Alan Richard Rivers, 78, passed away on August 27, 2022, in Eau Claire, WI. He spent the last week of his life with his wife, Linda, and children David and Julie at his bedside, enjoying old stories and jokes. The week prior he spent with his family, including grandchildren and step-grandchildren, for a week-long family reunion. He was born in Springfield, MA to George and Gertrude (Smith) Rivers on June 28, 1944, the youngest of four. He grew up in West Springfield, MA and loved playing...

Stanley "Stan" A. Hillestad, age 89 of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at River Pines in Altoona. Funeral arrangements are pending. Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com. Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

Walter Schaffer, Jr., age 84, of Eau Claire WI, died September 15, 2022, at home, surrounded by family and under the care of Mayo Hospice and Home Care. Walt was born on December 8. 1937, in Philadelphia, PA., to Charlotte (Seddon) and Walter Schaffer. The first 22 years of Walt’s life were spent in the inner city of Philadelphia, with short vacations in Southern New Jersey. Only after being drafted into the US Army did, he find that there was “something west of Harrisburg,...

Paul Marino Pisani, age 81, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on the evening of September 7, 2022. Paul was born in Ironwood, Michigan on April 9, 1941, to Marino and Mary (Paoli) Pisani and grew up in Hurley, Wisconsin. Paul was the eldest of four boys, and treasured the lifelong relationships he shared with his brothers Bob, Jerry and Greg. Paul attended Hurley High School, where he was a star athlete in both basketball and football. In his...

Thomas Porter Taylor, Jr. passed away on September 20, 2022, at his home in Eau Claire. Tom was born on October 21, 1936 to Thomas and Ramona (Thom) Taylor in Minneapolis, MN.  He spent his younger years growing up in Ironwood, MI, East Troy, WI, and Fridley, MN.  Tom married Linda Sjodin on January 7, 1956.  Together they raised three children. Tom was a trust administrator for many years.  Through his work, he made many friends and acquaintances -...

Carol Jean Holton Riggle passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Classic Garden, Altoona, WI at the age of 93. She was born February 27, 1929 in Superior, WI to Frank and Gertie Holton. She grew up in Superior and was salutatorian of her graduating class. She was baptized by Rev. Arma Riggle, who just so happened to have a son Mike, and they were friends. They became much better friends and were married in Superior on June 26, 1948. They had 53 years together until Mike’s death...

Kelley Jane Fierke Murphy passed away unexpectedly at her home, in Eau Claire on September 17, 2022. She was born November 20, 1977, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She graduated from Memorial High School and completed some continuing education at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Some of her hobbies included cooking, reading, traveling, drawing, enjoying the outdoors and she loved animals. Her biggest passion was spending time with her son, Ian. She was preceded in death by...

Rose M. Zank, age 87, passed away peacefully Monday, August 1, 2022 at Care Partners Assisted Living - Eau Claire with her daughter by her side. She was born January 27, 1935 to Edward & Pauline O’Neil in Canton, IL.  Rose married Gerald Zank on May 21, 1955 and together they raised 6 children. Rose was a devoted mother and grandmother who was happiest when surrounded by her family. Rose is survived by her 6 children Debra (Alan) Meyers, Mike, Paul (Pam), David (Angie),...

Phyllis Brovick Burrows, age 95, passed away peacefully at her Altoona, Wisconsin home on September 13, 2022, with family at her side.  Phyllis was born on August 27, 1927, to Albert and Margaret Brovick in Janesville, Wisconsin.  She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Janesville, Wisconsin.  Phyllis graduated from Janesville High School in 1945, and was a member of the National Honor Society.  She worked in a law firm for one-year...

Mary Helen Stewart, age 79, passed away peacefully at Dove Healthcare West, Eau Claire, with family by her side September 13, 2022, after a brief battle with recurrent metastatic breast cancer. Mary was born August 2, 1943, in Eau Claire, WI, to Earl and Estella (Haas) Falch. She was one of 11 siblings and grew up on a dairy farm in the Town of Seymour. She graduated from Regis High School in Eau Claire and, afterward, she worked as a receptionist at Gould. She later worked at Luther...

James Dean “Jim” Stokes, age 79 of Eau Claire passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire on Friday, July 15, 2022 after a tough battle with his past cancer and complications taking a toll on his body. Jim was born in Eau Claire on May 11, 1943 to Alfred and Bertha (Howe) Stokes. While in grade school and high school, Jim was a member of an accordion band.   He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1961.  From 1961-1963, Jim spent his summers in...

Gary L. Brantner, age 70 of Eau Claire, Township of Brunswick, passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital on September 8th 2022 after a two-year struggle with a stroke and cancer. Gary was born in Eau Claire at Sacred Heart Hospital on October 18th, 1951 to Gerhardt (Gale) and Jean (Dickerson) Brantner, and grew up in Brunswick Township. In 1971, he joined Twin City Ironworkers Local 512, and completed his apprenticeship in 1974. He worked on many structures and bridges throughout the...

Cora "Corky" R. Shiffer, age 97 of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Cora Ruth Shiffer was born March 5, 1925 to Orrie and Hazel (Spalding) Shiffer.  She attended Truax grade school and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1942.  She worked at Northern States Power Company for two years before attending Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, graduating in 1948.  She did further studies at UW-Eau...

Eloise K. Sparger, age 88, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire. Private family services will be held. Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com. Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

Carolyn Pritchett passed away on July 10, 2022 at the age of 82 in Sacramento, CA.  She was born to Claude and Florence (Elam) McKnight on December 13, 1939 in Greeley, CO as the oldest of three children (Barbara Knox Bergin and Charles McKnight). Throughout her childhood, she spent much time with her 8 cousins (Wailes family) on their farm in Johnstown, CO.  She graduated from Greeley High School in 1958 and attended the University of Northern Colorado where she was a member of...

Doris Marie Eslinger, age 95, died peacefully on Sunday, September 4th. She was born in Edson, Wisconsin on July 27th, 1927. Doris had fond stories of life on her parents’ farm. She married her beloved husband, Marly in 1949, later moving to Eau Claire where they raised their three children. Doris is preceded in death by her husband Marlyn, daughter Susan Eckstaedt, son Joseph Eslinger, parents Frank and Mathilda Drilling, brothers Clarence and Neil, and son-in-law James Thury. She is...

Gerd Eberhard Wolfgang Golly, age 83, passed away on September 2, 2022 at Dove Healthcare-South in Eau Claire.  He was born on June 26, 1939 in Grottkau, Germany to Waltraud Golly (nee Heite) and Wolfgang Golly.  He lived in Berlin, attended high school there followed by trade school specializing in agriculture.   In 1960, at age 21, he immigrated to the United States sponsored by his aunt and uncle, Guenther and Hildegard Golly.  He lived and worked at McKee Acres...

Kelly G. Miner, age 48 of Woodville, WI passed away Saturday afternoon, August 27, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Kelly was loved and recognized for her bravery in her trials with her illnesses.  She was very talented and skilled in her many life interests. Her love of life, positive attitude, and her sweet laughter brought joy to those who knew and loved her. She had a great love for her two dogs, and they will miss her greatly. Kelly loved her Woodville home and...

Robert (Bob) Lloyd Dressen, 81, passed away on August 27 at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire. He was born in Pipestone, MN on May 8, 1941 where he enjoyed small-town living until he attended Winona State University. The Vietnam War interrupted his life and in 1963 he joined the U.S. Army where he served in Germany through 1967. He then attended the University of Minnesota. Bob is survived by his wife, Teena, and family Jennifer & Jason Beckermann (Ethan & Chloe) and Roger...

Reverend Martha G. Hendricks passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022 at age 81. She was born to the late Paul and Virginia (Gustuson) Glasoe on May 17, 1941. Martha is survived by her two sons David (Peggy) and Paul (Shelly) Kincaid, sisters Chris (Bill Koeckeritz) Glasoe and Sigrid (Toni) Glasoe, nieces Allison Koeckeritz, Anna Koeckeritz, nephew Johnathan (Temi) Koeckeritz, and grandsons Benjamin Kincaid and Ryan Falch. She was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Hendricks. Martha...