Obituaries

John "Jack" Emanuel

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...

Richard Gray

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...

Calvin Miles

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...

Ron Bleskachek, Jr.

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...

Janice Trant

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...

Edward Bandach

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...

Rosemary Horgen

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,...

Vernon Freeman

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...

Paz Bowe

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...

Jared Dewey

Sep 7, 2019

Jared A. Dewey, 66, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

As per Jared's wishes, no services will be held.

Christine Williams

Aug 31, 2019

Christine L. Williams, 61, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3335 Stein Blvd., Eau Claire.

Joyce Halldorson

Aug 24, 2019

Joyce Mary Nelson Kiraly Halldorson age 98 died Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the Woodlands, St. John’s Lutheran Community on the Lake, Albert Lea, MN.

She was born on March 22, 1921, at the family home in Colburn Township near Cadott, to Selma (Larson) and Joseph Nelson.  Joyce graduated from Stanley High School in 1938 as class valedictorian....

Patricia Crist

Aug 24, 2019

Patricia M. Crist, 56, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly on August 24, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield while surrounded by her loving family.

Patty was born December 30, 1962 in Chippewa Falls to Roy and Evelyn (Rubesch) Crist. She attended McDonell High School and worked at Mason Shoe Manufacturer and TTM Technologies Inc. in Chippewa...

Joane Knoble

Aug 24, 2019

Joane C. “Jo” Knoble, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls.

She was born May 17, 1925 in Menomonie to Lena (Zelmer) and Archie Cronk. She graduated from Eau Claire High School, class of 1943, and went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from the...

Larry "Pudge" Kinderman

Aug 21, 2019

Larry John Kinderman, 81, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of Heartland Hospice on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Care Partners Assisted living in Bloomer, WI.

On March 8, 1938, Larry was born to Lawrence & Hazel (Melville) Kinderman in Chippewa Falls. He graduated with the class of 1956 from Chippewa Falls High School. Larry...

Isaac Anderlik

Aug 21, 2019

Isaac Joseph Anderlik, 24, of Chippewa Falls, WI died unexpectedly on August 21, 2019.

He was born April 4, 1995 in Crookston, MN to Joseph Anderlik and Emily (Runyon) Anderlik.

Isaac graduated from Chippewa Falls High School where he was in the marching and jazz bands, participated in the Math Mete, and was an Honor...

Theodore "Keith" Coleman

Aug 19, 2019

Theodore K. “Keith” Coleman, 92, of Chippewa Falls died Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls.

Keith was born January 27, 1927 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Theodore and Edith (Garner) Coleman.

He served in the US Navy as a radio technician in WWII.

On February 7, 1947 he married...

John Sullivan

Aug 17, 2019

John R. Sullivan, 92, of Venice, FL, died peacefully on August 17, 2019, while visiting his daughter in Eau Claire.

He was born in 1927 in Fond du Lac, WI, to Katherine and Thomas Sullivan. He graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1945, then served in the US Army Air Corps. He earned a bachelor’s...

John Mahun

Aug 13, 2019

John Mahun, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire.

On April 18, 1945, John was born to Ukrainian parents, Iwan and Parania (Moroz) in Nienburg, Germany. He immigrated to the U.S. with his parents when he was 5 years old and kept his Ukrainian Heritage close to...

Dawn Paulson

Jul 29, 2019

Dawn M. Paulson, 47, of Chippewa County, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Atrium Nursing Home in Chetek.

She was born November 25, 1971 to Georgeann (Wathke) and Robert Schimmel.  She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

Dawn raised her children in Chippewa Falls and once they were grown, she enjoyed spending time in her...