Obituaries

Wesley Pederson

Jan 6, 2019

Wesley A. Pederson, 93, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Wissota Health in Chippewa Falls.

He was born March 20, 1925 in the village of Lake Hallie to Alma M. (Rasmussen) and Conrad W. Pederson. He was raised on Pederson Rd. in Hallie where he grew up on the family farm....

Shirley Coxey

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley J. Coxey, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Wissota Health in Chippewa Falls.

She was born June 29, 1925 to Fred and Lettie (Brookman) Prell on the family farm in Clifton, Wisconsin.

Shirley moved to Rockford, Illinois where she met her husband Val Gene Coxey at a roller skating rink.  They...

Eugene "Bud" Jarvis

Dec 30, 2018

Eugene "Bud" Jarvis, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

Bud was born at home on January 4, 1940 to Hugo and Catherine (Wage) Jarvis in the township of Wauwatosa, WI. His family moved to Big Bend, WI at a young age, where he...

Arlan Whitcome

Dec 26, 2018

Arlan F. Whitcome, age 70, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born June 28, 1948 in Chippewa Falls to Marjorie (Senior) and Roy Whitcome. Arlan graduated from Chi-Hi in 1970. Following high school, Arlan continued his education at CVTC, earning a degree...

Louise Tomashek

Dec 25, 2018

Louise Faith Tomashek, 82, of Cedarburg, WI, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg.

Louise was born May 26, 1936 in Ladysmith, WI to Fahs and Florence (Mikkelson) Nielsen. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and attended UW Eau Claire where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Music...

Richard Lea

Dec 25, 2018

Richard J. Lea, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2018 at Chippewa Manor under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

He was born December 28, 1930 in Chippewa Falls to Blanche (Frenette) and Harry Lea.

Richard served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Richard is...

Robert Reichelt

Dec 23, 2018

Robert M. Reichelt, age 93 of Merrill passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.

Bob was born on September 2, 1925 in Merrill, WI to William and Anna (Euler) Reichelt. Bob graduated from Merrill High School and joined the Navy right after high school.  Bob served honorably in the...

Richard "Dick" Krager

Dec 17, 2018

Richard “Dick” W. Krager, 105, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls.

He was born November 13, 1913 in Chippewa Falls, a son of Gustav and Rose (Shafer) Krager. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1931.

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Brian Bartels

Dec 11, 2018

Brian M. “Bartely” “Bart” Bartels, 44, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his family and under the care of Mayo Hospice.

He was born July 15, 1974 in Eau Claire to Debra (Salter) and Kenneth Bartels.  He grew up in Bruce and graduated in 1992.

Brian continued his education...

Betty McCausland

Dec 11, 2018

Betty Ann McCausland, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls.

She was born June 26, 1923 in Chippewa Falls to Elmer and Elizabeth (Schwantes) Nelson.   She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School, where she was salutatorian of her class and was also the Prom Queen.

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Rena Crane

Dec 11, 2018

Rena J. Crane, age 73, of Stanley, formerly of Kenosha, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Services and burial will be in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Margie Metzenbauer

Dec 11, 2018

Margie M. Metzenbauer, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Our House Memory Care.

Margie was born August 17, 1925 in Eau Claire to Orrin and Mae (Hagen) Olson. She lived in Eau Claire until the age of 12 when she moved in with her Grandma and Grandpa Hagen. She attended Chippewa Falls schools...

Elmer Bjork

Dec 10, 2018

Elmer S. Bjork, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Colfax Health and Rehabilitation.  He died peacefully after suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s for several years.

Elmer was born April 23, 1930 in Chippewa Falls to Oscar and Karine (Helseth) Bjork. He attended the Chippewa Falls public schools and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior...

Carol Evenson

Dec 9, 2018

Carol Ann Evenson, 75, of Chippewa Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born September 28, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Russell and Anna (Klages) Evenson.  She graduated from Chi-Hi in 1961.

Carol worked as a receptionist...

Arthur Ayers

Dec 8, 2018

Arthur J. Ayers, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls.

Arrangements are pending.

Richard Olson

Dec 7, 2018

Richard “Dick” L. Olson, 85, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Wissota Place Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, on Friday, December 7, 2018.

Richard was born on November 9, 1933, in Menomonie, WI, to Walter and Florence (Denning) Olson. He excelled in football and basketball. Richard was very proud of his undefeated football season and going to...

Larry F. Liedl

Dec 6, 2018

Larry F. Liedl, 70, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Home Sweet Home Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

Larry was born on June 5, 1948 in Chippewa Falls to Edward and Lucy (Schwartz) Liedl. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1967. Larry had various jobs, but mostly...

Frederick Dobbs

Dec 3, 2018

Frederick Dobbs, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Chippewa Manor, surrounded by family and under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

Fred was born March 29, 1929 in Colfax, WI to George and Annie (Camplin) Dobbs. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from February 1951 until...

Gerard Rossi

Nov 30, 2018

Gerard “Gerry” Rossi, 63, of Chippewa Falls, beloved husband of Linda (Lynn) Fredrickson of 26 years passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2018, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Gerry was the son of the late Marilyn F. (Arnone) Ulrich and Celeste Rossi.  He was born in New York City, on April 26, 1955, and was raised...

Kathryn Brewer

Nov 29, 2018

Kathryn A. Brewer, 76, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

She was born June 27, 1942 in Bagley, MN to Sigvart and Inez (Lunde) Christianson. She resided in the Twin Cities area until 2001 when she moved to Chippewa Falls.

In her spare time she enjoyed crafting, shopping, and...