Obituaries

Fredrick A. Mueller

Fredrick A. Mueller

Jul 30, 2025

Fredrick “Fred” A. Mueller, 71, of Chippewa Falls, died of natural causes on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home.

He was born March 31, 1954 in Chippewa Falls to LaVerne and Loretta (Thyme) Mueller. In 1972 he graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, and then worked for Mason Shoe Company for over 40 years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed...

Keith B. Yarrington

Keith B. Yarrington

Aug 12, 2025

Keith B. Yarrington, 66, of Eau Claire, died at home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

On July 27, 1959, Keith was born to Bennett & Elizabeth (Anderson) Yarrington in Lake Hallie. He earned his GED from St. Bede’s and married Tammy Crowell. He worked at Cascade (formerly Pope and Talbot) for 46 years until his retirement. Keith knew the inside of...

Kent W. Sprague

Kent W. Sprague

Aug 10, 2025

Kent Sprague liked to help. Whether you were starting a 4-H club or trying to hang level shelves in a crooked house, Kent was the guy to call. In fact, you wouldn’t even need to call him. He’d know what you needed almost before you did and be there to pitch in as a builder, community volunteer, and genuine friend...

Debra K. Nandory

Debra K. Nandory

Aug 8, 2025

Debra (Deb) K. Nandory, 71, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on August 8, 2025, at her home.

Deb was born on April 16, 1954, in Chippewa Falls to John and Cecilia (Hayes) Barsamian. She graduated with the Chippewa Falls High School class of 1972. She spent countless hours boating on Cornell Lake with her family while growing up,

On March 31, 1973,...

Stephen Joseph "Stubby" Cyr

Stephen Joseph "Stubby" Cyr

Aug 2, 2025

Stephen Joseph “Stubby” Cyr, 78, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on August 2, 2025, at his home with his family under the care of St. Croix Hospice. We appreciate their kind hearts and service to aid in his comfort.

Steve was born and raised in Chippewa Falls on October 20, 1946, to Howard “Buck” and Frances “Fran” (Swoboda) Cyr. He was...

Joanne M. Olson

Joanne M. Olson

Aug 1, 2025

Joanne M. (Sippy) Olson, 98, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at Comforts of Home in Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

She was born, April 16, 1927, in Chippewa Falls to Clinton and Eunice Sippy. In 1945 she graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

Joanne was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church. For...

Millie M. Huth

Millie M. Huth

Jul 27, 2025

Millie M. Huth, 99, of Lake Hallie, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Chippewa Manor.

On March 11, 1926, Millie was born to William and Annie (Rykal) Martinek in the town of Goetz, Chippewa County, WI. She graduated from Cadott High School with the class of 1944. Millie was united in marriage to Julius Huth on February 16, 1957....

Judy Grace Dempsey

Judy Grace Dempsey

Jul 26, 2025

Judy Grace Dempsey, 81, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 surrounded by family at Dimensions Living in Eau Claire.

She was born on March 27, 1944 in Vancouver, Washington to Harold and Virginia (Haynes) Graham.

She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School with the class of 1962, joining the United States Marine Corps directly out of high school....

Norma L. Kressin

Norma L. Kressin

Jul 26, 2025

Norma Kressin (Woodcock) passed away peacefully at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls on July 26, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1939, at home in Sheldon in Rusk County. The family moved to Chippewa County when Norma was very young. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1957.

Norma married Roger Kressin at Zion United Methodist Church...

Sheldon "Shelly" Schneider

Sheldon "Shelly" Schneider

Jul 13, 2025

Sheldon “Shelly” Jacob Schneider, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on July 13, 2025 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born on August 3, 1936 to Arnold and Irene (Rubenzer) Schneider in Chippewa Falls, WI. He graduated from McDonell High School with the class of 1954. Shelly started working at Sokup’s Meat Market right out of school, where he...

Mary L. Pagenkopf

Mary L. Pagenkopf

Jul 10, 2025

Mary L. Pagenkopf, 92, of the town of Wheaton, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

Mary was born in Eau Claire on August 31, 1932, to Arthur and Naomi (Patterson) Stewart. She grew up in the town of Wheaton and attended Prairie View Elementary School and High School in Eau Claire. She worked...

Richard J. Metzenbauer

Richard J. Metzenbauer

Jul 8, 2025

Richard Metzenbauer, 58, of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025 at Mayo Rochester.

He was born on February 9, 1967 to Larry and Sharon (Garnett) Metzenbauer in Eau Claire, WI.

Richard was a talented machinist, known for his attention to detail and craftsmanship. Outside of work, he was an avid fisherman who found peace and joy by the water's...

Vivian Nancy Dahl

Vivian Nancy Dahl

Jul 4, 2025

Vivian N. Dahl, 93, affectionately known as “Meme”, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born on October 29, 1931 to Herman and Kathryn (Gregor) Richman in Chicago, IL.

Vivian grew up in the Chicago suburbs of Cicero and Berwyn, the only child of her parents. On February 13,...

James "Jim" M. Moe

James "Jim" M. Moe

Jul 4, 2025

James “Jim” M. Moe, 77, of Cadott, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Veterans Nursing Home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Jim was born on September 4, 1947, in Chippewa Falls to Irene (White) and Robert Moe. He was raised in the town of Lafayette and graduated from Chi-Hi in 1965. In July 1965, at the age of...

Susan M. DeLong

Susan M. DeLong

Jun 24, 2025

Susan M. DeLong, 92, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a short illness under the care of the Chippewa Manor with support by Mayo Clinic Hospice and many members of her family.

On November 26, 1932, Susan was born to George and Marie (Kalk) DeLong in Chippewa Falls. Susan graduated from McDonell High School with the...

Thomas J. Nayes

Thomas J. Nayes

Jun 23, 2025

Thomas J. “Tom” Nayes, 73, of New Auburn, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, June 23, 2025, after a courageous eight-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer of the bone. He surpassed his 3-5 year prognosis by three years. Tom kept a positive attitude, had faith in God, and was a free spirit with...

Ryan J. "Bump" Hebert

Ryan J. "Bump" Hebert

Jun 15, 2025

Ryan J. “Bump” Hebert, 53, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 while under the care of his family, friends and St. Croix Hospice.

He was born May 8, 1972 to Sidney and Nancy (June) Hebert. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1990, where he competed at State in both hockey and all four years in...

Calvin W. Maier

Calvin W. Maier

Jun 14, 2025

Calvin (Cal) Wesley Maier, 89, of Jim Falls, WI, passed away on June 14, 2025 at Dove Healthcare Bloomer, surrounded by loved ones.

Cal was born on June 22, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Wesley and Mary (Dunlap) Maier. He graduated from Chippewa Falls Area High School with the class of 1953. After high school, Cal enlisted in the United...

Allan Wolfe

Allan Wolfe

Jun 8, 2025

Allan Lane Wolfe, 81, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on June 8, 2025 at his home under the care of Mayo Hospice.

He was born on June 6, 1944 to Wesley and Alice (Anderson) Wolfe in Cornell, WI. He grew up in Cornell and graduated from Cornell High School in 1962.

Outside of his professional life, Al was a man who found...

Terrence C. Halfen

Terrence C. Halfen

Jun 6, 2025

Terrence Halfen, 78, town of Lafayette, died peacefully at home under the care of his children and Heartland Hospice on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Terrence Halfen was born on June 17, 1946, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Lawrence and Viola (Marks) Halfen. He graduated with the Chippewa Falls High School class of 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor...