Carol Erdmann Hansen Christman, 95, of Eau Claire WI and formerly of Green Bay, WI died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.  Carol was born May 16, 1927 in Neenah, WI to Edgar and Ella Erdman.  They later moved to Menominee, Michigan.  She graduated from Michigan State University in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Education).  In 1949, she married Raymond Hansen.  He died in 1970 and in 1973 she married Robert Christman.  He died in 1995.   She is survived...

Kyle Joseph Frank, age 34, born in Eau Claire, WI on May 12, 1988, passed away in Indian Harbor Beach, FL on December 19, 2022. Kyle was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Virginia Frank and Frank and Agnes Trybula, as well as aunts and uncles, Yvonne Steinmetz, Paula Frank, John Frank, and Patrick Frank. Kyle is survived by his parents, Joe Frank and Peggy Frank, sister Lisa (Aaron) Haemmerle, his beloved nephew and nieces, James, Emma, and Bridget Haemmerle, and many...

Helen E. Jopke age 100 passed away on February 1st 2023 at Our House Memory Care in Eau Claire after a 2 1/2 year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.  Helen was born in Eureka California on June 8th 1922 to Marjorie and Arthur Rutledge.  At the age of 4 Helens father Arthur died and Helen and her mother moved to Eau Claire to live with Marjorie's family. The Nelson Family lived in Shawtown all within a four block area.    Helen attended Mt. Washington School and...

Gary Quentin Kragness, 78, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 13, 2022. Gary is survived by sons, Scott (Michelle), & Gary; 3 Granddaughters, Saylor, Alexa & Brooklyn; Sisters Cynthia (Thomas) Drabant, Debra (David) Smith, in addition to many loved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Gary was preceded in death by parents Quinton and Katherine Kragness, daughter Dana and son Gerald. Born in Minneapolis, MN, Gary was a loving and giving father and...

Thomas Lloyd Gorton was born in Eau Claire, WI on December 28, 1955 to Bob and Lila Gorton and passed unexpectedly on January 24th, 2023 at the age of 67. He graduated from Memorial High School in 1974 and remained in Eau Claire for the rest of his life, working for PEPSI for over 40 years before retiring. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Lila Gorton. He is survived by his loving children Jason (Amelia) Gorton and Jen Gorton, his siblings Charley (Kim) Gorton, Jeff (Marie)...

Stephen M. Jackson, age 72 of Eau Claire, passed away, January 22, 2023 at his residence in Eau Claire under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. There will be no public services. Private family services will take place at a later date. 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.  

Virginia “Ginny” Marie Hennig, age 94 of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Grace Edgewood in Altoona while under hospice care. Ginny was born December 6, 1928 to Wilbur and Rose (Riemer) Klick in Strum, WI.  Rose passed away when Ginny was about 6 years old.  Her aunt and uncle, Clara and Richard Fromm, then raised Ginny in Eleva, WI.  Ginny graduated from Eleva High School.  Ginny married David Hennig.   They had one...

Margaret L. Schemberger, age 73, of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Our House Memory Care in Eau Claire.  Margaret was born in Manchester, Iowa on October 2, 1949 to Dr. Wayne and Violet (Thierman) Thompson. Her early childhood was spent in Earlville, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minnesota before settling in Madison, Wisconsin in 1961. Margaret graduated from Madison Central High School in 1967. She met Frank Schemberger while attending the University of Wisconsin - Eau...

Karen June (Flury) Lieberman, age 80 of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice. She passed away from complications of dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Karen was born June 12, 1942 to Dorothy Paul-Thewis and Jacob Flury of Arcadia and Waumandee, Wisconsin that same year her parents purchased a farm near the Waumandee Valley which provided many baby animals as pets. Free time was spent exploring the hills and...

Jeanette Elizabeth (Meyer) Tandberg, 97, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023 at River Pines Nursing Home. She was born on July 2, 1925 to Rudolph (Otto) Meyer and May Christison Darling. Jeanette graduated salutatorian of Elk Mound High School where she resided most of her life. Jeanette worked as a secretary for the Eau Claire County Court House and at the Jackson Agency. She married Douglas Tandberg on August 5, 1950 at the age of 25. They had two children Steven Douglas Tandberg...

Twylah Juliot went home to be with the Lord late evening on January 6, 2023, with her family by her side at her home in Eau Claire, WI.  Twylah Dell Fitzsimons was born in Frankfort Township, Pepin County, WI, on December 15, 1929 to Ray and Gladyce Fitzsimons. She grew up in rural Pepin, and married Howard Juliot on June 11, 1949. They enjoyed over 73-1/2 years together. The couple farmed near Maiden Rock, WI, then lived in Pepin, before moving to Eau Claire in 1961. Here they...

Mary A. Barry, age 80, passed away on January 5, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. Mary was born on April 1, 1942 in Arcadia, WI to Benjamin and Leona Walske.  She graduated from Trempealeau High School.   She married George Barry on April 12, 1969.  She worked as a school bus driver for Student Transit in Eau Claire for over 25 years. Mary had a strong faith and was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception church in Eau Claire. Mary...

Scott Chase, 64, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Sunday November 27th at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.  Scott was born October 14,1958 in the Country of Japan and soon moved to Eau Claire, WI as an infant with his family. Scott's parents, Elsa and Ted Lahner of Osseo, WI and his natural beloved Father Robert Chase, of Eau Claire, WI.  Our loving Brother, Son, and Father -- Scott was a true blue-collar Wisconsinite in his heart. He was an avid sports fan of all...

Peter George Prynch, 67, of Eau Claire, WI., passed away peacefully in his sleep December 30, 2022. Peter was born March 19th, 1955 in Eau Claire WI., to Harley and Pearl Prynch. He graduated from North High School in 1973, then moved to Idaho shortly after graduating where his brother Mike lived. Once settling in out west he began working and enjoyed new experiences. He eventually returned home to marry his lifelong spouse Julie Ann (Briggs) Prynch. He worked for Tjader and Highstrom for...

Beverly J McGregor, age 91, of Eau Claire, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by her family after a long illness.  Beverly was born on March 26, 1931 to Arthur and Wanda Melott in Steubenville, Ohio.  She is an alumna of the College of Steubenville, having graduated in 1953 with a degree in medical technology.  After graduation, she taught high school and worked at the College of Steubenville where she met Richard McGregor, a new...

Claire Marie Lysy, age 77, of Eau Claire passed away after her 35-year battle with MS at Dove Health Care West in Eau Claire Wisconsin the morning of December 29, 2022. Visitation and service will take place at a later date in the spring. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Claire was born on October 30, 1945, in Williston, ND to Mathias and Felicitas (Connor) Colwell.  She graduated from Williston High School in 1963 in...

  Dr. Robert J. Fabiny Robert John Fabiny died in the early hours of the morning on December 28, 2022, at the age of 90 surrounded by family who had gathered for the holidays in Eau Claire, WI. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-four years, Phyllis. He is survived by his three daughters, Anne, Sarah, and Kathleen, and their families. Born on May 22, 1932, in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, Bob was the only child of John and Helen Fabiny. He dedicated many years of his life to...

Elaine Donna Schankey went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 26, 2022, surrounded by family, at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after a long battle with heart issues and COPD.  Elaine was 82 years old at the time of her death. Elaine was born in Eau Claire, in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.  She was the 2nd of three children born to Macie Hays and Arvilla (Gunderson) Hays.  She grew up with her two siblings, older sister, Carol and...

Doris A. Christopherson, age 86, passed away peacefully shortly after midnight on December 26, 2022, at her home at The Classic at Hilcrest Greens in Altoona WI with her devoted husband of 62 years at her side. Doris Ann Christopherson was born on February 9th, 1936, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, to Albert and Ruth Chapman. She graduated from Moncton High School and earned her degree as a Registered Nurse at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Upon graduation,...

Mother celebrated Christmas with Jesus this year, leaving us early on December 24, 2022. Clara Jane (Millard) Skjei, age 95, was born on December 7, 1927, to Victor and Ella (Juve) Millard.  She married Eugene Skjei on August 7, 1947, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND. Clara loved being a homemaker. She also worked at Valley Memorial Nursing Home, and then as a records clerk at the Grand Forks Police Department, retiring in 1989 after almost twenty years. Clara...