Obituaries

Robert Unke

Oct 4, 2021

Robert L. Unke, 93, town of Lafayette, Chippewa County, died peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.

Robert was born on April 29, 1928, to Elmer and Evelyn (Mesick) Unke in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1947. Robert served his country in a MASH hospital...

Jeffrey Moelter

Sep 29, 2021

Jeffrey Moelter, 59, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully at the University of MN Hospital on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Jeffrey went home to his loving wife Lisa to ride on the gold streets in heaven. He is now watching over us as he enjoys his eternal life in Heaven with God.

Jeffrey grew up in...

John Manning

Sep 24, 2021

John J. Manning, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side, on Friday, September 24, 2021, under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health & Hospice.

John was born on January 7, 1930, to John P. and Emma L. (Johnson) Manning, in the township of Greenleaf, Litchfield, MN. He graduated from...

Dean Jacobson, Sr.

Sep 23, 2021

Dean R Jacobson Sr, 70, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home, with his family by his side and support of St. Joseph's Hospice, on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Dean was born on February 10, 1951 to Robert & Ell Jean (Volrath) Jacobson in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1969. He enlisted...

Helen Corbett

Sep 22, 2021

Helen A. (Matti) Corbett, 90, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Lake Hallie Memory Care while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born October 14, 1930, in Humbird, WI to Ernest and Viola (Trainer) Matti.

Helen graduated from Humbird High School in 1948 and attended Business School in...

Jeanne Luedtke

Sep 21, 2021

Jeanne M. Luedtke, 47, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Jeanne was born May 10, 1974, in Chippewa Falls to Kim and Susan (Fliehr) Barquist.  She graduated from Cadott High School in 1992.  Following high school she worked at Hutchinson Technology and most recently for United Health Care.

On...

Rosemae "Rosie" Skalecki

Sep 20, 2021

Rosemae “Rosie” S. Skalecki, age 83, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at Mount Olivet Care View Home in Minneapolis, MN.

She was born April 6, 1938 in Thorp to Lottie (Malecki) and Michael Lukasiewicz. She graduated from Thorp High School, class of 1956. On September 6, 1958, Rosie married Herman A. Skalecki. The...

Theresa Spehle

Sep 20, 2021

Theresa Mae Spehle, 87, lifelong resident of the town of Hallie, died Monday, September 20, at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing, Minnesota. Theresa had moved to Red Wing three months ago to be near her daughter.

Theresa was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1934  to Ida (Windsor) and Alvin Sippel. She loved to tell the...

Leon "Bud" Adams

Sep 17, 2021

Leon L. “Bud” Adams, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, September 17, 2021, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

A private family graveside service will be held at Bateman Cemetery in the Town of Lafayette.

Dewey Isham

Sep 17, 2021

Dewey B. Isham, 80, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 17, 2021, while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

He was born March 7, 1941, in Hayward, WI to Edger and Pauline (Gokey) Isham.  He graduated from Hayward High School and enlisted in the US Air...

David Wermund

Sep 17, 2021

***UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION***

A Celebration of Life will be held this Sunday, June 26 from 3-7 pm with tribute & memories at 5 p.m. at Ojibwa Golf & Bowl, 8140 136th St, Chippewa Falls.

David E. Wermund, 65, of Chippewa Falls died peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, September 17, 2021,...

Marcus Myrman

Sep 15, 2021

Marcus D. Myrman died Wednesday September 15th, at the age 91.

Marcus was born October 27th, 1929, in Chippewa Falls to Frances (Gillette) and John R. Myrman, the fifth of nine children. The family built a beautiful home on Dover St. in Chippewa Falls. When the depression arrived, they moved their home to a large cottage on...

Johann "Swede" Swenson

Sep 14, 2021

Johann H. “Swede” Swenson, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Wissota Place Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Swede was born on September 30, 1934, to Johann Sr. & Leona (Paulson) Swenson, on the family farm in Waseca Minnesota. He graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1951. At age...

David Gartmann

Sep 6, 2021

David A. Gartmann, 70, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, September 6, 2021.

Dave was born on December 24, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, to Charles and Alvera (Hunt) Gartmann. He graduated from Elcho High School with the class of 1969. Dave honorably served his country with the United States...

Fred Roycraft

Sep 4, 2021

Fred E. Roycraft, 94, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls on Saturday, September 4, 2021, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Fred was born on December 1, 1926, to Irene (Rice) and George Roycraft in Chippewa Falls. He graduated High School in 1944. He enlisted in the Army Air...

Dale Potts

Sep 3, 2021

Dale M. Potts, 81, of Chippewa Falls, went from his earthly home to his heavenly home on  Friday, September 3, 2021.

He was born on June 14, 1940, in Eau Claire, WI, to Frank and Ardith (Gorton) Potts. Dale graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School with the class of 1959. He then worked at American Motors...

Donna Macrae-Kendig

Sep 3, 2021

Donna J. Macrae-Kindig, 81, died peacefully at Meadow Brook of Bloomer on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Gerald "Jerry" Aubart

Sep 1, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” A. Aubart, 84, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Jerry was born on January 28, 1937, in Bloomer, WI, to Arthur and Rosamond (Johnson) Aubart. On April 19, 1958, Jerry married Donna Rykal at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cadott, WI. He...

Dawn Sanders

Aug 23, 2021

Dawn G. Sanders, 65, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

She was born June 3, 1956, in St. Paul, MN and lived in Barron and Menomonie, WI before settling in Chippewa Falls 20 years ago.

Dawn is survived by her children, Don (Nikki) Sanders of Altoona,...

Rodney Pike

Aug 21, 2021

Rodney Gene Pike passed away on August 21, 2021 from Covid. His family is grateful to all the Health Care Professionals who fought Rod’s battle against Covid. They showed him great education, skill, and compassion, as if he were their own family member from diagnosis to his time of passing. Thank You!

Rod was born March 11,...