Obituaries

Aug 31, 2022

Donald E. Verch, 85, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born March 2, 1937, in the town of Eagle Point to Edwin and Alma (Grohn) Verch.  He married Anamae Klueckman on August 8, 1959, at St. Matthew’s Church in Eau Claire.  They met at Fournier’s Ballroom....

Aug 30, 2022

Karon A. Glenn, 78, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Karon was born on May 2, 1944, in Ladysmith, WI to Walter and Eleanor (Titera) Becker. She grew up in Ladysmith and later moved to the Chippewa Falls area, and then to...

Aug 24, 2022

Pamela J. LaBelle, 58, of the Village of Lake Hallie, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

A private family interment will take place.

Aug 22, 2022

Daniel James Gannon was called to eternal glory on August 22, 2022, at his home in Palm Springs, CA after a 16 month battle with brain cancer. Daniel was 67 years old.

A short grave site service will be held at Prairie View Cemetery in Lake Hallie, WI on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at 2:00 pm. His siblings invite...

Aug 20, 2022

Dan Charles Turner, age 75, found his next fishing hole on August 20, 2022, under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. Dan was born in Eau Claire, WI on November 13, 1946, to Clifford and Corrine (Hendrickson) Turner.

He attended Eagle School in Anson for 6 years, then completed his schooling in Chippewa Falls, graduating from Chippewa...

Aug 18, 2022

Loren Whitney Hoekstra, 36, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died August 18, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

She was born on May 31, 1986, in Eau Claire to the Rev. Robert and Heidi (Nohr) Hoekstra. She was baptized August 6, 1995, at the Chapel of the Resurrection. As a child she was part of Sunday School at Crossroads Church...

Aug 17, 2022

Aaron Avery Wright, 32, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home in the arms of his Dad and Mom while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Aaron was born in Chippewa Falls, on December 24, 1989, to Chris Wright and Debra Turner. He graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School with the class...

Aug 9, 2022

Elke H. Flaten, 75, of San Francisco, CA, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in California.

She was born September 2, 1946, in Enfurt Germany.

Elke is survived by her daughter-in-law, Brenda Flaten of Chippewa Falls; and granddaughters, Alyssa (Tanner) Miller of Strum and Emily Flaten of Stanley.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 8, 2022

Ronald M. Anderson, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home under the care of Mayo Hospice on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Ron was born on May 31, 1945, in Hornell, NY. He was adopted by Malcolm and Louise (Aasrud) Anderson. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in the class of 1964. Ron attended CVTC graduating...

Jul 27, 2022

Lynn M. Smith, 55, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

She was born February 15, 1967, in Chippewa Falls to Charles and Donna (Caza) Smith.

Lynn enjoyed the summertime, being out on the water and floating with friends, and going to Lake Superior.

Lynn is survived by her father, Charles (Deb) Smith of Park Falls, WI; children, Aaron (Kendra) Rutschman of...

Jul 20, 2022

On July 20, 2022, a beautiful heart stopped beating. Arlys Marie Krause died at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 9, 1940, in Eau Claire to Clarence and Frieda (Abley) Holte. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1958. She married Dennis I. Krause at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Chippewa...

Jul 17, 2022

Michael P. Jacobson, 39, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2022, from natural causes. He was born in Chippewa Falls on December 15, 1982, the son of Dean R. Jacobson Sr. and Jo E. Perzel.

Mike attended elementary school in Chippewa Falls and then moved to Boyd, where he attended the Stanley – Boyd school district. He...

Jul 12, 2022

Kenneth George Wheeler,  of Wissota Place, formerly of Cadott, met his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2022 at the age of 98.

Kenneth was born May 19, 1924 to Harry E. and Edna O. (Cripe) Wheeler at their home in rural Rock Falls. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School while working for his Uncle Everett...

Jul 10, 2022

Barbara J. Glamann, 68, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer.

Barb was born December 23, 1953 in Eau Claire, WI to Lloyd and Bernice (Peterson) Nicolet. She is a 1972 Graduate of Memorial High School in Eau Claire. She married Clarence Glamann, Jr., on December 7, 1974 at Zion...

Jul 5, 2022

David G. Grunewald, 66, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022, after his courageous battle with ALS under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

David was born on April 15, 1956, to Joan (Rabideaux) and August Grunewald, in Chippewa Falls, Wi. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of...

Jul 1, 2022

Donna Joy Knutson of Bloomer, Wisconsin, formerly of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Chippewa Manor Nursing Home.

She was born August 15, 1942 in Englewood, CA and spent most of her childhood growing up in Ortonville, Minnesota.

She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Connie Hasslen of Ortonville,...

Jun 30, 2022

Lisa (Smith) Stelter Graf, 60, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 30, 2022, from complications of abdominal cancer. Lisa was born on July 18, 1961, in Madison, WI to Beverly (Bublitz) Smith and James H. Smith. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1979 and later earned a...

Jun 29, 2022

Erma Evelyn Bowe, 87, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022.

Erma was born September 17, 1934, in Bloomer, WI to Ernest and Josephine (Hetke) Oldenberg. Erma married Herbert D. Bowe on December 3, 1976, and resided in the Town of Tilden until moving to Dove Rutledge Home.

Erma attended Pine Corner...

Jun 25, 2022

Shirley L. Geske, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022, under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

She was born October 4, 1937, in Thorpe, WI to Edna (Hoover) and Arthur H. Deyo. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1953.

Shirley married Donald Geske at the Methodist...

Jun 23, 2022

William E. “Pete” Schemenauer, of Cadott, town of Arthur, passed away at the age at 93.

He was born on November 9, 1928, to Eleanor (Bleskachek) and William J. Schemenauer in Chippewa Falls, WI. He graduated from McDonell High School in 1946. Pete joined the Knights of Columbus in May of 1948. He also joined the Army...