Obituaries

Jul 14, 2011

Linden O. Flaten, 69, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. He was born October 21, 1941 in Eau Claire to Borghild (Moe) and Nordahl Flaten. He grew up in Strum, where he attended school. Following high school, Linden enlisted in the U.S....

Jul 5, 2011

Sherman E. Dull, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Wissota Transitions in Chippewa Falls and while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Thursday, July 7 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls, followed by a graveside service at 2:15 p.m. at Prairie View Cemetery, Village of Lake...

Jul 5, 2011

Charles B. "Chuck" Brovold, 64, of 5774 197th St., Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1947 in Chippewa Falls to Margaret (Vowinkel) and Rolf Brovold. He was raised in Chippewa Falls and then moved to South Milwaukee...

Jul 2, 2011

Adelaide passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.

Adelaide Marie (Meredith) Willett, a great collector of friends had to say good bye.. But as she told her family, "I had 90 good years." On February 23, 1921 Adelaide was born in the old Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire to Chester...

Jul 2, 2011

Florence Martha Hulda Western, 96, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2011. She was born February 21, 1915 in Shell Lake to Amelia (Krumm) and Fred Ladwig. Her baptism took place on April 4, 1915 at St. John's Church in Shell Lake. While Florence was young, her family moved to Stanley, Wisconsin where she attended...

Jul 1, 2011

He was born July 13, 1928 in Glendive, Montana to Olie (Kolp) and August Koepke. He grew up in Glendive and attended school there. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was honorably discharged. Frank married Doris Mae Hanson on August 29, 1973 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The couple resided in the...

Jun 30, 2011

Earl Levi Hicks, 95, of the town of Eagle Point, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Bloomer. He was born October 8, 1915 on the Chippewa River in the town of Eagle Point to Elsie M.(Beck) and Levi Hicks. He was raised in Eagle Point and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. Earl married Avis...

Jun 28, 2011

Margaret E. Listebarger, 87, of Romeis Apartments, 607 High St., Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday evening, June 28, 2011 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Eau Claire. She was born October 22, 1923 in Iola, Kansas to Ella (Thomas) and Jay W. Hesser. She was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she graduated from McKinley High School. She then attended the...

Jun 15, 2011

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Anne Swanke, announces her passing on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, after a nine month battle with pancreatic cancer. Mary was 60 years old and passed peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital in the presence of her family. She was born August 2, 1950 in Eau Claire to Margaret (Soden) and...

Jun 15, 2011

He was born September 1, 1920 in Chippewa Falls to Sylvia (Davis) and Frank E. Hollen. He graduated from Chippewa Falls in 1938. He entered the Marine Corps serving during WW II and Korea. Dutch played on the Chippewa Marines football team, was a Packer Fan, a proud shareholder in the Packers organization and a member of the Old...

Jun 15, 2011

William C. "Bill" Brandemihl, 52, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Wednesday morning, June 15, 2011 at his residence He was born August 2, 1958 in Orofino, Idaho the son of Leta M. (Burgess) and William R. Brandemihl. He was raised in Colorado and Hinsdale, Illinois and graduated from Broadview Academy, LaFox, Illinois in May 1977. He earned...

Jun 11, 2011

He was born December 19, 1969 in San Francisco, California to Elke M. (Schiman) and Harold F. Flaten. He graduated from Arch Bishop Riordan High School in 1988. Bill graduated from Chippewa Valley Technical College in 1990, and later went to work for River States Truck and Trailer as a Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technician. Bill married Brenda Justus on September...

Jun 11, 2011

She was born November 11, 1928 in Eau Claire to Esther (Hesse) and Leon Ducommun. She grew up in Lake Holcombe and graduated from Lake Holcombe High School in 1946, where she played the violin in the school orchestra. Marion married Perry Hayes on November 21, 1948 in Holcombe. The couple has resided in Chippewa Falls since 1952. Marion...

Jun 2, 2011

Sara K. Hawkins, 43, of 8544 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls, town of Wheaton, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 2, 2011 in Chippewa Falls. She was born October 27, 1967 in Eau Claire to Marian (Stai) and Kenneth Syverson. She was raised in the town of Howard, near New Albertville. She attended Hillcrest Grade School, Chippewa Falls Middle School and...

May 29, 2011

Roger H. Meier, 76, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born February 22, 1935 in Chippewa Falls to Adeline (Buchli) and Henry Meier. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1953. Following high school, Roger worked at the Chippewa Woolen Mill,...

May 25, 2011

Earl R. Melville, 75, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Wissota Transitions in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. He was born August 25, 1935 in Chippewa County to Mary (Frerking) and Elmer Melville. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1953....

May 21, 2011

She was born Nov. 15, 1916, in Schofield to Alma (Sternberg) and Michael Miedaner. She grew up in Marshfield and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1935. She attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and then became employed for Weinbrener Shoe Company. She was later employed for the Farm Security Administration in Marshfield and Wautoma. LaVerne married Russell...

May 18, 2011

Leland M. "Lee" Biddle, 83, of 5690 167th St., Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls. He was born August 6, 1927 in Thorp the son of Charles and Lena (Hendricks) Biddle. He attended Thorp High School. He then served in the U.S. Army during WW II in Germany...

May 18, 2011

Beverly M. Chartier, of 11937 170th St., Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, owner of Mallard Resort, died Wednesday May 18, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born May 21, 1936 in Red Wing, Minn. to Marion B. (Leonard) and Ralph A. Bergholtz. She was raised in Ellsworth, Wis. (at Lawton). She moved to Mallard...

May 17, 2011

Ronald G. Thomas, 68, of 331 E. Birch St., Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. He was born June 9, 1942 in Chippewa Falls to Lucille (Zandi) and Othar Thomas. He was raised in Chippewa Falls and attended 9th Ward Grade School, Holy Ghost Grade School and graduated from Chippewa Falls High...