Obituaries

Ima Lee

Feb 17, 2018

Ima E. Lee, 95, of Blair/Chippewa Falls, passed away while at Grand View Care Center in Blair.

She was born October 23, 1922 to Lillie (Olson) and Palmer Lee. She was born at her parent’s home across the road from the Chimney Rock School in Trempealeau County.

In 1941, Ima moved to Chippewa Falls and...

Wayne Zais

Feb 17, 2018

“See you later Firma”

Wayne John Zais, age 85, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

He was born September 9, 1932 in Chippewa Falls to Helen (Sautner) and John Zais.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army from...

Dorothy Lundgren

Feb 17, 2018

Dorothy A. Lundgren, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Chippewa Manor.

She was born September 10, 1926, in Chippewa Falls to William and Gladys (Louis) Greenwood. She was raised in Chippewa Falls and attended Chippewa Falls High School. She moved to Osseo, Minn. where she was employed at Shopper’s City and Country...

Gregory Cigan

Feb 12, 2018

Gregory B. Cigan, 53, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 12, 2018.

He was born December 11, 1964, in Chippewa Falls to Peter and Betty (Baumgardner) Cigan. He grew up in the town of Anson and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

Greg worked at Ojibwa Golf and Bowl and...

Dale Babbitt

Feb 9, 2018

Dale Babbitt, 90, of Eau Claire died Friday, Feb. 9 at home, surrounded by his family, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Dale Ormal Babbitt was born Feb. 22, 1927 in Keystone, township of Cleveland, Wis., the youngest child of Benjamin and Mabel (Phillips) Babbitt. He graduated from Bloomer High School in 1944 and joined the United States...

Paul Strandberg

Feb 4, 2018

Paul C. Strandberg, 67, of Chippewa Falls, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls.

He was born June 20, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to Marilyn (Christensen) and Clifford Strandberg.

On November 8, 1974, he married Marion Norman in St. Paul, MN. They resided in Houston, TX for...

Bettye Anderson

Feb 2, 2018

Bettye Mae Anderson (nee Williams), 84, passed into her Lord’s Kingdom on February 2, 2018 in Chippewa Falls, WI. Bettye was a member of First Baptist Church in Eau Claire, WI.

Bettye was born in Metropolis, IL and attended high school in Albion, IL. She graduated from Southern Illinois University and she received her Master’s in Piano...

Donald Gubrud

Feb 1, 2018

Donald E. Gubrud, 89, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

He was born June 5, 1928 in New Auburn to Hilda (Lee) and Alfred Gubrud. He graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School, class of 1946. While in...

Dolores Elliott

Jan 31, 2018

Dolores M. Elliott, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

She was born May 17, 1928, on the family farm to Frank and Lucy (Wagner) Schopper.

In June of 1947, Dolores married Dale Elliott and together they had four children. She stayed home to care for...

Bernard Johnson

Jan 30, 2018

Bernard D. “Burnin’ Bernie” Johnson, 80, of Bloomer, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Bloomer.

He was born July 28, 1937 in Medford to Agnes (Bittner) and John Johnson. He grew up in Stanley and graduated from Stanley High School in 1957.

On November 14, 1967,...

Barry Blunt

Jan 28, 2018

Barry L. Blunt, 54, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are pending.

Harry Walker

Jan 26, 2018

Harry L. Walker, 86, of Cadott, died Friday, January 26, 2018. .

He was born January 21, 1932 in Alpena, South Dakota to Anna (Koerner) and Jacob Walker. He graduated from Alpena High School, class of 1951. He was a celebrated athlete and held many school records for his abilities.

On June 29, 1952, Harry...

Rose Gustafson

Jan 25, 2018

Rose Ann Gustafson, 86, of Chippewa Falls, completed her journey here on earth Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 18, 1931 at home in the town of Eagle Point to Emma (King) and James Popple. She graduated from Chi-Hi, class of 1949. After high...

Glenn Barquest

Jan 22, 2018

Glenn D. Barquest, 99, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully Monday, January 22, 2018 at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitations (Chippewa Falls). Glenn was born March 30, 1918 in the township of Anson (Chippewa County) to Arthur and Mollie (Buske) Barquest.

Glenn grew up on a farm east of Bateman, in Chippewa County....

Clarence Hakes

Jan 19, 2018

Clarence E. Hakes, 90, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls died peacefully at home on January 19, 2018.

He was born January 8, 1928 to Robert and Louisa (Adrian) Hakes.

In 1946 he was drafted into the US Army and served in the Philippines.

Clarence retired from the Northern Center after 34...

Loren Mastin

Jan 13, 2018

Loren L. Mastin, 67, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born January 1, 1951 in Eau Claire to Ralph and Loretta May (Erickson) Mastin. His parents were proud of the fact that he was the first baby born in Eau Claire County in 1951. He grew...

Daniel Ziehr

Jan 12, 2018

Daniel P. Ziehr, 52, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home after a long battle with kidney disease. No services will be held. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls is serving the family. Private Family Service Sunday, January 14, 2018 Email Details No services will be held.

Marcella Greenwood

Jan 12, 2018

Marcella J. “Marcie” Greenwood, 73, of Cadott, died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after recently suffering a stroke.

Marcella was born in Chippewa County on November 8, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Popple) Pierce.

She married William Greenwood on September 17, 1964. They lived on the Yellow...

Ellen Devine

Jan 12, 2018

Ellen (Catherine) Hein Devine died peacefully Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Ellen was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on May 22, 1926 to Martin N. Hein and Hazel V. Hein. She was preceded in death by her brother Jan M. Hein, her sister, Julie V. McGinnis, first husband William Thomas (Tom) Devine...

Carolyn Burgess

Jan 8, 2018

Carolyn A. “Sis” Burgess, 82, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at the Rutledge Home while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born September 9, 1935, in Chippewa Falls to William and Loretta (Libke) Klemke. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

Carolyn married Melvin “Buzz” Burgess and they resided...