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Find Recent Eau Claire Obituaries, Funeral Notices & Official Records
Looking for recent obituaries in Eau Claire, Wisconsin? Start with the live Eau Claire obituary search and Leader-Telegram notices, then use the handling funeral home for final visitation, funeral, cremation and cemetery details. If you need legal proof of death, use Eau Claire County or Wisconsin Vital Records instead of an obituary copy.
Quick Answer: Use the Right Eau Claire Source
Newest notices
Use the current Eau Claire obituary page and filter by publication date, newspaper or funeral home.
Leader-Telegram
Choose Leader-Telegram in the newspaper filter when you specifically need a newspaper-published Eau Claire notice.
Service details
Use the handling funeral home for current visitation, service, cremation, cemetery and family instructions.
Certified record
Use Eau Claire County Register of Deeds or Wisconsin Vital Records when a legal death certificate is required.
Where to Find Recent Eau Claire Obituaries
The live Eau Claire obituary search includes notices published through Leader-Telegram and local funeral homes. It can be filtered by keyword, publication date, newspaper, school and funeral home.
Eau Claire city results
Use the city-specific page when the person lived in or had strong ties to Eau Claire.
Eau Claire County results
Use the county page when the person may be connected with Altoona, Fall Creek, Augusta or another nearby community.
Leader-Telegram notices
Choose Leader-Telegram as the newspaper filter when the search intent is specifically for a published newspaper obituary.
How to Search Eau Claire Obituaries by Name
For more search methods, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing an Obituary
| Check | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Common Wisconsin surnames may produce several results. | Middle name, maiden name or nickname conflicts. |
| Age / dates | Separates current and historic notices for people with similar names. | Age or birth year is clearly different. |
| Relatives | Spouse, children, siblings and parents are strong identity clues. | Close-family information does not match. |
| Community | Eau Claire searches often include nearby Chippewa Valley communities. | There is no known Eau Claire-area connection. |
| Funeral home | A handling funeral home provides a first-party source for arrangements. | The provider serves an unrelated region. |
| Publisher | A notice can appear through Leader-Telegram, a funeral home or another newspaper. | You are assuming a newspaper notice when the source is different. |
Eau Claire Funeral Home Obituary Pages
When a newspaper listing is brief, the handling funeral home often has the most useful current service information.
Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: 715-832-5002
Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services
Main Office: 814 First Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Phone: 715-832-8301
Stokes, Prock & Mundt / Cremation Society of Wisconsin
Serves Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley, including notices for Eau Claire-area families.
Verify Funeral and Burial Details Before Travelling
Date and time
Visitation, funeral, memorial and graveside service may be separate events.
Exact address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception can all have different addresses.
Public or private
Do not assume every ceremony is open to the public.
Livestream
Use only a stream linked by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Flowers and donations
Follow the family’s stated request and verify charities through their own official websites.
Last-minute changes
Call the handling funeral home before a long trip when weather or schedule changes are possible.
Eau Claire County Death Certificates
Eau Claire County provides certified vital records through its official records service at the County Government Center.
| Copy | Current county fee | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First certified death certificate | $20 | Valid identification is required. |
| Additional same record | $3 each | Applies when additional copies of the same record are issued at the same time. |
| In-person request | Standard certificate fees | County says certified copies are usually completed in about 10–15 minutes after application. |
| Mail request | Standard certificate fees | County says mailed requests are generally completed in 1–2 business days plus mail time. |
Eau Claire County Government Center
721 Oxford Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Current listed hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Microsteps
When to Use Wisconsin Vital Records
Wisconsin Vital Records can issue Wisconsin death records and also provides statewide mail, phone and online ordering.
| Wisconsin method | Current fee / timing | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First copy by mail | $20 | State mail processing is currently about 10 business days after receipt, not including mailing time. |
| Additional same record | $3 each | Additional copies ordered with the same record request. |
| Online / phone | Certificate fee + VitalChek fee | State uses VitalChek for online and telephone orders. |
| Online processing | About 5 business days | Extra expedited and delivery charges may be available. |
Fact of Death vs. Extended Fact of Death Certificate
Wisconsin offers different death-certificate versions. Choosing the correct one can help avoid sharing sensitive cause-of-death information when it is not needed.
Fact of Death certificate
Contains demographic information and does not contain detailed cause-of-death information. Wisconsin says this version is sufficient for many financial transactions.
Extended Fact of Death certificate
Includes additional information such as cause and location of death and final burial information. Access is more restricted for recent deaths.
Find Older Eau Claire Obituaries and Death Records
UW-Eau Claire’s McIntyre Library Special Collections & Archives is part of the Wisconsin Historical Society Area Research Center network and supports public genealogical and local-history research.
Eau Claire Area Research Center
The archive holds manuscript and local government collections for Eau Claire and several surrounding counties.
Pre-1907 vital records
The Area Research Center provides access to historical Wisconsin vital-record resources, including indexed pre-1907 death records.
Newspaper research
On-site researchers can use newspaper databases, including Newspapers.com Library Edition and Access Newspaper Archive.
Remote research requests
The archives accepts research requests and may be able to provide information or digitized copies for remote researchers.
UW-Eau Claire Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library 5022
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: 715-836-2739
Microsteps for an older obituary
Forest Hill and Lakeview Cemetery Help
The City of Eau Claire owns and maintains Forest Hill Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery.
Forest Hill Cemetery
Forest Hill is the older city cemetery, with some graves dating to the late 1850s. Putnam Chapel is located at 822 Emery Street.
Lakeview Cemetery
Lakeview is also maintained by the City. Hoover Chapel is at 1405 Buffington Drive and includes an access ramp on request.
City Cemetery Office
Phone: 715-839-5041
The City provides cemetery maps, burial-permission forms, fee information, rules and help locating lots.
Before visiting a grave
- Copy the cemetery name exactly from the obituary or funeral-home memorial.
- Call the cemetery office when the section or lot is unknown.
- Check current decoration rules before bringing flowers or memorial items.
- Observe cemetery roadway and visitor rules.
- Do not assume a third-party grave database is the final authority.
Verify a Wisconsin Funeral Home or Funeral Director
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services regulates funeral establishments and funeral directors. Its LicensE system includes a public credential lookup.
Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program
The Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program, usually called WFCAP, can help cover certain unpaid funeral, cemetery and crematory expenses for eligible deceased Wisconsin residents.
Up to $1,500 for unmet funeral expenses
Wisconsin DHS currently lists up to $1,500 in WFCAP assistance toward qualifying unpaid funeral-provider expenses.
Up to $1,000 for cemetery / crematory expenses
DHS also lists up to $1,000 for qualifying unmet cemetery and crematory costs for some eligible decedents.
Programs that may support eligibility
- Certain BadgerCare Plus eligibility.
- Wisconsin Works paid placement.
- Certain Medicaid for elderly, blind or disabled recipients.
- Home and Community-Based Waiver eligibility.
- Family Care.
- Certain Wisconsin Supplemental Security Income / Medicaid situations.
Veteran Burial Help Near Eau Claire
Eau Claire County Veterans Service Office assists Veterans and families with federal and state benefits, including death-related benefits.
Eau Claire County Veterans Service Office
721 Oxford Avenue, Suite 1130
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Phone: 715-839-4744
Walk-ins may be available, but calling ahead for an appointment can reduce delays.
Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
Wisconsin operates three state Veterans cemeteries in Spooner, King and Union Grove. Eligible Veterans can be interred without an interment fee when cemetery-supplied burial items are used.
N4063 Veterans Way
Spooner, WI 54801
Phone: 715-635-5360
The Northern Wisconsin cemetery is located along Highway 53 between Eau Claire and Superior and serves eligible Veterans, spouses and dependents.
Prepare these documents when applicable
- DD Form 214 or other military discharge record.
- Death certificate when available.
- Marriage certificate for an eligible spouse.
- Birth or adoption records for eligible dependent children.
- Funeral-home and disposition information.
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
The Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule applies to funeral providers nationwide, including Wisconsin.
Ask for prices by phone
A funeral provider must provide price information by telephone when you ask.
Get a General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, ask for the itemized General Price List and keep it.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to purchase only the funeral goods and services you want instead of an unwanted package.
Separate outside charges
Ask which expenses come from the funeral home and which come from a cemetery, newspaper, clergy, crematory or other provider.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the family-authorized memorial or funeral-home page and verify the correct person before placing an order.
Memorial donations
Verify the named charity through its own official website before entering payment details.
Guestbooks
Assume comments are public. Avoid addresses, account information, private medical facts and family disputes.
Livestreams
Use only a link supplied by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial. Unexpected payment requests are a warning sign.
After You Find the Obituary
Save both links
Keep the newspaper obituary and funeral-home memorial separately.
Confirm Social Security reporting
Ask the funeral director whether the death was reported to Social Security.
Order certificates carefully
Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually need.
Check WFCAP early
If finances are limited, ask the funeral or cemetery provider about Wisconsin WFCAP before assuming no assistance is available.
Check Veteran status
Locate military discharge papers early when military service applies.
Protect sensitive records
Keep certificates, Social Security information and account details away from public memorial pages.
Common Eau Claire Obituary Search Mistakes
Searching only today
Widen the publish-date range because obituary publication can occur after the death.
Using only one spelling
Try maiden name, nickname, middle initial and previous surname.
Ignoring nearby communities
Search Altoona, Chippewa Falls, Fall Creek, Augusta and other Chippewa Valley locations when appropriate.
Confusing obituary with legal record
Use a certified death certificate for estates, insurance and other official uses.
Assuming every certificate contains cause of death
Wisconsin distinguishes Fact of Death and Extended Fact of Death certificates.
Missing WFCAP assistance
Ask the funeral, cemetery or crematory provider whether the deceased may qualify before arrangements are finalized.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, city, funeral home, newspaper, cemetery and date clues.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Understand when a public obituary is not enough for legal or financial use.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Understand price lists, service choices and funeral-payment protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
Review burial allowances, cemetery eligibility, markers and memorial benefits.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize banks, insurers, Social Security, benefits, records and mail.
Official and Primary Sources Used
Eau Claire Obituaries Live Eau Claire obituary listing with newspaper and funeral-home filters. Eau Claire County Vital Records Current certificate fees, office address, hours and ordering information. Wisconsin Vital Records State ordering methods, fees, processing times and death-certificate types. UW-Eau Claire Special Collections & Archives Local history, genealogy, public records and Area Research Center resources. City of Eau Claire Cemetery Services Forest Hill and Lakeview cemetery maps, office contact and current rules. Wisconsin DSPS — Funeral Establishments State credential requirements and public LicensE verification route. Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program Current WFCAP eligibility and assistance amounts. Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries Eligibility, cemetery locations, burial procedures and current fees. Federal Trade Commission — Funeral Rule Funeral pricing and consumer-choice protections.Eau Claire Recent Obituaries FAQs
Where can I find recent Eau Claire obituaries?
Use the current Eau Claire obituary listing and filter by name, publish date, newspaper or funeral home. Leader-Telegram and several Eau Claire funeral homes appear in local results.
How do I find Leader-Telegram obituaries?
Open the Eau Claire obituary search and use the newspaper filter to narrow results to Leader-Telegram notices when that is the publication you need.
Which funeral homes publish Eau Claire obituaries?
Local sources include Hulke Family Funeral Home, Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, Smith Funeral Chapel and Stokes, Prock & Mundt / Cremation Society of Wisconsin, among others.
Why can’t I find a recent Eau Claire obituary?
The notice may not have been published yet, may use another name form, may appear only on a funeral-home site or may be connected with a nearby Chippewa Valley community.
How much is an Eau Claire County death certificate?
Eau Claire County currently lists $20 for the first certified copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same record issued at the same time.
How quickly can I get a certificate from Eau Claire County?
The County currently says in-person certified copies are usually completed within about 10–15 minutes after application. Mailed requests are generally completed in 1–2 business days plus mailing time.
How much is a Wisconsin death certificate?
Wisconsin Vital Records currently lists $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same record. Online and phone orders through VitalChek carry extra fees.
What is a Wisconsin Fact of Death certificate?
A Fact of Death certificate contains demographic information without detailed cause-of-death information and is suitable for many financial transactions.
What is an Extended Fact of Death certificate?
An Extended Fact of Death certificate contains additional information such as cause and location of death and final burial information. Access to recent extended records is more restricted.
Where can I research older Eau Claire deaths?
UW-Eau Claire’s Special Collections & Archives and Eau Claire Area Research Center provide local history, genealogy, newspapers and historical Wisconsin vital-record research resources.
Which cemeteries are operated by the City of Eau Claire?
The City owns and maintains Forest Hill Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery.
How can I find a grave in Eau Claire?
Start with the cemetery named in the obituary, then contact the City Cemetery Office at 715-839-5041 when you need help locating a lot or grave.
How can I verify an Eau Claire funeral home?
Use the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services funeral-establishment page and public LicensE credential lookup to verify the business or funeral director.
Does Wisconsin help families with funeral costs?
The Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program may help with qualifying unpaid expenses. DHS currently lists up to $1,500 for unmet funeral expenses and up to $1,000 for qualifying cemetery or crematory expenses.
How does a family apply for WFCAP?
The family should speak with its funeral home, cemetery or crematory provider. Wisconsin says the service provider, not the family, completes and submits the WFCAP provider application.
Where can Eau Claire Veteran families get help?
Eau Claire County Veterans Service Office is at 721 Oxford Avenue, Suite 1130, Eau Claire, and can be reached at 715-839-4744 for benefit assistance.
Which Wisconsin Veterans cemetery is near Eau Claire?
Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery is in Spooner on Highway 53 between Eau Claire and Superior. Wisconsin also operates Veterans cemeteries at King and Union Grove.
Is an obituary the same as a death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public notice or memorial. A certified death certificate is an official government record used for legal, financial and administrative purposes.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Open the live Eau Claire obituary listing instead of relying on a copied name list.
- Confirm name, age, relatives, location and funeral home before sharing a death notice.
- Use the handling funeral home for current visitation and service details.
- Use Eau Claire County or Wisconsin Vital Records for certified death certificates.
- Ask whether you need a Fact of Death or Extended Fact of Death certificate.
- Use UW-Eau Claire archives for older obituary and genealogy research.
- Contact the City Cemetery Office for Forest Hill or Lakeview grave-location help.
- Ask the service provider about WFCAP when funeral finances are limited.
- Check Veteran burial and cemetery benefits when military service applies.
- Keep sensitive medical, financial and identification information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Leader-Telegram, Legacy, Eau Claire County, the City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin DHS, a funeral home, cemetery or Veterans agency. Verify final service, record, payment and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.