All Obituaries

Helen Marmes Zwaard Molle, 89, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.  Helen was born on February 12, 1931 in Monico, WI, daughter of Steve and Lillian (Brandle) Marmes. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church.  She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Decell; grandsons, Keith and Travis Molle, and Joseph Decell; granddaughter, Jessica Decell; great-grandsons, Kalup & Dominick Molle, Jazon Molle and Payne...

Dr. Douglas Wayne Mason, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Sunday, May 9, 2021.  Doug was born to Mial & Ruth (Johnson) Mason, on June 14, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Washburn High School in 1963. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Doug served with the US Army from 1968-1974 and the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1981-1998 and retired as a Colonel. He served in private practice as a small...

Barbara Jean Turner, 73, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away peacefully next to her love of 48 years in the comfort of her home on April 30, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born August 26, 1947 in Dodge Center, MN.   After many journeys she settled in Chippewa Falls, WI where she married Michael William Turner, May 19, 1972. Barb is survived by her husband, Michael Turner; daughters, Debra Turner (significant other, Chas Pomasl), and Jean Hesselink;...

Ricardo A. Fernandez, Mahkwa "the Bear"  Father, grandfather,great grandfather, brother, uncle; friend to many and surrogate father and grandfather to some. No matter how you personally knew this man, you noticed his extreme charisma, dimples and other handsome features which were inherited by his children.  He was the type of person who was both intelligent and quick witted. He overcame a lot through his lifetime.The world was a different place when he was growing up....

Eugene Earl Engel, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home under the care of his family on Saturday, April 24, 2021. The family is most grateful for the support they received from St. Joseph Home Healthcare and Hospice.  Eugene was born on March 22, 1933, a son of Raymond and Evelyn (Peterson) Engel. Eugene, or Gene to most, grew up on a dairy farm with his four brothers in the town of Wheaton. He attended Sunnyside School and graduated in 1951, from Chippewa Falls Senior High...

Barbara Ann Richards, age 81, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  She was born January 28, 1940 in Thief River Falls, MN to Luella (Eliason) and Oliver Omlid.  She attended school in Thief River Falls until her family moved to Aurora, MN, where Barb went to high school.  On June 8, 1957, Barb married LaVern Richards, Jr. They resided in Chippewa Falls, where Barb worked at Waterman’s Dept. Store,...

Clifton A. “Cliffy” Turner, 67, of the Town of Eagle Point, Chippewa Falls died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. No services will be held at this time.

Bernice E. Anderson, 86, of Eau Claire, formerly of Chippewa Falls died peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at HeatherWood Assisted Living in Eau Claire. She was born November 4, 1934, in Chippewa Falls to Rexford and Frances (Ryman) Smith. Bernice graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1953. In October of that year she married Floyd Anderson. Together they owned and operated Midway Grocery Store in Lake Hallie, later moving to a small farm in the Town of Wheaton. They also owned a...

Jean M. Huls, 95, of Cadott died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at REM Wisconsin in Cadott. She was born January 11, 1926, to Arnold and Ruby (Warner) Huls. A private graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.

Lee E. McIlquham, 69, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  Lee was born on April 12, 1951, in Chippewa Falls to Earl & Lois (Siddons) McIlquham. He attended Eagle Elementary School and Graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1969. Lee served his country with the US Navy until his Honorable Discharge in 1975. He was united in marriage to Jean Sarauer at Zion United Methodist Church in Chippewa Falls on October 16, 1976.  Lee and Jean...