Obituaries

Matthew J. Schneider

Matthew J. Schneider

Aug 29, 2023

Matthew J. Schneider, 51, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, of natural causes.

On January 20, 1972, Matt was born to Ken and Charlotte (Schuster) Schneider, in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Rhinelander High School with the class of 1990. Matt graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1995, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications. He married Rebecca...

Michelle Lea Anderson

Michelle Lea Anderson

Aug 25, 2023

Michelle L. (Fye) Anderson, 39, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

She was born December 1, 1983 in Chippewa Falls to Rory and Sandra Fye. On October 31, 2009 she married Brian Anderson. Together they raised a family of 9 children. Michelle was a loving wife, mother, and friend.

Michelle...

Pearl J. Crowley

Pearl J. Crowley

Aug 24, 2023

Pearl J. Crowley, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at  Dove Healthcare Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born August 19, 1937, in the town of Lafayette, Chippewa County to Alfred and Gertrude (Pierce) La Rose.

Pearl is survived by her sons, Randy (Kira) La Rose of Eau...

Borgny L. Ager

Borgny L. Ager

Aug 22, 2023

Borgny Louise Ager, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Wissota Place in Chippewa Falls.

Borgny was born at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire on June 27, 1936, to Eyvind and Inga (Pederson) Ager.  She attended grade school and junior high in Eau Claire and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1954. Borgny attended First...

Dianne L. Comerford

Dianne L. Comerford

Aug 20, 2023

Dianne L. Comerford, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

On June 1, 1946, Dianne was born to Justina (Augustine) and Raphael Fransway. Dianne was united in marriage to Steven Comerford in July of 1969, at St. Charles Catholic Church.Dianne is survived by her daughters, Shelly Bertrand of Chippewa Falls and Tracey (John) Mercier...

Kaylie Schwingle

Kaylie Schwingle

Aug 19, 2023

Kaylie B. Schwingle, 18, of Chippewa Falls, passed away in the early morning on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

She was born February 21, 2005, in Chippewa Falls to Kelly Schwingle and Casey Kressin.  She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in May and was working on obtaining her Certified Nurses Aide license through Dove Healthcare.

Kaylie was a young, social...

Kathleen Mandelert

Kathleen Mandelert

Aug 15, 2023

Kathi (Hillery) Mandelert, 78, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI. She died from complications of diabetes.

Kathi was born on November 14, 1944, to Fred & Anne Hillery in Chicago, IL. In 1947 Kathi moved with her family to a farm in rural Clark County, WI. Her...

Michael J. Brick

Michael J. Brick

Aug 15, 2023

Michael J. Brick 65, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home under the care of Mayo Clinic Home, Health & Hospice, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.   It was Michael's wishes that no services be held.

Clifford G. Kuster

Clifford G. Kuster

Aug 4, 2023

Clifford G. Kuster, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home, under the care of St. Croix Hospice and surrounded by his family. 

Clifford was born December 19, 1938 in Guthrie Center, Iowa to Clifford and Lola (Olson) Kuster. He was employed as an iron worker until his retirement. 

On February 13, 1960, Clifford was united...

Raymond A. Andress

Raymond A. Andress

Aug 2, 2023

Raymond A. Andress passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at age 94. He was surrounded by family and special friends & caregivers in his final hours.

A memorial service for both Ray and Pat will be held in June.  Please call the funeral home for details.

If you are inclined to make a memorial contribution, please consider the First Presbyterian...

Georgia E. Agner

Georgia E. Agner

Aug 1, 2023

Georgia E. Agner, age 80, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Georgia was born on August 9, 1942, in Thomasville, GA to Dean and Ruth (Gifford) Smith. She grew up on the family farm in Edina, Missouri and received her B.S. in Medical Technology from the University...

James M. Buswell

James M. Buswell

Jul 31, 2023

James M. Buswell, 85, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System, in Eau Claire on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Funeral arrangments are pending.

Nhia D. Vang

Nhia D. Vang

Jul 31, 2023

Nhia D. Vang, 68, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Nhia was born on May 26, 1955, to Chia Cheng Vang and Mai Yang in Laos.

The visitation & service will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023, to 10 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 236...

Jeanette Riley

Jeanette Riley

Jul 28, 2023

Jeanette Elsie Riley, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away July 28, 2023, at Dove Healthcare Bloomer under the care of Mayo Hospice after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's. 

Jeanette was born in New Auburn, Wisconsin, on September 14, 1940, to Harvey and Elsie (Sievert) Buchli.  She married Morris Riley in 1958 and moved to Lake Hallie in 1965.  Jeanette started...

Phyllis P. Pangborn

Phyllis P. Pangborn

Jul 24, 2023

Phyllis P. Pangborn, age 102, of Chippewa Falls was called home by our Lord and Savior on Monday, July 24, 2023 with her family by her side and under the kind and gentle care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born May 3, 1921 in Ladysmith to Philip and Pauline (Petrick) Haag. She worked for Madison Silo in Chippewa and...

Colleen "Kelly" M. Kuechenmeister

Colleen "Kelly" M. Kuechenmeister

Jul 22, 2023

Colleen “Kelly” M. Kuechenmeister, beloved wife, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and love on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Kelly fought pancreatic cancer like a Warrior.

Kelly was born to James and Henrietta (Spaeth) Campbell on March 20th 1960 in Chippewa Falls WI. Many people did not know that Kelly’s real...

Carol J. Zwolanek

Carol J. Zwolanek

Jul 21, 2023

Carol J. Zwolanek, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, July 21, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family at Lake Hallie Memory Care.

She was born September 16, 1936, in Chippewa Falls to John and Cora (Gillette) Roycraft. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and then attended UW-Stout to obtain her teaching degree. 

On January 25, 1958, she...

Keith L. Zimmerman

Keith L. Zimmerman

Jul 18, 2023

Keith L. Zimmerman, age 63, of the Town on Anson, Jim Falls, passed away on July 18, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital with his wife by his side.

He was born July 26, 1959, in Chippewa Falls to LeRoy and Esther (Gullickson) Zimmerman. In 1977, he graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. Following high school he served in the U.S....

Martin "Marty" Swoboda

Martin "Marty" Swoboda

Jul 14, 2023

Martin J. “Marty” Swoboda, 63, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, July 14, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by family.

He was born December 4, 1959, to John “Jack” and Yvonne “Toots” (Sarazin) Swoboda.

Marty graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and then served in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge, he moved to Marshfield where he...

Judith Ann Vaudreuil

Judith Ann Vaudreuil

Jul 14, 2023

Judith Ann (Brick) Vaudreuil, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Friday, July 14, at home and surrounded by her loved ones.

Judy was born October 17, 1938, to Hugh and Lucile (Hanley) Brick, and lived most of her life in Jim Falls and Chippewa Falls. She graduated from McDonell High School in 1956. Judy met the love of her...

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