Obituaries

Arlene G. Brovold

Arlene G. Brovold

Dec 20, 2024

Arlene G. Brovold, 101, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home under the care of Heartland Hospice on Friday, December 20, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Thomas A. Nelson

Thomas A. Nelson

Dec 17, 2024

Thomas A. "Tom" Nelson, 88, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI to Arthur E. and Ruth Manila (Busch) Nelson, April 10, 1936. 

Tom grew up in Chippewa Falls, attending Southside grade school and Junior high. He graduated with the class of 1954 from Chippewa...

Frederick "Fritz" Holtz

Frederick "Fritz" Holtz

Dec 8, 2024

Closing his final door on his journey here on earth, Frederick Edward Holtz, “Fritz/Fred”, age 86, left us on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, to join his Heavenly Father and his lifelong love and wife of 60 years, Carol (Bergeron) Holtz.

Born in Chippewa Falls in 1938, Fred was the third child and only son of Ezra and Florence (Steinmetz) Holtz. He...

Sharon M. Petska

Sharon M. Petska

Dec 5, 2024

Sharon Mae Bathke Petska, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. She was born October 21st, 1945, in Walworth, WI to Charles Hill and Doris (Hill) Mueller. She was the second of seven siblings.

Sharon made a home in Tilden, WI when she moved to the Chippewa area in 1971. Sharon owned and operated the Four Corners in Eagle...

Bernard Zylstra

Bernard Zylstra

Nov 30, 2024

Bernard Zylstra, 89, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on November 30, 2024 surrounded by family under the care of Mayo Hospice. 

 Bernie was born on April 6, 1935 to Harmen and Wilma (Hofstra) Zylstra in Garyp Friesland, Netherlands.

 Being an immigrant from the Netherlands in 1952, at 17, he did not attend High School, but went directly to college. He graduated...

Ronald G. Erickson

Ronald G. Erickson

Nov 29, 2024

Ronald G. Erickson, 83, of the town of Wheaton, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

He was born September 21, 1941, in Eau Claire to Gordon and Lucille (Johnson) Erickson. 

Ron married Juanita Richards. He worked at Peter’s Meats in Chippewa Falls for 13 years, and then on the ground’s crew...

Kenneth B. Amundson

Kenneth B. Amundson

Nov 20, 2024

Kenneth B. Amundson, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at BeeHive Homes Memory Care in Eau Claire surrounded by his loving family.

On May 18, 1945, Ken was born to Bennie and LaVon (Mahutga) Amundson in Arcadia, WI. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1963. Ken was united in marriage to Ruth Andre on December...

Paul L. Lisiecki

Paul L. Lisiecki

Nov 14, 2024

Paul L. “Polack” Lisiecki, 74, of Holcombe, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire as the result of a car accident. 

He was born July 5, 1950, in Stanley, WI to Robert and Evelyn (Zywalewski) Lisiecki.

Paul “Polack” was and still is the hardest working man many people had the pleasure of meeting. He provided for...

Stephen Edward Williams

Stephen Edward Williams

Nov 12, 2024

Stephen Edward Williams, 86, of Tilden, WI passed away peacefully at home on the farm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (Pearl Harbor Day) from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM at the T&C Saloon, 8685 WI-124, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Gwendolyn C. Leifheit

Gwendolyn C. Leifheit

Nov 9, 2024

Gwendolyn C. Leifheit, 89, of Chippewa Falls died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Her family is grateful for the gentle care and support from Heartland Hospice during her last days. 

Gwen was born September 3, 1935, in Berlin, WI to Elmer and Lily (Brey) Jorgensen. She graduated from Berlin High School, and attended nursing school...

Dolores J. Frederick Larson

Dolores J. Frederick Larson

Nov 6, 2024

Dolores J. “Dode” Frederick Larson, 97, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with family by her side at Chippewa Manor. 

She was born December 26, 1926, in Barron County to Harold and Helen (Brainard) Siddons. She was the oldest of ten siblings.

For 28 years she owned and operated Dolores’ Beauty Shop in the Town of Lafayette....

Dorothy T. Kaiser

Dorothy T. Kaiser

Nov 5, 2024

Dorothy T. Kaiser, 96, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Our House Memory Care with family by her side.

Dorothy was born on January 13, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. The daughter of William and Myrtle Kuechler. She attended Herbster State Grade School through 8th grade, graduating from East High School in Superior Wisconsin in...

Yvonne V. Brunstad

Yvonne V. Brunstad

Nov 4, 2024

Yvonne Vincent Brunstad, age 96, of Chippewa Falls, died on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

She was born October 7,1928, in Chippewa Falls to Lawrence and Pearl Vincent. She attended First Ward School, Chippewa Falls Junior and Senior High Schools, and Stout.

Yvonne married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Brunstad, on May 8, 1948....

Allan B. Twerberg

Allan B. Twerberg

Oct 22, 2024

Allan B. Twerberg, 81, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire.

On August 26, 1943, Allan was born to Alfred and Anna (Rene) Twerberg in Eau Claire. Allan graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1961. He was united in marriage to Elaine Kastel on July 7, 1962, at...

Richard L. Atkinson

Richard L. Atkinson

Oct 19, 2024

Richard Lee Atkinson, “Snoop”, 74, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, October 19th, at Mayo Hospital, Rochester, MN.

Richard was born on July 15, 1950, to Margaret and Edward Atkinson of Jim Falls, and made Jim Falls his home his whole life. The town was the center of all the people and activities he loved. He was...

Mary Lee Halbleib

Mary Lee Halbleib

Oct 18, 2024

Mary Lee (Meyers) Halbleib passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Caretta Senior Living in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by her family.

Born the only child of Joseph J. Meyers Jr and Berdene L. (Brown) Meyers in Eau Claire, WI on May 15, 1947 she lived in Eau Claire until moving to her childhood home at the age of 8. She...

John S. Fadness

John S. Fadness

Oct 12, 2024

Snow fell in Columbia County, Wisconsin on May 7, 1935. On that day, John Sanden Fadness, the second son of Elva and Andrew Fadness was born. He spent his wonderfully typical boyhood years in south central Wisconsin with his brother Peter and several life-long friends. John graduated from Rio High School in 1954. He attended UW-La Crosse from 1954 to...

Frances E. Helgemo

Frances E. Helgemo

Oct 11, 2024

Frances E. “Fran” Helgemo, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Caretta Assisted Living in Eau Claire, while under the care of Lily Hospice.

She was born October 4, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Laura (Berndt) Wojtowicz. 

On June 8, 1963, she married Robert (“Bob”) Helgemo in Milwaukee, and they went on to enjoy 60 wonderful...

Audrey D. Allen

Audrey D. Allen

Oct 9, 2024

Audrey D. Allen, 69, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024, surrounded by family while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. 

She was born April 20, 1955, in Gloucester, MA to Kenneth and Frances (Wilkins) Allen. She graduated from Gloucester High School with the class of 1973.

Audrey was a self-proclaimed “Jill of all trades” and...

Michael Rose

Michael Rose

Sep 30, 2024

Michael Rose, 76, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Meadowbrook in Bloomer. He was born on August 15, 1948 in Winona, MN to Everett and Jean (May) Rose. 

He graduated from Winona High School with the class of 1966 and went on to pursue health/physical education and history degrees at Winona State University. He married Karen...

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