Obituaries

Patricia I. Andress

Patricia I. Andress

Feb 8, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Andress passed away peacefully on 2/8/2024 surrounded by family and special friends.

A memorial service for both Pat and Ray will be held in June.  Please call the funeral home for details.

If you are inclined to make a memorial contribution, please consider the First Presbyterian Church food pantry, mission team, or general fund. First Presbyterian Church,130 W. Central Street,...

Nellie Beverly Jean Erickson

Nellie Beverly Jean Erickson

Feb 7, 2024

Nellie Beverly Jean Erickson, 92, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Cedar Creek Manor in Kronenwetter, WI, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

On January 24, 1932, Nellie was born to Gilbert and Lillian (Towle) Dutton in Chippewa Falls, WI. She attended Gower school, graduating from Eau Claire High School with the class of 1949. Nellie married James Erickson on July...

Lois A. Peloquin

Lois A. Peloquin

Feb 7, 2024

Lois Ann (Nosal) Peloquin, 86, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born to the late John and Angeline Nosal on November 10, 1937, in St. Paul, MN, and raised in Jim Falls, WI.  Lois was a loving spouse, parent, grandparent, and friend who touched the lives of many with...

Larry C. Wyss

Larry C. Wyss

Feb 6, 2024

Larry Wyss, 75,  passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, after a 5-month battle with lung cancer.

Larry was born on November 9, 1948, to Carl and Marion (Mattison) Wyss in Eau Claire, WI. Shortly after graduating from Menomonie High School in 1966, Larry bravely served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He...

John "Jack" H. Kahling III

John "Jack" H. Kahling III

Feb 4, 2024

John “Jack” Henry Kahling III, 79, passed away peacefully with family present on February 4, 2024, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Born on August 2, 1944, to Florence Marie and John Henry Kahling Jr. in Moline, Illinois, Jack grew up in the Quad Cities area and attended Rock Island High School, during which time...

William S. Hansen

William S. Hansen

Feb 3, 2024

William S. “Bill” Hansen, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the WI Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born March 17, 1939, in Chippewa Falls to Orville and Gladys (Walker) Hansen.

On September 7, 1963, he married Beverly Martell at Holy Ghost Church in Chippewa Falls. 

He worked at F...

Lewis A. Smith III

Lewis A. Smith III

Feb 1, 2024

Lewis A. Smith III, 62, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, February 1, 2024.

He was born October 7, 1961, in Doylestown, PA to Marion (Lear) and Lewis A. Smith II.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 1 at The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, MN. 

Elaine D. Miller

Elaine D. Miller

Jan 31, 2024

Elaine Diane Miller, 78, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on June 7, 1945, in Eau Claire, to Victor and Erna (Banks) Steinke. Elaine helped with all the family farm responsibilities in Mondovi throughout high school. On October 14, 1967,...

Darrell C. Bremness

Darrell C. Bremness

Jan 29, 2024

Darrell C. Bremness, 76, of Cadott, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.

On December 30, 1947, Darrell was born to Thomas and Victoria (Meyer) Bremness, in Chippewa Falls, WI. He attended Cadott High School graduating with the class of 1965. He also attended CVTC gaining knowledge of many mechanical skills. He married...

Gwendolyn J. Bauman

Gwendolyn J. Bauman

Jan 28, 2024

Gwendolyn Jean (Zech) Bauman was granted her angel wings on January 28, 2024, as she succumbed to her battle with Dementia at Our House Assisted Living – Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, at the age of 77. 

 

Gwenn was born January 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls to Clifford and Ellen (Salter) Zech. She graduated from Chi-Hi in 1965. On October...

John N. Petricka

John N. Petricka

Jan 28, 2024

John N. Petricka, 56, of Eau Claire, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

On July 11, 1967, John was born to Leonard and Patricia (Kern) Petricka, in Fairbault, MN. He attended Fairbault High School graduating with the class of 1985. He then attended Dakota County Technical College in Rosemont, MN. On September 1, 1990, John married Denise Hanson in Central Lutheran...

Joan M. Quigley

Joan M. Quigley

Jan 26, 2024

Joan M. Quigley, 72, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire while under the care of Interim Hospice.

On May 2, 1951, she was born in Chippewa Falls to Gerald and Patricia (Treis) Quigley.  Joan graduated from McDonell High School in 1970.  She worked for many years as a dental hygienist at the...

June M. Stewart

June M. Stewart

Jan 23, 2024

June M. Stewart, 87, of Lake Hallie, WI, died peacefully Tuesday, January 23, 2024, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Lake Hallie Memory Care.

On June 25, 1936, June was born to George and Ingrid (Kohlin) Hamm, Cadott, WI.  She grew up as a cheesemaker’s daughter next door to Hillside Dairy in Cadott. She graduated from McDonnell Central High...

Brent E. Agnew

Brent E. Agnew

Jan 19, 2024

Brent E. Agnew, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 19, 2024, surrounded by family at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls, following complications from a stroke.

He was born September 16, 1949, in Chippewa Falls to Frank and Germaine (Rhyner) Agnew.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1968. Following high school he served in the U.S. Navy...

Stephen R. Pregent

Stephen R. Pregent

Jan 19, 2024

Stephen Roger Pregent, age 74, of Chippewa Falls, WI died of Leukemia on January 19th, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.

Steve was born January 24th, 1949, to Clarence Pregent and Edna (Krueger) Pregent at St. Joe’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls. He attended Stillson Elementary School and graduated in 1967, from Chippewa Falls High School. Steve went on...

Mary Lou Larson

Mary Lou Larson

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Lou Larson, 85, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Montrose, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Lakehouse in Chippewa Falls, surrounded by family.



On December 19, 1938, Mary Lou was born to Robert and Marian (Hogenson) Engman in Minneapolis, MN. She attended Wayzata High School and graduated with the class of 1957. From age 13-18, she had a summer...

Ronald N. Christenson

Ronald N. Christenson

Jan 16, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" N. Christenson, 85, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer, WI.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jill S. Mertens

Jill S. Mertens

Jan 15, 2024

Jill Suzanne Mertens, 77, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2024, surrounded by her family after many long and hard fought health battles.

She was born July 25, 1946 in Eau Claire, WI, to John “Jack” and Irene (Tellstrom) Clark. She grew up in the Seymore area where she had many cherished memories with...

Robert James King

Robert James King

Jan 12, 2024

Robert J. King, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital – Eau Claire.

He was born August 19, 1948, in the Town of Estella, Chippewa County, to Walter and Marion (Newbury) King. He was raised in Holcombe and attended Holcombe schools.  

After high school he served in the U.S, Army from May 2, 1968 until...

Joan P. Grunewald

Joan P. Grunewald

Jan 9, 2024

Joan P. Grunewald, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI.

On September 16, 1928, Joan was born to Frank and Elizabeth (Peterson) Rabideaux. Joan attended Bayfield High School, graduating with the class of 1946. On November 29, 1952, she married the love of her life and best...

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