Obituaries

Nov 25, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Pearson, age 80, of Rochester, MN (formerly Chippewa Falls, WI) died at home on November 25th, 2019, peacefully, with her daughters at her side.

She was born May 4, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN to Irene (Thomsen) and James Herbert Goodoien. She was the only girl in the family and thoroughly enjoyed growing up with two...

Nov 24, 2019

Steven P. Dresel, 64, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Steve was born on August 8, 1955, in Chippewa Falls to Dale and Janice (Gebhard) Dresel. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1973.

Steve is survived by his daughters Stephany Dresel and Sophia...

Nov 15, 2019

August O. “Fat” Grunewald Jr., 91, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Cornell Care Center in Cornell.

He was born July 7, 1928 in Shawano to Magdalena (Koepke) and August Grunewald Sr.  He attended Augusta Area Schools, then moved to Hayward in 1945.  Following high school, he worked for the State of Wisconsin for...

Nov 13, 2019

Richard R. Russell, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Aggie’s Country Living in Eagle Point.

Richard was born July 3, 1925 in Chippewa Falls to Johannah (Nielsen) and Andrew Russell.  He grew up in Chippewa Falls and attended Chippewa Falls High School.

He proudly served honorably in the U.S. Navy during...

Nov 10, 2019

Shirley Ann (Kennedy) Cheever, 83, wife of David Francis Cheever of Jim Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, at her home.

She was born February 22, 1936, daughter of the late David William and Georgia (Miller) Kennedy. David and Shirley have 5 daughters, LaCena (Rod) Lee, Marcel, Louanne, Alisa (Paul) Lein and Amy (AJ) Sherman....

Nov 9, 2019

Lt. Col. Harold W. Polzin, Ret. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary, age 96, of Chippewa Falls passed away November 9, 2019 after a short battle with colon cancer.

He was born July 30, 1923 at the family farm in the town of Eagle Point, the son of Ida P. (Gerber) and William C. Polzin.  He was baptized...

Nov 4, 2019

Burdean B. Gilbert, 96, of Chippewa Falls died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Chippewa Manor while under the care of Heartland Hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 8 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with Rev. Carl Trapani officiating.  Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

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Oct 30, 2019

Master Sgt. Newman C. Ashley, USAF, Ret., age 72, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls.

Newman was born September 17, 1947 in Chippewa Falls to Randall and Carol (Melby) Ashley.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1965.

Newman served in the U.S. Air...

Oct 29, 2019

Brandon R. Anderson, 30, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died at his home from undetermined natural causes on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

Brandon was born on July 10, 1989, to Daniel & Jennifer (Janigo) Anderson.  He graduated with the class of 2007 from Chippewa Falls High School.  Brandon proudly and eagerly served his country...

Oct 25, 2019

Lydia R. Swett, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Hawaii to Elena (Tadena) and Jacinto R. Runes.

On August 27, 1971, she married Edward Swett in Spokane, Washington.  They moved to Chippewa Falls in 1975.

Lydia was a faithful, devoted member of Zion...

Oct 24, 2019

Hugh Greenfield Francis “Bud”, age 90, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Wissota Place in Chippewa Falls.

Hugh was born in Kansas City, Mo. on November 17, 1928, the son of Hugh H. and Sarah W. Francis.

He graduated from Pembroke Country Day...

Oct 21, 2019

John “Jack” Piper Emanuel, 95, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, went home to his Savior October 21, 2019, in hospice with loved ones.

Jack was born July 28, 1924, to Ida Mae (Piper) and Otto Herman Emanuel in Eau Claire. He attended and graduated from Augusta High School and then enlisted in the Army in 1942.  He was...

Oct 11, 2019

Richard V. “Rick” Gray, 55, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Cadott, died Friday, October 11, 2019.

He was born February 8, 1964 in Eau Claire, the son of Judith (Gorton) and Dennis V. Gray.  He attended Cadott schools.

Rick was a compassionate, caring person so it was only fitting when he earned his Certified Nursing...

Oct 9, 2019

Calvin R. Miles, 80, of Lake Hallie, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.

Calvin was born on July 8, 1939, to Calvin & Ruth (Conrad) Miles in Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School. Calvin served in the United States Army in Germany. He worked at Pope...

Oct 2, 2019

Ron E. Bleskachek, Jr.,63 of Eau Claire, died peacefully at his home, when his heart beat for the last time, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Ron was born on June 10, 1956, to Ronald and Patricia (Bleske) in Virginia Beach, VA. He graduated with the class of 1974 from McDonell High School. Ron was the oldest of...

Sep 26, 2019

Janice C. Trant, 82, of Chippewa Falls passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born September 17, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Adella (Schuster) Umhoefer. Janice married Richard Robarge and together they had 2 children. Janice also had 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Janice worked as...

Sep 24, 2019

Edward J. Bandach, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

On November 5, 1932, Edward was born to Frank & Elizabeth (Pogodzinski) Bandach in Thorp WI. Edward proudly served his country in Korea with the US Army until his Honorable Discharge in 1962. He married...

Sep 23, 2019

Rosemary P. Horgen, 92, Chippewa Falls passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 5, 1927 in Stanley, WI to Harry and Ceceila (Roethler) Rose.

On July 29, 1944 she married Arthur J. Horgen at St. Ann’s in Stanley.

Rosemary enjoyed many things in her life including,...

Sep 22, 2019

Vernon Lee Freeman, 65, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 6, 1954, to Edward and Edith (Comstock) Freeman. He spent his entire life in Chippewa Falls and never had any desire to live elsewhere. He loved his hometown. Most of his working years were spent...

Sep 14, 2019

Paz A. Bowe, 69, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

She was born February 25, 1950 in the Philippines to Benidicta and Eusebio Tanawon.

On June 6, 2010, she married David Bowe of Chippewa Falls, in the Philippines.  In 2011, Paz joined her husband in the...