Obituaries

Virginia M. Keyeski

Virginia M. Keyeski

Feb 9, 2023

SERVICE UPDATE FOR VIRGINIA KEYESKI

The funeral Mass for Virginia Keyeski has been postponed until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 at 12 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 810 Pearl St., Chippewa Falls with Msgr. Michael Gorman officiating.

The visitation will begin at 10:30 am at the church on Friday.

Virginia Mae Keyeski (nee Gustafson), 93, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, died...

John W. Sundlin

John W. Sundlin

Feb 6, 2023

John W. Sundlin, 77, of Jim Falls, died peacefully at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Monday, February 6, 2023, with his wife, Sheila at his side.

John was born on June 12, 1945, in Chippewa Falls to Walfred and Marjorie (Dunlap) Sundlin. He grew up on his family’s farm in Jim Falls. John proudly served his country...

Donald I. McLellan

Donald I. McLellan

Feb 2, 2023

Donald I. McLellan, 92, of Chippewa Falls, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 2nd, 2023, at The Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire.

Don was born August 3, 1930, in Canton, WI to Sidney and Gladys (Sill) McLellan. Don graduated from high school in Hawkins, WI in 1949. He enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where...

Ronald G. Bohl

Ronald G. Bohl

Feb 1, 2023

Ronald G. Bohl, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

On February 3, 1945, Ronald was born to Russel and Mildred (Hansen) Bohl in River Grove, IL. Ron served his country with the US Navy (Sea Bees) until his Honorable Discharge in 1967.

Ron enjoyed singing with the...

Dale S. Gregory

Dale S. Gregory

Jan 29, 2023

Dale S. Gregory, 97, of Cleburne, TX, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Dale was born on November 23, 1925, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Kenneth H. and Mildred (Cottrell) Gregory. He married Louise Lavinia Olson on July 21, 1957, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Dale was an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration and...

Lois A. Clark

Lois A. Clark

Jan 25, 2023

Lois A. Clark, age 99, of the Town of Eagle Point, Chippewa Falls, passed away on January 25, 2023.

Lois was born on April 25, 1923, in Chippewa Falls to Thomas and Hanna (Nyhus) Flackey. In 1940, she graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and, later, Eau Claire Technical School.

On October 19, 1943, she married Ralph Clark at Central...

Margaret Jeffers

Margaret Jeffers

Jan 21, 2023

One of the “Greatest Generation” Margaret Marie Jeffers, age 100, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at American Lutheran Home in Mondovi.

Margaret “Marge” was proud to be a first generation American.  She was born on March 12, 1922, in the town of Wheaton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants, Martin and Mary (Lund) Peterson.  She lived in Chippewa Falls...

Gary L. Krumenauer

Gary L. Krumenauer

Jan 20, 2023

Gary L. Krumenauer, age 72, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice on Friday, January 20, 2023.

He was born December 24, 1950, in Chippewa Falls to Jacob and Bernice (Boos) Krumenauer. He graduated from “Chi-Hi” in 1969. Gary continued his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College, earning a degree in business...

Morris E. Riley

Morris E. Riley

Jan 17, 2023

Morris Eugene Riley, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Dove Healthcare West under the care of Mayo Hospice.

He was born in the Town of Sampson, Wisconsin, on July 10, 1934, to Cyrus Fred Riley and Gladys Mae (Tallman) Riley. Morris married Jeanette Elsie (Buchli) Riley in 1958. Morris worked as...

Cecil Hehl

Cecil Hehl

Jan 3, 2023

 

Cecil J. Hehl, 74, of Barnes, WI, formerly of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

He was born December 30, 1948, in Eau Claire to Eihlert and Bonita (Hutton) Hehl.

On March 29, 1969, he married Darlene A. Fetter at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.  They...

Julie A. Piel

Julie A. Piel

Jan 3, 2023

Julie Piel, 62, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at her home in Chippewa Falls.

Julie was born on June 8, 1960, to Clifford and Cecilia (Boos) Zwiefelhofer. She grew up in the Tilden area and graduated from Chi Hi with the class of 1978. On August 21, 1999, she married Edgar Piel.

Julie enjoyed baking and sharing...

Carl L. Schmider

Carl L. Schmider

Dec 31, 2022

Carl Ludwig Schmider, 90, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, slept away quietly in the afternoon of December 31, 2022, a week after his 90th birthday. Carl was a lover of the written word and had many sayings or quotes that he lived by.  Summing up much of his spirit is “XAIPE” the Greek for “Rejoice!” that he shared on his license...

Barbara A. LeMay

Barbara A. LeMay

Dec 30, 2022

Barbara Ann LeMay, 64, Town of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at Mayo Hospital Eau Claire, following a diagnosis of lung cancer dating back to 2009.

Barb was born April 19, 1958 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Jack and Yordis (Dahl) LeMay.  She was the willful, red-headed middle child whose spunk and wit colored every encounter.  She...

Barbara A. Parr

Barbara A. Parr

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara A. Parr, 72, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Barb was born to Frederick and Mabel (Barsness) Parr in Chippewa Falls on March 20, 1950.

Barb is survived by her nieces and nephews, Becky (Gordy) Drum of Altoona, Joyce Hedrington of Chippewa Falls, Rhonda Peterson of Chippewa Falls,...

Renee T. Merkel

Renee T. Merkel

Dec 23, 2022

Renee Thelma Merkel (Dahlke), age 59, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home in Menomonie.

Renee was born in Neillsville, WI, on September 6, 1963, to Robert and Judy (Ott) Dahlke. After graduation from Granton High School in 1981, Renee enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 3, 1983, training and working as a weather observer and Aerographer’s...

Ronald L. Clark

Ronald L. Clark

Dec 21, 2022

Ronald L. Clark, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Aggie's Country Living on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Ron was born to Walter and Eleanore (Reiter) Clark in Chippewa Falls on July 26, 1931. On May 17, 1952, he married Barbara Ann Sneen at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. He worked for the Northern Center and U.S. Postal...

Audrey L. Roseland

Audrey L. Roseland

Dec 19, 2022

The rose still grows beyond the wall;

Scattering fragrance far and wide,

Just as it did in days of yore,

Just as it did on the other side,

Just as it will forevermore.

The daughter of a homesteader, a 2nd-generation Norwegian (Ivan Sylvester Larson, b. March 8, 1891, d. February 11, 1987) and a 2nd-generation Swede (Selma Matilda Larson nee...

Jake Langteau

Jake Langteau

Dec 15, 2022

Jake Langteau, 37, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died unexpectedly and went to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Jake was born December 24th, 1984 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Robert and Shari Langteau.

He is survived by his son, Austyn, and Austyn’s sister...

Sue Brandt

Sue Brandt

Dec 14, 2022

Sue Brandt, 88, formerly of Lake Villa, IL passed away on December 14, 2022, surrounded by family at her home in Altoona.

She was born in Waukegan, IL on February 13, 1934 to the late George and Mary Eiffler. Tolerant wife of the quirky William (Bill) Brandt, nurturing Mother of Karen and Mark (Janice Lemminger), fun-seeking Grandmother of Brianna,...

Lawrence V. Beaudette

Lawrence V. Beaudette

Dec 14, 2022

Lawrence V. Beaudette, 94, of Tilden, died peacefully under the care of Moments Hospice at Aggies Country Living on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Lawrence was born to Villa and Odelia (Butak) Beaudette in Chippewa Falls on December 18, 1927. On July 5, 1949, he married Marcella Swoboda at St. Charles Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. Together they were members of...

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