Smith Funeral Chapel & Eau Claire Memorial Crematory

11/20/2025

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Lisa Marie La Fond, 64, of Stanley, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Reflections at Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire, with family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1961, to Margaret La Fond in West Allis, Wisconsin. Lisa spent most of her life in West Allis, where she attended ...

11/19/2025

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Daniel M. O’Bryan, 79, of Eau Claire passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire. He was surrounded by his wife and children at the time of his death. We would like to thank the staff at Mayo for providing comfort and care for Dan and the entire family who ca...

11/14/2025

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Robert N. Hodges, 73, of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire. Bob was born on July 19, 1952, to James and Edith (Stewart) Hodges in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He married Joanne Gullickson Kittelson Hodges on May 16, 1986. Bob is survived by his....

11/11/2025

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David A. Bursaw, 65, of Eau Claire passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home. David was born on September 11, 1960, to James and Linda (Frankino) Bursaw in Aurora, Illinois. David is survived by his mother, Linda Middleton of Independence, WI; nephews, Nathan Pientok of LaCrosse, WI and M...

11/06/2025

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Memory of Barry A. Behlke, 03-26-1949 to 10-27-2025, of Chippewa Falls passed away at home with his family on Monday, October 27, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Barry was 76 yrs old, born to Leo and Gloria (Tafel) Behlke in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; oldest of six children, Ava, Doreen, Hop...

10/30/2025

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Billie Jo Crowell, 80, of Stanley passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Homeplace of Stanley. Billie Jo was born on March 16, 1945, to Elmer and Renilda (Ziebell) Crowell in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She loved going to thrift sales and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchil...

10/28/2025

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10/24/2025

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Betty L. Vaningan, 90, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully at home with her family Monday morning, October 20, 2025. Betty was born on December 1, 1934, in Altoona, WI, to Russell and Lula (Harmon) Dull. During her life she worked at Peters meats and several meat packing companies. Betty and her h...

10/23/2025

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Elmie M. Henning, 94. 88 years old, of Eau Claire passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Eau Claire. Elmie was born on December 20, 1930, to Ellen Wiitanen and Paul Bitner in Wisconsin. She was a long-time member of Peace Lutheran Church. Elmie was very active with quilting, serving in the ch...

10/17/2025

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Barbara Ellen Michels of Eau Claire passed away peacefully at Care Partners Country Terrace on October 16th at the age of 75. Barbara was born on February 17, 1950, in Black River Falls to Francis and Rose (Lastofka) Michels. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Alma Center in 1968. From there Ba...

10/17/2025

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Irene M. Goss, age 90, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona. Born on May 27, 1935, in Emerald, Wisconsin, Irene was the daughter of Nicholas and Myrtle (Meline) Hobbick. She grew up in Menomonie, where her beautiful singing voice...

10/13/2025

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Barbara Elaine Morse, 87, of Cleghorn WI, made her journey to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. Barbara was the beloved daughter of Albert and Eldora (Olson) LaRock. Born on August 25th, 1938, in Eau Claire WI. Barbara (Barb), (Barbie), was a shining light in the lives of all who had...