Obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

Lavonne “Jo” Sippy, 88, formerly of Jim Falls, died peacefully at her home in Bloomer, with her family by her side on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was born on January 29, 1930 to Leslie and Florence (King) Hayes in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Lavonne graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. On April 20, 1950 she married Marshall...

Aug 5, 2018

Julie A. Anderl, 59, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

She was born January 31, 1959 in Chippewa Falls to Herbert and Janet (Rubenzer) Anderl. Julie graduated from McDonell High School, then attended UW-Platteville, earning her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. It was there that she met Brian...

Jul 20, 2018

Larry G. Nordby, 64, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home on Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born to Hjalmer and Ardis (Back) Nordby on August 17, 1953 in Whitehall, WI.

Larry graduated from Chi-Hi. He enjoyed spending time with his family, shooting pool, playing cards, especially poker. Larry was a kind and gentle man...

Jul 19, 2018

Robert J. “Bob” McEathron, 48, of Eau Claire, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his residence.

Bob was born in Ladysmith, WI to Gerald and Patricia (Gerber) McEathron. He graduated from Lake Holcombe High School and took courses through Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Over the years Bob held various jobs in the Eau Claire...

Jul 16, 2018

Briella Marie Bergeron, 9 months and 18 days, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born to Amber Jacobi and Paul Bergeron, on September 28, 2017 in Eau Claire, WI.

“My little baby girl, you’re a blessing, a gift from heaven. My precious little angel, who I will always cherish and...

Jul 13, 2018

Carol J. Kammeyer, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

She was born November 9, 1940 in Chippewa Falls to Eleanore (Peterson) and Glenwood Schaefer.

Carol attended high school in Sebring, Florida, class of 1958, where she also met her future husband, Lee Kammeyer. The couple...

Jul 13, 2018

Ardell “Dell” Orville Streeter Jr., 77, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, July 13, 2018 surrounded by his family while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

He was born December 21, 1940 in Warrens, Wisconsin to Margaret (Alvard) and Ardell O. Streeter Sr.

Dell met the love of...

Jul 11, 2018

Carol J. Dresel, 83, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Wissota Place in Chippewa Falls.

She was born on November 6, 1934 in Chippewa Falls to Harold and Myrtle (Christensen) Hoobler. Carol was a member of Jim Falls United Methodist Church.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Vicky (Frank) Bucheger;...

Jul 10, 2018

Kathleen Ann (Anglum) Johnson, age 75, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday July 10, 2018.

Kathleen was born February 2, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Ruth E. (Nowlin) and James P. Anglum. She grew up in a military family living all over the U.S., from Alaska to Washington D. C....

Jul 4, 2018

Donald H. Geske, 83, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at home on July 4, 2018.

He was born November 15, 1934 in Eau Claire to Gertrude (Hartwich) and Henry Geske. He graduated from Fall Creek High School in 1953.

Following high school, Don entered the U.S. Army in June, 1954 and served honorably until June,...

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...