Obituaries

JoAnn Rein

JoAnn Rein

Oct 17, 2021

JoAnn L. Rein, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

JoAnn was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, on March 24, 1947, to Paul and Katherine (Hanson) Blaha. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. JoAnn was united in marriage to Patrick Rein at Central Lutheran...

Jane Hvizdak

Jane Hvizdak

Oct 16, 2021

Jane Hvizdak, age 67, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at home on October 16, 2021 with her children at her bedside.

Jane had only a short time between a sudden advanced-stage cancer diagnosis and her death. Jane was an example of “thriving after grief,” as after the death of her husband Dave in 2019,...

Jean Neira

Jean Neira

Oct 15, 2021

Jean M. Neira, 59, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 15, 2021.

She was born August 5, 1962, in Chippewa Falls to Bennie and Patricia (Clark) Retzlaff.

In 1980, Jean graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and then attended UW Stout to earn her master’s degree in guidance and counseling. She...

Ronald Tischer

Ronald Tischer

Oct 10, 2021

Ronald R. Tischer, 71, of the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls, died at home on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

He was born December 24, 1949, in La Crosse, WI to Fred and Ruth (Hefti) Tischer. He graduated from Logan High School class of ’68 before attending Western Technical College, both in La Crosse. He served as Utilitiesman in...

Loyd Brunstad

Loyd Brunstad

Oct 8, 2021

Loyd A. Brunstad, 92, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, in Eau Claire Wisconsin.

He was born September 12, 1929, the fourth son of Joyce (Kelly) and Gustave Adolf Brunstad. Loyd grew up on the Family Farm and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1948. He attended River Falls College,...

Lois Bogen

Lois Bogen

Oct 8, 2021

Lois Mae Bogen, 81, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, October 8th, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Lois was born to Irene (Blank) and Alfred “Trumie” Schneider, on October 21st, 1939, in Chippewa Falls. Lois was raised in Chippewa Falls graduating from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1957....

Barbara Roshell

Barbara Roshell

Oct 8, 2021

Barbara A. Roshell, 87 of the Town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls died Friday, October 8, 2021, Dove Healthcare – Wissota Health Center in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born July 16, 1934 in Denver, CO to Benjamin and Maylee (Davis) Tompkins.

On July24, 1954, she married Marvin Roshell at...

Sandra Potter

Sandra Potter

Oct 8, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Potter, 69, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Sandy was born on December 19, 1951, in Eau Claire, WI, to Clarence and Loretta (Bergerson) Patrow. She graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1970.

Sandy worked as a CNA for over 45 years. Her most recent...

Robert Unke

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...