Obituaries

Dec 9, 2019

Violet Janette (Kohls) Twerberg, 90, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at Hallie Memory Care while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

She was born April 9, 1929 in Cadott to Milada "Mildred" (Stipek) and William Kohls.

On April 15, 1950, Violet married Roland Twerberg.  He preceded her in death on December 25,...

Dec 9, 2019

James Matthew Campbell, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Comforts of Home Assisted Living surrounded by his family and while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

He was born October 9, 1933 in Chippewa Falls to Sylvia (Norton) and George Campbell.  He graduated from Chi-Hi in 1953.

James proudly...

Dec 8, 2019

Larry James Pearson, 66, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Chippewa Manor under the care of St. Croix Hospice with Dawn by his side.

He was born January 9, 1953, in St. Paul, MN to Lester and Lorraine (Dunn) Pearson.  Larry was one of eight children.

Following graduation from Forest Lake High...

Dec 6, 2019

Everett Willis Worthington, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 6, 2019.

Everett was born on February 11, 1931, in Vernon County, WI, to Alvin and Zola (Malosh) Worthington. He was raised on a farm in Vernon County until his call to duty. He served with the US Army in the...

Nov 29, 2019

David L. Likar, age 83, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at Hallie Memory Care.

He was born November 14, 1936 in Ladysmith to Myrtle (Hotchkiss) and Joseph Likar.  He graduated from Tony High School in 1955.

Dave continued his education at UW-Rice Lake for two years, then transferred to UWEC, where he...

Nov 28, 2019

Gerald D. “Jerry” Bergeman, 64, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

He was born May 20, 1955 in Chippewa Falls to Shirley (Shaffer) and Warren Bergeman.

Jerry grew up in Chippewa Falls and following high school, went on the obtain his...

Nov 28, 2019

Roger A. Ewings Sr., 79, of Jim Falls, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.

He was born October 6, 1940 in Chippewa Falls to Lilla (Coggins) and Milton Ewings Sr.  He grew up on the family farm in the town of Anson, where he lived most of his life.  He graduated from...

Nov 27, 2019

Ronald E. Bleskachek, Sr. 84, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Nov 25, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Pearson, age 80, of Rochester, MN (formerly Chippewa Falls, WI) died at home on November 25th, 2019, peacefully, with her daughters at her side.

She was born May 4, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN to Irene (Thomsen) and James Herbert Goodoien. She was the only girl in the family and thoroughly enjoyed growing up with two...

Nov 25, 2019

Edward L. Young, 69, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

He was born November 26, 1949 in San Jose, California to Bernice (Kump) and Howard Young.

On November 26, 1988, he married Barbara L. Helm.  They resided in Chippewa Falls.

A graveside service will...

Nov 24, 2019

Steven P. Dresel, 64, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Steve was born on August 8, 1955, in Chippewa Falls to Dale and Janice (Gebhard) Dresel. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1973.

Steve is survived by his daughters Stephany Dresel and Sophia...

Nov 15, 2019

August O. “Fat” Grunewald Jr., 91, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Cornell Care Center in Cornell.

He was born July 7, 1928 in Shawano to Magdalena (Koepke) and August Grunewald Sr.  He attended Augusta Area Schools, then moved to Hayward in 1945.  Following high school, he worked for the State of Wisconsin for...

Nov 13, 2019

Richard R. Russell, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Aggie’s Country Living in Eagle Point.

Richard was born July 3, 1925 in Chippewa Falls to Johannah (Nielsen) and Andrew Russell.  He grew up in Chippewa Falls and attended Chippewa Falls High School.

He proudly served honorably in the U.S. Navy during...

Nov 10, 2019

Shirley Ann (Kennedy) Cheever, 83, wife of David Francis Cheever of Jim Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at her home.

She was born February 22, 1936, daughter of the late David William and Georgia (Miller) Kennedy. David and Shirley have 5 daughters, LaCena (Rod) Lee, Marcel, Louanne, Alisa (Paul) Lein and Amy (AJ) Sherman....

Nov 9, 2019

Lt. Col. Harold W. Polzin, Ret. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary, age 96, of Chippewa Falls passed away November 9, 2019 after a short battle with colon cancer.

He was born July 30, 1923 at the family farm in the town of Eagle Point, the son of Ida P. (Gerber) and William C. Polzin.  He was baptized...

Nov 4, 2019

Burdean B. Gilbert, 96, of Chippewa Falls died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Chippewa Manor while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 8 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with Rev. Carl Trapani officiating.  Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

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Oct 30, 2019

Master Sgt. Newman C. Ashley, USAF, Ret., age 72, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls.

Newman was born September 17, 1947 in Chippewa Falls to Randall and Carol (Melby) Ashley.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1965.

Newman served in the U.S. Air...

Oct 29, 2019

Brandon R. Anderson, 30, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died at his home from undetermined natural causes on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

Brandon was born on July 10, 1989, to Daniel & Jennifer (Janigo) Anderson.  He graduated with the class of 2007 from Chippewa Falls High School.  Brandon proudly and eagerly served his country...

Oct 25, 2019

Lydia R. Swett, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Hawaii to Elena (Tadena) and Jacinto R. Runes.

On August 27, 1971, she married Edward Swett in Spokane, Washington.  They moved to Chippewa Falls in 1975.

Lydia was a faithful, devoted member of Zion...

Oct 24, 2019

Hugh Greenfield Francis “Bud”, age 90, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Wissota Place in Chippewa Falls.

Hugh was born in Kansas City, Mo. on November 17, 1928, the son of Hugh H. and Sarah W. Francis.

He graduated from Pembroke Country Day...