All Obituaries

David E. Wermund, 65, of Chippewa Falls died unexpectedly on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Arrangements are pending.

Leon L. “Bud” Adams, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, September 17, 2021, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice. A private family graveside service will be held at Bateman Cemetery in the Town of Lafayette.  

Marcus D. Myrman died Wednesday September 15th, at the age 91.  Marcus was born October 27th, 1929, in Chippewa Falls to Frances (Gillette) and John R. Myrman, the fifth of nine children. The family built a beautiful home on Dover St. in Chippewa Falls. When the depression arrived, they moved their home to a large cottage on Pokegama Lake in Chetek. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1948 and attended Superior State College. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy with the Seabees...

Johann H. “Swede” Swenson, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Wissota Place Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Swede was born on September 30, 1934, to Johann Sr. & Leona (Paulson) Swenson, on the family farm in Waseca Minnesota. He graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1951. At age 16, he started college at Augsburg in Minneapolis. At 18, he was drafted into the Army and was deployed with post WWII forces to...

David A. Gartmann, 70, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, September 6, 2021.  Dave was born on December 24, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, to Charles and Alvera (Hunt) Gartmann. He graduated from Elcho High School with the class of 1969. Dave honorably served his country with the United States Army, until his Honorable Discharge. He married Laana Meyer on September 17, 1983, at Notre Dame Catholic Church.  Dave co-owned and operated...

Fred E. Roycraft, 94, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls on Saturday, September 4, 2021, under the care of Heartland Hospice.  Fred was born on December 1, 1926, to Irene (Rice) and George Roycraft in Chippewa Falls. He graduated High School in 1944. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. During that time, he was stationed in Munich, Germany. On October 10, 1963, Fred married Marge (Johnson...

Dale M. Potts, 81, of Chippewa Falls, went from his earthly home to his heavenly home on  Friday, September 3, 2021.  He was born on June 14, 1940, in Eau Claire, WI, to Frank and Ardith (Gorton) Potts. Dale graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School with the class of 1959. He then worked at American Motors in Kenosha, WI. When he moved to Chippewa Falls, he worked for the Northern Center for over 30 years. Dale also owned and operated Dale Potts Construction.  Dale...

Donna J. Macrae-Kindig, 81, died peacefully at Meadow Brook of Bloomer on Friday, September 3, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. 

Gerald “Jerry” A. Aubart, 84, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.  Jerry was born on January 28, 1937, in Bloomer, WI, to Arthur and Rosamond (Johnson) Aubart. On April 19, 1958, Jerry married Donna Rykal at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cadott, WI. He worked at Pope & Talbot Paper Mill for over 40 years, retiring in 1997. Jerry was a member of the Chippewa Falls Moose Lodge #246.  Jerry...

Dawn G. Sanders, 65, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born June 3, 1956, in St. Paul, MN and lived in Barron and Menomonie, WI before settling in Chippewa Falls 20 years ago. Dawn is survived by her children, Don (Nikki) Sanders of Altoona, Amanda (Donald) Maston of Galesburg, IL, Malachi Sanders of Altoona, and Asha Sanders of Galesburg, IL; grandchildren, Ethan Bethke, Mariah Sanders, Travis, Jennifer and Nickolas Maston,...