Obituaries

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...

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

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 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 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...