Obituaries

Patricia A. "Patty" Dandrea

Patricia A. "Patty" Dandrea

Dec 25, 2023

On Christmas day our “Patty Cakes” Patricia Ann Dandrea passed away at Marshfield Hospital at the age of 70.

Patricia was born Feb. 8, 1953, in Superior, WI, to Floyd and Elaine (Bradley) Dandrea.

Patricia went to Cathedral grade and High School in Superior, WI.

Patty lived at Eagleton Adult Family Home; when it closed she went to live at...

Jeffrey L. Colins

Jeffrey L. Colins

Dec 22, 2023

Jeffrey L. Colins, 69, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Per Jeff's request, there will be no service.

Dale R. Neumann

Dale R. Neumann

Dec 20, 2023

Dale R. Neumann, 93, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

He was born November 9, 1930, in Chippewa Falls to Arthur and Selma (Gunther) Neumann. 

Following high school he served in the U.S. Army.

Dale attended UW-Eau Claire and UW- Madison to obtain his bachelor’s degree in education.  After that he...

Lester "Les" T. Davis

Lester "Les" T. Davis

Dec 16, 2023

Lester “Les” Thomas Davis, 92, with his family at his side, passed away December 16, at Aggie’s Country Living in Eagleton.

Les was born on December 21, 1930, to the late Frances E. (Schneider) and Lester A. Davis, in Minneapolis, MN. From an early age, he was an only child raised by his mother. Faith, family, and friends were the...

Carol B. Reed

Carol B. Reed

Dec 14, 2023

Carol B. Reed, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023, just two weeks shy of her 95th birthday, surrounded by family at Lakehouse Assisted Living, Chippewa Falls.

Carol was born December 30, 1928, to Enoch and Clara (Eckstrom) Arneson on a farm west of Chetek. Carol’s mother died when she was only 4 years old, and her...

Amanda M. Halpin

Amanda M. Halpin

Dec 12, 2023

Amanda M. Halpin, 39, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

She was born January 19, 1984, in Madison, Ohio to David and Debra (Williams) Halpin.

Amanda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, fishing, and singing karaoke.

She is survived by her son, Dylan Moss of Thorp; sister, Ashley Halpin...

Judith A. Taylor

Judith A. Taylor

Dec 12, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Taylor lost her short battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by family on December 12, 2023.

Judy was born on August 19, 1946, in Marshall, MN. Judy moved to the big city of Eau Claire right out of high school where she became an avid Wisconsin sports fan. Judy always enjoyed teasing family members who are Vikings fans,...

Elaine R. Seefeldt

Elaine R. Seefeldt

Dec 12, 2023

Elaine R. (Helm) Seefeldt, 99, of Chippewa Falls, peacefully left this life for eternity in heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls. Family was by her side and she was under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born July 25, 1924, to Henry and Clara (Garbisch) Helm in Granton, WI.

On...

John "Jack" A. Calkins

John "Jack" A. Calkins

Dec 12, 2023

John “Jack” A. Calkins, 76, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at River Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation in Altoona, WI, under the care of St. Croix Hospice, with his family by his side.

On March 28, 1947, Jack was born to Katherine (Bowe) and Samuel Calkins in Chippewa Falls. He attended Notre Dame Grade School and graduated from...

Elaine B. Harding

Elaine B. Harding

Dec 8, 2023

Elaine B. Harding, 72, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.

On March 16, Elaine was born to Harry and Patricia (Beaver) Bahr in Portage, WI.

It was Elaine’s wishes that no services will be held.

Sara M. Myher

Sara M. Myher

Dec 2, 2023

Sara M. Myher, 46, of Eau Claire, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

On June 19, 1977, Sara was born to Robert Clark and Connie Greene in Chippewa Falls. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1995. Sara enjoyed taking care of her flowers, but most of all she cherished spending time with her family. Always...

Linda M. Rushmann

Linda M. Rushmann

Nov 29, 2023

Linda Marlene Rushmann (née Stewart) stepped into the sunshine on the eternal beach on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She lived 74 full and spirited years with family and friends that loved her the most.

Linda, or “Stew” as she was known to many, was born in Chippewa Falls on February 9, 1949,...

Karen L. Tomkins

Karen L. Tomkins

Nov 27, 2023

Karen L. Tomkins, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, under the care of Agrace Hospice.

Karen was born on September 13, 1944, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Wilfred and Dorothy (nee Meredith) Klatt. She graduated from Chi-Hi in 1962 and went on to attend the Methodist Hospital Nursing School. As an R.N., Karen continued her...

Charles L. Henchen

Charles L. Henchen

Nov 23, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Leo Henchen, age 77, was called home to our Lord on November 23, 2023.

He was born February 10th, 1946, to Leo and Gertrude (Klauer) Henchen in Neillsville, Wisconsin.

Chuck is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Sharon (Boehm). He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Lori (Jerry) Sorensen, Kristy (Craig) Girard, Tammy (Jim Shoup)...

Betty J. Jennings

Betty J. Jennings

Nov 20, 2023

Betty J. Jennings, 94, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls with family by her side.

Betty was born on May 6, 1929, to Albert F. and Norma L. (Winter) Marg in Neillsville WI.

Betty was fortunate to have two great loves in her life.  She married Patrick...

Margaret Shanna

Margaret Shanna

Nov 19, 2023

Margaret Ann Jandura Shanna, age 66, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin passed into God's loving arms on November 19, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family and friends. 

Marge's greatest loves were her children, grandchildren and God. Her life was a testimony of kindness, faith, acceptance and compassion. She planted seeds of faith and friendship everywhere she went. She loved beyond measure...

Robert D. Canfield

Robert D. Canfield

Nov 19, 2023

Robert D. Canfield, 76, of Sun Prairie, died Sunday, November 19, 2023. Bob was born in Sparta, WI to Willis and Marie Canfield in April 1947, and lived in Shennington, WI near Tomah, WI.

When Bob was about 6 yrs. old, his family moved to Tomah, WI. where Willis secured employment managing the local coop/creamery and Marie went to work...

Shelly L. Bertrand

Shelly L. Bertrand

Nov 17, 2023

Shelly L. Bertrand, 53, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully with her sister by her side and family in her heart, on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. She was born on June 28, 1970, in Chippewa Falls, to Steven and Dianne (Fransway) Comerford.

Shelly graduated from Chi Hi with the class of 1988....

Mary Lou Keegan

Mary Lou Keegan

Nov 14, 2023

Mary Lou Keegan, 93, passed away peacefully at Lake Hallie Memory Care on November 14, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1930, to Archie and Carrie (Berg) McCann in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Mary Lou grew up on the family farm in Eagleton, WI, and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. After high school, she attended the University of Eau...

Janet M. Carroll

Janet M. Carroll

Nov 10, 2023

Janet Marie Carroll (nee Voiers), 82, was called home to the God who gave her life on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born in her Grandmother Amanda Tyree Voiers’ home on August 1, 1941, in Sharon, Kanawha, West Virginia to Thomas Voiers and Mary Marie Hanshaw. Janet married Patrick...

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