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Smith Funeral Chapel
Three generations of family, along with an excellent staff, Smith Funeral Chapel proudly serves your family with the same personal care and dedication that has been passed down from generation to generation. Smith Funeral Chapel put in Eau Claire County’s first crematory in 1982 and has been conducting funeral services since 1956.
Funeral Services
Smith Funeral Chapel is dedicated to offering a variety of services. We invite you to look at all options for internment including caskets and urns as well as our cremation services. Our funeral home is equipped to handle most requests and want to help in any way possible.
Planning Ahead
Smith Funeral Chapel offers planning help for those who want to alleviate some of the stress for loved ones. It is not an easy topic to discuss, but planning for your own services gives you full control and the decisions you make relieve your family of anxiety.
Resources For You
Visit our resources page for help when it comes to dealing with loss. Death is not easy, but there is help out there to get you through the grief.
Recent Obituaries
Our caring staff wants to make your life easier. We are sensitive to your family’s needs. Look no further for a beautiful funeral chapel that is dedicated to serving you and your loved ones.
02/26/1939 - 03/13/2024
Evelyn Joyce Gardow, 85, of Eau Claire passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born to Eugene and Shirley (Gaffney) Miles on February 26, 1939 in Eau C...
06/13/1943 - 03/06/2024
Ann Marie Newman, 80 of Altoona was called to the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Dove Healthcare-West after a short time under the care of Mayo Hospice. Ann was born on June 13, 1943, to Vernon...
03/29/1953 - 03/03/2024
Gregory J. Martin, 70 of Eau Claire passed away on March 3, 2024, at Oakwood Health Services. Greg was born on March 29, 1953, to Leonard and Bernice (Wistrom) Martin. He graduated from Columbus Hig...
11/03/1932 - 03/02/2024
Charles R. Marquardt, 91, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Charles was born to Richard and Ruby (Lockren) Marquardt on November 3, 1932, at his home in Eau Claire, WI. Charles graduated from Alt...
01/19/1965 - 02/27/2024
Mark Allen Johnson, 59, of Dallas, WI passed away very unexpectedly on February 27, 2024. Mark was born to Arnold and Margaret (Black) Johnson on January 19, 1965, in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated fro...
11/23/1934 - 02/27/2024
Marjorie A. Timm, 89, of Eleva, passed away on Tuesday, February 27th at Dove Healthcare-West. Marge was born on November 23, 1934, to John and Cora (Voldness) Zenger in the township of Modena, Buffa...
06/30/1950 - 02/27/2024
Mark R. Anderson 73, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, peacefully at Dove Health Care. He was born on June 30, 1950, to Lyman and Marion (Ruthven) Anderson. Mark graduated fro...
10/24/1949 - 02/18/2024
Robert “Bob” Eldrigh Anderson, 74, of Chetek, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family and beloved dog, Bella. Bob was born and raised in Eau Claire, WI, whe...
01/19/1948 - 02/08/2024
Melody Ann Erickson, 76, of Eau Claire, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Dove Healthcare - West. Melody “Jo” was born to Victor and Pauline (Jones) Fischer on January 19, 194...
01/21/1973 - 01/30/2024
Chad Michael Feather, 51, of Eau Claire passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center- Marshfield, surrounded by his family. Chad was born to Charles “Chick” and Cheryl (Kni...
09/01/1951 - 01/25/2024
Janet L. Bruner passed away from her battle with cancer on January 25, 2024. Jan had a love for animals and horses were her passion. She enjoyed breeding, raising horses, and competition throughout t...
12/24/1933 - 01/20/2024
Donna Mae Ann Bruha, 90, of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Care Partners in Eau Claire. Donna Mae was born December 24, 1933, to Otto and Ella (Berg) Mittelstadt in Dunn Coun...
05/08/1946 - 01/16/2024
Charles Arland Ritchie, 77, of Chippewa Falls passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at home. Charles was born May 8, 1946 to Clarence Ritchie and Caroline Strawn in Colfax. He graduated from Colf...
10/17/1978 - 01/13/2024
Mandi Jo Krenzelok, 45, of Bloomer passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Bloomer. Mandi was born to Larry and Pamela (Mann) Strasburg on October 17, 1978 in Eau Claire....
11/28/1965 - 01/12/2024
Ric Gerald Lee, 58, of Eau Claire passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024. Ric is survived by his mother, Lois; brother, Todd; sister, Sherry; and nephew, Michael (Spike). He was preceded in dea...
06/01/1990 - 01/09/2024
Diosa Marie Sicat Withington, 33, of Eau Claire passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at her home. Diosa Marie was born on June 1, 1990, to Charles and Diosa (Sicat) Withington while stationed in ...
08/01/1925 - 12/30/2023
Muriel June Baumgarten, 98, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Dove Healthcare West. Muriel was born to Merle and Myrtie (Rosman) Bunce on August 1, 1925, in Eau Claire. Murie...
08/24/1955 - 12/25/2023
With a heavy heart we say goodbye to Russell G. Ulberg (68), Township of Brunswick, who passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, on December 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with liver cancer....
09/06/1964 - 12/23/2023
Denice M. Denzer, 59, of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire. Denice was born on September 6, 1964, to Frank and Delores (Bartholomew) Denzer...
10/22/1926 - 12/22/2023
Irene L. (VerHagen) Wittmann, 97, formally of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Wisconsin Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls, WI. Irene was born October 22, 1926, to Henry and...
04/29/1970 - 12/17/2023
Manuél Loya López, 53 of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Manuél was born on April 29, 1970, to Manuél Loya Borun...
10/07/1973 - 12/16/2023
After a multiyear battle with breast and liver cancer, Judy Sipress passed peacefully at her group home on Shady Grove Road in Eau Claire. She passed in the early morning of December 16, 2023, Hebrew ...
07/12/1925 - 12/16/2023
William Louis Germann, age 98, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, at Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire under hospice care for congestive heart failure and Covid-rel...
02/21/1964 - 12/14/2023
Cynthia M. Kratofil, 59, of Eau Claire passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her home. Cynthia was born on February 21, 1964, to John and Barbara (Hestekin) Kratofil in Hammond, Indiana. Cy...
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