Obituaries
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...
Debra K. Nandory
Aug 8, 2025
Debra (Deb) K. Nandory, 71, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on August 8, 2025, at her home.
Deb was born on April 16, 1954, in Chippewa Falls to John and Cecilia (Hayes) Barsamian. She graduated with the Chippewa Falls High School class of 1972. She spent countless hours boating on Cornell Lake with her family while growing up,
On March 31, 1973,...
Stephen Joseph "Stubby" Cyr
Aug 2, 2025
Stephen Joseph “Stubby” Cyr, 78, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on August 2, 2025, at his home with his family under the care of St. Croix Hospice. We appreciate their kind hearts and service to aid in his comfort.
Steve was born and raised in Chippewa Falls on October 20, 1946, to Howard “Buck” and Frances “Fran” (Swoboda) Cyr. He was...
Joanne M. Olson
Aug 1, 2025
Joanne M. (Sippy) Olson, 98, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at Comforts of Home in Chippewa Falls while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born, April 16, 1927, in Chippewa Falls to Clinton and Eunice Sippy. In 1945 she graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.
Joanne was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church. For...
Fredrick A. Mueller
Jul 30, 2025
Fredrick “Fred” A. Mueller, 71, of Chippewa Falls, died of natural causes on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 31, 1954 in Chippewa Falls to LaVerne and Loretta (Thyme) Mueller. In 1972 he graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, and then worked for Mason Shoe Company for over 40 years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed...
Millie M. Huth
Jul 27, 2025
Millie M. Huth, 99, of Lake Hallie, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Chippewa Manor.
On March 11, 1926, Millie was born to William and Annie (Rykal) Martinek in the town of Goetz, Chippewa County, WI. She graduated from Cadott High School with the class of 1944. Millie was united in marriage to Julius Huth on February 16, 1957....
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