Obituaries

Jul 2, 2018

Rosemary Dreger, 68, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at her home in the loving hands of her husband while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born July 3, 1949 in Elgin, IL to Mary Louise (Harper) and Richard Fink. She grew up in the Elgin area, where she also...

Jul 1, 2018

Dorothy M. Weber, 93, of Chippewa Falls, WI entered into eternal life on July 1, 2018 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI.

Dorothy was born October 4, 1924 in Waumandee, WI to Frank and Cecelia (Kreye) Reuter. After graduating from Arcadia High School, she attended the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN. She was united...

Jun 29, 2018

Sara N. “Nan” Hass, age 90, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at Chippewa Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation.

She was born October 1, 1927 in New London, Wisconsin to Enid “Lenore” (Shreeves) and Wellington W. Wyman.

Nan grew up in New London, but moved to Eau Claire as a teen and graduated from...

Jun 28, 2018

Dennis Wayne “Denny” Amundson, 84 of Chippewa Falls, passed away June 28, 2018. He was born September 19, 1933 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Russel E. and Lucille (Anderson) Amundson.

Denny grew up in the Anderson Hotel in Bloomer and enjoyed having most of his meals there as a child. He graduated from high school...

Jun 27, 2018

John M. “Captain Quigs” Quigley, 65 of Eau Claire, died on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

John was born on September 23, 1952, to Gerald and Patricia (Treis) Quigley in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from McDonnell Central Catholic High School. John attended the University of MN in the Minneapolis. He...

Jun 20, 2018

James F. “Jim” Paulson, 82, of Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by family at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.

He was born August 31, 1935 in Chippewa Falls to Harold and Edith (Sorum) Paulson.

Jim was always in the plastics industry and for the last 15 years was part owner of Bloomer...

Jun 20, 2018

Bernita “Bea” Newman, 84, of Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire.

She was born March 12, 1934 to Meta (Draak) and Walter Voelker at their home in rural Rice Lake, WI. She attended a country grade school and graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1951.

Jun 18, 2018

Richard D. Walter, age 69, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. Private services will be held. Private Monday, June 18, 2018 Email Details

Jun 16, 2018

Connie Jane Klimek, 62, of Chippewa Falls, died on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN after a long battle with leukemia.

She was born November 4, 1955 in Chippewa Falls, the only child of Bette (Beranek) and Vern Ness. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1973.

Following high...

Jun 10, 2018

Sally G. Chartrand, 70, of Elk Mound, died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire surrounded by family.

Sal was born May 3, 1948 in Chippewa Falls to Lloyd and Rosemary “Jane” (Cardinal) Fransway. She grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1966. She drove school bus for...

Jun 8, 2018

Annabel Aquiman Rein, 43, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Heath System, Eau Claire.

Annabel was born on May 19, 1975 to Servando and Efrena (Pangca) Aquiman in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Annabel enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and gardening. She was a loving and caring wife, mother,...

Jun 5, 2018

John E. “Johnny” Hepfler III, 42, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

He was born June 27, 1975 in Chippewa Falls.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, with the best bow-shot around. John was protective of his friends and family. He was an amazing...

Jun 1, 2018

Albert O. Maier, 101, of Bloomer, formerly of Eau Claire, died Friday morning, June 1, 2018 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer.

Al was born January 29, 1917 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Alma A. (Maechtle) and Christ Maier.

On May 23, 1942, he married Ruby Malison in Jim Falls. They farmed for several years before...

May 27, 2018

Theresa M. “Tess” “Terri” Stoll, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

She was born September 10, 1950 to Fred and Rita (Powers) Stoll in Ladysmith and resided in the Island Lake area. She attended Servite High School in Ladysmith for...

May 24, 2018

Lisa Ann Buchli, 37, of West St. Paul, MN, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died at her home on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

Lisa was born to Larry and Patricia (Heidtke) Buchli in Chippewa Falls on May 3, 1981. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1999. Lisa attended UW-Madison, graduating with an Engineering...

May 22, 2018

Neal W. Robinson, 90, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, WI.

He was born September 12, 1927, in St. Croix Falls, WI to John and Minnie (Fruehling) Robinson. He graduated from St. Croix Falls High School and spent a semester in the Merchant Marines.

On September 18,...

May 21, 2018

Joan A. Gunn, 80, of Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls, died peacefully, at her home, under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice and her family, on Monday, May 21, 2018. Joan was born to Thinious and Myrtle (Mattson) Glenna on February 25, 1938, in Eau Claire. Joan was united in marriage to Keith Gunn on August 3,...

May 15, 2018

Herbert M. Steinmetz Sr., 94, of the town of Wheaton, Colfax died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his residence.

He was born February 25, 1924 in Cooks Valley, WI to Michael and Alvina (Urban) Steinmetz.

On September 25, 1948 he married the most beautiful girl he ever saw, Leona Blodgett, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

May 15, 2018

Dr. Everin C. “Ev” Houkom, 66, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home.

He was born October 23, 1951 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Edris (Miller) and Carl Houkom. He grew up on a farm outside West Fargo, ND and graduated from West Fargo High School.

Ev continued his...

May 14, 2018

David Daniel Hager Sr., 78, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at Deerwood Adult Family Home in Eau Claire.

He was born November 22, 1939 in Bloomer to Rosetta (Martin) and Rudolph Hager. He attended Stillson Elementary School and Chippewa Falls High School.

On February 24, 1962, David married Sue...