Obituaries

Jun 3, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Wald, 70, of Chippewa Falls, died on Monday, June 3, 2019, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Chuck was born on October 23, 1948, in Chippewa Falls to Louis and Phyllis (LaFlex) Wald. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1966. Over the years Chuck has worked at Uniroyal,...

May 25, 2019

Jean S. Quale, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Dove Healthcare Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Jean was born to Joel and Mildred (Kelly) Nystrom in Chippewa Falls on February 28, 1931. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1949. Jean married Calvin...

May 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert William McKinley of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin announces his sudden and unexpected passing, on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the age of 71 years.  Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Barbara, and his children, Shae Lee (Brad) Albright, Alexis (Breanna Dedrickson) and Andrew.  Robert will...

May 18, 2019

Eugene D. “Huey” Perry, 65, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born October 10, 1953 in Ladysmith, WI to Earl and Geraldine (Massey) Perry. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1972.

On June 18, 1976 he married Alice Hunter.

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May 16, 2019

Earl Frederick Jones, USN, Retired, age 78 of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2019.

He was born March 2, 1941 in Minneapolis to Margaret Ella (Byers) and Frank Herschel Jones.  Earl grew up on a farm in Cloverton and completed his schooling in the Sandstone area in 1959.

Following...

May 10, 2019

Tamara J. “Tammy” Pickerign, 61, of Eau Claire, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN after a short illness.

She was born May 6, 1958 in Chippewa Falls to Fern (Gessner) and Loyd Brunstad.  Tammy graduated from Chippewa Falls High School, class of 1976.

She continued her education at CVTC,...

May 10, 2019

Alan Prueher, 30 of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Alan, a son of Scott and Cindy (Wing) Prueher, was born on July 18, 1988 in Williston, ND.

He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 2007. Alan owned and operated Midwest Concrete Services in Chippewa Falls. He...

May 8, 2019

Hazel “Hess” Beatrice Morrison, 97, of Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Lake Hallie Memory Care while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Hess was born October 8, 1921 in Deposit, NY, the daughter of Gerard and Mildred (Hamblet) Hessinger. After graduating from Deposit High School, she attended the School of Nursing at Johnson...

May 7, 2019

Kayson Scott Olson, was born and died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.

Kayson is survived by his parents, Mariah Cross and Kyle Olson; siblings, Bethany, Talion and Camille; grandparents, Gloria & Hoss “Dennis” Kvapil, Kevin & Laurie Olson, and Steve Cross Jr.; great-grandparents, Bonnie Sammon, Rusty Sammon, Steve Cross, Kathy...

May 5, 2019

Carolyn J. “Carol” Horstman, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, May 5, 2019.

She was born January 12, 1937 in Eau Claire to Delores (Bleskey) and Lloyd Sorenson.

Carol married Richard C. “Dick” Horstman on December 7, 1957 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elk Mound.  They resided in Minneapolis...

May 3, 2019

Ernest (Ernie) L. Belcher 65, of Chippewa Falls, died  Friday May 3, 2019 at his residence.

Ernest was born April 16, 1954 in Virgie, KY, the son of Kermit and Bertha (Keene) Belcher. Ernie worked as a mechanical operator for years in Illinois. He served in the Army and Navy.

Ernie was on the football...

Apr 28, 2019

“Buck” Phillip Sweitzer, 86, of Chippewa Falls, passed away April 28, 2019, just one month after his beloved wife Geraldine.

Buck received his nickname at birth. After the birth of four girls, his father Ed proclaimed, "I finally got a Buck!"

Buck attended school in Chippewa Falls, where he met his future wife, Geraldine Kiefer. ...

Apr 26, 2019

Ruth E. Anttila, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire, at the age of 94. This was her home for the past year. She resided in Eau Claire for the past 45 years.

Ruth is survived by her sister, June (John) Federico; her...

Apr 13, 2019

Tracy Edward Murphy, 59, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born on March 9, 1960 in St. Paul, MN to Joanne (Sistola) and William Murphy.

Tracy attended Chippewa Falls Schools and during his junior year of high school, served honorably in the U.S. Army....

Apr 9, 2019

Matthew Jon Hagen, 19, of Chippewa Falls, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, as the result of a car accident. He was born February 18, 2000 in Chippewa Falls to Jennifer (Loiselle) and Kerry Hagen and graduated from Chi-Hi in 2018.

Matthew played basketball and soccer from a very early age. He played basketball through middle school and...

Apr 7, 2019

Dorothy E. Lowe Henneman, died peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Lake Hallie Memory Care at age 101. She lived alone and took care of all her own business, and drove her car until a year ago when she broke her hip. Then she gratefully accepted help from her family and friends and was content with life.

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Apr 1, 2019

Beatrice Viola Nelson, 89 of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 1st, 2019.

She was born April 20th, 1929 in Iron River WI to Jessie Mae Bain and William Ferguson. After high school, she moved to Duluth MN and married Ralph A. Nelson. Together they had six children. She lived in Chippewa Falls since 1972 and...

Mar 30, 2019

JoAnne (Bresina) Kvapil, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

JoAnne was born January 4, 1957 in Chippewa Falls to Clarence “Breezy” and Mauretta (Fasbender) Bresina. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High in 1975 and District One Technical College in 1977. She...

Mar 29, 2019

Pamella L. Kasten, 74, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Mayo Health System, Eau Claire.

Her soul is gentle.  Her will is strong.

She wants to stay and watch over her loved ones,

but it’s...