Obituaries

Dec 12, 2017

Virginia E. Shafer-Snyder, 96, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Hallie Memory Care.

She was born September 25, 1921 in Wimbledon, North Dakota to Eva (Kistner) and Joseph Haynes. She grew up in Menomonie where she attended Beaver Creek School, which was a one-room school.

Virginia was employed as an aide at...

Dec 10, 2017

Theodore S. McClelland, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System, in Eau Claire.

Ted was born on April 23, 1938 to Dewey and Jewel (Brophy) McClelland in Muncie, IN. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a degree in Accounting. Ted married Barbara Jenneman on August...

Nov 29, 2017

Robert A. Yauch, 87, of Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home.

Robert was born November 11, 1930 at Kennan, WI, the son of August and Anna (Arndt) Yauch. He attended elementary school at a one-room school in Georgetown, WI. He graduated from Phillips High School in Phillips, WI in 1948.

Robert...

Nov 22, 2017

Eileen A. Pederson, 83, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Mondovi.

She was born February 23, 1934 in Weyerhauser, WI to Ann (Michalovic) and Joseph Bata. Eileen later moved to Chicago and attended Gage Park High School and later earned a certificate in Comptometer Usage.

She worked...

Nov 19, 2017

Harold Charles Garrison, USAF, Ret., age 88, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Fairfield Glade, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2017 with his wife, Beverly, her niece, Sherrie and Sherrie’s husband Doyle at his side.

He was born September 22, 1929 in Gastonia, North Carolina to Lula Ethel (Rhyne) and Gus Steven Garrison. Harold graduated...

Nov 13, 2017

Janice Louise Dresel (Gebhard), age 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017, at Dove Healthcare West, Eau Claire, WI.

She was born April 14, 1930, to George and Marion (Forrester) Gebhard in Chippewa Falls, WI. She was one of five siblings.

Janice was active in the Unity Trinity Methodist Church of...

Nov 12, 2017

Mary E. Sharp, 76, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the Chippewa Manor surrounded by family and under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

She was born January 16, 1941, in Eau Claire to Axel and Alice (Phillips) Hanson. She grew up in Lake Hallie and graduated...

Nov 11, 2017

Donald Elwin West, 86, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2017.

Don was born February 19, 1931, to Earl and Edith (Sulzberger) West. He grew up in Ransom, IL and Council Bluffs, IA. Don proudly served 4 years in the United States Navy then attended Indiana Technical College earning a degree...

Nov 10, 2017

Alice J. Lofgren, 89, of the village of Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls, joined her Lord and loved ones in Heaven on Friday, November 10, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by family.

She was born December 9, 1927, in Owen, Wis. to Albert and Clara (Frantz) Schafer. Alice graduated from Owen High School and shortly after moved...

Nov 5, 2017

Caroline Rose Marks, 94, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Chippewa Manor while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

She was born January 27, 1923 to Oreste and Alessandra (Bargdella) Bonazza in Euclid, Ohio. She graduated from Euclid’s Central High School in 1941. Caroline married John “Jack” Gummerson on January 19,...

Nov 5, 2017

Dean A. Payne, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire on Sunday, November 5, 2017.

Dean was born to Asa and Alice (Rasmussen) Payne on February 22, 1933, in Oconto, WI. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1951. Dean served his country with the US Navy...

Oct 31, 2017

Dr. Robert Anthony Wescott was born on December 17th, 1928, the second born of Leah (LaVigne) and Garney Wescott. He died surrounded by his loving family on October 31st, 2017.

Robert had a full life of almost 89 years. He graduated from McDonell High School in 1946 and went on to enlist in the army. He served...

Oct 30, 2017

Lenore N. Overbeek, 98, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Grant Park, IL died Monday, October 30, 2017 at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, and while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born October 16, 1919 in St. Anne, IL.

On June 20, 1940, Lenore married John Overbeek. They resided in...

Oct 30, 2017

Leonard R. Dekan, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the WI Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls on Monday, October 30, 2017.

He was born on July 15, 1926, to Charles and Rose (Zwiefelhofer) Dekan in Cadott, WI. Leonard married Bernice Woodford on September 23, 1954. He served his country with the US Army during the Korean...

Oct 29, 2017

Ruth Jean “Jeannie” (Dorland) Crane, age 97, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her home with family at her side.

Jeannie was born in Chippewa Falls on January 18, 1920 to Dr. Leon and Esther (Anderson) Dorland. She grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in...

Oct 22, 2017

Elaine S. Schmidt, 90, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 due to congestive heart failure. She is now watching over her family as she enjoys her eternal life in Heaven with God. The family wishes to express their thanks and sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff of Wissota Place and St. Joseph’s Hospice for...

Oct 19, 2017

Powers, John P., Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, age 75, died October 19, 2017, at home.

John was born in Denver, Colorado, to Harmelina Fregeau and James Powers. John is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Holleen) Powers; son, Shawn (Angie) Powers; daughter, Jennifer (Martin) Powers; and brother, James Powers. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters,...

Oct 18, 2017

Raymond Lewis Smith, 96, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls while under the care of Interim Hospice.

He was born May 6, 1921 in Chippewa Falls to Elida (Larson) and Mathias "Matt" Smith. Ray grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in...

Oct 16, 2017

Gloria E. Horne, 86, of Chippewa Falls, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, October 16, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Gloria was born on a farm near Sand Creek on January 8, 1931, to John and Edna (Belknap) Gullickson. She attended school in Bloomer and graduated from Bloomer High School in 1949. She married Roger...

Oct 15, 2017

William J. “Bill” Woodruff, age 81, of Chippewa Falls, town of Woodmohr, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Bloomer.

Bill was born June 17, 1936, the son of Truman and Isabelle (Henneman) Woodruff. He graduated from Chi-Hi in 1954, then attended UW-River Falls for a time before joining the U.S. Army. Bill served...