Obituaries

Joan Rosenberg

Jan 23, 2022

***  A celebration of life  for Joan has been planned for Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. at the Jim Falls Lions Club Building - 12847 County Hwy S, Jim Falls.

Joan C. (Rose) Rosenberg, 81, of Jim Falls, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer,...

Carl Hunt

Jan 21, 2022

Carl R. Hunt, 93, died peacefully at his home in Chippewa Falls, on Friday, January 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Carl was born on October 23, 1928, to Ray and Christie (Withee) Hunt in Todd County, South Dakota. The family moved to Wisconsin when he was 10 years old and eventually settled on a farm...

Duane Jasper

Jan 21, 2022

Duane "Dewey" L. Jasper, 68, of Rice Lake, WI passed away Friday January 21st, 2022.

He was born June 10, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, WI the son of Adalard and Shirley (Martin) Jasper.

Duane graduated from Chi-Hi in 1971 and Mount Scenario college in 1993 with a degree in Criminal Justice.

After graduating high...

Deane Flackey

Jan 19, 2022

Deane E. Flackey, age 94, of the Town of Eagle Point, Chippewa County, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at home on Boot Lake surrounded by his loving family.

Deane was born on April 18, 1927, to Hanna (Nyhus-Boiteau) and Thomas Flackey in Chippewa Falls. He married Beverly “Bev” Lothian in Minnesota and together they raised two...

Russell Kazda

Jan 16, 2022

Russell D. Kazda, 90, of Altoona, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

He was born December 17, 1931, in Chippewa Falls to Adolph and Della (Monpas) Kazda.

Russ graduated from McDonell High School...

Terry Michels

Jan 14, 2022

Terry L. Michels, 47, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Terry was born on June 12, 1974, to Thomas and Goldene (Priem) Beighley in Eau Claire. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1992. Terry was united in marriage to Jeff...

Josette Jewett

Jan 14, 2022

Josette A. Jewett, 90, died peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at her home at Havenwood Senior Living in Onalaska, WI after a battle against lung cancer.

Josette is survived by her son, Dennis (Heather) Downing and two stepchildren, Darrell “Buster” (Marilyn) Jewett Jr. and Sally (Jack) Purvis; and sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Jewett. She was preceded in...

Marilyn Skatrud

Jan 8, 2022

Marilyn Janice Skatrud, 85, of Eau Claire, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Marshfield Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire.

Marilyn was born at home in Bode, Iowa on July 9, 1936 during the hottest fourteen days on record. Marilyn was raised in Humboldt Iowa, being the youngest of five. Marilyn was nine years...

Dana Amans

Jan 4, 2022

After a courageous battle with cancer, Dana Amans (born May 6, 1968), left the loving arms of her husband to be with the angels on January 4, 2022.

After many years of courtship, Dana finally got Rich to say “yes to the ring” and they were married January 6, 2018.  Rich insists she only married him for...

Paul Smith

Jan 2, 2022

Paul D. Smith, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire.

Paul was born in Chippewa Falls to Arlie and Ruth (Wick) Smith on August 12, 1932. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force. Paul was stationed in Texas, Illinois, Delaware, Maine, Thule...

George Szotkowski

Jan 1, 2022

George A. Szotkowski, 72, Town of Hallie, Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.

George was born on February 16, 1949, in Ladysmith, WI, son of Arthur and Millie (Lybert) Szotkowski. He was the second oldest of 12 children growing up on a farm near...

Gordon Olson

Dec 28, 2021

Gordon D. Olson, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Gordon was born on June 26, 1942, to Julius and Ruth Olson who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his two older brothers, Carleton and Julian; and several nieces and nephews.

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Audrey Lein

Dec 27, 2021

Audrey Lein, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 27, 2021, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls.

Audrey was born September 22, 1927, in Queens Village, NY to Roderick and Violet (Fenty) Riddle.  Audrey was a native New Yorker before moving to Wisconsin in 1992 to be closer to her son Rod and his family....

Frederick Spickler

Dec 27, 2021

Frederick “Fred” D. Spickler Jr., 85, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in the care of Mayo Comfort Care on December 27th, 2021.

He was born on August 23rd, 1936, to Frederick Sr. and Glady (Thurm) Spickler, at home, in Chippewa Falls.

Fred enjoyed traveling for many years and drove charter busses to many states....

Sybil Johnson

Dec 26, 2021

Sybil J. Johnson, 74, of Stanley, died at home on Sunday, December 26, 2021, while under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

No services will be held at this time.

Edgar Piel

Dec 26, 2021

Edgar A. “Ed” Piel, 63, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Ed was born on February 8, 1958, to Edgar and Lois (Erdman) Piel.  He grew up in Augusta and graduated from Augusta High School. He lived in various places in California and Colorado before settling in Chippewa...

Keith Tarbox

Dec 24, 2021

Keith A. Tarbox, 65, of Lake Hallie, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Keith was born to Ardell and Marilyn (Denning) Tarbox, in Elmhurst, IL, on November 23, 1956. After high school Keith served his country with the National Guard until his Honorable Discharge. He worked at the Chippewa Area Ambulance as an...

Gary Gonyer

Dec 21, 2021

Gary J. Gonyer, 71, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Gary was born to Isedore and Mabel (Cook) Gonyer in Rice Lake, WI, on January 25, 1950.

Gary graduated from Rice Lake High School with the class of 1969. He was united in...