ABOUT
Smith Funeral Chapel
Smith Funeral Chapel was founded by William and Agnes Smith in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1956. In 1982, we became the first funeral home in Eau Claire County to install an on-site crematory—reflecting our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the families we serve. For three generations, our family has provided trusted funeral and cremation services with the same personal care and dedication passed down over the decades. Today, we remain devoted to honoring every life with dignity, compassion, and heart.
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.
Our Promise to You
-Serving Eau Claire families with compassionate funeral and cremation services-
As a trusted funeral home in Eau Claire, our promise is to guide families through one of life’s most difficult moments by serving you with dedicated and personalized service. Our experienced and compassionate staff is here to support you—whether you’re planning ahead or facing a recent loss. As a funeral, cremation, and graveside services provider, we offer guidance and trustworthy care through every step of this personal journey.
Our Values
-A Funeral Home that Celebrates Life-
At Smith Funeral Chapel, we focus on helping you create a meaningful tribute to your loved one, something that truly reflects who they were and the life they lived. From simple touches like treasured photos and keepsakes to more personalized messages, we believe every celebration of life should feel tailored and heartfelt. There are endless ways to honor a life, and we’re here to guide you through each step, handling the details with care.
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.
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8/15/1927 - 2/10/2026
James E. Ward, age 98, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, under the care of hospice in Eau Claire. He was the youngest born to the late Melvin and Gertrude (Gay) Ward on August 15, 1927, i...
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8/23/1953 - 2/7/2026
Gail L. Gettelman, 72, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire. Gail was born on August 23, 1953, to Eugene and Arlene (Fairbanks) ...
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8/23/1933 - 2/3/2026
Lois V. Pederson, age 92, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following a brief illness, at her home surrounded by family. Lois was born on August 23, 1933, to Clifford and Amand...
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12/8/1961 - 2/3/2026
Joseph L. Steen, 64, of Elk Mound passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield. Joseph was born on December 8, 1961, to Erwin and Hazel (Hutter) Steen in Eau Clai...
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5/5/1948 - 2/1/2026
Frank J. Oatman, 77, of Eau Claire, passed away February 1, 2026, under the care of the Marshfield Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Frank was born on May 5, 1948, in Eau Claire to Lloyd and Carol (Thor...
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4/8/1937 - 2/1/2026
Janice Maree Bille, age 88, of Altoona, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Janice was born on April 8, 1937, to Elder and Dolores Moslet in Frederic, Wisconsin. After graduating f...
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3/24/1960 - 1/30/2026
Timothy C. Nicolai passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on March 24th, 1960, to Bernard and Geri Nicolai in Eau Claire, WI. He is survived by his significant o...
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2/12/1976 - 1/13/2026
Carl Edmund Hanker, 49, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026,at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire. Carl was born to Leonard and Janet (Willis) Hanker on February 12, 1976, ...
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2/17/1947 - 1/2/2026
Robert J. Nelson, 78, of Gilmanton passed away in his home after a multi-year battle with cancer on January 2, 2026. We would like to thank the fine people at St. Croix Hospice for the care they provi...
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8/6/1962 - 12/29/2025
Dana John Walhovd left this world on Monday, December 29th, to join his parents Del and Esther (Cooper) Walhovd. He was born on Monday, August 6th, 1962, in Manchester, IA. He grew up in Hopkinton, IA...
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1/3/1967 - 12/19/2025
Deanna L. (Davis) Holland of Eau Claire passed away peacefully in her sleep December 19, 2025. Deanna was born on January 3, 1967, in Texas. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Deanna knew what ...
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4/1/1925 - 12/18/2025
Beatrice E. Anderson, 100, of Eau Claire passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at River Pines in Altoona. Beatrice was born on April 1, 1925, to Albert and Ella (Wenzel) Dehnke in Eau Claire, W...
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9/25/1944 - 12/16/2025
Joan C. Froehlich, 81, of Eau Claire passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire. Joan was born on September 25, 1944, to Harris and Arlene (Huber) Schreiner i...
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11/17/1954 - 12/12/2025
Gregory J. Bauer, age 71, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire. Greg was born on November 17, 1954, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, t...
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8/8/1945 - 12/12/2025
Inez Mae Dascher, after fighting a courageous and brave battle with cancer, was welcomed into Heaven during morning coffee time on Friday, December 12th. Inez was born in 1945 to Werner and Ellen Nord...
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5/16/1956 - 12/5/2025
Amy C. Hahn, 69, of Eau Claire passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home. Amy was born on May 16, 1956, to Harvey and Mary (Ross) Hahn in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Amy retired from Luther/May...
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1/29/1945 - 12/4/2025
Darlene (Wathke) Anderson passed away in Eau Claire, WI on December 4, 2025. Darlene was born on January 29, 1945, to Edwin and Anna (Sell) Wathke in Eau Claire. Darlene is survived by her daughter,...
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11/8/1942 - 11/28/2025
Sheryl Evon Mahnke, 83, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire. Sheryl (Sherry in her youth) was born...
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7/28/1942 - 11/27/2025
Michael Lee Milward, 83, of Elk Mound, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 27th, 2025. Michael was born to Wesley and Lorraine (Sippel) Milward on July 28th, 1942, in Los A...
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8/31/1961 - 11/18/2025
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 Marga...
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7/6/1946 - 11/17/2025
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...
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9/25/1946 - 11/15/2025
Michael J. Welter, 79, of Elk Mound passed away on Saturday, November 15th 2025, at his home. Mike was born on September 25, 1946, to Ray and Lilah (Best) Welter in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He graduate...
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4/9/1950 - 11/15/2025
Dennis C. Belden, 75, of Eau Claire passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Care Partners Memory Care in Eau Claire. Dennis was born on April 9, 1950, to Kenneth and Evelyn (Kumferman) Belden ...
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7/19/1952 - 11/8/2025
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 Clai...
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9/11/1960 - 11/2/2025
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 surv...
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