Obituaries
Jerrie Yehling
Apr 11, 2026
Jerrie Yehling, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls.
She was born October 9, 1951, in Chicago, IL to Clarence and Eleanor (Jolliffe) Yehling. She grew up in Monee, IL where she also attended school.
In 1972, Jerrie married James Smith and together had three children but later divorced.
Jerrie was a talented...
Earl M. McIlquham
Apr 22, 2026
Earl M. McIlquham, 96, of Anson, Chippewa County, WI, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 22, 2026.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Chippewa Falls, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Paul Messmer will be officiating. The interment will be in Copp Cemetery, Town of Anson,...
Jean F. Bastian
Apr 19, 2026
Jean Frances Bastian, age 91, of Chippewa Falls died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Meadowbrook in Bloomer while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born November 29, 1934, in Chippewa Falls to Ralph E. and Jessie (Meigs) Selden.
Jean graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, class of 1952. Following high school she attended UW-Eau Claire for one year, interrupted...
Keith M. Connell
Apr 19, 2026
Keith M. Connell, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Mayo Hospital in Bloomer, Wisconsin.
Keith was born on May 10, 1943, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Laverne and Joyce (Neubauer) Connell. A proud graduate of Altoona High School’s Class of 1961, he went on to serve his country with honor in the United States...
Betty M. Lau
Apr 15, 2026
Betty M. Lau, 77, of Jim Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Meadowbrook in Chetek, WI.
Arrangements are pending.
Jeffrey D. Engel
Apr 14, 2026
Jeffrey D. Engel, 65, of Jim Falls, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona after a battle with cancer.
He was born June 24, 1960, to Eugene and Beverly (Hagestad) Engel. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1978. He had many memories of his young life driving milk truck and helping with the family business,...
Darrell E. King
Apr 13, 2026
Darrell E. King, 76, of Spencer, WI, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2026, at his home.
Darrell was born October 22, 1949, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Edward and Ruth (Zimmerman) King. He honorably served in the United States Army for two years before beginning a long and dedicated career as a Registered Nurse. His work took him throughout Wisconsin as...
Allen P. Mans
Apr 13, 2026
Allen Mans, born May 3, 1946, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Linda, and a loving father to his sons, Paul and David.
Allen was a proud United States Air Force veteran, and the values of duty, discipline, and service he carried from his time in the Air Force shaped the way he...
Jane E. Cyr
Apr 11, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Cyr, 75, of the Town of Wheaton passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 11th, 2026 at Colfax Senior Living under the care of St. Croix Hospice. We appreciate the kindness and comfort they provided in her final days.
Jane was born on April 9th, 1951 to the late Bert and Bev (Myers) Johnson. She...
Emrow Yoost
Apr 6, 2026
Emrow Yoost, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on April 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a lingering illness. He was born on June 8, 1938, in Big Falls, WI to Roman and Viola (Nieland) Yoost. He grew up in the Anson area and attended Stillson School -when he wasn’t playing hooky.
Em worked most of...
Jay L. Krumenauer
Mar 30, 2026
Jay L. Krumenauer, aged 69, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
On July 4th, 1956, Jay was born to Casper and Betty (Perkovich) Krumenauer, in Chippewa Falls. He attended school at Stillson Elementary, Chippewa Falls Junior and Senior High School. Jay married Chris Kern on Jan 3,...
Iris E. Johnson
Mar 24, 2026
On Tuesday March 24, 2026, Iris Eileen Johnson of Lake Hallie, left this life. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was hospitalized a short time after, where she succumbed to the disease, surrounded by her family - her husband Larry, holding her hand, just as he had done for decades. The daughter of Earl and Esther (Walter) Salzwedel,...
Gertrude A. "Gertie" Bresina
Mar 10, 2026
Gertrude (Gertie) A. Bresina, 97, of Tilden passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was an extraordinary woman and will be greatly missed.
Gertie was born in Bloomer on July 18, 1928, to Joseph and Ottilia (Ruff) Koehler.
On February 17, 1947, Gertie married Thomas Bresina at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer....
Mary Ann Schimmel
Mar 6, 2026
Our Mom, Grandma, and “GG”- the sweet, strong matriarch of our family passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 92 years old, leaving behind family traditions and a legacy of love.
She was born on July 14, 1933, to Andrew and Wilhelmina (Boos) Ruf on the family farm in Tilden, the 4th of seven siblings. She graduated from McDonell high...
Patricia K. Bresina
Mar 6, 2026
Patricia “Pati” Kay (Zielke) Bresina was welcomed into her eternal life by her son, Arthur “Artie” Bresina; brother, Terry Zielke; parents, Patrick and Beatrice (Forer) Zielke; parents-in-law, Arthur and Rita (Schindler) Bresina; niece, Erica Kurz; nephew, Evan Bresina; grandnephew, Payton Zielke; and brothers-in-law, Michael Spies and Jim Wrighter in the early hours of Friday morning, March 6, 2026, surrounded by...
Thomas H. Schmidt
Mar 5, 2026
Our Heavenly Father has given us a new Guardian Angel, calling our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Thomas “Tom” H. Schmidt (76) to his side. Granting him eternal life on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife of 56 years and family in the comfort of his home.
Born May 19, 1949, to Henry and Merita (Bowe)...
Ida M. Unke
Mar 1, 2026
Ida M. Unke, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Our House Senior Living while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born May 6, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Carl and Marcella (Hartling) Unverrich.
On February 6, 1954, she married Robert Unke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls. After their marriage, they resided in...
Janice E. Wirth
Mar 1, 2026
Janice Evelyn (Hanson) Wirth, 83, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.
On December 31, 1942, Janice was born to Harold and Bernice (Broker) Hanson at Greenwood Maternity Home in Barron, WI. She had one brother, Roger. Janice was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Almena, WI....
Lee F. Kammeyer
Feb 24, 2026
Lee F. Kammeyer, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at Colfax Senior Living on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
On May 9, 1938, Lee was born to Herbert D. and Isabelle (Bliss) Kammeyer in Ft. Wayne, IN. He attended K-9 in Fort Wayne later moving to Sebring, FL in 1953, where he met the love of his life Carol “Sissy” Schaefer....
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...
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