Obituaries

Swanson, Bert

Swanson, Bert

Mar 17, 2010

His career as an advocate for philanthropy began in 1965 and spanned more than four decades in various roles in resource development and institutional advancement. He served as development officer for North Park College and Theological Seminary, Chicago; Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis and St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls and its Libertas Treatment Center, Green Bay. Before moving to Chippewa Falls...

Pearl Dixhorn

Pearl Dixhorn

Mar 15, 2010

She was born October 10, 1929 in Theinsville, Wisconsin to Selma (Robel) and Leo Preisler Sr. She grew up in Cedargrove and graduated from high school in 1948. Following high school, Pearl attended cosmetology school and went to work as a beautician in Washburn. She later moved to Sheboygan Falls, where she continued to work as a beautician, and...

Samuel Degner

Samuel Degner

Mar 13, 2010

Samuel Parker Degner, infant son of Cynthia Rybka and Christopher Degner was born and passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Janice and Robert Rybka of Eau Claire; paternal grandparents, Deanna and Brian Lukes of Eau Claire; maternal great-grandparents, LaZern and Lois Rice of Chippewa Falls,...

Amy Larson

Amy Larson

Mar 13, 2010

Amy Nicole Larson, 32, of 714 Highland Ave., Mondovi, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with family and friends by her side. Our Saviour, Jesus Christ reached down and took Amy's hand and said "Come with me I give you peace in your heavenly home." She was born April 13, 1977 in Eau...

Nadine Kramer

Nadine Kramer

Mar 12, 2010

Nadine I. Kramer, 83, of 3041 Cty. Hwy. P, Chippewa Falls, town of Lake Hallie, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at home under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. She was born November 25, 1926 in Eau Claire to Edna (Markham) and Harley Lanphere. She grew up in the Eleva area and graduated from Eau Claire Sr. High School...

James Popple

James Popple

Mar 10, 2010

James Albert "Beby" "Nip" Popple, 91, of Dove Health Care in Eau Claire, formerly of the town of Eagle Point and Hetzel Care Center in Bloomer, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Dove Health Care. He was born September 18, 1918 in the town of Eagle Point to Emma (King) and James Popple. He grew up near Popple...

Thomas Hutson

Thomas Hutson

Mar 6, 2010

Thomas R. Hutson, 82, Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the home of his daughter in the town of Eagle Point, while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. He was born April 20, 1927 in Madison to Daisy (Dean) and Thomas R. Hutson. He grew up in Madison where he graduated from Madison...

Vera Connell

Vera Connell

Feb 28, 2010

Vera M. Connell, 87, of 3504 Hoover Ave., Altoona, formerly of the town of Lafayette, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls. She was born September 14, 1922 in Brainerd, Minn. to Ann (Clarke) and Edward Place. She moved with her family to Eau Claire when she was four years old. She...

Robert Meredith

Robert Meredith

Feb 25, 2010

Robert N. (Bob) Meredith, 76, of 18530 54th Ave., Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died February 25, 2010 at his home. Bob was born August 25, 1933 in Bristol Wis. to Newton and Eleanor (Jones) Meredith. He graduated from Bristol High School and then attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis. graduating in 1955. He was a member of Beta...

Loanna DeMars

Loanna DeMars

Feb 23, 2010

Survivors include: two sons, Jerry (Diane) DeMars of Chippewa Falls, Donald B.(Sandra) DeMars of Jim Falls; four grandchildren, Doug (Melissa) DeMars of Chippewa Falls, Craig (Mindy) DeMars of Glenwood City, Wendi DeMars of Altoona, Marie (Mike) Burger of Chippewa Falls; eight great-grandchildren, Derrick, Victoria, Serena, Jacob, Linsey Madelynn and Garrett DeMars, and Logan Burger; three sisters, June Young of...

Lois Willi

Lois Willi

Feb 23, 2010

Lois E. Willi, 83, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 after a five year battle with cancer, beating the odds of a grim prognosis in 2005, which was considered a miracle by her doctors. She was born May 23, 1926 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Elfrieda (Hansen) and Art Durch. She grew up...

Lucy Liedl

Lucy Liedl

Feb 23, 2010

Lucy A. Liedl, 85, Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls. She was born August 6, 1924 in the town of Tilden to Eva (Beaudette) and John Schwartz. She was raised in the town of Tilden and Rice Lake. She graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1942. Lucy married Edward Liedl...

Deborah Ojibway

Deborah Ojibway

Feb 21, 2010

Deborah L. "Deb" Ojibway passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire with her family by her side. She was born June 8, 1955 in Mondovi to Joanne (Olson) and Walter "Bud" Brion. Deb graduated from Eleva-Strum High School in 1973 and then attended Chippewa Valley Technical College where she received a degree in...

Edith Tiller

Edith Tiller

Feb 20, 2010

Edith L. Tiller, 86, of 18 W. Walnut St., Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family, while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. She was born January 10, 1924 in Stanley to Elsie (Smith) and Martin Marcellis. Edith married Lloyd V. Tiller on October 21, 1942 and together had six children....

Ruth King

Ruth King

Feb 20, 2010

Ruth M. King, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Grand View Care Center in Blair. She was born June 11, 1923 in the town of Eagle Point to Mabel (Shick) and Joe Zimmerman. She was raised in Eagle Point and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1941. Ruth married Edward F. King on...

Sharon Nyhus

Sharon Nyhus

Feb 20, 2010

Sharon Ilene "Shari" Nyhus, 69, of Chippewa Falls died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Bloomer Medical Center in Bloomer after a brief battle with cancer. She was born December 10, 1940, the daughter of Savrina (Flackey) and Arthur Nyhus. Survivors include siblings, Lorraine Denning, Duane (Millie) Nyhus, Eldred (Vi) Nyhus, Wanda (Robert) LeCleir, Rogene (James) Cardinal, Ron (Jan)...

Thomas Ackerman

Thomas Ackerman

Feb 9, 2010

Thomas D. Ackerman, 63, of 16762 50th Ave., Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died quietly Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Transitions at Wissota Health in Chippewa Falls after his year long battle with cancer. He was born February 26, 1946 in Eau Claire, the son of Raymond and Florence (Bushendorf) Ackerman. He grew up in Elk Mound where he...

Ilene Jones

Ilene Jones

Feb 9, 2010

Ilene G. Jones, 80, Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1929 in Eau Claire to Alvilda (Holte) and Ludvig Larson. She was raised in Sand Creek and graduated from Colfax High School in 1948. Ilene married Charles "Chuck"...

Barton Metzenbauer

Barton Metzenbauer

Feb 8, 2010

Barton E. "Bart" Metzenbauer, 81, of 17896 50th Ave., Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Transitions at Wissota Health in Chippewa Falls. He was born April 30, 1928 in the town of Lafayette to Elizabeth (Sommerfield) and Floyd Metzenbauer Sr. He was raised in the town of Lafayette and graduated from Chippewa Falls High...

Arlene Wooldridge

Arlene Wooldridge

Feb 1, 2010

Arlene L. Wooldridge, 83, of 829 Elm St., Chippewa Falls, died Monday, February 1, 2010 at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls. She was born September 3, 1926 in Ettrick, Wis., to Lottie (Johnson) & Archie Johnson. She was raised in Blair and graduated from Blair High School in 1944. She was then employed in the office...

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