Ione Louise Morales, age 87, of Eau Claire (formerly of Rice Lake), passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her home in Eau Claire surrounded by family.

Ione was born on January 2, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois and grew up there. She later moved to Chicago, and then moved to Rice Lake and spent many years there. She eventually moved to live with her daughter in Eau Claire.

Ione is survived by her children, Rosana Williams of Eau Claire, Kathy (Bobby) Purcell of Chippewa Falls, Kenneth (Teresa) Barrick of Barron and Antonio Barrick of Las Vegas, NV; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Louise and her siblings.

A private family service will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Arrangements are being handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron.

Last Update: Feb 09, 2021 6:56 am CST