Obituaries

Paul Peters

Dec 26, 2019

Paul A. Peters, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on April 12, 1941 to Albert and Lillian (Benson) Peters in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Arlington High School with the class of 1959. Paul served his country with the US Army...

Alfred Eystad

Dec 25, 2019

Alfred E. Eystad, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died at his home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.

Alfred was born to Harry Sr. and Phyllis (Thornton) Eystad on August 22, 1930 in Hibbing, MN. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, class of 1948. Alfred was united in marriage to Jean Rasmus at...

Karen Prenzlow Schaal

Dec 24, 2019

Karen Prenzlow Schaal went to be with God, peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, December 24, 2019 holding her husband’s hand.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, she traveled extensively to walk through the hedgerows in Scotland, visit the pyramid and follow in the steps of Jesus in Jerusalem. She was equally awed seeing the beauty of God’s...

Hunter Johnson

Dec 18, 2019

Hunter T Johnson, 24, of Chippewa Falls, town of Anson, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 as the result of an accidental overdose, following a long difficult battle with addiction.

He was born May 10, 1995 in Eau Claire, the son of Elizabeth “Beth” (Kelliher) and Thomas "TJ" Johnson.  He grew up on Lake Wissota in the town of...

Antoinette Gumbert

Dec 18, 2019

Antoinette M. “Toni” Gumbert, 97, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Our House Senior Living while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

She was born March 16, 1922 in Bloomer to Charles and Mary (Wagner) Newton.

On October 2, 1948 she married Leslie “Red” Gumbert in Waukon, IA.

Toni...

Leslie Wagness

Dec 16, 2019

Leslie Wagness, 59, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Monday, December 16, 2019.

Leslie was born on September 6, 1960, in Denver, Co to Lowell and Rosanne (Mazurek) Wagness. He graduated from S.D.A. High School in Mountainview, CA with the class of 1979.

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Ruby Moats

Dec 15, 2019

Ruby L. Moats, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born December 1,1924 in Sand Creek, Wisconsin, to Alma (Gilberts) and Theodore Lofthus.  She graduated from Colfax High School in 1942.  During her senior year, she went to Washington DC and did secretarial work for the war dept. located...

Floyd Tande

Dec 13, 2019

Floyd Thorine Tande, 86, of Chippewa Falls, town of Wheaton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 13, 2019.

He was born August 10, 1933 in Colfax to Francis and Alice (Egan) Tande.  He graduated from Colfax High School, class of 1951.  On August 27, 1953, Floyd married Donna May Ferry.

Floyd served in...

Alan Moucha

Dec 10, 2019

Alan Wade Moucha, 64, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1955 in Eau Claire to Lorraine (Polanski) and Waldimer “Wally” Moucha.

He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chi-Hi in 1973.

Alan continued his education at...

Thomas Wall

Dec 9, 2019

Thomas J. Wall, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Tom was born on October 8, 1932, in Chippewa Falls to Lester and Florence (Powell) Wall. He graduated from McDonell Memorial High School with the class of 1951 Tom married Donna Pettit on June 2, 1962 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in...

Violet Twerberg

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,...

James Campbell

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...

Larry Pearson

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...

Everett Worthington

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...

David Likar

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...

Gerald Bergeman

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...

Roger Ewings Sr.

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...

Ronald Bleskachek, Sr.

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.

Edward Young

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...

Mary Pearson

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...