Obituaries

Feb 26, 2019

Joseph P. Denning, 68, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

He was born August 15, 1950 in Chippewa Falls to Gerald and Lorraine (Nyhus) Denning. He grew up in Eagleton and attended Bartlett School, a one room school house, before transferring to Chippewa Falls High...

Feb 25, 2019

David J. Hvizdak, age 66, of Chippewa Falls, died February 25th, 2019 after living with colon cancer for three years. And live he did. Dave enjoyed many adventures with his wife and children despite the brutal cancer treatments. He enjoyed traveling all over the United States, hiking, cycling, birdwatching, ice fishing, snowshoeing, baseball games, music festivals, visiting breweries and...

Feb 22, 2019

Nancy Jean Schuh, 67 of Chippewa Falls, died surrounded by love of family and friends, February 22, 2019.

She was born on May 14, 1951, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Bruce Arthur and Lois Arlene Hopkins. In 1969 Nancy graduated from North High School in Eau Claire. For 31 years she worked in Eau Claire in the...

Feb 21, 2019

Dianne Walker, 77, formerly of Cadott and currently of Chippewa Falls, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 under the wonderful care of St. Croix Hospice and the staff of Our House Memory Care.

She was born October 7, 1941 to Lorraine Devine (Olson) and Robert Robinson.

Dianne married Thomas Swoboda and they later divorced. She...

Feb 20, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Willkom, age 77, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from complications due to pneumonia.

Larry was born on October 22, 1941 in Boyd, WI, to Oswald and Leone (Janssen) Willkom. Larry graduated from McDonell High School in 1959. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from...

Feb 17, 2019

Karol D. Hedrington, 82, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home.

She was born September 26, 1936 in Chippewa Falls to Florence (Benish) and Melvin Lewis.  Karol graduated from McDonell Central High School, class of 1954.

On May 18, 1957, Karol married Roger W. Hedrington at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church...

Feb 16, 2019

Dean R. Lien, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls.

He was born June 14, 1941 in Eau Claire to Norma (Link) and Hjalmer Lien.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.  Dean continued his education at the Eau Claire Vocational School and at UW-Stout.

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Feb 16, 2019

Sandra F. Schlewitz, 68, of Chippewa Falls, died February 16, 2019.

A service will be held in spring, 2019.

Feb 10, 2019

A life so beautifully lived will be beautifully celebrated.

BOILING SPRINGS, SOUTH CAROLINA - Ethan Frank Rubenzer, 11, son of Trevor and Patti Gordon Rubenzer, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Ethan was born on a very cold day (-22°), February 15, 2007, in West Allis, WI. He enjoyed Boy...

Feb 6, 2019

Virginia Dolores “Gini” Wermund, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, surrounded by her family, and under the care and comfort of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Virginia was born in Chippewa Falls on September 25th, 1927, the third of 15 children born to Christine (Swoboda) and...

Feb 6, 2019

William R. Beaudette, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home with family, right where he wanted to be.

Bill was born to Leonard and Dorothy (Lambert) Beaudette in Chippewa Falls on December 15, 1941. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1959.

Bill is survived by his wife of...

Feb 5, 2019

Eleanor M. Springer, 101, of New Richmond, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Deerfield Assisted Living in New Richmond.

She was born February 3, 1918 in Ironwood, Michigan to Oli and Helia Maki.

On April 23, 1935, she married George W. Springer in Ironwood, MI. They resided in the Detroit, MI...

Feb 4, 2019

Betty Tommerdahl-Dickinson, age 81, of Champlin, MN passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019.

Preceded in death by husbands, Marvin Tommerdahl and Robert Dickinson; and brother, Daniel Bathke.

Survived by sons, Brian (Julie) Tommerdahl and Brent (Susan) Tommerdahl; grandchildren, Charles (Sarah), Ann (Jeff), Emily (Brent), and Ellen (Tom); great grandchildren, Claire, Elsie, Nora, Adaline, Anja,...

Feb 2, 2019

Kathleen “Kat” (Bjork) Landsem, 94, lifetime resident of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday morning, February 2, 2019 at her home on State St.

Kat was born July 26, 1924 at 106 S. State Street, Chippewa Falls, the first child born to Scandinavian immigrants, Karine (Helseth) and Oscar Bjork.  When Kat was three years old, the family moved to...

Feb 1, 2019

Jimmyjoe Marik, 56, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born July 13, 1962 in Barron County to Bernice (Seever) and Arlyn Marik.   He grew up in Wausau where he attended school, lived and worked for over 30 years.

Jan 30, 2019

Angela Joan Adkins, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona.

Joan was born October 12, 1927 in Colton, South Dakota to Erling and Evelyn (Wang) Blom. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1945 and went on to earn a teaching degree from St. Olaf College...

Jan 29, 2019

Robin "Beket" Ruth Arnhold of Wisconsin died in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Tuesday night, January 29, 2019 as a result of complications from a fall.  She was 74 years old.  She was also known as Beket and Beket-Asar Edithsdatter.

Robin was born on December 13, 1944 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  She spent the first part of her life as well...

Jan 23, 2019

Bertram J. “Bert” Engel, 73, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

Bert was born June 16, 1945 in Chippewa Falls to Raymond and Evelyn (Peterson) Engel. Growing up in Wheaton with his parents and four brothers, life was as simple as you'd expect...

Jan 23, 2019

Donna D. Kurtz, age 86, of Chippewa Falls, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born May 19, 1932 in Multnomah Falls, Oregon to Florence (Guite) and Dayton Misfeldt.

Donna grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School....

Jan 20, 2019

T/Sgt. Stephen Lance Nesja, USAF, Retired, 80, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls.

He was born July 24, 1938 in Eau Claire to Maude (Dana) and Engebret T. Nesja.

Steve served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 and retired on April 1, 1980. He...