Obituaries

LaVonne Ramlet

LaVonne Ramlet

Nov 16, 2022

LaVonne M. Ramlet, 87, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Dove Healthcare-Bloomer, while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

LaVonne was born November 12, 1935, in the town of Shelby, Wisconsin to Mildred (Helke) and John Herlitzka. She graduated from Logan High School in La Crosse in 1953, and went on to work as an administrative...

Brian S. Brandl

Brian S. Brandl

Nov 13, 2022

Brian Brandl, 55, died peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the Wissota Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls.

Brian was born in Neenah, WI, Oct 29th, 1967, to Raymond & Ellie (Bednaroski) Brandl. Brian was an International Special Olympic medalist. He worked at ARC in Boonville, IN, for 30 years. He loved bowling, golfing, swimming, and country music. Brian...

June M. Vader

June M. Vader

Nov 12, 2022

June Vader, 87, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on November 12, 2022, while under the care of Our House Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice.

June was born on June 12, 1935, to Robert (Bob) and Mayme Robertson. She grew up in Eagleton, Wisconsin and attended Eagleton School and Chippewa Falls High School, graduating in 1953. Following high school...

Gabryelle Eliason

Gabryelle Eliason

Nov 4, 2022

Gabryelle F. “Gabby” Eliason, 14, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, November 4, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born November 12, 2007, in Eau Claire. She attended Stillson Elementary School, Chippewa Falls Middle School, and was currently a student at Chi-Hi.

Gabby played softball, starting with t-ball at age 5, loved animals, watching movies, and baking. She had the...

James R. Fenno

James R. Fenno

Nov 2, 2022

James “Jim” Robert Fenno, 79, died on November 2, 2022, while in hospice care at Chippewa Manor Nursing Home after a long and valiant battle with lung cancer.

Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 10th, 1943, to the late Attorney Robert Ray and Lorraine (Hardtke) Fenno. He graduated from Shorewood High School, Shorewood, WI in 1961, studied at...

Ellen C. Smith

Ellen C. Smith

Oct 23, 2022

Ellen C. Smith, 85, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Chippewa Manor.

Ellen was born in Eau Claire to Algot and Lorraine (Grinsel) Bowman on August 24th, 1937. She graduated from Regis High School in 1955. Ellen was united in marriage to Paul Smith on July 21, 1956, in Stillwater, MN and blessed at...

Ruth B. Verbrugge

Ruth B. Verbrugge

Oct 17, 2022

Ruth Helen B. Verbrugge, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at home on Monday, October 17, 2022.

On January 1, 1934, Ruth was born to Morris and Frances (Ernst) Brown, in Webster City, IA. She attended Blairsberg Schools until 8th Grade, then attended Webster City High School where she enjoyed roller-skating and was active in the Glee Club; graduating in...

Keith J. Schoch

Keith J. Schoch

Oct 17, 2022

Keith J. Schoch, 73, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, October 17, 2022, at Oakwood Health Services in Altoona, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

He was born October 7, 1949, in Chippewa Falls, to Ralph and Virginia (Augustine) Schoch.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1967.  Following graduation, he enlisted in the US...

Anamae "Ann" N. Verch

Anamae "Ann" N. Verch

Oct 15, 2022

Anamae “Ann” Verch, 83, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer, WI on Saturday, October 15, 2022, surrounded by her children.

Ann was born on June 19, 1939, in Eau Claire, WI, to Ewald and Lillian Klueckman. Ann graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1957. Ann and her friends would go dancing at Fournier’s...

Jacqueline M. Thompson

Jacqueline M. Thompson

Oct 14, 2022

Jacqueline M. Thompson, 80, died peacefully at Abbotsford Health Care Center on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

LeRoy Steves

LeRoy Steves

Oct 13, 2022

LeRoy Steves, 80, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home under the care of Mayo Home Health & Hospice on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

The interment will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in Bateman Cemetery, Town of Lafayette, Chippewa County WI.

Lois J. Schlattman

Lois J. Schlattman

Oct 13, 2022

Lois J. Lawrence Schlattman, 78, died peacefully on October 13, 2022, at Oakwood Health Services Nursing Home in Altoona.

Lois was born on April 25, 1944, to Everd and Agnes (Labrec) Williams. Lois was the wife of Henry Schlattman. Together, they enjoyed dancing, trips to Branson, and camping at O’Neil Creek. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in...

June M. Young

June M. Young

Oct 11, 2022

June Young, age 86, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in St. Paul, MN.

On February 12, 1936, June was born to Allen and Hazel (LaRonge) Young in Chippewa Falls. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1954. June earned degrees from Macalester College, University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas.

June was...

Ronald E. Woodford

Ronald E. Woodford

Oct 9, 2022

Ronald E. Woodford, 79, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2022 at home on his farm in Jim Falls surrounded by family after a long goodbye.

Ronnie was born on January 4, 1943, in Chippewa Falls, WI to Earl and Agnes (Anderson) Woodford. He grew up on the family farm in Jim Falls, attended Vance School, and graduated from...

Kevin Dolan

Kevin Dolan

Oct 8, 2022

Kevin Patrick Dolan, 64, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar in Menomonie.

Kevin was born to Leonard and Katherine (Larson) Dolan on August 22, 1958, in Chippewa Falls.

He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1977.  He later attended Chippewa Valley Technical College earning multiple degrees...

Don L. Leifheit

Don L. Leifheit

Oct 6, 2022

Don Lee Leifheit, 90, of Chippewa Falls died peacefully at Our House Memory Care Center on October 6, 2022. He lived a rich, admirable life full of great times with family, friends, and coworkers. Don was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois and enjoyed a wonderful childhood filled with hunting, fishing, sports, and family vacations with his brothers and sisters....

Barbara J. Furst

Barbara J. Furst

Oct 4, 2022

Barbara J. Furst, 85, of the Town of Eagle Point, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Aggie’s Country Living, while under the care of Moments Hospice.

 

Barb was born August 28, 1937, in Chippewa Falls to Samuel and Esther (Parker) Rineck. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1955.  Following graduation, she attended Capital Airline School in...

Wilford "Andy" O. Anderson

Wilford "Andy" O. Anderson

Oct 2, 2022

Wilford O. “Andy” Anderson, 94, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

 

He was born August 22, 1928, in Forest City, IA to Selmer and Tilda (Wooge) Anderson.

 

Andy served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1947 until his honorable discharge in 1950.

 

In 1950, he married the love of his life,...

Matthew J. Hutton

Matthew J. Hutton

Oct 1, 2022

Matthew J. Hutton, 63, of Chippewa Falls, died on October 1, 2022.

On January 10, 1959, Matthew was born to Richard and Geraldine (Meagher) Hutton in Chippewa Falls, WI. He graduated from McDonell High School with the class of 1978. Matt worked at Spectrum Industries for 38 years holding many positions, most recent, as a Shipping Fulfillment Coordinator.

He married...

Thomas Crowley

Thomas Crowley

Oct 1, 2022

Thomas A. Crowley, 81, of Vadnais Heights, MN, died on October 1, 2022, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN after a lengthy battle with cancer.

 

Tom was born October 1, 1941, in Neillsville, WI to Lawrence and Sophie Crowley. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, class of 1959.

 

After high school he entered the US Navy...

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