Obituaries

Aug 12, 2011

He was born March 4, 1928 in Knapp to Martha (Tietz) and Albert J. "A.J." Olson. He attended grade school in Knapp; junior high and high school in Chippewa Falls, graduating with honors, class of 1945. Howard served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Joanne M. Sippy on January 10, 1948 at Trinity United Methodist Church in...

Aug 10, 2011

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Balts, 65, of Eau Claire, formerly of Everett, Pennsylvania, went to be home with her Lord on August 10, 2011 with her devoted husband by her side. She was born March 5, 1946 in Magodore, Ohio to Ethel (Skinner) and Herman Aikey. Becky married Charles W. Balts on August 28, 1972 in Cumberlan, Maryland. She was...

Aug 6, 2011

Myron Edward "Pete/Bud" Sabin , 89, formerly of 205 W. Greenville St., Chippewa Falls died early Saturday morning at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls. He was born on September 3, 1921 in Lake Helen, Florida the son of Frances (Keuhn) and James Sabin. He moved to Eau Claire with his family when he was a...

Aug 1, 2011

Lois M. Harling, 84, of 8048 223rd St., Cadott, town of Goetz and formerly of 909 W. Elm St., Chippewa Falls, died Monday evening, August 1, 2011 at her residence under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 11, 1927 in Chippewa Falls to Esther (Larson) and George Harck. She graduated...

Jul 29, 2011

Nancy L. (Ziebell) Trippler, 49, of Chippewa Falls, town of Anson, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at her home. She was born June 19, 1962 in Bloomer to Carlene (Nehring) and Leonard Stelter. Nancy graduated from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls and went on to earn a nursing degree from CVTC. She worked as an R.N. at Dove...

Jul 25, 2011

He was born January 27, 1926 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Edith (West) and Merrill Larson, the middle of five sons. After graduation from high school in Fort Dodge, David served in the U.S. Army during WW II as an Anti-Tank Gunner. Following his time served in the army he returned to Fort Dodge where he was employed at...

Jul 24, 2011

Lucille I. "Lucy" Meier, 88, of 525 Maitland Dr., Chippewa Falls, died Sunday morning, July 24, 2011 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. She was born on the family farm on April 24, 1923 in the town of Longwood, Clark County, the daughter of Maria (Stinehaus) and Albert Nindorf. She was raised in Longwood until moving to...

Jul 21, 2011

She was born July 29, 1925 in Boaz, Wisconsin to Neva Mae Earl and Ole Keith Starkey. Doris married Burgess Miles Herrick on July 29, 1946. They resided in Chippewa Falls where she made their home and raised their three children. Burgess preceded her in death on June 4, 1977.

Doris enjoyed reading and gardening. One of...

Jul 19, 2011

Judith M. Wilson, 80, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of the town of Wheaton, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls. She was born August 12, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan to Judith (Engberg) and Harley Schanck. As a child, she lived in Ironwood, Michigan. Her family then moved to Ladysmith where Judith graduated as salutatorian...

Jul 15, 2011

Mark D. Erickson, 49, born Novemeber 4, 1961, died Friday, July 15, 2011 at Luther Hospital. Mark grew up in Eau Claire and LaCrosse, graduating from LaCrosse High School in 1980. He continued his education at UW-LaCrosse, earning a bachelors degree in engineering and enjoyed many years of employement with Cray Research. He later spent time with SGI and...

Jul 15, 2011

She was born September 21, 1914 in the town of Tilden to Jessie (Kingsland) and Forest Bateman. She was raised in the town of Lafayette and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1932. She attended Teacher's Training at Eau Claire Normal and then taught school at rural country schools. Irene married Robert McIlquham on July 17, 1937. She...

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

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...