Obituaries

Apr 16, 2018

Calvin E. “Cal” Kraemer, 88, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice. He was born December 12, 1929, in Cascade, Wisconsin, to Agnes (Haag) and Elwyn Kraemer. He grew up in Cascade and graduated from Plymouth...

Apr 9, 2018

Desley “Dez” Thomas, 71 of Oconomowoc, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Lindengrove Nursing Home in Mukwonago, WI, on Monday, April 9, 2018.

She was born in Chippewa Falls on November 20, 1946, to Donald and Dorothy (Picotte) Meredith. Dez married Ronald Thomas on September 10, 1966 in Chippewa Falls. She worked as a Telecommunications Specialist...

Apr 8, 2018

Norma R. Frenette, 87, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by her family.

She was born August 21, 1930 in Knapp, Wisconsin to Martha (Tietz) and Albert Olson. The Olson Family moved to Chippewa Falls when Norma was 9 years old so that her father could start...

Apr 4, 2018

Larry A. Schaefer, 76, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Aggie’s Country Living, Bloomer while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Larry was born October 6, 1941 in Eau Claire to Ervin Sr. and Jula (Ganong) Schaefer.

He was employed at PDM Bridge for 42 years...

Mar 31, 2018

Velma Chance, age 93, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018, under the care of Mayo Hospice, at the Dove Healthcare – Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

Velma touched many lives with her intelligence, humor and wisdom. She was the only child of Frank and Bertha (Gearing) Bradshaw born on January 6, 1925, in...

Mar 31, 2018

Darlene M. “Dolly” Schoch, 67, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018.

She was born January 11, 1951 in Stanley to Colleen (Mahal) and James Robertson. She graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School, class of 1969.

On May 19, 1974, Dolly married Keith Schoch. They resided in Chippewa Falls...

Mar 27, 2018

Suann “Sue” Lynn Ruemmele, 65, of Chippewa Falls died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital.

She was born December 8, 1952 in Forest Lake, MN to Patricia (nee Burger) Ruemmele.

Survivors include her aunt, Leone Burger of Chippewa Falls; several cousins; and best friends, Betty and Lynn.

She was preceded in...

Mar 23, 2018

Dale A. Peterson, 90, of Chippewa Falls, town of Hallie, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

He was born August 12, 1927 in Chippewa Falls to Ruth (Modine) and Alvin Peterson. He attended Pleasant Hour Elementary School and graduated from Chippewa Falls...

Mar 22, 2018

Herman Sahr, 78, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formally of Farnhamville, IA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2018.

Herman Alfred Sahr was given life by his Creator and was born on September 29, 1939, to Ernest and Sylvia (Marquis) Sahr in Lake City, Iowa. After graduation from Cedar Valley High School...

Mar 19, 2018

VeeAnn A. Solum, 70, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully March 19, 2018 at the Chippewa Manor under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born September 19, 1947 in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Elmer and Ardis (Schacko) Wacholz. She grew up in rural Alden, Minn. and graduated from Alden High School in 1965,...

Mar 17, 2018

Allan G. Jones, born October 30, 1941 in Chippewa Falls, WI, went to be with the Lord on March 17th, 2018 following a valiant battle against cancer.

Allan was a member of the Air Force from 1961-1965. San Antonio was his home for 48 years. He served as an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force for...

Mar 6, 2018

Nancy Jane Flynn, 69, of Chippewa Falls, town of Wheaton, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born February 12, 1949 in Neillsville to Helen (Mayer) and George Dimmitt. She was raised on a small farm near Humbird, Wisconsin with her two sisters and two brothers. She grew up picking...

Mar 1, 2018

Helen O. Meyer, 99, of LaCrosse, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Bethany Riverside, LaCrosse.

She was born April 11, 1918 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, to Anna (Miller) and William Ost. She was baptized May 5, 1918 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. Helen graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1936, and she...

Feb 25, 2018

Donald Joseph Furst, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Sacred Heart Hosptial in Eau Claire on Sunday, February 25, 2018, following a long illness.

Donald was born on July 11, 1938 to Lillian (LaCour) and Frank Furst in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He graduated from McDonnell Central High School in 1956, and married Diane...

Feb 23, 2018

Judy R. Turner, 65, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, February 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

She was born May 30, 1952 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Edna (Slayton) and Mervin Hanson. She grew up in Sand Creek and graduated from Chetek High School, class...

Feb 23, 2018

The heavens gained an angel on Friday February 23,2018 when Guy Kolman passed on in a truck collision. I hope the angels are ready for him! Guy was a prankster, a fun loving, great person. He lit up the room with his big personality and made everyone feel they were a part of his family. You were guaranteed a...

Feb 22, 2018

Brady J. Smith, 23, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, after injuries from an automobile accident.

He was born May 4, 1994 in Eau Claire to Danette (Harris) and Brad Smith. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 2012.

Brady was a free spirit who loved to...

Feb 19, 2018

Harold G. Rosseter, 89, of Cornell, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.

He was born September 13, 1928 in Chippewa Falls to Gertrude (Coleson) and Oscar Rosseter. He grew up on his parent’s farm in the town of Anson.

Harold served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1953-55 during the Korean...

Feb 19, 2018

Alvina Emma (Melchert) Roberts, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin died February 19, 2018, at her home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Alvina was 94.

She was born October 19, 1923 in Waconia, Minnesota to Theresa (Molnau) and August Melchert. Alvina was baptized and confirmed into faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia. She sang in the...

Feb 18, 2018

Esther E. “Essie” Martin Metzenbauer, 105, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls, on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Esther was born on July 24, 1912, to Otto A. Sr. and Martha (Skog) Reifenauer of Eau Claire. She married Lawrence V. “Larry” Martin on April 23, 1932, he passed...