Area Obituaries

Kimberly Kay Kahler, 64, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, Wisconsin, on September 5, 2025, with family by her side. Kim was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, in 1961, to John and Arlys (Evenson) Kahler. She was the first of four children. Kim’s generosity was measured not in wealth,…

Marie Evaline Freeland, 99, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at River Pines in Altoona. Born on May 6, 1926, in Corvallis, Oregon, to Raymond and Gladys Hosford, Marie lived a full and vibrant life. After graduating from high school, she met the love of her life, Everette Freeland. They were married…

Robert Gene Drallmeier, passed away on September 6, 2025, after a tragic helicopter accident. He was 66 years old. Robert was born on October 4, 1958, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to parents Louis and Glenda (Church) Drallmeier. Robert grew up in Superior, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Superior High School in 1977. Shortly after,…

Patrick “Pat” William Miller, age 67, of Lake Wales, FL, and formerly of Boyceville, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025. Pat was born to William and Arnette (Snyder) Miller on March 17, 1958 in Duluth, MN. When he was a child, he and his family moved to Boyceville, WI where he attended…

William “Bill” M. Casey, age 74 of Downing, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. William was born on February 18, 1951, to Albert and Flora (Confer) Casey in Menomonie and was a 1969 graduate of Menomonie High School. He farmed for a few years then moved to Iowa. He…

Benedict J. Schlosser, age 75 of Boyceville, WI went to be with his Savior August 31, 2025. He was born October 4, 1949 in Plum City, WI to parents Lawrence and Anna (Klapperich) Schlosser. Benedict was raised in Eau Galle on the family farm. He attended St. Henry’s Grade School in Eau Galle and graduated…

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Dale E. Johnson Jr., age 67 of Glenwood City, WI who died in a tragic motorcycle accident on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Dale was born on October 16, 1957, to Dale E. Johnson Sr. and Harriette Loch Johnson. He was…

James (Jim) Weinhardt Eliason Sr., age 94, passed away on September 6, 2025 at the Hammond Nursing Home with family by his side. Born on November 18, 1930 in Luck, WI, he lived a life of service and devotion not only to the land as a farmer but as a serviceman in the U.S. Army.…

Audrey Jean (Utphall) Anderson of Boyceville passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 92. Audrey was the second child born to Ronald M and Martha Voelker Utphall (Bible) on October 10, 1932, in Eau Claire. They moved to Downing in 1937 after her father died. She attended grade school in Downing and…

Logan Michels, age 36, of Colfax passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Logan was born January 19, 1989 to John and Christie (Freeberg) Michels. He is survived by his parents; siblings: Chism and Samm Michels; grandmother Betty Freeberg, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Logan grew up outdoors farming and…