Obituaries

Apr 26, 2022

Genevieve Walton, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Grace Lutheran Communities – River Pines, surrounded by family and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

She was born on March 23, 1948, in Morenci, AZ to Adolfo “Frank” and Mary (Cass) Diaz. Shortly after they moved to Los Angeles, CA.  Genevieve was...

Apr 25, 2022

Cecil A. Audorff, 79, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, surrounded by his loving family.

Cecil was born October 27, 1942 in Stanley, WI to Johannes and Flora (Kile) Audorff. He married Carol Ann Hager on August 21, 1964 in Chippewa Falls. Carol survives.

He...

Apr 21, 2022

Raleigh E. Nayes, 99, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home.

Raleigh was born September 8, 1922 in Cadott, WI to the late Henry and Mary (Hanson) Nayes.

He served in the US Army from 1942-1945. Raleigh was in World War II and fought in Burma as...

Apr 20, 2022

Rodney “Rod” W. Henning, 76, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

He was born February 8, 1946, in Eau Claire to Fredric and Arlene (Pehlke) Henning.

In 1964 he graduated from Bloomer High School.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from...

Apr 9, 2022

Janet M. Webber, 85, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Janet was born March 15, 1937, in Peabody, Massachusetts to George and Marie (Sigman) Willis. She married Richard Webber on September 3, 1954, at McCord Air...

Apr 2, 2022

Ginger L. Blodgett, 87, of the Town of Wheaton, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Lake Hallie Memory Care surrounded by family and under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

Ginger was born October 20, 1934, in La Junta, CO to James and Betty (Boggs) Elliott. She grew up in Colorado and in September...

Mar 27, 2022

Gary Shorrel, age 73, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on March 27 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Joseph Hospice.

Gary was born to Grant and Della (Anderson) Shorrel in La Crosse, WI on August 7, 1948. As an infant his family moved to Austin, MN where his father worked...

Mar 23, 2022

Katherine Ann (Wilmot) Halbleib, 90, of Chippewa Falls, passed peacefully away, March 23, 2022, at Aggie’s Country Living under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born June 26, 1931, in Chippewa Falls to Vida (Boettcher) Wilmot and Fred Wilmot. She grew up in Chippewa Falls and attended First Ward Elementary School, Chippewa Junior High and graduated...

Mar 21, 2022

George Francis O’Brien, age 89, died peacefully on March 21, 2022. at Beehive Homes of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He had been living in Wisconsin since December 2019.

George was born on March 30, 1932, in Travis, Staten Island, New York. He had a wonderful childhood, playing with and mentoring cousins and friends. He learned a hard work...

Mar 17, 2022

Frederick G. “Fred” Kuss, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Fred was born October 10, 1946, in Superior, WI to Lawrence and Inga (Hagen) Kuss.

He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1965...

Mar 17, 2022

Donald P. Frenette, 92, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Chippewa Manor while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

He was born November 26, 1929, to Felix and Ruth (Campbell) Frenette.

Don graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1947 and served in the US Navy and Navy Reserve.

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Mar 16, 2022

Grant E. Luedtke, 53, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

He was born August 22, 1968, in Racine, WI to Donald and Charlotte (Foreman-Kloc) Luedtke.

On October 31, 1998, he married Jeanne Barquist in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Grant is survived by his daughter, Jordyn; son, Cole; brothers,...

Mar 16, 2022

Cheryl E. Henning Cigan, 73, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire after a 10-year battle with COPD.

Cheryl was born November 7, 1948, in Spooner, WI to Vernon and Phyllis (Ramsdell) Whitcome.

She met Rudolph B. Henning in Chippewa Falls at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. They...

Mar 9, 2022

Lillian F. White, 100, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Chippewa Manor on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Lillian was born to Julia (Sokup) and Joseph Comerford, in Chippewa Falls on August 24, 1921. She married Verner White on March 23, 1946, in Stillwater, MN. Lillian and Verner together lived in Lafayette, where they raised their three...

Mar 9, 2022

A celebration of life will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Lafayette Town Hall, 5765 197th St., Chippewa Falls. Please come join Marvin’s family to celebrate his life.

Marvin J. Roshell, 89 of the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Wissota Place in Chippewa Falls under...

Mar 8, 2022

Edith G. Sippel, 91, of the Village of Lake Hallie, joined her husband, Robert, in their heavenly home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Per Edith’s request there will be no public services. A private interment will be held at Prairie View Cemetery in the Village of Lake Hallie at a later date.

Mar 7, 2022

Bonita J. Jennings, 74, of Altoona, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at Grace Edgewood while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

No services will be held at this time.

Mar 3, 2022

Clare J. Stamos, 96, of the Town of Anson, Chippewa County, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Clare was born to Laura (Olson) and Theodore Stamos in Eau Claire, WI, on February 24, 1926. He graduated from Eau Claire High School. Clare worked for the Leader-Telegram for over...

Mar 2, 2022

Jacqueline F. Cigan, 74, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire.

Jackie was born March 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls to John and Cecelia (Hayes) Barsamian.  She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

On August 17, 1969, she married Nick Cigan in Iron Mountain, MI.

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Feb 25, 2022

Bruce L. Lloyd, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice on Friday, February 25,, 2022, at the Clark County Rehab and Living Center, in Owen, WI.

Bruce was born on April 11, 1928, to Margaret (Cole) and David Lloyd. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

In 1951, he...