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Final Pre-Convention Hearing, Tues. October 17 @ 6:00 p.m. ~ important video to watch in preparation
All, Please note that the final Pre-Convention Hearing for the 95th Convention will begin tonight at 6:00 pm. A pdf with login info is attached (or you can access the meeting directly scrolling to the bottom of this article and clicking the link). Please note: This hearing will be recorded for those who have not…
Scott A. Flynn Obituary ~ Celebration of Life Sunday, Sept. 17
After a nearly 10-year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Scott Flynn passed away at home, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and brother on September 6, 2023. Scott was born on September 7, 1953 in Austin, Minnesota to Jean and Bob Flynn. Scott attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire and graduated with the class of…
Kaye K. Olson Obituary ~ Memorial service Monday, Sept. 11
Kaye (Kuester Stevens) Olson, age 76, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away September 5, 2023 at Dove West Healthcare. She was born March 17, 1947 in Menomonie, WI to Lyle and LaVone (Johnson) Kuester. Kaye grew up in the Menomonie area and was the oldest of three siblings. She graduated from Menomonie High School in…
John A. Hoffmeister Obituary ~ Memorial service Sat., Sept. 9
John Alfred Hoffmeister, 68, died at home in Eau Claire on August 26, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1954 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire to Alfred (Al) and Dorothy Hoffmeister. Al’s work with the telephone company took the family to Stanley for a few years before returning to the East Hill…
Dale A. Southard, Sr. Obituary ~ Visitation Monday, Sept 11
Dale Allen Southard Sr, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday September 4th, 2023 Dale and his twin brother Don were born in Rice Lake on May 4 1938 to Eva V Southard Barron Solberg (nee Brett) and Willard B Southard. Dale graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire where he met Catherine, his wife…
Creating Hope: Confronting Dementia with Meaningful Action 9.28.2023
The Rev’d Dr. D. Jonathan Grieser, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, in Madison, WI, sent a flyer for an event in September in Chippewa Falls, that introduces people to the Respite for All Foundation to bring their 4-hour respite program for people with dementia to Wisconsin. It’s a faith-based program operating in church buildings and staffed by…
Chippewa Valley Street Ministry Journal from February 21, 2024
We wouldn’t be the first in the area to call this one of the most unusual winters in memory. The people we serve are grateful to not have to face bitterly cold, snowy weather. The night’s do still get cold and can be dangerous; we’re handing out hoodies, blankets and sleeping bags regularly. Warm socks…