Obituaries
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...
Paul L. Lisiecki
Nov 14, 2024
Paul L. “Polack” Lisiecki, 74, of Holcombe, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire as the result of a car accident.
He was born July 5, 1950, in Stanley, WI to Robert and Evelyn (Zywalewski) Lisiecki.
Paul “Polack” was and still is the hardest working man many people had the pleasure of meeting. He provided for...
Stephen Edward Williams
Nov 12, 2024
Stephen Edward Williams, 86, of Tilden, WI passed away peacefully at home on the farm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (Pearl Harbor Day) from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM at the T&C Saloon, 8685 WI-124, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Gwendolyn C. Leifheit
Nov 9, 2024
Gwendolyn C. Leifheit, 89, of Chippewa Falls died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Her family is grateful for the gentle care and support from Heartland Hospice during her last days.
Gwen was born September 3, 1935, in Berlin, WI to Elmer and Lily (Brey) Jorgensen. She graduated from Berlin High School, and attended nursing school...
Dolores J. Frederick Larson
Nov 6, 2024
Dolores J. “Dode” Frederick Larson, 97, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with family by her side at Chippewa Manor.
She was born December 26, 1926, in Barron County to Harold and Helen (Brainard) Siddons. She was the oldest of ten siblings.
For 28 years she owned and operated Dolores’ Beauty Shop in the Town of Lafayette....
Dorothy T. Kaiser
Nov 5, 2024
Dorothy T. Kaiser, 96, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Our House Memory Care with family by her side.
Dorothy was born on January 13, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. The daughter of William and Myrtle Kuechler. She attended Herbster State Grade School through 8th grade, graduating from East High School in Superior Wisconsin in...
Yvonne V. Brunstad
Nov 4, 2024
Yvonne Vincent Brunstad, age 96, of Chippewa Falls, died on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
She was born October 7,1928, in Chippewa Falls to Lawrence and Pearl Vincent. She attended First Ward School, Chippewa Falls Junior and Senior High Schools, and Stout.
Yvonne married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Brunstad, on May 8, 1948....
Allan B. Twerberg
Oct 22, 2024
Allan B. Twerberg, 81, of Lake Hallie, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire.
On August 26, 1943, Allan was born to Alfred and Anna (Rene) Twerberg in Eau Claire. Allan graduated from Memorial High School with the class of 1961. He was united in marriage to Elaine Kastel on July 7, 1962, at...
Richard L. Atkinson
Oct 19, 2024
Richard Lee Atkinson, “Snoop”, 74, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, October 19th, at Mayo Hospital, Rochester, MN.
Richard was born on July 15, 1950, to Margaret and Edward Atkinson of Jim Falls, and made Jim Falls his home his whole life. The town was the center of all the people and activities he loved. He was...
Mary Lee Halbleib
Oct 18, 2024
Mary Lee (Meyers) Halbleib passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Caretta Senior Living in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by her family.
Born the only child of Joseph J. Meyers Jr and Berdene L. (Brown) Meyers in Eau Claire, WI on May 15, 1947 she lived in Eau Claire until moving to her childhood home at the age of 8. She...
John S. Fadness
Oct 12, 2024
Snow fell in Columbia County, Wisconsin on May 7, 1935. On that day, John Sanden Fadness, the second son of Elva and Andrew Fadness was born. He spent his wonderfully typical boyhood years in south central Wisconsin with his brother Peter and several life-long friends. John graduated from Rio High School in 1954. He attended UW-La Crosse from 1954 to...
Frances E. Helgemo
Oct 11, 2024
Frances E. “Fran” Helgemo, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Caretta Assisted Living in Eau Claire, while under the care of Lily Hospice.
She was born October 4, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Laura (Berndt) Wojtowicz.
On June 8, 1963, she married Robert (“Bob”) Helgemo in Milwaukee, and they went on to enjoy 60 wonderful...
Audrey D. Allen
Oct 9, 2024
Audrey D. Allen, 69, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024, surrounded by family while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
She was born April 20, 1955, in Gloucester, MA to Kenneth and Frances (Wilkins) Allen. She graduated from Gloucester High School with the class of 1973.
Audrey was a self-proclaimed “Jill of all trades” and...
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