Obituaries

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...

Jun 23, 2022

Keith I. Wergeland, 71, of the Village of Lake Hallie, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, after a four-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis, at home surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on December 24, 1950, in Superior, WI to Casper and Dorothy (Young) Wergeland. Keith and his brother, Ken, were raised in...

Jun 19, 2022

Ruthe M. Kranig, 96, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 19, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Ruthe was born July 3, 1925 in Boyd, WI to Fred and Margaret (Berchem) Meyer. She grew up in Boyd and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Grade School and is a 1943 graduate of Boyd...

Jun 18, 2022

Nancy E. Estrem-Fuller, age 69, loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2022.

Nancy was born on December 4, 1952, in Minneapolis, MN to Ted and Mary Estrem. She was the oldest of four children. She graduated from St. Cloud State as she began her educational journey. Throughout that time, she worked...

Jun 16, 2022

Janet R. Langteau, 87, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Chippewa Manor Apartments while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born October 20, 1934, in Medford, WI to Julius and Ruth (Potter) Doberstein.

On July 11, 1953, she married Leonard L....

Jun 15, 2022

Anna “Susie” Karin Staves, 74, of the township of Wheaton, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, surrounded by her children, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Susie was born on February 6, 1948, in Augsburg Germany. She attended Nursing School in Minneapolis, graduating as an LPN. Susie worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls for...

Jun 10, 2022

Marie L. Henderson, 94, of the town of Lafayette, died Friday, June 10, 2022.

No public services will be held at this time.

Jun 9, 2022

Hannah-Lee Mae Wheeler Koivisto’s journey on earth ended at the age of 30. She was greeted by her heavenly family members and started to dance on the clouds in heaven on Thursday, June 9th, 2022.

Hannah was born to Bob and Kim (Hays) Wheeler on October 12th, 1991. When Bob and Kim’s journey split, Hannah was blessed...

Jun 5, 2022

Bernadine M. (Boos), (Goettl) Larson, age 99, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Debra and Gary West.  She was born March 24, 1923, in Chippewa Falls to Elizabeth (Zwiefelhofer) and Joseph Boos.  She was one of 12 children and had many fond memories growing up on their farm.

Jun 3, 2022

Doris Y. Conley, 92, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday June 3, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving children and under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Doris was born January 14, 1930, in Boscobel, WI to Emil and Frieda (Rickli) Dowling. She is a 1948 graduate of Boscobel High School. She married Reginald Conley...

May 26, 2022

James N. “Jim” Mayer, 83, of Lake Hallie, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire after a battle with cancer.

He was born June 4, 1938, to Ray and Magdalene (Walter) Mayer. On June 14th, 1958, he married Mary Gehl at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls.

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May 25, 2022

Vivian E. Mercier, 96, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with her Lord on May 25, 2022, She loved Him very much. Vivian (Nelson) Mercier was born in La Crosse WI, on August 31, 1925, to Edgar and Viola (Dahl) Nelson.

In 1939, she moved to Eau Claire, WI, with her parents and two younger sisters,...

May 15, 2022

Douglas F. Gullickson, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Our House Memory Care while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Doug was born July 24, 1933, in Alma, WI to William “Bill” and Lucy (Falch) Gullickson. They moved to his grandparent’s farm before he started high school. At age 14 he was...

May 14, 2022

Donna L. West, 54 of Eau Claire, died peacefully at home after an 8 1/2 year battle with breast cancer.

Donna was born December 4,1967 to Jonathan West and Catherine (Yeager) West. Donna spent her childhood on Jericho Road in Quinton, N.J., later moving to Colstrip, MT where she was a 1986 Colstrip High School graduate. She...

May 14, 2022

Jean Isabelle Peck, 95, Town of Hallie, died Saturday May 14, 2022, surrounded by family at the Chippewa Manor Residential Living Apartments while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Jean was born May 13, 1927, on the Woodruff farm in the Town of Eagle Point to Isabelle (Henneman) and Truman B. Woodruff.  Jean loved working outdoors;...

May 14, 2022

Richard R. Dreger, 79, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

He was born June 20, 1942, in Eagle River, WI. to Viola Anna Marie (Schurman) and Rhinehart Leonard Dreger.  He grew up in the Eagle River area, where he also graduated from high school.

On June 7, 1968, he married Rosemary...

May 13, 2022

Mary H. Popple lost her courageous battle with nonalcoholic cirrhosis of the liver on May 13, 2022. She was born August 18, 1945, to Edgar and Gertrude (Prigge) Koeser.

On Christmas Eve when she was 15 years old, she went on an ice skating date with Robert Popple. Shortly after she turned 18, they were married and...

May 12, 2022

Brian D. Mumford, 61, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022.

No services will be held. Burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

May 8, 2022

Alvin L. Bergerson, 96, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.

Alvin was born to Anton and Loretta (Frederick) Bergerson on January 30, 1926, in Chippewa Falls. He married Joan Ouimet on June 26, 1947. They resided in Chippewa Falls and celebrated 70 years together before...

May 3, 2022

Marilyn (Glasener) “Jinx” Smith (Playter), 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

She was born March 10, 1928, in Waterloo, Iowa to Trace and Lucille (Whittle) Glasener.

Jinx earned her master's degree from Iowa University at Ames. She taught home economics at...