This is a memory of love, dedication and remembrance of Ruth O’Brien who passed away on December 31st, 2025 at the age of 98 after a short battle with cancer. Ruth was born on August 11th, 1927, to Clarence & Margaret Holgate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Ruth graduated from Shorewood High School and worked for two years at Northwest Insurance Company and the historic Gimbels department store where she was a “Gimbels Girl” modeling new clothing styles and was also ...

Monica Caron passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2026 surrounded by family. Monica Caron was born on February 18, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Raymond and Gertrude (Buczkowski) Kania. Monica loved the outdoors, especially fishing in Alaska and northern Wisconsin with her husband, Al. She also enjoyed relaxing at home while watching sports. She was an avid reader, “Scrabble” fanatic, and found great joy in writing poetry, using words to express creativity, thoughtfulness, ...

Charles "Chuck" P. Rumphol was born as the 11th child of 14 siblings to Lester and Lucille (Meyers) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Christmas Eve, 1946. After graduating from North High School, he was drafted to the Army where he served during the Vietnam war. Upon returning, he continued to serve for many years as an usher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, refereed countless baseball and softball games in the area, and even drove the Zamboni for Hobbs Ice Center.  After ...

Craig William Carlson, aged 83, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2026.  Craig was born on October 7th, 1942 to Harriet Myrtle Augusta and Elwin Alexander Carlson of Eau Claire, WI.  Craig Married Gail Adele Glanzman in the Winter of 1969 and had one son, Derek James Carlson born on October 20th, 1971.  Craig had a great life and wishes you all the same. A memorial service for Craig will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Hulke Family Funeral Home with ...

Ann Elizabeth Jevne, age 77 of Menomonie passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday October 21, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. She was born July 7, 1948, in Mankato, Minnesota. She lived her life with grace and an unshakable faith that touched everyone who knew her. She graduated in 1966 from Memorial High School, Eau Claire and went on to cosmetology school receiving her state license. She later became the co-owner of The Medicine Shoppe pharmacies in Chippewa ...

Robert "Bob" Louis Detlaff, 65 was called home to his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2026. He was born on his father’s birthday, February 13, 1961, in Minot, ND, the 6th of 7 children to Robert Herman and Clara Belle Detlaff. He was baptized into the Christian faith on February 19, 1961 at Lynch Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Glenburn ND. He spent his early years on the farm near Glenburn.   Bob attended NDSSS in Wahpeton.  He worked in maintenance or ...

Betty Lou Juve, age 88, of Altoona, Wisconsin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 3, 2026, passing away peacefully at her home.Betty was born on August 22, 1937, in Des Plaines, Illinois, to Herman and Agnes (Salewski) Meinshausen. After graduating from high school, she attended North Central Bible College, where she met the love of her life, Marvel Juve. The two were married on May 25, 1957, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and shared a life centered on faith, family, and love.Betty loved ...

Chandra Renee Gauvin, 58, of Chippewa Falls, was called home unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2026.    She was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on May 11, 1967, to Giles and Shelby Gauvin.   She grew up in Eau Claire, graduating from North High School. She attended District One Technical Institute and then began her 35-year career at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire (formerly Luther).   Chandra loved spending time with family and friends, and she especially loved hosting ...

William D. “Bill” Nelson, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Naples, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Linda, and adored daughter, Deborah, at the time of his passing. Bill was born April 3, 1938, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to William and Ruth “Ona” Kellar. He was the eldest of three children. After graduating from high school in Green Bay in 1956, Bill went to work for a local construction company, ...

Cynthia “Cyndi” Jean Green, 74, of Eau Claire, entered her heavenly home on April 1, 2026. Cyndi was born on March 18, 1952, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Douglas and Ruth (LaPage) O’Donahoe. She often shared fond stories of growing up in Altoona as the youngest of eight children, memories she cherished deeply. She graduated from St. Bede’s Academy in 1970. Cyndi met her best friend and the love of her life, Michael Green, at a dance hall, where Cyndi’s sister ...

Dean L. Ward age 93 of Fond du Lac passed away early Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026 at Caretta Senior Living-Memory Care in Eau Claire. 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.  

Raymond "Ray" A. Hansen age 85 of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home while under hospice care. Ray was born December 16, 1940 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Frank and Elsie Hansen. Ray was preceded in death by his father Frank Hansen and his mother Elsie Hansen, his sister Mary and her husband Jerry Paulsen of North Carolina. Ray is survived by his immediate family of his wife Dawna, son Michael and his wife Amy of Arcadia, son Jay and his wife Melissa of ...

Viola (Vi, Pat) Hansen, 91, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. She was born to Frank and Pearl (Delong) Stouff on August 14, 1934 in Eau Galle, Wisconsin. She grew up in the Menomonie area, graduating from Menomonie High School. After graduation, she moved to Eau Claire, where she met and married John “Jack” Hansen. Together they had 2 children: Debra, and Steve. They were married for 52 years until Jack’s death in 2007. After her ...

Vernon “Huntz” Leffel, age 85, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire, WI. Huntz was born September 29, 1940, in the township of Frankfort in Marathon County, a son of Otto and Bertha (Hoernke) Leffel. Huntz served in the United States Army. While in Pennsylvania, he met the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Loss, and they were married September 26, 1959. They moved back to Wisconsin and established a family farm in the Frankfort ...

Glen Reinhold Tamke, age 95, peacefully passed away at home on March 9th, 2026.  Glen’s adoring family surrounded him as he took his last breaths, just as he wished. Glen was born in 1930 on his family’s farm in the Town of Glencoe, rural Arcadia, Wisconsin. He immensely enjoyed being a “farm kid” as evidenced by the numerous stories he shared. Following high school graduation (Arcadia HS 1948) he continued to work the family farm for several years. He enlisted ...

Sally Ann Sterner, 79, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away on March 11th, 2026 surrounded by family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 10th, 1946 in Whitehall, Wisconsin, Sally was the daughter of Palmer and Alice Koxlien. She was the fourth of six children, with two sisters and three brothers. She married Michael Sterner on December 31st, 1965. Sally had many jobs throughout her lifetime. She worked at Donutland, Bakers Dozen, Lands End, McDonald’s and ...

Tom Kewan, 74, of Eau Claire, passed from this earth, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Thomas Michael Kewan was born on October 29, 1951, to Michael and Claire Kewan, in Eau Claire. Tom had many interests. While in high school, he got into stage lighting and Ham Radio. When he was 19, he started Superior Auto Body in Eau Claire. Later, he started another business, Truckaline. He loved being a businessman! Tom met his future wife, Gene, “by accident.” Gene brought her car in for an ...

Arlene Holub, age 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on March 26, 2026 under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born February 1, 1934 to Walter A. and Edith (Bleskacek) Meyer as the second eldest of eight children. From a young age, Arlene took on the role of caregiver, helping to raise her seven siblings with compassion and dedication—qualities that would define her life. Arlene graduated from St. Patrick’s High School with the class of 1952. She married later in life, finding ...

Gloria Luella Anderson (Jensen), age 91, of Eau Claire peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona with family at her side. Gloria was born on November 2nd, 1934, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Chester and Luella Jensen. Gloria lived in Sleepy Eye until the age of four when her family moved to Eau Claire. She started kindergarten that fall since she “was tall enough” to attend, eventually graduating from Eau Claire High School in ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Andrew Mellor, age 73, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 21st 2026. Andy was proceeded in death by his parents Henry and Anne Mellor and his brother, Michael Mellor. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Debra Mellor; daughters Josefa (Chris) Bridges and Kelly (Ty) Shrader; sister Maureen (Warren) Handy; brother Stephen Mellor, granddaughters Julie and Rachel Shrader, and countless friends and family members. Andy was born in Long Island NY ...