Obituaries

Joseph S. Rasmussen

Joseph S. Rasmussen

May 27, 2025

Joseph S. Rasmussen, 91, of the town of Lafayette, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Aggies Country Living in the town of Eagle Point while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

He was born July 31, 1933, in St. Paul, MN to Oscar and Leona (Tauer) Rasmussen.

On September 14, 1957, he married Marilyn Herbst at St. Paul's Cathedral in St. Paul,...

Leitha Louise Swanson

Leitha Louise Swanson

May 26, 2025

Leitha Louise Swanson, 90, of the town of Eagle Point, died peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2025, at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, WI.

She was born November 13, 1934, in Wheeler, WI to Thorwald and Clara (Holte) Smith. She was raised in the Wheeler area and graduated from Colfax High School in 1952.

On June 2, 1956,...

Dawn M. Schick

Dawn M. Schick

May 21, 2025

Dawn M. Schick, 83, of Jim Falls, Passed Away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, under the care of Heartland Hospice, and loved ones.

Dawn was born on May 13, 1942, in Chippewa Falls to Leonard and Eva (Shaffer) Korn. She graduated from McDonell High School and moved to Chicago where she met her first husband, Robert Maland. In...

Marilyn L. Roznak

Marilyn L. Roznak

May 20, 2025

Marilyn Lee Roznak, born March 3, 1936 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel and Bernadine (Silliman) Scragg. She graduated from high school in 1954 and joined the U.S. Air Force. After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, she was assigned Headquarters Military Air Transport Service (MATS) at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington...

Travis J. Jensen

Travis J. Jensen

May 10, 2025

Travis J. Jensen, age 41, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Travis was born on November 6, 1983, in Stanley, WI, to David & Laura (Leonard) Jensen. He graduated from Thorp High School with the class of 2002. He then attended UW-Stout, graduating...

Beverly Ann Tucker-Mattingly

Beverly Ann Tucker-Mattingly

May 9, 2025

Beverly Ann Tucker-Mattingly, 83, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 9, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Beverly was born on Friday, November 28, 1941 in Boyd, WI to Raymond and Amelia (Wundrow) Geist. She graduated from Stanley High School with the class of 1959. Beverly married Basil Tucker in 1959; together along with...

Pamela J. Dudley

Pamela J. Dudley

May 9, 2025

Pamela J. Dudley, 67, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 9, 2025, with her husband by her side, and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

On February 8, 1958, Pam was born to LeRoy and Vivian (Vowinkel) Stolberg in Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1976. Pam was...

Cynthia A. Schulz

Cynthia A. Schulz

May 7, 2025

Cynthia A. Schulz, age 85, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Aggie’s Country Living in the town of Eagle Point, surrounded by family and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

She was born to Albert and Viola (Hanson) Smith on January 16, 1940, in Eau Claire.

On June 20, 1959, she married Leo Schulz at Holy Ghost...

John Joseph Chada

John Joseph Chada

Apr 18, 2025

John Joseph Chada, age 85, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 18, 2025.

John was born on November 1, 1939 in St. Paul, MN to Albert and Mildred (Tauer) Chada. He graduated from Johnson High School in East St. Paul with the class of 1958.

On September 12, 1959, he was...

Karen J. Elstran

Karen J. Elstran

Apr 17, 2025

Karen J. Elstran, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born to David and Erna (Pagenkopf) Elstran in Chippewa Falls on September 15, 1946.

She is survived by her brother, David Elstran.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Beverly J. Miller

Beverly J. Miller

Apr 10, 2025

Beverly Jean Miller, 92, passed away April 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Beverly was born on April 5, 1933, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Walter Donath and Bernice (Robinson) Donath. She grew up in Waterloo, Iowa and graduated from West High School. She graduated from Gates Business School in Waterloo, Iowa. Beverly was...

Karen M. Petersen

Karen M. Petersen

Apr 8, 2025

Karen Marie (Thurman) Petersen, age 85, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Chippewa Falls, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on February 7, 1940, to Margit and Magnus Mathison at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Their family lived in Milwaukee until moving briefly to Cashton, WI....

Sandra M. Harvey

Sandra M. Harvey

Apr 5, 2025

Sandra Mary Harvey, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away in her home with loved ones by her side on April 5th at the age of 81.

She was the first-born child of Henry and Stella (Hallas) Dobrowolski in Mosinee, WI, on June 29th, 1943. Raised on a farm with siblings Doreen (deceased), Brenda (deceased), and Robert, Sandra grew up strong and...

Cynthia L. Stamm

Cynthia L. Stamm

Apr 3, 2025

Cynthia L. Stamm, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, under the care of St. Croix Hospice, at Dove Heathcare South in Eau Claire. On October 9, 1950, Cynthia was born to Charles and Eva (Lewellen) Imler in Marion, IN. Cynthia was united in marriage to George Stamm on October 7, 1995.

Cynthia is survived by her...

Selma L. Vradenburg

Selma L. Vradenburg

Apr 3, 2025

Selma L. Vradenburg, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire.

On February 18, 1941, Selma was born to Albert and Elvina (Hendrickson) Larson, in Northfield, WI. She was united in marriage to Stanley Vradenburg at Osseo Lutheran Church on August 20, 1960. Selma worked at Mason Shoe Co. for 26 years...

Thomas E. Jacobson

Thomas E. Jacobson

Apr 1, 2025

Thomas Edward Jacobson (83), Peggy’s husband; Brian (Shelley), Mark (Kris), Shel, and Dawn’s (Josh) dad; Edward Jacobson and Grace Smith’s son; Joseph Jacobson (Bonnie), Rosie Michaud (Jack), and Barb Melville’s (Bill) brother; Jacob, Taylor, Matt, Morgan, Abbi, Cooper, and Quinn’s grandpa; Everlynn’s great-grandpa, and Carter, Carmyn, and Conner’s step-grandpa passed away on April 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. In...

Galen Osowski

Galen Osowski

Mar 28, 2025

Galen J. Osowski, 86, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025.

He was born June 27, 1938 in Stanley, WI to John “Jack” and Viola (Weslosky) Osowski. He grew up in Thorp on the family farm and resided in Chippewa County for most of his life.

Galen enjoyed television with loved ones. Whether solving mysteries...

Dorothy M. Wikan

Dorothy M. Wikan

Mar 11, 2025

Dorothy M. Wikan, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at home under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Full obituary will appear soon.

Ruth Leslie Fagerland

Ruth Leslie Fagerland

Mar 11, 2025

Ruth Leslie Fagerland, 82, of Eau Claire, Town of Wheaton, passed away peacefully at Our House Senior Living on March 11, 2025, under the care of St. Croix hospice.

Ruth was born June 11, 1942, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Limestone High School in Maine with the class of 1960. She attended schools from California to Maine with her...

Eric Daniel Turner

Eric Daniel Turner

Mar 10, 2025

Eric D Turner, 43, passed away at his home due to medical complications on Monday, March 10, 2025. Eric, born on March 14, 1981, was the oldest son of Rick and Cindy Turner. He grew up in Chippewa Falls, graduating from CHI-HI in 1999. 

After high school, Eric worked for Markquart Chevrolet in the reconditioning shop. He always had a passion...