Obituaries

Dorothy M. Wikan

Dorothy M. Wikan

Mar 11, 2025

Dorothy M. Wikan, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at home under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Full obituary will appear soon.

Ruth Leslie Fagerland

Ruth Leslie Fagerland

Mar 11, 2025

Ruth Leslie Fagerland, 82, of Eau Claire, Town of Wheaton, passed away peacefully at Our House Senior Living on March 11, 2025, under the care of St. Croix hospice.

Ruth was born June 11, 1942, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Limestone Highschool with the class of 1960. She attended schools from California to Maine with her father serving in...

Eric Daniel Turner

Eric Daniel Turner

Mar 10, 2025

Eric D Turner, 43, passed away at his home due to medical complications on Monday, March 10, 2025. Eric, born on March 14, 1981, was the oldest son of Rick and Cindy Turner. He grew up in Chippewa Falls, graduating from CHI-HI in 1999. 

After high school, Eric worked for Markquart Chevrolet in the reconditioning shop. He always had a passion...

Jean J. Christenson

Jean J. Christenson

Mar 8, 2025

Jean J. Christenson, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 8, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

She was born October 8th, 1940 to Clarence and Josephine (Bressette) Johnson in International Falls, MN.

Jean married Ronald N. Christenson on October 28th, 1960 and they resided in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Jean is preceded in...

Denise J. Dulian

Denise J. Dulian

Mar 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, the world lost a little bit of its magic when Denise J. Dulian took her final journey after a lifelong battle with heart issues and heart failure. Though her heart may have struggled, it never stopped loving fiercely. Denise began her life on September 22, 1958, in Chippewa Falls, WI to Patricia (Dietrich) and Donavan LeMay....

Lynnann M. Smith

Lynnann M. Smith

Feb 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynnann M. (Sloan) Smith, 76, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Luxemburg, WI, who passed away at home on Monday, February 24, 2025. 

Lynnann was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. 

She was born June 25, 1948, in Chippewa Falls to Lynn and...

Milan John Ramlet

Milan John Ramlet

Feb 23, 2025

Milan John Ramlet, 93, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Dove Healthcare West – Eau Claire, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. 

He was born on January 22, 1932 in Wausau, WI to Milo and Thelma (Hanson) Ramlet. He graduated from Central High School in La Crosse, WI with the...

Julia Marie Maier

Julia Marie Maier

Feb 21, 2025

Julia Marie Maier, 68, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Cornell Health Services in Cornell, WI.

On March 24, 1956, Julia was born to George and Beverly (Ziebell) Maier in Bloomer, WI. She attended Jim Falls primary schools and later Chi-High School. Julia worked for CDC and CRI Industries for most of her life.

Julia loved to...

Robert H. Rose

Robert H. Rose

Feb 19, 2025

Robert “Bob” H. Rose, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of Interim Hospice on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls.

Robert was the third oldest of 10 children born to Herman and Alvina (Peter) Rose. He graduated from Menomonie High School with the class of 1948.

Robert worked as a mechanic at different...

Lloyd Benner

Lloyd Benner

Feb 18, 2025

Lloyd D. Benner went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. Lloyd was born on July 9th, 1937, in Prairie Farm, WI to the late Clebourn and Iola (Grimm) Benner. He married Lorraine Schiefelbein on June 6, 1959, and together they had four children, Doug, Brad, Linda, and Greg.

Lloyd retired from NSP 28 years ago, having...

June Marie Kemp

June Marie Kemp

Feb 17, 2025

June Marie (Bailey) Kemp passed away on February 17, 2025 at Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls. She was born on May 17, 1931 in Eau Claire to Jacob and Myrtle (Neville) Bailey. June graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School (now Memorial High School) in 1949. On June 24,1950, June married Richard “Dick” Bruce Kemp at North Presbyterian Church in...

Charles "Charlie" V. Jordan

Charles "Charlie" V. Jordan

Feb 8, 2025

Charles V. Jordan “Charlie”, 69, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, graduated to heaven on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with leukemia. He was blessed with incredible care from the Mayo System oncology team throughout his battle, including a successful bone marrow transplant.

Born in 1955 to Charles “Chuck” and Shirley Jordan in Alhambra, California, Charlie went on to...

Pauline M. Hayes

Pauline M. Hayes

Feb 4, 2025

Pauline “Tutti” Margaret (Bowe) Hayes, 72, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 4, 2025. She was born February 25, 1952 to the late Donald M. and Glenna M. (Oliver) Bowe in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

She was a 1970 graduate of Mc Donell's Central High School in Chippewa Falls, then went on to attend...

Gary R. Zimbelman

Gary R. Zimbelman

Feb 1, 2025

Gary R. Zimbelman, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Augusta Health and Rehab while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

He was born January 26,1946, in Chippewa Falls to Edwin and Marjorie (Reid) Zimbelman.

For many years he worked in building sales at Bauman Construction where he developed friendships and relationships with coworkers and building associates.

Gary is survived...

Carol Y. Mueller

Carol Y. Mueller

Feb 1, 2025

Carol Y. Mueller, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Aggie’s Country Living in Bloomer, while under the care of Interim Hospice.

She was born September 19, 1938, in Chippewa Falls to Donald and Ruby (Schick) Sweeney.

In 1956, she graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, and married Keith Mueller on October 10, 1959. They resided in Chippewa Falls...

Delores "Dodie" M. Driscoll

Delores "Dodie" M. Driscoll

Jan 31, 2025

Delores "Dodie" M. Driscoll, 81, of Chippewa Falls, peacefully passed away under the care of Mayo Hospice at home with family by her side on the morning of Friday, January 31, 2025.

A lovely, loving, bright star left Chippewa Falls Friday morning. Known fondly by her friends as “Dodie,” she was deeply loved and cared for by many. She cared deeply...

Larry D. Martineau

Larry D. Martineau

Jan 30, 2025

Larry D. Martineau, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, due to complications from a bad fall. 

He was born September 23, 1936, in Chippewa Falls to Donald and Lorraine (Fliehr) Martineau. Larry graduated from McDonell High School in 1954, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1957.

On December 20, 1958, he...

Michael Winscher

Michael Winscher

Jan 19, 2025

Michael A. Winscher, 66, of Chippewa Falls died with family by his side on January 19, 2025. He fought a courageous battle against cancer and is at peace. 

Mike was born on February 10, 1958, to Burt and Beverly (Lanners) Winscher in Chippewa Falls. He married the love of his life, Janet Chaltry, on July 18, 1987, in Fond du Lac,...

Patricia A. Radke

Patricia A. Radke

Jan 18, 2025

Patricia A. Radke, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the LakeHouse in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

On May 27, 1940, Patricia "Pat" was born to Milton and Alvera (Boos) Zenner in Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the...

Nick I. Cigan

Nick I. Cigan

Jan 16, 2025

Nick I. Cigan, 74, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

On April 5, 1950, Nick was born to Peter and Betty (Baumgartner) Cigan in Chippewa Falls. Nick married his soulmate and the love of his life Jacqueline Barsamian on August 17, 1969, in Iron Mountain, MI.

Nick...

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