Obituaries
Eleanor Briggs
Jan 11, 2025
Eleanor J. Briggs, 88, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Mayo Health Systems of Eau Claire, WI. She was born on February 19, 1936 in Stillwater, MN to Fred and Irene (Chisholm) Hochstein.
She is survived by her children, Nyla Kneifl, Wayne (Roxie Bauer) Briggs, and Ken “Bill” (Janell) Briggs; her grandchildren, Mike Kneifl,...
Richard Francis Lucas
Jan 10, 2025
Richard Francis Lucas, age 77, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025.
Born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Richard was raised in Bloomer. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. This is where he met Barbara. They married shortly after and had five children. They lived in Chippewa Falls, where Rick was a science teacher...
Joy L. Neff
Jan 6, 2025
Joy Lynch Neff, 80, of Eau Claire, formally of Chippewa Falls, WI departed on her last cruise on January 6, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Medical Center in Eau Claire, WI.
Joy will be remembered for her colorful outlook on life & love for her cats. Joy knew no strangers, and her heart was full of charity. Joy supported multiple charitable...
Corinne J. Hakes
Jan 6, 2025
Corinne was born on July 2nd, 1928, to John and Rosalia Proulx and returned to her heavenly home on January 5th, 2025.
After having 3 children, she became employed at the Northern Colony/Center and she worked there for many years. At the age of 60, she retired from there in 1988. Her and her second husband, Clarence Hakes took many trips...
Roger A. Kees
Jan 4, 2025
Roger A. Kees, age 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully, January 4, 2025.
He was born August 30, 1947, in Boston, MA to Galen and Bertha (Severson) Kees. Growing up as a military child, Roger lived many places, including Newfoundland and Florida, before the family settled down on the farm in Durand, WI. He played trombone and managed sports teams at...
Gregory D. Frisbey
Jan 2, 2025
Gregory D. Frisbey, 63, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 3, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Monica L. Schneider
Dec 31, 2024
Monica "Monkey" Lynn Henning Schneider, 56, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, after a courageous six-month battle with cancer.
Born on March 13, 1968, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, she was the cherished daughter of Rudolph B. Henning and Cheryl E. Cigan. Monica graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and lived a life...
Gordon E. Haugli
Dec 29, 2024
Gordon Ernest Haugli died at home on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a strong and generous man throughout his life.
Born Feb. 9, 1936, in the midst of a blizzard on the family farm in Chippewa County and raised in Colfax, Gordon graduated from high school in 1954 and enlisted in the Air Force. He was...
Jocelyn Campbell
Dec 27, 2024
Jocelyn M. Campbell, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Our House Assisted Living on Friday, December 27, 2024.
She was born on December 21, 1929 in Glendale, CA to Robert W. MacNair and Helen Tanner.
Jocelyn will be remembered for her volunteer work in many capacities around Chippewa Falls: at the Heyde Center with various performing arts shows, through her administrative...
Mareen L. Roach
Dec 26, 2024
Mareen Lee Roach, 84, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Lake Hallie Memory Care.
Mareen was born on January 13, 1940 to Gilmore and Marie (Espeseth) Gilbertson in Chippewa Falls, WI.
She lived her entire life in Chippewa Falls, and was active in the Youth Hockey program during its formative years. Her and her husband,...
James W. Morrell
Dec 23, 2024
James W. Morrell, 95, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully at Mayo Hospital in Bloomer, WI, on Monday, December 23, 2024.
On April 6, 1929, Jim was born to Edward and Grace (Wallin) Morrell in Menomonie, WI. James graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School with the class of 1947. He attended the University Wisconsin Eau Claire, where he studied business and...
Vance L. Kohl
Dec 21, 2024
Vance L. Kohl, 87, of the town of Eagle Point, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by family at Our House Senior Living, Chippewa Falls and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born November 3, 1937, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Louis and Mildred (Lillie) Kohl. He graduated from Luverne High School in Luverne, MN. Following high school,...
Bernard "Bernie" F. Blodgett
Dec 20, 2024
Bernard “Bernie” Frank Blodgett, age 91, of Elk Mound, WI, passed away on December 20, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on June 24, 1933, to Chauncey & Hazel (Plemon) Blodgett. Bernie was the youngest of 5 children.
Bernie enlisted in the Marine Corp and was deployed to Korea as a Radio Operator. He was wounded on April 21,...
Arlene G. Brovold
Dec 20, 2024
Arlene G. Brovold, 101, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home under the care of Heartland Hospice on Friday, December 20, 2024.
On December 18, 1923, Arlene was born to Rene & Yvonne (Brazeau) Sarazin in Quebec, Canada. She was united in marriage to James E. Brovold in December of 1941.
Arlene is survived by her 2 children, 18 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren,...
Thomas A. Nelson
Dec 17, 2024
Thomas A. "Tom" Nelson, 88, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI to Arthur E. and Ruth Manila (Busch) Nelson, April 10, 1936.
Tom grew up in Chippewa Falls, attending Southside grade school and Junior high. He graduated with the class of 1954 from Chippewa...
Frederick "Fritz" Holtz
Dec 8, 2024
Closing his final door on his journey here on earth, Frederick Edward Holtz, “Fritz/Fred”, age 86, left us on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, to join his Heavenly Father and his lifelong love and wife of 60 years, Carol (Bergeron) Holtz.
Born in Chippewa Falls in 1938, Fred was the third child and only son of Ezra and Florence (Steinmetz) Holtz. He...
Sharon M. Petska
Dec 5, 2024
Sharon Mae Bathke Petska, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. She was born October 21st, 1945, in Walworth, WI to Charles Hill and Doris (Hill) Mueller. She was the second of seven siblings.
Sharon made a home in Tilden, WI when she moved to the Chippewa area in 1971. Sharon owned and operated the Four Corners in Eagle...
Bernard Zylstra
Nov 30, 2024
Bernard Zylstra, 89, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on November 30, 2024 surrounded by family under the care of Mayo Hospice.
Bernie was born on April 6, 1935 to Harmen and Wilma (Hofstra) Zylstra in Garyp Friesland, Netherlands.
Being an immigrant from the Netherlands in 1952, at 17, he did not attend High School, but went directly to college. He graduated...
Ronald G. Erickson
Nov 29, 2024
Ronald G. Erickson, 83, of the town of Wheaton, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.
He was born September 21, 1941, in Eau Claire to Gordon and Lucille (Johnson) Erickson.
Ron married Juanita Richards. He worked at Peter’s Meats in Chippewa Falls for 13 years, and then on the ground’s crew...
Kenneth B. Amundson
Nov 20, 2024
Kenneth B. Amundson, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at BeeHive Homes Memory Care in Eau Claire surrounded by his loving family.
On May 18, 1945, Ken was born to Bennie and LaVon (Mahutga) Amundson in Arcadia, WI. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1963. Ken was united in marriage to Ruth Andre on December...
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