Obituaries

Marcella C. Kurth

Marcella C. Kurth

Aug 19, 2024

Marcella C. Kurth, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Chippewa Manor on Monday, August 19, 2024.

A private interment will be held.

Randal Sorensen

Randal Sorensen

Aug 16, 2024

Randal S. Sorensen, 61, of Chippewa Falls, passed away comfortably on Friday, August 16, 2024, surrounded by family at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

He was born February 22, 1963, in Eau Claire to his biological mother, Carol (McNair) and father, Robert Sorensen. He grew up in Chippewa Falls, Milwaukee, and among other cities in Wisconsin. He then served for...

Charlotte M. Kern

Charlotte M. Kern

Jul 31, 2024

Charlotte M. Kern, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

Charlotte was born November 16, 1930, in Wausau, WI, a daughter of Edward and Elsie LaGesse.

She worked at the Northern Center for 30 years in the laundry department and later as an aide. She was an active member of Faith Lutheran...

Tony A. Jackson

Tony A. Jackson

Jul 31, 2024

Tony A. Jackson, 71, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at Rolling Meadows in Strum, WI, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

On July 15, 1953, Tony was born in Sutter, CA, to Maynard & Leda (Divine) Jackson. He grew up in Parsons, KA, later moving to Ontario, CA, where he graduated with the class of 1971. Tony enjoyed a good movie and...

Betty T. Hirn

Betty T. Hirn

Jul 30, 2024

Betty T. Hirn, 92, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home under the care of Mayo Hospice, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Private family will services will be held. 

Juanita R. Soden

Juanita R. Soden

Jul 29, 2024

Juanita R. Soden, age 95, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born in Birch Creek, WI on February 7, 1929, the daughter of Caroline and Jacob Braden and the step daughter of Charles Muenich. 

Juanita married Gene L. Soden on February 7, 1948. She was employed at the Northern...

Kathleen S. Smith

Kathleen S. Smith

Jul 29, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Dodge Ellithorpe Smith, age 75, a resident of Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer went home to be with her Lord on 07/29/2024. Kathleen was born March 6th, 1949, in Chippewa Falls, WI. She was the only child of Bernelda Elouise Dodge and precious grandchild of Milton and Dorothy Dodge, with whom she spent a great deal of her...

Ronald T. Patzwald

Ronald T. Patzwald

Jul 25, 2024

Ronald T Patzwald, 67, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on July 25, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield Wis.

Ron was born Jan. 24, 1957, to Marilyn (Maloney) and Harvey Patzwald.

His career included 25 years in the National Guard Armory in Eau Claire, Pactiv, and he enjoyed bartending at Stormy's, Irvine Bar and Country Villa, and driving for Marten Transport...

John A. Steltenpohl

John A. Steltenpohl

Jul 21, 2024

John A. Steltenpohl, 85, of Chippewa Falls, passed peacefully under the care of Interim Hospice at Our House Senior Living on Sunday, July 21,2024.

On April 29, 1939, John was born to Alvin and Orphie (Johnson) Steltenpohl in York, WI. He graduated from Harlem High School with the class of 1957. He attended Weeden’s Barber College in Chicago, graduated in 1960...

Margaret L. Lindgren

Margaret L. Lindgren

Jul 20, 2024

Margaret L. Lindgren, 73, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Private interment will be in Prairie View Cemetery, Village of Lake Hallie, Wisconsin.

Roxanna J. Landry

Roxanna J. Landry

Jul 19, 2024

In the early morning hours of July 19, 2024, a page of our lives was turned when Roxanna Jacquline Landry passed on to heaven peacefully with her family by her side in her home, at the age of 84 years.

Roxanna had one son, Kip (Linda) Landry.

Roxanna was born to John and Eva (Roberts) Jackson on May 28, 1940, in Wisconsin...

Richard L. Wirth

Richard L. Wirth

Jul 19, 2024

Richard Lorin Wirth, 83, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on July 19, 2024, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s, CHF, and kidney disease.

Richard was born on August 8, 1940, to Lorin and Eleanor (Hintzman) Wirth in Menomonie, WI. As a child, his family moved to a farm north of Prairie Farm where...

Mary I. Monpas

Mary I. Monpas

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Monpas, 68, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home, under the care of St. Croix Hospice, on Friday, July 19, 2024.

On June 5, 1956, Mary was the second child born to Kenneth and Donna (Miller) Monpas. She grew up in Jim Falls with her brothers and sisters. Mary was born with a developmental disability and attended special schools in...

Keven W. Miller

Keven W. Miller

Jul 18, 2024

Keven William Miller, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 74 years old.

Keven was born on April 18, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, WI, to Claude W. and Velma A. (Tiry) Miller. He was the youngest boy in a family of four boys and three girls.

After graduating from Chippewa Falls...

Daniel L. Campbell

Daniel L. Campbell

Jul 16, 2024

Daniel L. Campbell, 64, of the village of Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire after a two-year battle with cancer.

Dan was born September 24, 1959, in Chippewa Falls to Calvin and Judith (Johnson) Campbell. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High...

Rose M. Cale

Rose M. Cale

Jul 14, 2024

Rose M. Cale, 95, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.

A private graveside service was held at Prairie View Cemetery in the village of Lake Hallie.

Lloyd J. Gund

Lloyd J. Gund

Jul 14, 2024

Lloyd J. Gund, 91, of Chippewa Falls passed away on Sunday July 14, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 9, 1933 in the town of Eagle Point, to Douglas and Marie (Bergeron) Gund. Lloyd graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1950. He served in the army from 1950-1953 during the Korean...

Michael C. Olson

Michael C. Olson

Jul 12, 2024

Michael C. Olson, 67, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, with family by his side at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

On April 6, 1957, Mike was born to Donald & Barbara (Ruppin) Olson, in West Allis, WI. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School with the class of 1975. On October 2, 1982, he married...

Henry J. Joles

Henry J. Joles

Jul 10, 2024

Henry James Joles, age 80, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, Wi. 

Henry was born December 29,1943 in Eau Claire to Sophie and Zealious Joles. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Henry graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1962. Henry married the love of his life Carol (Knoll) on August 8,1965. They celebrated...

Nancy J. Sarauer

Nancy J. Sarauer

Jul 9, 2024

Nancy J. Sarauer, 71, of Cleveland, Chippewa County WI, died at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

On July 15, 1952, Nancy was born to Jack and Phyllis (Haag) Pangborn in Chippewa Falls. She graduated from Chi Hi with the class of 1970. Nancy was united in marriage to Dennis Sarauer on November 15, 1986, at Zion Lutheran Church in Chippewa...