Obituaries
Scott C. Gillette
May 24, 2023
Scott C. Gillette, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on May 24, 2023 at the WI Veteran’s Home at Chippewa Falls, WI.
Scott was born on January 16, 1945 to Roy and Jessica (Olson) Gillette. A native of Chippewa Falls, Scott graduated from Chippewa High School in 1963. Scott served as a faithful member of the Navy in the Vietnam...
Debrah K. Koch
May 6, 2023
Debrah “Debbie” Kay (Hedrington) Koch, 63, of Lafayette passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
She was born June 15, 1959 in Havre, Montana. Debbie grew up in Chippewa Falls with her parents Dick and Judy (Goercke) Hedrington. Debbie worked for several companies over the years, including Cray Research, Presto Industries, and Tender Care....
Eleanor E. Wohlbier
May 5, 2023
Eleanor "Ellie" Emma (Roshell) Wohlbier, 88, of Chippewa Falls died on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Lake Hallie Memory Care in the Village of Lake Hallie, WI.
She was born September 16, 1934, in the Town of Arthur, Chippewa County, to Margaret (Lancor) and Frederick Roshell. In 1952 she graduated from Cadott High School and moved to Chippewa Falls where...
Ursula W. Brown
May 1, 2023
Ursula W. Brown, 99, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Dove Healthcare West on Monday, May 1, 2023, with her family by her side.
Ursula was born in Germany to Carl and Olga (Block) Kopischke on May 20, 1923. With her family, she came to the US through Ellis Island in 1925 and moved to Minneapolis where she was raised....
Michael Jones
Apr 23, 2023
Michael R. Jones, 72, of the Town of Woodmohr, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire, with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born March 17, 1951, in Chippewa Falls, to Robert and Lucy (Lutz) Jones. Michael graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1969.
Michael worked at...
Judith A. Thompson
Apr 18, 2023
Judith A. Thompson, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Lake Hallie Memory Care on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
On October 2, 1936, Judy was born to Irene (Berg) and William N. Thompson in Eau Claire, WI. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Grace Lutheran church in Eau Claire. Judy graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the...
Dorothy E. Schneider
Apr 17, 2023
Dorothy E. Schneider, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
On July 8, 1936, Dorothy was born in Chippewa Falls to Alvina (Hetke) and Peter Hoepner. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1954. Dorothy was united in marriage to Sheldon Schneider on June...
Pamela R. Gay
Apr 14, 2023
Pamela “Pam” R. Gay, 60, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, from injuries sustained in a pedestrian-vehicle accident.
Pam was born on July 2, 1962, in Ladysmith, WI, to Louis and Elaine Halverson. Pam was an amazing person. She made friends easily and cherished those friendships. Pam was sassy, feisty, funny, had a loving heart...
James D. Syverson
Apr 13, 2023
James D. “Jim” Syverson, 89, of the Town of Wheaton, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Jim was born April 25, 1933, in Eau Claire to Norman and Lela (Downer) Syverson. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1951. Following high school Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956.
On May 20, 1956, Jim married...
Janet C. Lea
Apr 8, 2023
Janet C. (nee Brinson) Lea, 89, of Chippewa Falls passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
She was born October 5, 1933, in Kennewick, WA, to Laura (Boie) and John Brinson.
Janet is survived by her two sons, Nels (Kathy) Lea of Cadott, and Peter (Julie) Lea of Chippewa Falls; two daughters, Laurie...
John H. Jennings
Apr 7, 2023
John Hyler Jennings, age 92, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, of congestive heart failure at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire with family by his side. He was born at home on June 11, 1930 in the township of Garden Valley, Jackson County, Wisconsin to Paul and Myrtle (Larson) Jennings.
John married Betty...
Irvin J. Kressin
Apr 6, 2023
Irvin J. “Irv” Kressin, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 6, 2023, while under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Irv was born January 26, 1934, in Chippewa Falls to Elmer and Theresa (Bohl) Kressin.
He worked many years as a printer at the Chippewa Herald Telegram. In 1963, he moved to Rochester,...
James L. Watton
Apr 5, 2023
On April 5, 2023, we lost the love of our lives. James Lee “Jimmy” Watton, 79, of Cadott, died peacefully at home surrounded by family while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
Jimmy was born June 6, 1943, in Eau Claire to Garfield and Esther (Winterton) Watton. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and attended elementary and high school...
Albert W. Witkus
Apr 5, 2023
Albert Wayne Witkus was born on August 16, 1938 to Della (Claudy) and Raymond Witkus. He passed away on April 5, 2023, surrounded by his daughters and feeling all of their love. Dad fought a 2.5 year battle with leukemia, surpassing his initial prognosis of 9-21 months by making it to 26 months.
Dad was born in a boxcar in...
Theodore H. "Ted" Iverson
Apr 4, 2023
Theodore H. “Ted” Iverson, 92, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Ted was born June 24, 1930, in Chippewa Falls to Edward and Tillie (Schifke) Iverson. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1948.
On June 13, 1953, he married Donna Veum at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in...
Dorothy Post
Apr 4, 2023
Dorothy Post was welcomed to heaven on April 4th, 2023, at the age of 97, with her family by her side.
She was born on January 1, 1926, in San Diego, CA. Dorothy was united in marriage to LeRoy Post in 1943. In 1946, she moved to Chippewa Falls where she resided for the remainder of her years. She had...
Patricia A. Couillard
Mar 30, 2023
Patricia A. Couillard, 75, formerly of San Antonio, TX, died peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at VitaCare Assisted Living in Menomonie, WI.
On February 27, 1948, Patricia was born to Ishmael and Antonia Montez in San Antonio, TX. Patricia graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. And worked as a rehabilitation...
Everett "Plow" Fleming
Mar 28, 2023
Everett H. “Plow” Fleming, 69, of Tilden passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
He was born February 18, 1954, to Howard and Edith (Moss) Fleming in Tacoma, Washington.
Everett is survived by his wife, Marie (Przybylski) Fleming; mother, Edith; mother-in-law, Irene Przybylski; brother, Alvin (Sally) Fleming; sister, Luella (Jeff) Benish; step-children, Shana Finnessy, Jennifer (Luke)...
Mark S. Hanson
Mar 28, 2023
Mark Steven Hanson, 62, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 after a 15-month battle with metastatic kidney cancer. Until the end, he fought with “guts, grace and gratitude.”
He was born in Eau Claire, WI on September 30, 1960, to Carol (Miller) and John Hanson. He attended Chippewa Falls High School, and Chippewa Valley Technical...
Linda Kay Rubenzer
Mar 24, 2023
Linda Kay Rubenzer, 49, of Bloomer, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at home surrounded by family after a 2 ½ year battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
She was born on May 8, 1973, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls to Loretta (Western) Rubenzer and Daniel “Big Buddha” Rubenzer. She was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church in...
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