Obituaries

Mary Swanke

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...

William Brandemihl

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...

Marion Hayes

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...

William Flaten

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...

Sara Hawkins

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...

Roger Meier

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,...

Earl Melville

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....

LaVerne Spry

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...

Beverly Chartier

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...

Leland Biddle

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...

Ronald Thomas

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...

Ronald Marek Sr

May 12, 2011

Ronald J. Marek, Sr., 74, Chippewa Falls. On May 12, 2011 the Good Lord tapped Ron on his shoulder and said, "Time's up Ron, you're coming with Me." He was born March 16, 1937 in Bloomer to Marion (Hansen) and Richard Marek. He was raised in Bloomer where he attended St. Paul's Catholic Grade School and Bloomer High School....

Louise Ewald

May 11, 2011

Louise Jane Ewald, 83, of 509 Terrill St., Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday evening, May 11, 2011 at Fall Creek Valley Care Center in Fall Creek. She was born to Adela (Kaiser) and Harold Albee in Brandon, Wis. on November 3, 1927. She was raised in the communities of Brandon, Waupon, Ripon and Markesan, Wis. Louise graduated from Markesan High...

Steven Comerford

May 6, 2011

Steven J. Comerford, 63, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 28, 1947 in Eau Claire to Doris (Kaiser) and Donald Comerford. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Regis High School in 1965. He entered the U.S. Army in 1966 and was...

George Gehweiler

May 4, 2011

He was born September 29, 1927 to Delia Amelia Steinmetz and George Julius Gehweiler. George graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1945. He lived in Jim Falls prior to moving to Chippewa Falls when he married Patricia L. Maurer on Dec. 16, 1972 at Stillwater United Methodist Church in Stillwater, Minn. George helped his family with the...

Bernice Lee

May 3, 2011

Bernice was born on June 12, 1927 in Anson, Wis. to Merle (Pitsch) and Walter Gorton. She enjoyed growing up in Ruby, Wis., where her parents operated the Ruby Store. She often filled her pockets with gum and candy before getting on the bus for school. She moved with her family to Eau Claire in 1944, where she graduated...

Shannon Millikin

Apr 30, 2011

Shannon Jo (Denning) Millikin, 36, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at her home. She was born April 21, 1975 in San Diego, California to Barbara (Bloczynski) and Wayne Denning. They moved from California to Nebraska when Shannon was 7 years old. She attended grade school and junior high in Nebraska where she made many lifelong friends....

Darla Halpin

Apr 28, 2011

Darla married Stephen H. Halpin in July of 1959. They moved to Milwaukee and then to Sand Creek where they farmed. They moved to Chippewa Falls in the early 80's where Darla owned and operated the "Silver Dollar" Bar in Jim Falls. Survivors include: a son, Rick (Maria) Halpin of Cornell; four sisters, Pat (Robert) Neal of Wadsworth, Ill.,...

Addie Cripe

Apr 27, 2011

Addie L. Cripe, 96, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born March 6, 1915 in the town of Estella to Addie (Truman) and Joshua Newbury. She was raised in the town of Estella. Addie married Everett Cripe on March 11, 1931 in Stanley. They had resided in the town...

Roland Gund

Apr 27, 2011

He attended Bartlett Grade School and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1939. During his Junior and Senior years in high school, he worked at Skogmo's Caf