Obituaries

Mar 23, 2022

Katherine Ann (Wilmot) Halbleib, 90, of Chippewa Falls, passed peacefully away, March 23, 2022, at Aggie’s Country Living under the care of Heartland Hospice.

She was born June 26, 1931, in Chippewa Falls to Vida (Boettcher) Wilmot and Fred Wilmot. She grew up in Chippewa Falls and attended First Ward Elementary School, Chippewa Junior High and graduated...

Mar 21, 2022

George Francis O’Brien, age 89, died peacefully on March 21, 2022. at Beehive Homes of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He had been living in Wisconsin since December 2019.

George was born on March 30, 1932, in Travis, Staten Island, New York. He had a wonderful childhood, playing with and mentoring cousins and friends. He learned a hard work...

Mar 17, 2022

Frederick G. “Fred” Kuss, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Fred was born October 10, 1946, in Superior, WI to Lawrence and Inga (Hagen) Kuss.

He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1965...

Mar 17, 2022

Donald P. Frenette, 92, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Chippewa Manor while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

He was born November 26, 1929, to Felix and Ruth (Campbell) Frenette.

Don graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1947 and served in the US Navy and Navy Reserve.

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Mar 16, 2022

Grant E. Luedtke, 53, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

He was born August 22, 1968, in Racine, WI to Donald and Charlotte (Foreman-Kloc) Luedtke.

On October 31, 1998, he married Jeanne Barquist in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Grant is survived by his daughter, Jordyn; son, Cole; brothers,...

Mar 16, 2022

Cheryl E. Henning Cigan, 73, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire after a 10-year battle with COPD.

Cheryl was born November 7, 1948, in Spooner, WI to Vernon and Phyllis (Ramsdell) Whitcome.

She met Rudolph B. Henning in Chippewa Falls at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. They...

Mar 9, 2022

Lillian F. White, 100, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Chippewa Manor on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Lillian was born to Julia (Sokup) and Joseph Comerford, in Chippewa Falls on August 24, 1921. She married Verner White on March 23, 1946, in Stillwater, MN. Lillian and Verner together lived in Lafayette, where they raised their three...

Mar 9, 2022

A celebration of life will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Lafayette Town Hall, 5765 197th St., Chippewa Falls. Please come join Marvin’s family to celebrate his life.

Marvin J. Roshell, 89 of the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Wissota Place in Chippewa Falls under...

Mar 8, 2022

Edith G. Sippel, 91, of the Village of Lake Hallie, joined her husband, Robert, in their heavenly home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Per Edith’s request there will be no public services. A private interment will be held at Prairie View Cemetery in the Village of Lake Hallie at a later date.

Mar 7, 2022

Bonita J. Jennings, 74, of Altoona, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at Grace Edgewood while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

No services will be held at this time.

Mar 3, 2022

Clare J. Stamos, 96, of the Town of Anson, Chippewa County, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Clare was born to Laura (Olson) and Theodore Stamos in Eau Claire, WI, on February 24, 1926. He graduated from Eau Claire High School. Clare worked for the Leader-Telegram for over...

Mar 2, 2022

Jacqueline F. Cigan, 74, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire.

Jackie was born March 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls to John and Cecelia (Hayes) Barsamian.  She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

On August 17, 1969, she married Nick Cigan in Iron Mountain, MI.

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Feb 25, 2022

Bruce L. Lloyd, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of St. Croix Hospice on Friday, February 25,, 2022, at the Clark County Rehab and Living Center, in Owen, WI.

Bruce was born on April 11, 1928, to Margaret (Cole) and David Lloyd. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

In 1951, he...

Feb 23, 2022

William “Bill” Edwin Dunham, age 75, of Strum, WI passed away peacefully February 23, 2022, at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Bill was born April 22, 1946, to Arthur and Muriel (Moltzau) Dunham in Eau Claire, WI. He was united in marriage to Carmen Lund in 1970 in Nashau, IA. They were married for 44 years before they divorced....

Feb 21, 2022

Bethel E. Tice, 93, of the Village of Lake Hallie, died Monday, February 21, 2022, at Meadowbrook of Chetek.

She was born September 10, 1928, in Murdo, SD to Ray and Florence (Daugherty) Kinsley. The family later moved to Winter, WI in 1935.  Bethel attended school in Winter and graduated from high school in 1946.

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Feb 16, 2022

Mark Dolan, 64, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully at Heritage Lakeside Nursing Home in Rice Lake on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

Mark was born to Leonard and Katherine (Larson) Dolan on July 24, 1957, in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1976.  Mark attended Chippewa Valley Technical College earning an...

Feb 15, 2022

Donald R. Hoepner, 83, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

He was born December 11, 1938, to Peter and Alvina (Hetke) Hoepner.

Donald is survived by his wife, Judy, 1 sister; 3 stepchildren; and “Tippy”....

Feb 14, 2022

David E. Merritt, 51, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, February 14, 2022.

Private family services will be held.

Feb 9, 2022

Douglas J. Palmberg, 51, of Chippewa Falls, died at his home on February 9, 2022.

Doug was born on September 25, 1970, to James and Connie (Severson) Palmberg in Frederic WI. He graduated from Frederic High School with the class of 1988. While in school he participated in wrestling and baseball for several years. Douglas attended Marquette...

Feb 6, 2022

***UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION***

The family invites you to join them for a memorial service which will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Viroqua with Fr. Michael Klos officiating. Interment will follow at Viroqua Cemetery with lunch back at the church.

Richard John Schmidt,...