Obituaries
John "Jack" H. Kahling III
Feb 4, 2024
John “Jack” Henry Kahling III, 79, passed away peacefully with family present on February 4, 2024, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Born on August 2, 1944, to Florence Marie and John Henry Kahling Jr. in Moline, Illinois, Jack grew up in the Quad Cities area and attended Rock Island High School, during which time...
William S. Hansen
Feb 3, 2024
William S. “Bill” Hansen, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the WI Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born March 17, 1939, in Chippewa Falls to Orville and Gladys (Walker) Hansen.
On September 7, 1963, he married Beverly Martell at Holy Ghost Church in Chippewa Falls.
He worked at F...
Lewis A. Smith III
Feb 1, 2024
Lewis A. Smith III, 62, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, February 1, 2024.
He was born October 7, 1961, in Doylestown, PA to Marion (Lear) and Lewis A. Smith II.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 1 at The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, MN.
Elaine D. Miller
Jan 31, 2024
Elaine Diane Miller, 78, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on June 7, 1945, in Eau Claire, to Victor and Erna (Banks) Steinke. Elaine helped with all the family farm responsibilities in Mondovi throughout high school. On October 14, 1967,...
Darrell C. Bremness
Jan 29, 2024
Darrell C. Bremness, 76, of Cadott, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.
On December 30, 1947, Darrell was born to Thomas and Victoria (Meyer) Bremness, in Chippewa Falls, WI. He attended Cadott High School graduating with the class of 1965. He also attended CVTC gaining knowledge of many mechanical skills. He married...
Gwendolyn J. Bauman
Jan 28, 2024
Gwendolyn Jean (Zech) Bauman was granted her angel wings on January 28, 2024, as she succumbed to her battle with Dementia at Our House Assisted Living – Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, at the age of 77.
Gwenn was born January 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls to Clifford and Ellen (Salter) Zech. She graduated from Chi-Hi in 1965. On October...
John N. Petricka
Jan 28, 2024
John N. Petricka, 56, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
On July 11, 1967, John was born to Leonard and Patricia (Kern) Petricka, in Fairbault, MN. He attended Fairbault High School graduating with the class of 1985. He then attended Dakota County Technical College in Rosemont, MN. On September 1, 1990, John married Denise Hanson in Central Lutheran...
Joan M. Quigley
Jan 26, 2024
Joan M. Quigley, 72, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire while under the care of Interim Hospice.
On May 2, 1951, she was born in Chippewa Falls to Gerald and Patricia (Treis) Quigley. Joan graduated from McDonell High School in 1970. She worked for many years as a dental hygienist at the...
June M. Stewart
Jan 23, 2024
June M. Stewart, 87, of Lake Hallie, WI, died peacefully Tuesday, January 23, 2024, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Lake Hallie Memory Care.
On June 25, 1936, June was born to George and Ingrid (Kohlin) Hamm, Cadott, WI. She grew up as a cheesemaker’s daughter next door to Hillside Dairy in Cadott. She graduated from McDonnell Central High...
Brent E. Agnew
Jan 19, 2024
Brent E. Agnew, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 19, 2024, surrounded by family at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, following complications from a stroke.
He was born September 16, 1949, in Chippewa Falls to Frank and Germaine (Rhyner) Agnew. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1968. Following high school he served in the U.S. Navy...
Stephen R. Pregent
Jan 19, 2024
Stephen Roger Pregent, age 74, of Chippewa Falls, WI died of Leukemia on January 19th, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.
Steve was born January 24th, 1949, to Clarence Pregent and Edna (Krueger) Pregent at St. Joe’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls. He attended Stillson Elementary School and graduated in 1967, from Chippewa Falls High School. Steve went on...
Mary Lou Larson
Jan 18, 2024
Mary Lou Larson, 85, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Montrose, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Lakehouse in Chippewa Falls, surrounded by family.
On December 19, 1938, Mary Lou was born to Robert and Marian (Hogenson) Engman in Minneapolis, MN. She attended Wayzata High School and graduated with the class of 1957. From age 13-18, she had a summer...
Ronald N. Christenson
Jan 16, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" N. Christenson, 85, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer, WI.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Jill S. Mertens
Jan 15, 2024
Jill Suzanne Mertens, 77, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2024, surrounded by her family after many long and hard fought health battles.
She was born July 25, 1946 in Eau Claire, WI, to John “Jack” and Irene (Tellstrom) Clark. She grew up in the Seymore area where she had many cherished memories with...
Robert James King
Jan 12, 2024
Robert J. King, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital – Eau Claire.
He was born August 19, 1948, in the Town of Estella, Chippewa County, to Walter and Marion (Newbury) King. He was raised in Holcombe and attended Holcombe schools.
After high school he served in the U.S, Army from May 2, 1968 until...
Joan P. Grunewald
Jan 9, 2024
Joan P. Grunewald, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI.
On September 16, 1928, Joan was born to Frank and Elizabeth (Peterson) Rabideaux. Joan attended Bayfield High School, graduating with the class of 1946. On November 29, 1952, she married the love of her life and best...
Allen B. Olkives
Jan 2, 2024
Allen B. Olkives, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, under the care of Joseph’s Hospice, at the WI Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.
On December 3, 1934, Allen was born to Joseph and Iva (Rice) Olkives and raised in the Gleason/Merrill area of Wisconsin. He started on his own as a farmhand at the age...
Layne A. Glassbrenner
Dec 31, 2023
Layne A. Glassbrenner, 60, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully with his family by his side under St. Joseph’s Hospice, on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
On April 26, 1963, Layne was born to William and Nonna (Meyer) Glassbrenner in Eau Claire, WI. Layne graduated from Altoona High School with the class of 1981. He was united in marriage to Irene Schneider...
Kim M. Nelson
Dec 30, 2023
Kim Nelson, who blessed us with her presence for 61 wonderful years, peacefully passed from this world at home with her family by her side in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on December 30, 2023. Born on January 6, 1962, Kim was a beacon of love, a devoted mother, an extraordinary grandmother, and an industrious soul.Kim's radiant spirit effortlessly forged connections with...
Mabel Louise Steward
Dec 27, 2023
Mabel Louise (Fisher) Steward, age 101, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital following a stroke.
She was born on December 22, 1922 to Mary (Fowler) Fisher and Tom Fisher in Slater, Missouri. During her young adult years, she attended Bob Jones University, was a...
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