Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

May 11, 2018

James M. Weaver, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Friday May 11, 2018.

On April 11, 1939, James was born to Percy and Mable (Benash) Weaver in Dwight, IL. James proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge. He married Vera James on June 8,...

May 8, 2018

Beverly Church, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Chippewa Manor on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

Beverly was born on October 28, 1942, in Reedsburg, WI, to Everett and Elsie (Gerhke) Young. She received her secondary education degree, graduating from UW-Whitewater and taught High School English in Eau Claire and Freedom, WI. She also was employed...

May 7, 2018

Robert E. Moats, 84, of Elk Mound, died peacefully at Comforts of Home in Menomonie, WI, on Monday, May 7, 2018.

Robert was born on October 18, 1933, to Bert and Alma (Adams) Moats in Eau Claire. He married Alene Aubart on January 6, 1954, in Charlston, NC. Robert and Alene resided most of their married life...

May 6, 2018

Vicki L. Chelf-Lawrence, 67, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Chippewa Falls, passed away on May 6, 2018 at Seasons Hospice of Rochester, MN.

She was born June 3, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI and graduated from Memorial High School in 1968. After graduation she attended Chippewa Valley Technical College for medical coding. She was employed by Mayo...

May 1, 2018

Wendy Kauphusman Keis passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, after living fearlessly with breast cancer for three years.

Wendy was born on January 17, 1970. Her adoring parents, Richard and Patricia Kauphusman strongly supported the development of her many talents, especially art, dancing, acting and singing. Wendy attended St....

May 1, 2018

Gladys I. “Glady” Schmidt, 103, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her family and while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Gladys was born August 16, 1914 in Lafayette township, Chippewa County at the Melville homestead to Ada (Melville) and Albert LeDuc. While having labor pains,...

Apr 26, 2018

Michael Harold Barneson, 61 of Oxford Georgia, previously of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully with his family and pastor by his side on April 26th 2018 at Abbey Hospice Healthcare in Social Circle GA.

Mike was survived by his son, Ryan (Katrina Wread) of Jersey, GA; daughter, Tiffany (Michael Kelsey) Covington, GA; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Madelyn,...

Apr 23, 2018

Philip L. Pitsch, 82, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Minneapolis, MN died Monday, April 23, 2018 at Our House Memory Care while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

Phil was born September 24, 1935 in Menomonie, WI to Harold and Janette (Wolfe) Pitsch. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1953 and...

Apr 23, 2018

Wilma E. Anderson, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Lake Hallie Memory Care.

Wilma was born on August 25, 1926 to Edwin and Violet Person in Eau Claire WI. She married Elger Anderson on January 12, 1946. Wilma was an avid sewer working at Herbergers and later working for Northwest Fabrics...

Apr 18, 2018

Betty E. Petrich, 79, of the town of Eagle Point, Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family and under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Betty was born September 26, 1938 in Chippewa Falls to Ernest and Marion (Ravy) Roder. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1956. After high...