Elizabeth “Betty” J. Garber, age 80, of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She is remembered as being the public face of the Eau Claire Boy Scout office, having worked there for 43 years from 1959 until retirement in 2002. She served in various roles, beginning as receptionist and later becoming office supervisor. She was known to “coordinate everything,” from registrations to volunteers. In honor of her contributions, an Eagle class was named after...

Thomas “Tom” H. Airis died peacefully and comfortably at home surrounded by his family on July 16, 2020; he will be greatly missed. Tom was born on December 21, 1949 in Eau Claire to John and Anabel Airis and remained a lifelong resident and participant in the community. In his youth, he attended Campus School and later graduated from Eau Claire Memorial in 1968. He earned a bachelor of science degree in geography, with an emphasis in cartography, from Wisconsin State University...

Dr. John Holland “Jack” Bowen born July 7, 1926 passed away June 16, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.  He is survived by his children: Kathleen Bowen, Bridgett Bowen, Bruce and Seanine Bowen, grandson Jackson Bowen and step-grandchildren Erica Busbee and Kyle Hourigan. Preceding him in death was his wife, Barbara Bowen. He leaves behind his loving companion Theresa Aspenson. His remaining siblings Alice Bowen Gibson, Bruce Bowen, and William (Bill)...

Marjorie Ione Rindal, age 96, of Eau Claire passed away February 1, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital. Marjorie was born January 28, 1925 in Eau Claire to Herman and Lydia (Hehl) Pehlke.  Upon completion of the 8th grade in school, she started working and never stopped.  During the Korean War she worked at Presto.  She was always helping people, doing whatever needed to be done.  She cleaned, hung lots of wall paper, upholstered furniture, cared for people unable to care...

Yvonne Grace McGrath, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away at her home Sunday, August 16, 2020.  Her family was with her as she gracefully transitioned from this life to the next. Yvonne was born March 17, 1946, in Devils Lake, ND, to Philomena and Richard Aylesworth.  In 1953, Yvonne and her family moved to Eau Claire where she resided until her passing.  Yvonne married David McGrath on October 21, 1972, at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.  They welcomed their son James...

Vernon George Mertinke, 97, of rural Eau Claire, went home to his heavenly Father on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Marshfield Center Hospital in Eau Claire. Vern was the oldest of four children, born to Ida (Sell) and Ernest Mertinke.  Vern attended Sunny View School, which now resides in Carson Park, and Lincoln Elementary. He attended Eau Claire Senior High School. During World War II, he moved to Seattle, Washington with his mother, brother, and two sisters to work in the Boeing...

Reba Lou Woodruff (Kuehne), 87 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 19, 2021. On February 28, 1934, Reba was born in Ironton, Ohio, where she attended school and graduated from Ironton High School. She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, West Virginia, graduating with a degree as a registered nurse. In the summer of 1956, Reba attended a picnic on a blind date with her future husband, John Everett Woodruff. She said that while she...

Marvin "Marv" F. Ramsden, age 87, of Woodville passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Farm of Mike and Shirley Baumann, N3040 440th Street, Menomonie, WI 54751.  Visitation will take place that morning from 9 am until the time of service.  Burial will take place later that afternoon at 3:30 pm at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Eau Claire. Friends and family may offer condolences online...

We have lost one of the good ones far too soon ❤. Paul Cherrier passed away unexpectedly on June 16th, 2021.  Paul was born to Laurence and Anne Cherrier on July 28th, 1946. Paul married Kathleen Wolf on August 31st, 1964. They had two children together, Theodore (Ted) and Matthew (Matt). They later divorced.  Paul is survived by his son Ted (Erika), Woodinville, WA and son Matt, Burnsville, MN. Paul is further survived by Ted & Erika’s...

Beatrice "Beatie" L. (Sippel) Hill, age 99 of Rochester formerly of Eau Claire passed away early Tuesday morning, June 15, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN. Funeral service will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 123 W Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701 with Pastor John Wile officiating.  Visitation will take place at the church Wednesday morning from 10 am until the time of service.  Burial will take place at 2 pm on...

Raymond B. Glenna, 88, went home to be with Jesus on June 14, 2021, at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens, Altoona, WI.  Ray was born to Thinious and Myrtle (Mattson) Glenna, the fifth of ten children.  He graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1949 and went on to attend Eau Claire State College (UWEC), majoring in chemistry.  Ray enrolled in the National Guard in 1949, proudly serving for more than ten years.  He was also a volunteer fire fighter for the Town of Union...

Dr. George E. Owen, age 89, of Eau Claire passed away on Tuesday, June 8 2021 at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire. Born in Hannibal, MO on June 27, 1931, George and his brother Bill were the product of tough love and hard work. The family moved 14 times across Missouri for his father’s civil engineering jobs before George’s high school graduation.  As a youth, George was responsible for an acre of vegetables, chickens and a calf for family food during the Great Depression,...

Norm Hanson, age 89 of the town of Pleasant Valley passed on to Heaven on June 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Mayo Hospice. Norm was born on September 5, 1931 to Manuel and Irma (Pederson) Hanson. He was born at home in the town of Pleasant Valley where he lived his entire life. Norm attended Kaiser elementary school. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1949 and then enlisted in the Air Force where he served his country from 1950-51. Norm was...

Harold E. LaPoint, age 91, of Eau Claire passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire. He was born on December 7, 1929 to Edward and Eleanor (Hunter) LaPoint in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He attended school in Eau Claire and as a child he sold newspapers at the train depot. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Italy towards the end of World War II. In 1950 Harold met Donna Hall and they were married on March 3, 1951 at Little...

Douglas E. Chapman, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Eleva, Albion Township on May 31, 2021. Doug was born in Racine on March 17, 1957 to Francis and Eleanor (nee: Moll) Chapman. He is survived by his wife and partner in all aspects of life for over 40 years, Elizabeth; their children, Aurora (Scott), Layne, Quinn (Brooke), and Frank (John); grandchildren Ada, Fynn, and Charlotte; his beloved dogs Beau and Cole, and countless other extended relatives and friends. An avid...

Stephen B. Anderson, age 53 formerly of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He walked into the waiting arms of Jesus made new and whole. No disabilities - PERFECT  He was preceded in death by his parents Barrie and Becky, an infant brother Michael, and his grandparents Ardys and Ellsworth Anderson and Leonard and Cleita Wallerstedt.   He is survived by his sister Cheryl (Paul) Bechel, nephew Taylor (Danielle)...

Gertrude V. Perkovich age 96 of Eau Claire WI passed away Tuesday May 25, 2021 at River Pines in Altoona. She was born January 16,1925 in Sheldon WI to Peter and Helen (Berchem) Yeager. Gertrude married George Perkovich on September 25, 1947. They lived in Eau Claire WI all their married life. She and George owned a wrecker service. She is a lifetime member of the Chippewa Valley Antique Engine and Model Club. She is survived by children Darrell Perkovich, Darlene Hays, Granddaughters...

Susan Jane (Vail) Mayer, age 65 of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.  Born on May 18, 1956 in Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of Theodore and Mary Jane (Halfmann) Vail.  Her early childhood was spent in St. Johns, Michigan, before moving to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin where she graduated from High School.   Sue continued her education at both UW La Crosse and UW Madison.  Her adulthood home was in Fall Creek,...

Merlin “Yukon” Charles Schankey passed away on May 19, 2021, at Aspirus Hospice House on N. 32nd Avenue in Wausau, Wisconsin after a long battle with Inflammatory Myopathy compounded by recently diagnosed cancer.  Merlin was 82 years old at the time of his death.  Merlin was born in Black River Falls in Jackson County, Wisconsin.  He was the 3rd of 4 children born to Charles Schankey and Albertine S. (Lei) Schankey.  Merlin grew up on their family farm. ...

Linda Joy Cable was born on October 6, 1949 in Eau Claire to Robert and Mildred (Hoepner) Hoff.  She died on May 16, 2021 at the age of 71. Linda graduated from North High School in 1967 and worked in the meat departments of Red Owl, Duke’s, Copp’s and Gordy’s in Eau Claire. She married David Cable on May 1, 1976 and they were married 25 years until he passed away in 2001. She was a member of Pinehurst Lutheran Church her entire life. Linda is survived by her sister...