Obituaries
Gary L. Krumenauer
Jan 20, 2023
Gary L. Krumenauer, age 72, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice on Friday, January 20, 2023.
He was born December 24, 1950, in Chippewa Falls to Jacob and Bernice (Boos) Krumenauer. He graduated from “Chi-Hi” in 1969. Gary continued his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College, earning a degree in business...
Morris E. Riley
Jan 17, 2023
Morris Eugene Riley, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Dove Healthcare West under the care of Mayo Hospice.
He was born in the Town of Sampson, Wisconsin, on July 10, 1934, to Cyrus Fred Riley and Gladys Mae (Tallman) Riley. Morris married Jeanette Elsie (Buchli) Riley in 1958. Morris worked as...
Cecil Hehl
Jan 3, 2023
Cecil J. Hehl, 74, of Barnes, WI, formerly of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.
He was born December 30, 1948, in Eau Claire to Eihlert and Bonita (Hutton) Hehl.
On March 29, 1969, he married Darlene A. Fetter at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. They...
Julie A. Piel
Jan 3, 2023
Julie Piel, 62, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at her home in Chippewa Falls.
Julie was born on June 8, 1960, to Clifford and Cecilia (Boos) Zwiefelhofer. She grew up in the Tilden area and graduated from Chi Hi with the class of 1978. On August 21, 1999, she married Edgar Piel.
Julie enjoyed baking and sharing...
Carl L. Schmider
Dec 31, 2022
Carl Ludwig Schmider, 90, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, slept away quietly in the afternoon of December 31, 2022, a week after his 90th birthday. Carl was a lover of the written word and had many sayings or quotes that he lived by. Summing up much of his spirit is “XAIPE” the Greek for “Rejoice!” that he shared on his license...
Barbara A. LeMay
Dec 30, 2022
Barbara Ann LeMay, 64, Town of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at Mayo Hospital Eau Claire, following a diagnosis of lung cancer dating back to 2009.
Barb was born April 19, 1958 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Jack and Yordis (Dahl) LeMay. She was the willful, red-headed middle child whose spunk and wit colored every encounter. She...
Barbara A. Parr
Dec 25, 2022
Barbara A. Parr, 72, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Barb was born to Frederick and Mabel (Barsness) Parr in Chippewa Falls on March 20, 1950.
Barb is survived by her nieces and nephews, Becky (Gordy) Drum of Altoona, Joyce Hedrington of Chippewa Falls, Rhonda Peterson of Chippewa Falls,...
Renee T. Merkel
Dec 23, 2022
Renee Thelma Merkel (Dahlke), age 59, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home in Menomonie.
Renee was born in Neillsville, WI, on September 6, 1963, to Robert and Judy (Ott) Dahlke. After graduation from Granton High School in 1981, Renee enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 3, 1983, training and working as a weather observer and Aerographer’s...
Ronald L. Clark
Dec 21, 2022
Ronald L. Clark, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Aggie's Country Living on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
Ron was born to Walter and Eleanore (Reiter) Clark in Chippewa Falls on July 26, 1931. On May 17, 1952, he married Barbara Ann Sneen at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. He worked for the Northern Center and U.S. Postal...
Audrey L. Roseland
Dec 19, 2022
The rose still grows beyond the wall;
Scattering fragrance far and wide,
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
The daughter of a homesteader, a 2nd-generation Norwegian (Ivan Sylvester Larson, b. March 8, 1891, d. February 11, 1987) and a 2nd-generation Swede (Selma Matilda Larson nee...
Jake Langteau
Dec 15, 2022
Jake Langteau, 37, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died unexpectedly and went to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Jake was born December 24th, 1984 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Robert and Shari Langteau.
He is survived by his son, Austyn, and Austyn’s sister...
Sue Brandt
Dec 14, 2022
Sue Brandt, 88, formerly of Lake Villa, IL passed away on December 14, 2022, surrounded by family at her home in Altoona.
She was born in Waukegan, IL on February 13, 1934 to the late George and Mary Eiffler. Tolerant wife of the quirky William (Bill) Brandt, nurturing Mother of Karen and Mark (Janice Lemminger), fun-seeking Grandmother of Brianna,...
Lawrence V. Beaudette
Dec 14, 2022
Lawrence V. Beaudette, 94, of Tilden, died peacefully under the care of Moments Hospice at Aggies Country Living on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Lawrence was born to Villa and Odelia (Butak) Beaudette in Chippewa Falls on December 18, 1927. On July 5, 1949, he married Marcella Swoboda at St. Charles Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. Together they were members of...
Henry G. "Hank" Bosman
Dec 12, 2022
Henry G. “Hank” Bosman Jr., 73, of Lafayette, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by family.
Hank was born July 28, 1949 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Henry and Lydia (Jaquet) Bosman Sr. He worked as a boilermaker for Local 107 until his retirement at age 55.
He loved his dogs, fishing, coon...
Michael Dunn
Dec 10, 2022
Michael Keven Dunn, 82, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire.
On December 26, 1939, Michael was born to Merrill & Eileen (Bredesen) Dunn in Greenwood, WI. He graduated from Greenwood High School, and later from Moody Bible Institute. Michael had several different jobs, including pastoring, assembling...
Sharon B. Braunberger
Dec 7, 2022
Sharon B. Braunberger, 83, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, peacefully with her family by her side at the Chippewa Manor.
Sharon was born on July 20, 1939, in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Howard and Mildred (Gluch) Childress. Sharon married Ardell “Dell” Braunberger on January 10, 1959.
She was a tax consultant for many years....
Robert "Bob" Hays
Dec 6, 2022
Robert M. “Bob” Hays, 76, of Eau Claire, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Chippewa Valley in Bloomer.
He was born in Eau Claire on June 21, 1946, to Minor and Floris (Swift) Hays. Bob graduated from North High School with the Class of 1964. Following high school, he worked...
Susan M. Gillig
Dec 5, 2022
Susan Mary Anne Gillig was born June 27, 1940 to Doris (Rasmussen) and Robert Leslie in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. She passed away December 5, 2022 in Altoona, Wisconsin.
Susan graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1958 where she enjoyed playing tennis with her friends and working at the family business, The Little Norway Store. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield,...
Harlen W. Bahr
Dec 2, 2022
Harlen Walter Bahr, age 88, of Lake Hallie, WI, died peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Lake Hallie Memory Care while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice. He passed away after a short battle with Leukemia.
He was born on May 7, 1934, in Eau Claire, WI to Olaf Bahr and Joyce Bahr (Zhe).
Harlen...
Robert "Bob" Jorsch
Dec 1, 2022
Robert F. “Bob” Jorsch, age 93, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Thursday morning, on December 1, 2022, at Chippewa Manor.
Bob was born on June 30, 1929, to Fred and Genevieve (Vraney) Jorsch in Chicago, Illinois. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on July 1, 1949, and served until 1953. When Bob was in the service, his father...
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