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),...

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...

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...

Gladys Irene Schroeder, age 91, died Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2022, at home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with family by her side. Gladys was born on December 23, 1930, in Colfax, Wisconsin to Elmer and Bessie (Olson) Christianson, the fourth of their eleven children. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1948 and continued her education by taking secretarial classes at the vocational school in Eau Claire. She married Gerhard Richard Schroeder on June 9, 1956. Gerhard preceded her in death...

Beverly Jean Maser, nee VanCampen, was born In Hastings, MN on August 19, 1933 to Albert & Florence (Elmquist) VanCampen. Bev graduated from Hastings High School in 1951, and, according to her younger sister, was the favorite of all her teachers. Following graduation, Beverly worked at the King Midas Flour Mill in Hastings for a short time. She attended a Secretary Training School, after which she started working at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul, where she met Richard (Dick)...

Marilyn Jo Egan, age 86 of Eau Claire, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the American Lutheran Home, in Menomonie. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 12 noon, at the Newman Catholic Parish at the Ecumenical Religious Center, 110 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701.  Immediately following the service inurnment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Eau Claire.  A visitation will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the church from...

Sophia D. Pathos, age 92 of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Orchard Hills in Eau Claire. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 , from 10am-11am at the Hulke Family Funeral Home located at 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI, 54701. A Greek Orthodox Trisagion and Funeral Service will follow visitation at the same location at 11 am with Rev. Father Perry Kallis of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Saint Paul, MN, officiating,...

James P. Egan, age 85 of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Eau Claire. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 12 noon, at the Newman Catholic Parish at the Ecumenical Religious Center, 110 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701.  Immediately following the service inurnment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Eau Claire.  A visitation will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the church from 10:00...

Lowell C. Green, age 93, of Cleghorn passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 10, 1929, to Freeman and Laura (Saugen) Green. He attended the one-room schoolhouse in Cleghorn and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1947. Lowell married Bernice Weiss on July 10, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Altoona, WI. He retired from Uniroyal in 1988 as a painter. He is survived by his six children, Mike (Cyndi), Judy (Randy) Fjelstad,...

Yasumi Chino Taylor, beloved spouse of Thomas E. Taylor of Eau Claire, mother of Teresa A. Lien of Baraboo, WI and Diane I. Wolfe of Eau Claire, passed from this life on August 6, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Eau Claire. She was 89 years old. Yasumi was born on May 13, 1933 in a small town in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Her mother died of cancer when she was but 1 1/2 years of age. The family, consisting then of her father Katsuichi Chino, sisters Hidemi, Kiyomi, and Motomi...

Dr. Arden Lyle Thorsbakken, age 91, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon with family by his side.  Arden was born on July 13, 1931, in Hillsdale, Wisconsin to Martin and Violet (Owen) Thorsbakken.  He graduated from Barron High School in 1949 where he lettered in football, was active in 4-H, and worked on the family farm. Arden completed his BS in pharmacy at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and then served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army during the Korean...

David D. Meyer, age 82 of Eau Claire passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home away from home at the lake in Mikana, WI. David was born in Eau Claire, WI on December 5, 1939 to Edith and Walter Meyer.  He grew up in Eau Claire with his seven siblings and graduated from Regis High School.  He went on to become a pipe fitter in the building trades and early in his career, was drafted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1969.  ...

Bonita H. Lorch, age 95 of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems- Eau Claire. 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.    

Jean Betty Schultz-Warns, 92, of Altoona was called to her heavenly home on July 23, 2022. Her earthly body grew weary, but her mind remained strong with a desire to learn something new each day.  Jean was born on September 22, 1929 in the town of Unity, Clark County, WI to Erwin K and Mathilda (Bartelt) Arquette.  She was baptized March 8, 1930 and confirmed April 18, 1943.  Jean attended Sunshine Elementary until she graduated from 8th grade.  The family then moved to...

Patricia Sue Potter-Efron, 77, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Azura Memory Care Center, from a combination of Lewy Body Dementia and the auto-immune disorder bullous pemphigoid. Pat Potter was born on September 1, 1944 in St. Paul, MN. Her parents were C. Stanley Potter, the long-term Director of the Minnesota State Services for the Blind, and Norma Rusten Potter, a Ramsey County social worker. Pat grew up in South St. Paul and, later, on the banks of the St. Croix River directly...

Verna G. Collins, age 89 of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Grace Willowbrook Assisted Living in Eau Claire. 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.  

Sheila Jean Rupprecht, age 68 of Eau Claire passed away Sunday Evening, July 10, 2022 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. 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.  

Marion Elizabeth Heintz of Eau Claire peacefully passed away on Thursday July 7, 2022 at the age of 93 at her Barnes’ Lake home. Marion was born in Eau Claire to Louis and Edith (Winter) Spehle. She was the eldest of their seven children. In her late teens, she was crowned Miss Dairy Queen.  After graduation from Eau Claire High School, she worked at a downtown café.  On August 26, 1950 she married Eugene (Gene) Heintz.  They had six children, which kept her very...

Lois Kramschuster passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2022 at the age of 100, Lois was born on July 25, 1921 to Clara and Fred Krenz. She graduated from Bloomer High School in 1939 as the salutatorian of her class and subsequently attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned her BS in nursing. Upon graduation, she joined the Navy Nurse Corps during World War II serving at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and later the Naval Hospital in Farragut, Idaho. She was honorably...

George V. Anderson age 99, formerly of Sheboygan, WI  passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge in Osseo, WI. George was born to Elmer and Katherine (Nast) Anderson on September 23, 1922 in Granton, WI.  He honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Corps.  He entered the service on October 23, 1942 and he was honorably discharged on February 16, 1946.  He received a Masters Degree and was employed by the State of...