Obituaries

Sep 10, 2017

Alan J. Elliott, 74, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formerly of Parker, SD, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Grace Woodlands in Eau Claire.

He was born May 22, 1943, in Sioux Falls, SD.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from October 27, 1961 until August 2, 1967.

On July 24, 1964, he...

Sep 9, 2017

Robert C. “Bob” La Grander, 86, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, Chippewa Falls.

He was born September 22, 1930 in Milwaukee to Genevieve (Strup) and George La Grander. He grew up in Chili, Wisconsin, where he attended school.

Bob served honorably in the...

Sep 9, 2017

Marie Arlene Gerlach, née Craker, longtime resident of Hallie, passed into her heavenly father's arms Saturday, September 9 at Mayo Luther Hospital, Eau Claire. She was born February 6, 1928, in Eau Claire to Nando and Olga Craker. She was one of six children and grew up on a farm mostly in the Fairchild area. She graduated from Fairchild...

Sep 6, 2017

Judy C. Gassen, age 66, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born March 2, 1951 in Colfax to Doris (Hanson) and Marshall Woodford. She graduated from Colfax High School.

Judy lived in Bloomer for...

Sep 4, 2017

Gary L. Roper, 76, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls, died Monday, September 4, 2017, at Rem Wisconsin Home in Cadott.

He was born August 14, 1941, in Isanti, MN to Lloyd and Beatrice (Stone) Roper.

Gary served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

After returning he married Lola "the saint"....

Sep 2, 2017

Henry “Hank” Burtness, age 87, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born April 20, 1930 in Spring Grove, Minnesota, the son of Julia (Storlie) and Austin Burtness.

Hank enlisted in the U.S Army, serving...

Aug 26, 2017

Alice E. Schwetz, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died at her home on Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was born on July 30, 1938, in Augusta WI, to Alvin and Margaret (Knuth) Sperber.

Alice married Robert Schwetz on May 8, 1965, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Eau Claire. She was proud of the over 400 kids she...

Aug 24, 2017

John “Joe” H. Kajer, 76, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully with is family by his side at the Chippewa Manor on Thursday, August 24, 2017.

John was born on November 30, 1940 to Edward and Josephine (Svec) Kajer in Chicago, IL. He served his country with the U.S. Army on the Honor Guard in Korea from 1964...

Aug 20, 2017

VISITATION:

1:30 p.m., Friday, August 25 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel,

SERVICE:

2:30 p.m., Friday, August 25 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel,

Audrey J. Ashley, 93, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Jim Falls, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, at Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home under the care of St....

Aug 15, 2017

VISITATION:

10-11 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

SERVICE:

11 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Jan Ferguson, age 83, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born May...

Aug 5, 2017

Memorial Gathering from 2-8 p.m., Friday, August 11 at the

Eagle's Club,

2588 Hwy 53

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Edward L. "Ed" Verbracken, 62, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 after complications due to diabetes.

He was born February 24, 1955 in Chippewa...

Jul 31, 2017

Jean Carol MacLaughlin-Larson (a.k.a. “Mimi”), 79, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, having grown too big and gathered more energy than her earthly body could hold, departed this life for her next adventure on July 31, 2017, following a brief stay with the caring and dedicated staff at Reflections, Dove Healthcare - West in Eau Claire.

Jean was born April...

Jul 29, 2017

VISITATION:

10 - 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

SERVICE:

11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Arthur "Art" Lynn Howell, 87, has "gone fishing" to be with his beloved wife, Jan, of 64 years. He died peacefully on July 29, 2017,...

Jul 25, 2017

VISITATION:

10 a.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1300 Mansfield St., Chippewa Falls

SERVICE:

11 a.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1300 Mansfield St., Chippewa Falls

Doris J. Campeau, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Serving Hands Adult...

Jul 24, 2017

VISITATION:

10a.m to 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls

SERVICE:

12 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Fall

Emil A. Tichy, 80, of Jim Falls, died peacefully, with his...

Jul 22, 2017

VISITATION:

3-6 p.m., Sunday July 30 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to the service

SERVICE:

10:30 a.m., Monday, July 31 at Central Lutheran Church

Linda L. Hoem, 68, of the town of Eagle Point, Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly July 22, 2017 at HSHS St....

Jul 21, 2017

John A. Gullickson Jr., 64, of Cabot, Arkansas, and formerly from Elk Mound, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on July 21st, 2017, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

John, better known as Jack to his family and friends, was born on November 4th, 1952, in Medford, Massachusetts, the son of John and Grace Gullickson. Jack graduated from Elk Mound...

Jul 17, 2017

VISITATION:

4-6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 20 at Jacob's Well Church,3211 N 50th Ave, Village of Lake Hallie

SERVICE:

6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 20 at Jacob's Well Church,3211 N 50th Ave, Village of Lake Hallie

Mark T. Schwendinger, 47, of Eau Claire, passed away July 17, 2017, from...

Jul 17, 2017

VISITATION:

10-11 a.m., Friday, July 21 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

SERVICE:

11 a.m., Friday, July 21 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Chad Tambornino, 30, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at his home with unknown causes on Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born on October 20, 1986,...

Jul 16, 2017

VISITATION:

4-7 p.m., Friday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church

SERVICE:

11 a.m., Saturday, July 22 at First Presbyterian Church, Chippewa Falls

Verene Alice Crane, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Chippewa Manor Retirement...