Obituaries

David Merritt

David Merritt

Feb 14, 2022

David E. Merritt, 51, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, February 14, 2022.

Private family services will be held.

Douglas Palmberg

Douglas Palmberg

Feb 9, 2022

Douglas J. Palmberg, 51, of Chippewa Falls, died at his home on February 9, 2022.

Doug was born on September 25, 1970, to James and Connie (Severson) Palmberg in Frederic WI. He graduated from Frederic High School with the class of 1988. While in school he participated in wrestling and baseball for several years. Douglas attended Marquette...

Richard Schmidt

Richard Schmidt

Feb 6, 2022

***UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION***

The family invites you to join them for a memorial service which will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Viroqua with Fr. Michael Klos officiating. Interment will follow at Viroqua Cemetery with lunch back at the church.

Richard John Schmidt,...

Pamela Gerdes

Pamela Gerdes

Feb 2, 2022

Pamela J (Schoch) Gerdes, 64, of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on April 15, 1957, to Donald R. and Donna M. (Cook) Schoch in Chippewa Falls, WI. She attended Southside Elementary and Chippewa Falls Senior High School, graduating in 1975. After her graduation, she took a job...

Carol Ashley

Carol Ashley

Feb 2, 2022

Carol J. Ashley, 96, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Aggie’s Country Living in Bloomer.

She was born May 4, 1925, in Viroqua, WI, a daughter of Phillip and Thelma Melby.

Carol graduated from Chetek High School and then took a nurse assistant course. She...

Nola Cook

Nola Cook

Feb 1, 2022

Nola Mae (Brovold) Cook, 67, passed away peacefully on February 1st after a nearly 6-year intense battle with her health physically and mentally.

Nola was born to Lyman and Ione (Buttenhoff) Brovold and grew up on the Buttenhoff farm on the south side of town. She graduated from Chi-Hi, class of 73, and then pursued teaching at...

Donald Bathke

Donald Bathke

Jan 27, 2022

Donald E. Bathke, 87, of the town of Eagle Point, Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Heartland Hospice.

He was born August 2nd, 1934, in Chippewa Falls to Ruth (Anderson) and Emil Bathke.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1952...

William Zibolski

William Zibolski

Jan 26, 2022

William K. Zibolski, 72, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Black River Falls, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the WI Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls.

A private interment will be held at the Northern WI Veterans Cemetery, Spooner, WI.

Robert Bernhardt

Robert Bernhardt

Jan 23, 2022

Pastor Robert H. Bernhardt, 90, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formerly of Mequon, WI, was received into his heavenly Father’s home on January 23, 2022, while residing at Our House Memory Care facility.

Robert was born on March 10, 1931, to Herbert and Louise (Sutter) Bernhardt in Fond du Lac, WI. He received the Sacrament...

Joan Rosenberg

Joan Rosenberg

Jan 23, 2022

***  A celebration of life  for Joan has been planned for Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. at the Jim Falls Lions Club Building - 12847 County Hwy S, Jim Falls.

Joan C. (Rose) Rosenberg, 81, of Jim Falls, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer,...

Duane Jasper

Duane Jasper

Jan 21, 2022

Duane "Dewey" L. Jasper, 68, of Rice Lake, WI passed away Friday January 21st, 2022.

He was born June 10, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, WI the son of Adalard and Shirley (Martin) Jasper.

Duane graduated from Chi-Hi in 1971 and Mount Scenario college in 1993 with a degree in Criminal Justice.

After graduating high...

Carl Hunt

Carl Hunt

Jan 21, 2022

Carl R. Hunt, 93, died peacefully at his home in Chippewa Falls, on Friday, January 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Carl was born on October 23, 1928, to Ray and Christie (Withee) Hunt in Todd County, South Dakota. The family moved to Wisconsin when he was 10 years old and eventually settled on a farm...

Deane Flackey

Deane Flackey

Jan 19, 2022

Deane E. Flackey, age 94, of the Town of Eagle Point, Chippewa County, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at home on Boot Lake surrounded by his loving family.

Deane was born on April 18, 1927, to Hanna (Nyhus-Boiteau) and Thomas Flackey in Chippewa Falls. He married Beverly “Bev” Lothian in Minnesota and together they raised two...

Russell Kazda

Russell Kazda

Jan 16, 2022

Russell D. Kazda, 90, of Altoona, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

He was born December 17, 1931, in Chippewa Falls to Adolph and Della (Monpas) Kazda.

Russ graduated from McDonell High School...

Josette Jewett

Josette Jewett

Jan 14, 2022

Josette A. Jewett, 90, died peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at her home at Havenwood Senior Living in Onalaska, WI after a battle against lung cancer.

Josette is survived by her son, Dennis (Heather) Downing and two stepchildren, Darrell “Buster” (Marilyn) Jewett Jr. and Sally (Jack) Purvis; and sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Jewett. She was preceded in...

Terry Michels

Terry Michels

Jan 14, 2022

Terry L. Michels, 47, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Terry was born on June 12, 1974, to Thomas and Goldene (Priem) Beighley in Eau Claire. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1992. Terry was united in marriage to Jeff...

Marilyn Skatrud

Marilyn Skatrud

Jan 8, 2022

Marilyn Janice Skatrud, 85, of Eau Claire, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Marshfield Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire.

Marilyn was born at home in Bode, Iowa on July 9, 1936 during the hottest fourteen days on record. Marilyn was raised in Humboldt Iowa, being the youngest of five. Marilyn was nine years...

Dana Amans

Dana Amans

Jan 4, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Dana Amans (born May 6, 1968), left the loving arms of her husband to be with the angels on January 4, 2022.

After many years of courtship, Dana finally got Rich to say “yes to the ring” and they were married January 6, 2018.  Rich insists she only married him for...

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Jan 2, 2022

Paul D. Smith, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire.

Paul was born in Chippewa Falls to Arlie and Ruth (Wick) Smith on August 12, 1932. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force. Paul was stationed in Texas, Illinois, Delaware, Maine, Thule...

George Szotkowski

George Szotkowski

Jan 1, 2022

George A. Szotkowski, 72, Town of Hallie, Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.

George was born on February 16, 1949, in Ladysmith, WI, son of Arthur and Millie (Lybert) Szotkowski. He was the second oldest of 12 children growing up on a farm near...

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