Obituaries
Alice M. Normand
Feb 19, 2026
Alice Mae Normand, 90, of the town of Lafayette, passed peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2026, at home surrounded by family while under the care of St Croix Hospice.
Alice was born August 21, 1935, in Chippewa Falls to James and Anna (O’Leary) McIlquham. She was the baby of the family. She married the love of her life, Vernon Normand on June...
Carol S. Gehl
Feb 15, 2026
Carol Sue (TeStrake) Gehl (4/4/1941 to 2/15/2026), born in Muscatine, Iowa and raised in Marshfield, Wisconsin, was the beloved eldest daughter of Margaret and Harvey TeStrake. As the oldest of five, she grew up alongside her brothers Bernard, Willard, and Gary, and her baby sister, Sally, offering steady guidance and setting a loving example from the very beginning.
In 1964, she...
Valita D. Popple
Feb 14, 2026
Valita D. Poppple, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Lake Hallie Memory Care, on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
It was her wishes that a private family service be held.
Anne Elizabeth (Adams) Keller
Feb 12, 2026
Anne Elizabeth Keller was born July 16, 1939, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Blanche (Viel) and George Adams, and died on February 12, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
She grew up in Sheboygan and graduated from Central High School in 1957. She was a student athlete and an enthusiastic Girl Scout, attending the inaugural national Girl Scout...
Marguerite "Skipper" A. Rank
Feb 12, 2026
Marguerite “Skipper” A. Rank, 94, of Chippewa Falls, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Aggie’s Country Living in the town of Eagle Point, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born September 26, 1931, in Chippewa Falls to Valentine and Angeline (Frenette) Connell.
On November 5, 1955, she married Earl Rank Jr. at Notre Dame Catholic...
Harold "Hal" J. Radke
Feb 5, 2026
Harold “Hal” J. Radke, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 5, 2025, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, WI.
On February 3, 1939, Hal was born to Harold and Emogene (Niblett) Radke in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1958. He was united in marriage...
Tyler M. Girard
Feb 5, 2026
Tyler Macey Girard, 39, of Chippewa Falls, earned his wings Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Marshfield Hospital – EC, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
He was born October 10, 1986, in Chippewa Falls to Terron and Ruth (Krall) Girard. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and took small engine repair courses through CVTC. He...
Richard "Rick" O. Syverson
Feb 4, 2026
Richard “Rick” Odell Syverson, age 85, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was born on June 22, 1940, in Albertville, Wisconsin, to Norman William and Lela Mae Syverson.
Rick will be remembered for growing a wonderful garden, his eccentric collections, and his dedication to the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) community for over 40...
Gary R. Burgess
Jan 30, 2026
Gary R. Burgess, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Lake Hallie Memory Care on Friday, January 30, 2026.
On September 24, 1939, Gary was born to Lyman and Valeria (Reed) Burgess in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Altoona High School with the class of 1957. He married Patricia Manor in August of 1957. They later divorced and He married...
William L. Hanson
Jan 30, 2026
William Leslie Hanson, "Les", was a transplant in the Chippewa Valley and after being here for a few months came to really love the area and all of the people that he met and came to be friends with.
He was born January 29, 1949, in Talladega, Alabama, to a young couple who soon moved back to the groom's home town...
Janet F. Rubenzer-Pike
Jan 22, 2026
Janet Rubenzer-Pike joined the Angels in heaven on January 22, 2026. Janet loved her family. Her heart and smile will be missed by all.
Janet was brought into this world on August 25, 1940, to her parents Joseph and Elmyra (Bowe) Rubenzer in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She lived in Eau Claire County until she married Herbert Anderl in 1956, together they...
Dale H. Buhrow
Jan 17, 2026
Dale H. Buhrow, age 89, passed away on January 17 in the Chippewa Falls home where he had lived for over 60 years.
Born and raised in Chippewa Falls, Dale was a man who understood that the best things in life were simple: a good laugh, a well-cooked meal, and a cold beer shared with friends. He lived a modest life,...
Charles David Grant
Jan 16, 2026
Charles David Grant, age 79 of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday January 16, 2026, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls, WI.
He was born January 11, 1947, to Charles and Beverly Grant in Mansfield, OH. Dave was a dedicated professional who graduated from Clear Fork High School, Bellville, OH in 1965,...
E. Esther Frazier
Jan 15, 2026
E. Esther Frazier (100), of Chippewa Falls, passed away January 15, 2026, after a short stay at Dove Healthcare - West in Eau Claire.
Esther was born on February 10, 1925, on a farm in the Town of Lima, near Durand, Wisconsin, to Levi L. Sankey and Edna E. (Hart) Sankey. Her mother died shortly after her birth, and she was...
Miriam F. Godfrey
Jan 15, 2026
Miriam F. Godfrey completed this life and began another in Heaven on the morning of January 15th, 2026.
She was born on April 8th, 1931 in Wells, Nevada to Jackson William Fansler and Elsie Anne Fansler. At the age of 3 months her family moved to Reedsburg, Wisconsin, where she was raised by her grandmother, aunt and uncle while her mother...
Lorraine E. Pontius
Jan 14, 2026
Lorraine E. Pontius, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI while under the care of Unity Hospice.
She was born on February 25, 1930, in Chippewa Falls to Arthur and Anna (Carlson) Erickson. In 1948, she graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. Lorraine was a lifetime member of Central Lutheran Church.
On December...
Cletus "Steve" L. Henry
Jan 6, 2026
Cletus "Steve" Henry, age, 93 of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Aggies Country Living in Bloomer, WI.
He was born January 21, 1932 to Ann and Louis Henry in Elk River, MN. After his family moved to St. Cloud, MN later and were neighborhood grocers. He attended St. Anthony's Grade School and...
Constance "Connie E. Kinderman
Jan 3, 2026
Constance “Connie” E. Kinderman, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Chippewa Manor Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls.
Connie was born on August 15, 1939 in Bruce, WI to Harold and Helen (Brainerd) Siddons, she was number six from a family of ten.
Connie attended Chippewa Falls Senior High and graduated in 1959. Connie was...
Delbert W. Zimpel
Jan 2, 2026
A Celebration of Life will be at a later date for Delbert W. Zimpel, age 93, who passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Arrangements are entrusted to Pederson-Volker Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls.
Delbert was born on August 15, 1932 in Medford, WI to Arthur and Carrie (Nelson) Zimpel. He proudly served our...
Jeanne F. Wright
Dec 25, 2025
Jeanne F. Wright, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
On November 10, 1941, Jeanne was born to Roger and Florence (Whitmore) Lindoo in Ladysmith, WI. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1959. Jeanne then attended UW-Eau Claire, earning her Masters Degree in Education....
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