Obituaries

Lovetta Misfeldt

Nov 21, 2018

Lovetta F. Misfeldt, 91, of Eau Claire, died peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2018, surrounded by family at Dove Healthcare-West in Eau Claire.

She was born December 11, 1926 in Black River Falls, WI to Bernard and Lovetta (Preston) Quinn.

Lovetta enjoyed golfing and was a great cook. Her family loved getting together at Lovetta’s for...

Wayne "Benny" Benson

Nov 19, 2018

Wayne “Benny” Benson, 78, of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, on Monday, November 19, 2018.

Wayne was born on October 15, 1940 to William and Pearl (Hage) Benson in Ashland, WI. He graduated from Drummond High School with the class of 1958. Wayne married Diane Rasch in Bessemer, MI on...

Sherry A. Craker

Nov 13, 2018

Sherry A. Craker, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Sherry was born on March 1, 1944, in Chippewa Falls, to Leslie & Cecelia (Burger) Zenner.

She married Rodney Craker on April 28, 1984, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Chippewa Falls. Sherry worked at Mason Shoe for...

Earl Schick

Nov 9, 2018

Earl L. Schick, 90, of Jim Falls, town of Eagle Point, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home while under the care his wife, Dawn and Heartland Hospice.

He was born August 18, 1928 to Viola (LeCour) and Edward Schick.

Earl married Cora Cheever and together they had nine children.  They later divorced.

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Autumn Helgeson

Nov 3, 2018

Autumn Anne Helgeson, age 10, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, died Saturday, November 3, 2018.

She was born September 8, 2008 in Chippewa Falls to Kimberley (Brown) and Bradley Helgeson.

Autumn was a gentle, sweet loving soul.  She was named by her Dad for his favorite season.  She always had a silly smile...

Jayna Kelley

Nov 3, 2018

Jayna S. Kelley, age 9, of Lake Hallie, died on Saturday, November 3, 2018. She was born to Brian and Robin (White) Kelley, in River Falls, WI, on June 10, 2009.

Jayna was a beautiful, creative, expressive, and very caring girl. She loved her time with her family and friends and just being a kid. Terra and...

Susan Modl

Nov 2, 2018

Susan L. Modl of Chippewa Falls died peacefully in her home on Friday, November 2, 2018.

She was born on December 4th, 1939 to Lloyd and Jane (Cardinal) Fransway.

She married the love of her life, Joseph Modl on October 11th, 1958 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls.

Joe and Sue...

Eugene Swiontek

Oct 26, 2018

Eugene Swiontek, 43, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home on Friday, October 26, 2018. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018, at St. Joseph's Cemetery, with Military Honors conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

Eugene Swiontek

Oct 26, 2018

Eugene Swiontek, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home on Friday, October 26, 2018.

The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018 at St. Joseph's Cemetery, town of Delmar, Chippewa County. Military Honors will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

Elmer Roshell

Oct 26, 2018

Elmer James Roshell, 80, of Chippewa Falls, died at home, peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 26, 2018.

He was born April 4, 1938 in the town of Arthur, Chippewa County to Margaret (Lancor) and Frederick Roshell.  He grew up in the country where he enjoyed farm life, especially the animals.

Following high...

Sally Hartman

Oct 22, 2018

Sally M. Hartman, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Heath System in Eau Claire.

Sally was born on March 6, 1940 to Harry and Blanche (Frenette) Lea in Chippewa Falls, WI. She married Richard Hartman on August 26, 1961 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. Sally worked many...

Dolores Bichner

Oct 18, 2018

Dolores Laura Bichner, 91, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls where she lived since 2013.

Dolores was born in Somerset, WI to Walter and Evelyn (Westphal) Meinke on February 17, 1927. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Bichner, on June 23, 1948, beginning a...

Mervin Halvorsen

Oct 15, 2018

Mervin L. Halvorsen, 83, of the Village of Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls died Monday, October 15, 2018 at Dove Healthcare-Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

He was born May 4, 1935 in Eau Claire to Leonard and Myrtle (Nesja) Halvorsen. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High in 1953 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving from 1953-1955....

Juanita Lueck

Oct 14, 2018

Juanita E. Lueck, 101, of the town of Anson, Chippewa County, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 14, 2018.

Juanita was born to Edward and Erma (Redmond) Ehlers on July 21, 1917, in the Town of Eagle Point. At the age of 19, she started her teaching career at Eleanor School in the Town of...

Frances Arnould

Oct 3, 2018

Frances A. “Fran” Arnould, 80, of Eau Claire, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her home.

She was born November 16, 1937 in Eau Claire to Alice (Phillips) and Axel Hanson. She grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Senior High School, class of 1956.

Fran lived in the...

Peggy Lindoo

Oct 2, 2018

Peggy Ann Lindoo, age 73, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, after a long battle with MS.

Peggy Ann Lindoo was born October 17, 1944 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. When she was a child her family moved to Chippewa Falls, where she grew up. She graduated from...

James Gessner

Sep 29, 2018

James A. Gessner, 82, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Our House Memory Care, Chippewa Falls.

He was born October 29, 1935 in Chippewa Falls to Velna (Trader) and Alfred Gessner.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, class of 1953.

On March 5, 1955, Jim married Karen “Kay” Clark.  They resided...

James Gessner

Sep 29, 2018

James A. Gessner, 82, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Our House Memory Care, Chippewa Falls.

He was born October 29, 1935 in Chippewa Falls to Velna (Trader) and Alfred Gessner. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, class of 1953.

On March 5, 1955, Jim married Karen “Kay” Clark. They resided...

Lois Weatherbie

Sep 25, 2018

Lois A. Weatherbie, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018 under the wonderful care of St. Joseph's Hospice and the staff of the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home.

Lois was born on June 6, 1924 to Mary (Hegarty) and Leo Weatherbie in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. She was one of twelve children.

Lois...

Beverly Burrington

Sep 23, 2018

Beverly H. Burrington, 86, of Albertville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Beverly was born August 27, 1932 in Polk City, MN to Hazel (Berg) and Bernt Winger.

On June 21, 1952, she married Reuben Burrington in Crookston, MN. They resided in Crookston,...