Obituaries

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 joy...

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...

Marjorie May Hakes

Marjorie May Hakes

Jun 6, 2025

Marjorie May Hakes, 85, of Chippewa Falls, received her wings on June 6, 2025.

She was born July 15, 1939, in the town of Anson to Irvine and Elsie (Black) Hakes.

Marg spent her younger years helping her family on their farm in Anson. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and began a career as a CNA, then moved to Surgery...

Marilyn Schilling Payne

Marilyn Schilling Payne

Jun 5, 2025

Marilyn Schilling Payne, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Chippewa Manor, with loved ones by her side.

Born June 12, 1937, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Frederick and Hope (Christoffer) Schilling, Marilyn was one of 4 siblings. She graduated from Berkley High School in 1955, and went on to attend Whitman College where she graduated in...

Vernon Phillip Normand

Vernon Phillip Normand

Jun 3, 2025

Vernon P. Normand, 92, of the town of Lafayette, passed peacefully Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home surrounded by family while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

Vern was born November 25, 1932, in Chippewa Falls to Felix and Malvina (Clark) Normand. He graduated from Chi-Hi in 1950. In 1952, Vern enlisted in the United States Army...

Adolph "Ade" King

Adolph "Ade" King

Jun 2, 2025

Adolph “Ade” King, 76, town of Seymour, died peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

On May 12, 1949, Adolph was born to Charles and Lucille (Hoepner) King, in Mundelein, IL. He graduated from Mundelein High School with the class of 1967. Adolph honorably served his country with the US Navy. He married Phyllis...

Amy Audorff

Amy Audorff

May 31, 2025

Amy Audorff, 53, of Angier, NC, passed away on May 31, 2025. 

She was born August 8, 1971 to Victor and Susan (Pederson) Sharp in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Amy graduated from Chi High in 1990 and went onto medical school.

She is survived by her husband, LeRoy Audorff of Angier, NC; her daughter, Ivy Audorff of Angier, NC; her father, Victor Sharp of...

Kristine M. Selberg

Kristine M. Selberg

May 30, 2025

Kristine Marie Selberg, 62, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th, 2025, in the comfort of her home, wrapped in floral sheets, and surrounded by her loved ones.

She was cared for intimately by family and close friends until her passing.

Kristine was born on December 2, 1962, in Neillsville, Wisconsin to Patrick and Betty (Marg) Plunkett. She was...

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....