Obituaries
Cary R. Kuester
Oct 17, 2025
Cary R. Kuester, 59, of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025.
He was born April 26, 1966, in Menomonie, WI to Edward and Sylvia (Mertes) Kuester.
He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1984 and attended DeVry Institute.
Cary was an extraordinary entrepreneur with a big heart who loved helping others. He enjoyed hunting and camping, his kitties,...
Paul J. Slowiak
Oct 16, 2025
Paul Joseph Slowiak, 86, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully holding the hand of his wife of 63 years, Barbara (Barbie), on October 16, 2025.
Born May 31, 1939, in the town of Taft, Wisconsin, the first-born child of Alexander and Sally (Blasczyk) Slowiak, he was welcomed into the Catholic Church at St. Mary's Czestochowa. His early years as an...
Cora Ann Haugli
Oct 15, 2025
Cora Ann Haugli, née Roycraft, died at home on Oct. 15, 2025, a few miles from where she was born and raised in Chippewa Falls in April 1938. She was 87 years old.
She was preceded in death by parents Cora (Gillette) and John Roycraft and her sister, Carol Zwolanek. Her beloved husband, Gordon, passed away late last year, and she...
Duane R. LeDuc
Oct 13, 2025
Duane “Duker” Robert LeDuc was born to Henry and Rose (Meyer) LeDuc on August 18, 1939, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Duane passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.
He graduated from McDonell High School with the class of 1957. Duane served in the National Guard, in the motor pool with the rank of SP4...
Thomas W. Simonsen
Oct 11, 2025
Thomas “Tom” W. Simonsen, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully with his family by his side at the WI Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, after living courageously with Parkinson’s disease for 25 years.
On May 5, 1947, Thomas was born to Christian and Wilma “Billy” (Dixon) Simonsen in Salem, OR. Tom proudly served six years in...
Joanne M. Oleson
Oct 5, 2025
Joanne M. Oleson, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire after a brief illness.
She was born April 4, 1936, in Chippewa Falls to Earl and Louise (Ferg) Girard.
For over 50 years, Joanne worked in the office at Holy Ghost Catholic Church and was very devoted to her congregation. In her...
Deatra M. Lazarz
Sep 29, 2025
Deatra M. Lazarz, 76, of Jim Falls, died peacefully at home with her family by her side under the care of St. Croix Hospice, on Monday, September 29, 2025,
On April 29, 1949, Deatra was born to Walfred and Marjorie (Dunlap) Sundlin in Chippewa Falls. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1967. Deatra was united in...
Carol L. Dorsey
Sep 26, 2025
Carol Dorsey, 81, formally of Chippewa Falls, died in Middleton, WI on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded in the love of her family.
Carol was born in 1944, the daughter of Winton and Ruth Marie Schumaker. Carol attended Appleton High School and graduated in 1962. Following high school, she attended and graduated college from Carroll College in 1966 with a B.A....
Mae "Betsy" B. Vajgrt
Sep 24, 2025
Mae “Betsy” Vajgrt, 89, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and husband, Maynard.
Betsy was born in Union Town, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1936, to Florence (Grindle) and William Livingston....
Janet J. Hager
Sep 23, 2025
Janet J. Hager, age 90, Village of Lake Hallie, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Grace Lutheran Communities - Prairie Pointe, Altoona, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
On January 11, 1935, Janet was born to Clinton and Pearl (English) Douglas in Bloomer WI. Janet graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1953. On June 20th, 1953,...
Ruth Anne Gilbertson
Sep 22, 2025
Ruth Anne Gilbertson, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She lived a rich life filled with family, purpose, service and travel.
Ruth Anne was a lifelong educator. She taught speech and coached forensics in Rice Lake, WI before spending nearly 30 years as a librarian and media specialist at Cameron Junior/Senior High School.
Ruth...
Lannette L. Vaudreuil
Sep 17, 2025
Lannette Lee Vaudreuil, 59, of Colfax, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Lannette fought a courageous year-long battle with oral squamous cell cancer.
She was born on July 29, 1966 to Thomas and Ann (Purdeu) Nunke in Racine, WI. She graduated from Chi-Hi with the class of 1984 and left for her Army...
Ilene J. Zien
Sep 16, 2025
Ilene J. Zien, 95, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the LakeHouse in Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Ilene was born January 22, 1930, in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL to Lila Arneson. Ilene was raised until the age of 2 by her Grandma Arneson, when she was reunited with her mother...
Joann A. Ehlers
Sep 5, 2025
Joann Alice Ehlers, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Chippewa Manor while under the care of Heartland Hospice.
She was born July 16, 1930 in Chippewa Falls to Casimir and Blanche (Carr) Augustine. The family moved to Marshfield, WI in 1931 and lived there until 1941, then moved back to Chippewa Falls.
Joann graduated from Chippewa Falls...
Roger R. Deutschlander
Sep 4, 2025
Roger R. Deutschlander, 88, of Lake Hallie, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was under the loving care of his devoted wife, Joanne, and Heartland Hospice Care.
Roger was born on July 15, 1937, to Henry and Mary (Figura) Deutschlander in Thorp, WI. He attended Thorp High School from 1953 to 1955, and later...
Robert "Bob" K. Stockburger
Aug 28, 2025
Robert K. “Bob” Stockburger, age 87, of Chippewa Falls, peacefully left his earthly life to be with the Lord on August 28, 2025.
Bob was born on June 30, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the son of Robert and Fern (Marth) Stockburger. He was raised alongside his devoted brother and lifelong “partner-in-crime”, Tom. Together, the two created a lifetime of stories and...
Hilma Irene Pruzek
Aug 26, 2025
Hilma “Irene” Pruzek, 81, Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Christian Community Homes in Hudson, WI.
Irene was born on October 2, 1943, to William & Lillian (Mize) Johnson in La Crosse, WI. She grew up in Whitehall, WI, graduating with the class of 1962. Irene earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College and...
Waldimer Moucha
Aug 22, 2025
Waldimer “Wally” Moucha, 92, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Roseville, MN.
Wally was born on June 12, 1933, and grew up in the Cadott and Jim Falls area.
He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and the National Guard for 36 years, while also working at National Presto Industries. After...
Keith B. Yarrington
Aug 12, 2025
Keith B. Yarrington, 66, of Eau Claire, died at home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
On July 27, 1959, Keith was born to Bennett & Elizabeth (Anderson) Yarrington in Lake Hallie. He earned his GED from St. Bede’s and married Tammy Crowell. He worked at Cascade (formerly Pope and Talbot) for 46 years until his retirement. Keith knew the inside of...
Kent W. Sprague
Aug 10, 2025
Kent Sprague liked to help. Whether you were starting a 4-H club or trying to hang level shelves in a crooked house, Kent was the guy to call. In fact, you wouldn’t even need to call him. He’d know what you needed almost before you did and be there to pitch in as a builder, community volunteer, and genuine friend...
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