Obituaries

Gordon Olson

Gordon Olson

Dec 28, 2021

Gordon D. Olson, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Gordon was born on June 26, 1942, to Julius and Ruth Olson who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his two older brothers, Carleton and Julian; and several nieces and nephews.

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Frederick Spickler

Frederick Spickler

Dec 27, 2021

Frederick “Fred” D. Spickler Jr., 85, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in the care of Mayo Comfort Care on December 27th, 2021.

He was born on August 23rd, 1936, to Frederick Sr. and Glady (Thurm) Spickler, at home, in Chippewa Falls.

Fred enjoyed traveling for many years and drove charter busses to many states....

Audrey Lein

Audrey Lein

Dec 27, 2021

Audrey Lein, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 27, 2021, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls.

Audrey was born September 22, 1927, in Queens Village, NY to Roderick and Violet (Fenty) Riddle.  Audrey was a native New Yorker before moving to Wisconsin in 1992 to be closer to her son Rod and his family....

Edgar Piel

Edgar Piel

Dec 26, 2021

Edgar A. “Ed” Piel, 63, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Ed was born on February 8, 1958, to Edgar and Lois (Erdman) Piel.  He grew up in Augusta and graduated from Augusta High School. He lived in various places in California and Colorado before settling in Chippewa...

Sybil Johnson

Sybil Johnson

Dec 26, 2021

Sybil J. Johnson, 74, of Stanley, died at home on Sunday, December 26, 2021, while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

No services will be held at this time.

Keith Tarbox

Keith Tarbox

Dec 24, 2021

Keith A. Tarbox, 65, of Lake Hallie, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Keith was born to Ardell and Marilyn (Denning) Tarbox, in Elmhurst, IL, on November 23, 1956. After high school Keith served his country with the National Guard until his Honorable Discharge. He worked at the Chippewa Area Ambulance as an...

Gary Gonyer

Gary Gonyer

Dec 21, 2021

Gary J. Gonyer, 71, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Gary was born to Isedore and Mabel (Cook) Gonyer in Rice Lake, WI, on January 25, 1950.

Gary graduated from Rice Lake High School with the class of 1969. He was united in...

Marlene M. Larson

Marlene M. Larson

Dec 19, 2021

Marlene Maria (Ruppert) Larson, 90, formerly of Chippewa Falls passed away on December 19, 2021.

Marlene was born on December 19, 1931, in Chippewa Falls, to Frederick and Lorraine (Dietrich) Ruppert. She went to Stillson grade school and graduated with the Class of 1949 from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls. Marlene worked for many years at Mason Shoe followed...

Gerald "Sonny" Perkovich

Gerald "Sonny" Perkovich

Dec 15, 2021

Gerald “Sonny” M. Perkovich, 85, of Tilden, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Jerry was born to Mark and Jennie (Dumanch) Perkovich in Glidden, WI, on September 15, 1936. He graduated from Glidden High School with the class of 1954. Jerry was united in marriage to Jean Nelson...

Edward "Ned" Hanson

Edward "Ned" Hanson

Dec 15, 2021

Ned’s Dead! On Wed. Dec 15th the Hanson family lost their hero. Ned Hanson passed away peacefully at the age of 69 after several years of declining health.

Ned was born on January 29, 1952, during a snowstorm in the “Hills of Holcombe”. He was the 1st born to Eddie and Kitty Hanson. Ned spent the first 11...

Don Burghardt

Don Burghardt

Dec 14, 2021

Don L. Burghardt, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Don was born on December 16, 1931, in Bloomer, WI to Aldro and Anna (Olson) Burghardt.

He attended Bloomer schools and played football and basketball in high school...

Jan Henderson

Jan Henderson

Dec 11, 2021

Jan A. Henderson, 67, of the town of Lafayette, died unexpectedly December 11, 2021.

Obituary is pending.

No Services will be held at this time.  The family requests no flowers be sent please.

Dorothy Moucha

Dorothy Moucha

Dec 10, 2021

Dorothy J. Moucha, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at Care Partners in Eau Claire, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Obituary is pending.

No services will be held at this time.

Lawrence Wooldridge

Lawrence Wooldridge

Dec 8, 2021

Lawrence J. “Larry” Wooldridge, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

He was born July 25, 1928, in Barron, WI to Lawrence S. and Helen (Iverson) Wooldridge.

Larry married Arlene Johnson on September 4, 1949, in Blair WI.  They...

Kathy Morse

Kathy Morse

Dec 7, 2021

Kathy Morse, 52, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Family services will be held in the spring of 2022.

Kenneth Dunlap

Kenneth Dunlap

Dec 6, 2021

Kenneth W. Dunlap, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Dove Healthcare - Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center, Chippewa Falls, with his friend Deb Laird and Pastor at his side.

Kenneth was born on May 21, 1944, in Cisco, TX, to Marion and Claudia (Boatright) Dunlap. He served his country with...

Alan Solberg

Alan Solberg

Dec 6, 2021

Alan R. Solberg, 70, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

He was born March 31, 1951, in Eau Claire to Donald and Lillian (Krueger) Solberg. In 1969, he graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and then attended UW Eau Claire.

Alan worked in...

Donald Ewald

Donald Ewald

Dec 3, 2021

The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, Zion United Methodist Church, 1102 Superior St., Chippewa Falls, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Rev. Donald Drollinger will be officiating. The interment was in the Markesan Memorial Cemetery.

Donald Erwin Ewald, 97, of Chippewa Falls,...

Donald Welton

Donald Welton

Dec 2, 2021

Donald V. Welton, born May 1, 1929, passed peacefully on December 2nd at his residence at Our House Memory Care, Chippewa Falls.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rose (Dec. 28, 2010) and infant granddaughter, Erin.

He is survived by daughters, Diane (David) and Barbara; grandson, Chad; and great-grandson Isaac....

James Lloyd

James Lloyd

Dec 1, 2021

Delta Airlines lost a loyal customer when James “Jim” Lloyd moved from Jesus’ waiting room to his inner sanctum on December 1, 2021, at the age of 82, in Stuart, Florida. Jim’s battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jim came out a hero and...

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