Obituaries
Diane M. Furst
Jul 10, 2026
Diane Marie Furst, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at LakeHouse in Chippewa Falls on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Diane was born on March 20, 1940, to Blanche and Walter Krohn in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She graduated from McDonnell Central High School in 1958, and married Donald Furst on September 12, 1959. Don and Diane raised their...
Keith James Hager
Jul 9, 2026
Keith James Hager, 57, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home in Grand Chute, WI, on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Per his wishes, there will be a private family service.
Blaine R. Proue
Jul 9, 2026
Blaine Richard Proue, 72, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after a courageous 2½-year battle with lung cancer.
Blaine was born on September 22, 1953, in Chippewa Falls to Richard and Loretta (Engen) Proue. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from North High School before attending CVTC’s Recruit School, where he...
Patricia Johns
Jul 9, 2026
Patricia Anne Camp Johns, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after battling cancer. She was 74 years old.
Patricia (known to her loved ones as Pat or Patty) was born on August 18, 1951, to Roswell and Anne Camp. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was the youngest of four siblings. She joined the...
Barbara J. Zech
Jul 5, 2026
Barbara J. Zech, 83, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully at home with her family by her side under the care of St. Croix Hospice on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
On August 8, 1942, Barbara was born in San Antonio, TX, to Allyn A. & Mary (Cedena) Burt. She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Zech on September 19, 1959, in...
Dennis J. Klinger
Jul 1, 2026
Dennis J. Klinger, 93, of the Town of Eagle Point, died peacefully at home surround by his loving family on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
On April 20, 1933, Dennis was born in Chippewa Falls to John and Lillian (Polzin) Klinger. He graduated from Chippewa High School. Dennis met his future wife while she was working at Klinger Farms. He and Patsy...
Lester "Jerry" J. Connor
Jun 28, 2026
Lester Jerome “Jerry” Connor, 87, of the village of Lake Hallie, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by family at Prairie Pointe Assisted Living in Altoona, while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born April 3, 1939, in Crystal, North Dakota to Lester T. and Mae (Latraille) Connor. On September 10, 1960, he married Elizabeth Rocheleau at St....
Raymond E. Mower Jr.
Jun 28, 2026
Raymond E. Mower Jr., 68, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Country Terrace Assisted Living in Stanley.
He was born January 23, 1958, in Chippewa Falls to Raymond E. Sr. and Ardis (Rands) Mower.
Ray loved coffee, scratch off tickets, and helping others. In his younger years he was active in the Boy Scouts...
Keith A. Jahns
Jun 26, 2026
Keith A. “Chauncey” Jahns, 66, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.
He was born March 4, 1960, in Chippewa Falls to Albert and Irene (Lunderville) Jahns. He grew up in Chippewa Falls where he also attended school.
Keith began his career in the warehouse at...
Marguerite R. Thorson
Jun 23, 2026
Marguerite Ruth Lemoing Thorson, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by family while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Marge is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Lemoing; a sister, Carole Zinter; and her most loving husband, Donald Thorson.
Those surviving her are her children, Kathryn, Steven, Jeanette, Gregory, and their spouses. Plus,...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Perkovich
Jun 8, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” or ”Jay” John Perkovich, 64, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Dove Heathcare West in Eau Claire on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and dear friend.
Jerry was born on January 5, 1962, in Minneapolis, MN, to Gerald and Jean (Nelson) Perkovich. He was raised in...
Lynn A. Bjork
Jun 8, 2026
Lynn Ann Bjork, 90, of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on June 8th, 2026, at the Chippewa Manor, after a short illness.
Lynn was born on March 3rd, 1936, to Orin and Gunhild (Jensen) Paulson. She graduated from Eau Claire Senior High in 1954 and went on to start a teaching degree at the University of WI, Eau Claire. In 1956,...
Violet A. Nyhus
Jun 6, 2026
Violet A. Nyhus, 95, of Jim Falls, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Our House Senior Living in Eau Claire while under the care of Moments Hospice.
She was born February 2, 1931, in Chippewa Falls to Paul and Edna (Liddell) Reim. She married Eldred Nyhus on November 3, 1951. Violet worked for many years at Mason Shoe before they bought...
Donald A. Cardinal
May 29, 2026
Donald “Don” A. Cardinal, 95 ½, passed from this life on Friday, May 29, 2026, and entered into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus.
Don was born in Chicago, IL in 1930 and was one of six living children born to Valentine and Dorothy (Burns) Cardinal. He moved to Chippewa Falls in 1942 and spent the rest of...
James M. Wright
May 28, 2026
James M. Wright, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Cadott, WI on February 6, 1939, to Arthur and Gladys (Dvorak) Wright. Jim and Arlene (Western) Wright were married on August 17, 1963. They welcomed two daughters, Lisa in 1969 and Stacey in 1972. His beloved grandchildren, Claire, Nora,...
Margaret A. Kohl
May 24, 2026
Margaret “Margi” A. Kohl, 87, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at home surrounded by family while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born October 12, 1938, in Luverne, MN, to Edward and Viola (Soutar) Henningsen. She was raised in Mound Township in Rock County and graduated from Luverne High School in Luverne, MN.
On June 29,...
Steven J. Heidtke
May 17, 2026
Steve John Heidtke, born August 16, 1961, was called to his heavenly home on May 17th, 2026, after a long 3 + year battle with neuro degenerative conditions. His medical conditions were not diagnosed until December 2024, but he was symptomatic early in 2023. Over his illness journey, he needed 24/7 supported care in varying degrees, and his sister became...
Christine "Chris" R. Krumenauer
May 16, 2026
Christine “Chris” R. Krumenauer, 61, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Lake Hallie Memory Care.
On November 11, 1964, Chris was born to James and Deann (Cohoon) Kern, in Madison, WI. She graduated from Chi Hi with the class of 1983. Chris married Jay Krumenauer on Jan 3, 2008.
Chris held many job positions including Quality...
Barry E. Nesja
May 15, 2026
Barry E. Nesja passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in the home he built on the Dana Family homestead in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were able to say goodbye to him in the days before his passing.
He was born in 1935, to Maude (Dana) and Engebret Nesja. He grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin...
Eugene "Gene" F. Mower
May 15, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Francis Mower, 96, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 15, 2026, with family by his side.
Gene was born August 25, 1929, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Gilbert and Alisha (Mondeau) Mower. He grew up on Chippewa’s East Hill with his three siblings, discovering a love of the outdoors from an early age....
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