Obituaries
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...
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...
Michael Rose
Sep 30, 2024
Michael Rose, 76, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Meadowbrook in Bloomer. He was born on August 15, 1948 in Winona, MN to Everett and Jean (May) Rose.
He graduated from Winona High School with the class of 1966 and went on to pursue health/physical education and history degrees at Winona State University. He married Karen...
Matthew Wayne Harshman
Sep 29, 2024
Matthew Wayne Harshman, 45, of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Matthew was born on December 17, 1978 in Eau Claire, WI to Robert “Grandpa Bob,” and Linda Harshman. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1997. Matthew held various positions, including Salesman for Get It Now, Bartender at the Sunbeam, Sales Associate at TJMaxx, EMT...
Peter A. Dawson
Sep 28, 2024
Peter A. Dawson, 82, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System, Bloomer, on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Pete was born on March 22, 1942, to Norton and Barbara Dawson in San Rafael, California. He grew up enjoying the California sunshine with his two brothers in Marin County and spent two years in the Navy on active duty and...
Donald R. Wooley
Sep 20, 2024
Donald R. Wooley, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully surrounded by family, under the care of St. Croix Hospice, on Friday, September 20, 2024.
On January 30, 1946, Don was born to Floyd and Thelma (Stong) Wooley. After high school, Don was united in marriage to Carol Watson on June 12, 1965, at First Presbyterian Church in Chippewa Falls.
Don worked at...
Jamie Daniel Frederick
Sep 8, 2024
Jamie D. Frederick, born on February 14, 1985, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin. He was born to Daniel Frederick and Christine Hazelton. Jamie was known for his infectious humor and his ability to bring joy to those around him with his quick wit and one-liners.
At a very young age Jamie enjoyed...
Karen M. Blaeser
Sep 7, 2024
Karen M. Blaeser, 65 of Fall Creek, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of Mayo Home, Health & Hospice, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
To know her was to love her. Karen was the light of everyone’s life. She was the definition of a perfect human. She loved with everything she had, she gave with everything she could,...
William E. Kempe
Sep 5, 2024
William E. Kempe, 75, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems of Osseo.
He was born on May 9, 1949 to William N. and Muriel (Erickson) Kempe, in Chippewa Falls, WI. He married the love of his life, Mary Johnholtz, on January 23, 1971. Together they raised two wonderful children, Rebecca and Brian.
William...
Eunice Ann Novotney
Sep 3, 2024
Eunice A. Novotney, 70, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. She was born on July 7, 1954 to Eugene and Elaine (Stoehr) Novotney in Waukesha, WI. She graduated from Chippewa High School with the class of 1972.
After high school, Eunice obtained an Associate's Degree and started working for the...
Armand "Armie" P. Vaudreuil
Aug 31, 2024
Armand Pierre Vaudreuil, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Armie was born July 13, 1937, to Roland and Odetta (Toutant) Vaudreuil, spending much of his life in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from McDonell High School in 1956. He met his lifelong sweetheart, Judith Brick, in 7th grade, pursuing her through high school and...
David L. Smith
Aug 27, 2024
David L. Smith, 77, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Luxemburg, WI, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
He was born December 30, 1946, in Chippewa Falls to Cecil and Alma (Sweitzer) Smith.
On August 25, 1973, he married Lynnann Sloan. Over the years, David worked at Pregent’s Furniture, Kelly Furniture, as well as Montgomery Ward. The remainder of his...
Daniel J. Polencheck, Jr.
Aug 26, 2024
Daniel J. Polencheck, Jr., 65, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Monday, August 26, 2024.
On February 18, 1959, Dan was born to Daniel Sr., and Marlene (Kempf) Polencheck, in Ashland, WI. He graduated from Mellen High School with the class of 1977. Dan served his country with the US Air Force until his Honorable Discharge. He was a forklift...
Susan M. Sharp
Aug 26, 2024
Susan M. Sharp, age 76, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI.
On January 1, 1948, Susan was born to Wesley and Valeria (Tichey) Pederson, in Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from McDonell Central Catholic high school with the class of 1966.
Susan is survived by her daughter, Amy...
Kirt L. Dressel
Aug 24, 2024
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Kirt Dressel, loving father, son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 54.
Kirt Dressel, age 54, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Marshfield Hospital in Weston, WI. He was born July 5, 1970, in Chippewa Falls to Brent and Janice (Iverson) Dressel. He was baptized at...
Jolene Rubisch
Aug 21, 2024
Jolene (Grissom) Rubisch, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 at the age of 64 in her home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Her battle with colon cancer over the past few years showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile and sense of humor until the very end.She was born to John and Dolores Grissom on May 12,...
Becky L. Halvorsen
Aug 21, 2024
Becky L. Halvorsen, 60, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
On February 1, 1964, Becky was born to Marvin Sr. and Betty (Violet) Halvorsen in Racine, WI. Beck had one son, Chase, but she had a stroke and lost the use of her legs and ended up in a wheelchair. Chase was adopted...
Laurel Sazama
Aug 19, 2024
Laurel Reynolds Sazama, 78, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.
Laurel was born in Madison, WI on July 22, 1946, to Lyman and Evelyn (Brewer) Reynolds. As a child she spent time learning in a one-room schoolhouse in the township of Fitchburg, WI, later graduating from Oregon High...
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