age of 20, Mike...
Roger Goodpaster
Dec 21, 2019
Roger Goodpaster, after a long battle with illness, passed away in his home on December 21, 2019. He leaves behind a large family, including his spouse of 70 years, Elizabeth (Jung) Goodpaster, who he married in Osakis, Minnesota on September 3, 1949. Roger was born December 2, 1928 in what was then called Unity, a rural area 10 miles south...
Phyllis Radle
Dec 17, 2019
Phyllis J. (Knudtson) Radle, died peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters. She was born to Selmer O. Knudtson and Bernice (Nelson) Knudtson-Fanter on December 26, 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Phyllis was a homemaker and as her children grew older worked at Armours Meat Packing for 11 years. Phyllis and Herman liked to travel the United States and spent...
Janice Olson
Dec 17, 2019
Janice Jean Olson, 74, passed away on Tuesday December 17th at her home in Eau Claire. She was born on May 25th 1945 in Eau Claire to the late Roy and Victoria (Cott) Lee. Janice enjoyed gardening and was an avid Packer fan. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She owned and operated Jan’s Place tavern in Fall Creek...
Robert Wendt
Dec 11, 2019
Robert T. Wendt, 65, of Bloomer, WI (formerly Eau Claire) passed away on Wednesday Dec 11th at Meadowbrook Nursing Home after a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s disease. Robert (Bob) was born on June 13, 1954, in Eau Claire, WI to Richard and Patricia Wendt. Bob grew up in the Shawtown area and graduated from Eau Claire North High School....
Richard Gosnell
Dec 8, 2019
Richard B. Gosnell, 89, passed away Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital with his loved ones at his side. Richard was born on April 22, 1930, in Chicago to Byron and Hazel (Crane) Gosnell. He attended Vermillion High School in South Dakota, and upon his graduation in 1950, his National Guard unit was called to service in the Korean War. In...
Melvin Natti
Dec 6, 2019
Melvin A. Natti, 88, of Altoona, died Friday, December 6th, 2019 at River Pines Nursing Home in Altoona. Melvin was born on April 5th, 1931 in Ironwood, Michigan, to Hiski and Lempi (Mattson) Natti. He married Louise M. Thompson at Grace Lutheran Chruch in Eau Claire, WI in 1960. Melvin grew up on a farm south of Ashland, WI. He...
Eric Gardow
Dec 6, 2019
On Friday, December 6, 2019, Eric Gardow, father, husband, and friend, passed away at the age of 51. Eric had a passion for helping others. He loved to be "on the court" and in the woods. He touched lives around the world, no matter age, gender, religion or race. He was known for helping others, however in the end he...
Bernice Bauer
Nov 27, 2019
Bernice M. Bauer, of Altoona, WI passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, WI. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Oakwood Health Services for their amazing care and compassion provided to Bernice, especially in her final days. She was well known for her beautiful smile and will be truly missed...
Kathleen Lindgren
Nov 25, 2019
Kathleen Ann Getten Lindgren, of Fall Creek, WI, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019, of natural causes. Kathy was born in St. Paul, MN on December 30, 1946, along with her identical twin sister, Karen Getten Supple to Ken and Helen Getten. Karen was her confidante and mentor and they share a bond that will never...
Merlin Dodge
Nov 19, 2019
Merlin Dodge, 76, of Altoona WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 19th 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Merlin was born on April 29th 1943 in Rice Lake WI to the late Russell and Adeline (Warner) Dodge. He attended and graduated from Chetek High School. On November 14th 1964 he married the love of his life Vickie Nayes. Merlin...
Edwin Muelling
Nov 13, 2019
Edwin A. Muelling, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born in Phillips, WI, the son of Erna and Alvin Muelling. Ed grew up with his brother Herbert in Phillips. After graduating from high school, he attended vocational school in Eau Claire where he met “Becky” Ethel his lifetime partner of 73 years. Ed enjoyed fishing,...
Violet Steinke
Nov 9, 2019
Violet (Vi/Toots) Steinke passed away on Saturday, November 9 at her home in Fall Creek after a long battle with dementia. She was born March 26, 1929 in Eau Claire to Elfrieda (Redman) and Albert Pehlke. She was raised by her mother and lived on Vine Street in Eau Claire. She graduated from Eau Claire Central High School and worked...
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