Obituaries

Jan 15, 2019

Dale A. Anderson, 43, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home.

He was born December 4, 1975 in Libertyville, IL to Holly (Brandin) and Dale Anderson.  He grew up in Kenosha and graduated from Gateway. He continued his education at UW-Stout and graduated with a B.S. in Management.  Dale then...

Jan 15, 2019

Ernest F. “Ernie” Blatter, 82, of the village of Lake Hallie, passed away January 15, 2019.

He was born December 25, 1936 in Barron, WI to Abraham and Hedwig (Studer) Blatter. He later moved to the Lake Hallie area and owned and operated Midway Frame for many years. He also loved his beekeeping project and honey business....

Jan 10, 2019

Laverne J. Moucha passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 77.

Laverne grew up on a dairy farm owned by his parents.  He was one of 12 children.  He attended Crystal Springs one-room grade school until the 8th grade.  He graduated from Cornell High School.

He then left...

Jan 9, 2019

Jacob “Jake” Ricky Dachel, 24, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls passed away on January 9, 2019.

Jake loved to hunt and fish with family and friends. He had the biggest heart ever, yet was sarcastic like the rest of us. He was so in love with his new nephew, Waylon, and was always bribing his...

Jan 9, 2019

Julius E. Huth, of the village of Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the age of 90 years.

He was born in the town of Eagle Point to Emery and Anna Huth on December 22, 1928. He attended Eagleton and Chippewa Falls Schools.

At an early age he started working...

Jan 9, 2019

Ronald E. Thalacker Sr. (better known by his friends as “Butch” and affectionately known by his family as “Gramps”) 78 of Eau Claire, died peacefully at his home under the care of his loving daughter, Reeny and son in law, Todd Close and his faithful companion (dog), Pudge on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

Butch was born to...

Jan 6, 2019

Wesley A. Pederson, 93, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Wissota Health in Chippewa Falls.

He was born March 20, 1925 in the village of Lake Hallie to Alma M. (Rasmussen) and Conrad W. Pederson. He was raised on Pederson Rd. in Hallie where he grew up on the family farm....

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley J. Coxey, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Wissota Health in Chippewa Falls.

She was born June 29, 1925 to Fred and Lettie (Brookman) Prell on the family farm in Clifton, Wisconsin.

Shirley moved to Rockford, Illinois where she met her husband Val Gene Coxey at a roller skating rink.  They...

Dec 30, 2018

Eugene "Bud" Jarvis, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

Bud was born at home on January 4, 1940 to Hugo and Catherine (Wage) Jarvis in the township of Wauwatosa, WI. His family moved to Big Bend, WI at a young age, where he...

Dec 26, 2018

Arlan F. Whitcome, age 70, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born June 28, 1948 in Chippewa Falls to Marjorie (Senior) and Roy Whitcome. Arlan graduated from Chi-Hi in 1970. Following high school, Arlan continued his education at CVTC, earning a degree...

Dec 25, 2018

Louise Faith Tomashek, 82, of Cedarburg, WI, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg.

Louise was born May 26, 1936 in Ladysmith, WI to Fahs and Florence (Mikkelson) Nielsen. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and attended UW Eau Claire where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Music...

Dec 25, 2018

Richard J. Lea, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018 at Chippewa Manor under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born December 28, 1930 in Chippewa Falls to Blanche (Frenette) and Harry Lea.

Richard served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Richard is...

Dec 23, 2018

Robert M. Reichelt, age 93 of Merrill passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.

Bob was born on September 2, 1925 in Merrill, WI to William and Anna (Euler) Reichelt. Bob graduated from Merrill High School and joined the Navy right after high school.  Bob served honorably in the...

Dec 17, 2018

Richard “Dick” W. Krager, 105, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls.

He was born November 13, 1913 in Chippewa Falls, a son of Gustav and Rose (Shafer) Krager. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1931.

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Dec 11, 2018

Rena J. Crane, age 73, of Stanley, formerly of Kenosha, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Services and burial will be in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Dec 11, 2018

Margie M. Metzenbauer, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Our House Memory Care.

Margie was born August 17, 1925 in Eau Claire to Orrin and Mae (Hagen) Olson. She lived in Eau Claire until the age of 12 when she moved in with her Grandma and Grandpa Hagen. She attended Chippewa Falls schools...

Dec 11, 2018

Betty Ann McCausland, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.

She was born June 26, 1923 in Chippewa Falls to Elmer and Elizabeth (Schwantes) Nelson.   She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School, where she was salutatorian of her class and was also the Prom Queen.

Dec 11, 2018

Brian M. “Bartely” “Bart” Bartels, 44, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and under the care of Mayo Hospice.

He was born July 15, 1974 in Eau Claire to Debra (Salter) and Kenneth Bartels.  He grew up in Bruce and graduated in 1992.

Brian continued his education...

Dec 10, 2018

Elmer S. Bjork, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Colfax Health and Rehabilitation.  He died peacefully after suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s for several years.

Elmer was born April 23, 1930 in Chippewa Falls to Oscar and Karine (Helseth) Bjork. He attended the Chippewa Falls public schools and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior...

Dec 9, 2018

Carol Ann Evenson, 75, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born September 28, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Russell and Anna (Klages) Evenson.  She graduated from Chi-Hi in 1961.

Carol worked as a receptionist...