Obituaries

Makeisha Ann Poirier, “Keeter”, 33, of Eau Claire passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire, surrounded by her loved ones.

Makeisha was born on May 11, 1991, to Shannon Poirier and Paula Ellenberger in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Makeisha graduated from Cadott High School in 2009.

Makeisha was employed at Maple Leaf Dental Clinic until January 2024. Makeisha had previously gotten her degree at the Salon Academy to be a beautician, worked as a Correctional Officer in Stanley, WI, worked at Sacred Heart Emergency Receptionist, was an Augusta-Bridge Creek firefighter and volunteered as a Special Olympics coach for basketball.

Makeisha had a passion for sports, especially softball, but also was in basketball, cheerleading and dance. She loved the Green Bay Packers, baseball, dancing, singing karaoke, scrapbooking, baking with her boys, traveling, and creating memories with her most treasured gifts, Landon and Levi.

Makeisha is survived by her sons, Landon Wilson and Levi Seichter of Altoona; her soulmate, Eric Rudzinski; her father, Shannon (Julie Kohls) Poirier of Fall Creek; mother, Paula (Donald) Berry of Augusta; brothers, Dustin Poirier of Stanley, Shane Poirier of Fall Creek, and Dakota Poirier of Augusta; Grandparents, Woody and Sue Rene of Fall Creek; and Bonus Brothers and sisters, Aurora (Chase) Becker, Alex Albrecht, Christopher (Jenny) Berry, Michael (Jackie) Berry, Donna (Loren) Lone, Amanda (Jonathan) Hunt, and Michelle (Mike) Hodgson; Nieces, Isabell Buttke, and Ava Poirier; Nephews, Quintin Poirier and Braden Poirier; and her cats, Elsa and Chloe.

Makeisha was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents, Golden and Bernadean Poirier; Maternal Grandparents, Kenneth and Allyna Ellenberger; Bonus Mom, Rhonda Poirier; Cousins, Bianca Ellenberger and Zekia Hodgson; her Yorkie, Maxxwell; and her “roommate,” Janice.

Makeisha was always the life of the party with her contagious laugh, her spunky sassy attitude, and her unexpected, spontaneous comments and remarks. She made every moment memorable for those around her with her unfiltered energy and genuinely, unconditionally loved her family and friends.

Makeisha will be deeply missed by her Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Oasis Church in Eau Claire with Pastor Landon Huie officiating. A visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service at the church on Saturday.