Obituaries
Robert R. Helgemo
May 28, 2024
Robert R. “Bob” Helgemo, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 under the care of Heartland Hospice.
He was born March 31, 1940, in West Allis, to John and Zelda (Rogers) Helgemo. Bob grew up in the Milwaukee area. He attended college at UW-Whitewater for Business Administration. While studying he met the love of his life, Fran Wojtowicz.
The...
Jack R. Young
May 28, 2024
Robert and June Young welcomed Jack Robert Young into this world on January 27, 1960. He went “home” on May 28, 2024, to be reunited with his mom, dad, and brothers.
Jack was the youngest of five boys in the Young family. He thrived at home with his parents and brothers, and his parents were strong advocates for him and other...
Richard T. Hartman
May 18, 2024
Richard Thomas “Dick” Hartman, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Eau Claire.
He was born February 29, 1936, in Bloomer, to Louis J. and Florence E. (Marek) Hartman. Richard grew up in and around Chippewa Falls, running around with the other “west hill kids”, and graduated from McDonell High School in 1954.
Richard...
Kiersten A. Bohman
May 16, 2024
Kiersten A. Bohman, 26, of Chippewa Falls passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
She was born January 25, 1998, in Chippewa Falls to John Bohman and Jennifer Suggs. She graduated from Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, CT in 2016 before returning to Wisconsin.
Kiersten was a beautiful young soul and a free spirit at heart. She loved being with her...
John T. Lien
May 14, 2024
"John was a nice person, a good person, such a sweet man." - Marsha (Lien) Flannery
John T. Lien, 70, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with his wife and family at his side.
He was born March 5, 1954, in Madison to Theodore and Lora (Cunningham) Lien. The family moved to Chippewa Falls about 1959,...
Brian T. Morrissey
May 12, 2024
Brian T. Morrissey, 54, of Chippewa Falls, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at River Pines in Altoona while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Brian was born May 30, 1969, in Eau Claire to Thomas and Nettie (Henning) Morrissey.
He graduated from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls and UW Stout with a degree in...
Cynthia M Butler
May 12, 2024
Cynthia M. Butler, 67, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Cambridge Senior Living, in Eau Claire. Cindi is now with our Lord, welcomed to Heaven by those we love that passed before, free of any Earthly tribulations, in an eternal embrace and remembrance of our lives together.
On February 14, 1957, Cindi was born to Conrad...
John W. Cooney
May 10, 2024
John W. Cooney, 71, of Chippewa Falls went home to be with the Lord under the care of St. Croix Hospice, on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire.
John was born June 18, 1952, to John & Laura (Reiter) Cooney in Chippewa Falls, WI. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from McDonell High...
Lester Schrader
May 6, 2024
Lester Schrader, age 93, of Chippewa Falls died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Dove Healthcare-West in Eau Claire, under the care of Mayo Hospice.
He was born March 7, 1931, in Wauwatosa, to Myrtle L. (Muehl) and Richard J. Schrader. He moved to Chippewa Falls with his parents at the age of 7. In 1942 Lester moved to Chicago, Illinois and...
Lyle J. Kelly
Apr 30, 2024
Lyle J. Kelly, age 96, self-proclaimed “tough old bird”, passed away on April 30th at the Chippewa Manor with his sweetie by his side.
He was born to Tracy (Koepke) and Murray Kelly on September 6, 1927, along with his twin brother, Lee. Lyle spent his early years on “The Farm” in Eagle Point, WI, one of his favorite places....
Dale D. Johnson
Apr 28, 2024
Dale Dwain Johnson, 86, passed away unexpectedly at Luther Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
On March 16, 1938, Dale was born to Dwain “Jack” and Jeverna (Steinmetz) Johnson in Colfax, WI. Following his graduation from Eau Claire High School, he served his country with the US Army until his Honorable Discharge in 1963.
Dale spent his career...
Barbara A. Meredith
Apr 28, 2024
Barbara A. Meredith, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Chippewa Manor.
She was born in Waupun, WI to Willis and Myra (Barnsdale) Brooks. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. Barb was a graduate of Lawrence University in Appleton, WI where she met her future husband and best friend, Robert Meredith.
Barb and Bob...
Kenneth W. Larkin
Apr 26, 2024
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Visitation - 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa FallsFuneral Service - 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Little Norway Lutheran Church, Black River Falls, WIKenneth W. Larkin, age 91, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away on Friday, April 26, at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at Chippewa...
David J. Gunderson
Apr 18, 2024
David J. Gunderson, 80, of the town of Wheaton, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Dave was born October 30, 1943, in Chippewa Falls to Hilman and Edna (Sykora) Gunderson. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Air Force...
Lenore M. Wescott
Apr 15, 2024
Lenore Mae Wescott, 94, of Chippewa Falls, passed away in her home on Monday, April 15th, 2024. She was blessed to be surrounded by family in love and prayer during her final days of life.
Lenore was born on April 12th, 1930, in Eau Claire to Roland and Detta Vaudreuil. Lenore was the oldest of three children. She enjoyed growing up...
Donna P. Iverson
Apr 12, 2024
Donna P. Iverson, 91, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Dove Healthcare – Bloomer.
She was born October 19, 1932, in Bloomer to Roy and Lelah (Beresford) Veum. She graduated from Bloomer High School in 1950. Following high school she attended tech school in Eau Claire and then moved to St. Paul, MN, where she worked at...
Thomas J. Lee
Apr 7, 2024
Thomas Jerome Lee, 70, passed away in Lancaster, California on April 7, 2024. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Helen, and all who knew him.
Tom was born on June 4, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin where he spent his childhood, graduating from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1971. He received a bachelor's degree from UW-Eau Claire and...
Robert E. "Bob" Stewart
Apr 7, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Stewart, 92, of Lake Hallie, WI, died peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.
Bob was born December 24,1931, to Earl and Marie (Paul) Stewart. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from McDonnell Central Catholic High School in 1951. He answered the call to serve his country with the...
Roger B. Howard
Apr 3, 2024
Roger B. Howard, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire.
He was born June 5, 1939, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Raymond E. and Mary Ellen (Krisik) Howard, and graduated Ladysmith High School in 1957.
On June 13, 1970, Roger married Joan Ferm in Ladysmith.
Roger found many occupations over the years, including working at...
Doris M. Blake
Apr 2, 2024
Doris M. Blake, age 103, passed away peacefully at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home on April 2, 2024.
She was born in Chippewa Falls on October 5, 1920, the only child of Bert and Florence (Madson) Bassette. She was baptized at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Doris attended school in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in...
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