Obituaries

May 15, 2018

Herbert M. Steinmetz Sr., 94, of the town of Wheaton, Colfax died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his residence.

He was born February 25, 1924 in Cooks Valley, WI to Michael and Alvina (Urban) Steinmetz.

On September 25, 1948 he married the most beautiful girl he ever saw, Leona Blodgett, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

May 14, 2018

David Daniel Hager Sr., 78, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at Deerwood Adult Family Home in Eau Claire.

He was born November 22, 1939 in Bloomer to Rosetta (Martin) and Rudolph Hager. He attended Stillson Elementary School and Chippewa Falls High School.

On February 24, 1962, David married Sue...

May 11, 2018

James M. Weaver, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Friday May 11, 2018.

On April 11, 1939, James was born to Percy and Mable (Benash) Weaver in Dwight, IL. James proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge. He married Vera James on June 8,...

May 8, 2018

Beverly Church, 75, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Chippewa Manor on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

Beverly was born on October 28, 1942, in Reedsburg, WI, to Everett and Elsie (Gerhke) Young. She received her secondary education degree, graduating from UW-Whitewater and taught High School English in Eau Claire and Freedom, WI. She also was employed...

May 7, 2018

Robert E. Moats, 84, of Elk Mound, died peacefully at Comforts of Home in Menomonie, WI, on Monday, May 7, 2018.

Robert was born on October 18, 1933, to Bert and Alma (Adams) Moats in Eau Claire. He married Alene Aubart on January 6, 1954, in Charlston, NC. Robert and Alene resided most of their married life...

May 6, 2018

Vicki L. Chelf-Lawrence, 67, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Chippewa Falls, passed away on May 6, 2018 at Seasons Hospice of Rochester, MN.

She was born June 3, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI and graduated from Memorial High School in 1968. After graduation she attended Chippewa Valley Technical College for medical coding. She was employed by Mayo...

May 1, 2018

Wendy Kauphusman Keis passed away peacefully on May 1, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, after living fearlessly with breast cancer for three years.

Wendy was born on January 17, 1970. Her adoring parents, Richard and Patricia Kauphusman strongly supported the development of her many talents, especially art, dancing, acting and singing. Wendy attended St....

May 1, 2018

Gladys I. “Glady” Schmidt, 103, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her family and while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Gladys was born August 16, 1914 in Lafayette township, Chippewa County at the Melville homestead to Ada (Melville) and Albert LeDuc. While having labor pains,...

Apr 26, 2018

Michael Harold Barneson, 61 of Oxford Georgia, previously of Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully with his family and pastor by his side on April 26th 2018 at Abbey Hospice Healthcare in Social Circle GA.

Mike was survived by his son, Ryan (Katrina Wread) of Jersey, GA; daughter, Tiffany (Michael Kelsey) Covington, GA; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Madelyn,...

Apr 23, 2018

Philip L. Pitsch, 82, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Minneapolis, MN died Monday, April 23, 2018 at Our House Memory Care while under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health and Hospice.

Phil was born September 24, 1935 in Menomonie, WI to Harold and Janette (Wolfe) Pitsch. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1953 and...

Apr 23, 2018

Wilma E. Anderson, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Lake Hallie Memory Care.

Wilma was born on August 25, 1926 to Edwin and Violet Person in Eau Claire WI. She married Elger Anderson on January 12, 1946. Wilma was an avid sewer working at Herbergers and later working for Northwest Fabrics...

Apr 18, 2018

Betty E. Petrich, 79, of the town of Eagle Point, Chippewa Falls died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family and under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Betty was born September 26, 1938 in Chippewa Falls to Ernest and Marion (Ravy) Roder. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1956. After high...

Apr 16, 2018

Calvin E. “Cal” Kraemer, 88, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice. He was born December 12, 1929, in Cascade, Wisconsin, to Agnes (Haag) and Elwyn Kraemer. He grew up in Cascade and graduated from Plymouth...

Apr 9, 2018

Desley “Dez” Thomas, 71 of Oconomowoc, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Lindengrove Nursing Home in Mukwonago, WI, on Monday, April 9, 2018.

She was born in Chippewa Falls on November 20, 1946, to Donald and Dorothy (Picotte) Meredith. Dez married Ronald Thomas on September 10, 1966 in Chippewa Falls. She worked as a Telecommunications Specialist...

Apr 8, 2018

Norma R. Frenette, 87, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by her family.

She was born August 21, 1930 in Knapp, Wisconsin to Martha (Tietz) and Albert Olson. The Olson Family moved to Chippewa Falls when Norma was 9 years old so that her father could start...

Apr 4, 2018

Larry A. Schaefer, 76, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Aggie’s Country Living, Bloomer while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

Larry was born October 6, 1941 in Eau Claire to Ervin Sr. and Jula (Ganong) Schaefer.

He was employed at PDM Bridge for 42 years...

Mar 31, 2018

Velma Chance, age 93, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018, under the care of Mayo Hospice, at the Dove Healthcare – Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

Velma touched many lives with her intelligence, humor and wisdom. She was the only child of Frank and Bertha (Gearing) Bradshaw born on January 6, 1925, in...

Mar 31, 2018

Darlene M. “Dolly” Schoch, 67, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018.

She was born January 11, 1951 in Stanley to Colleen (Mahal) and James Robertson. She graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School, class of 1969.

On May 19, 1974, Dolly married Keith Schoch. They resided in Chippewa Falls...

Mar 27, 2018

Suann “Sue” Lynn Ruemmele, 65, of Chippewa Falls died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital.

She was born December 8, 1952 in Forest Lake, MN to Patricia (nee Burger) Ruemmele.

Survivors include her aunt, Leone Burger of Chippewa Falls; several cousins; and best friends, Betty and Lynn.

She was preceded in...

Mar 23, 2018

Dale A. Peterson, 90, of Chippewa Falls, town of Hallie, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

He was born August 12, 1927 in Chippewa Falls to Ruth (Modine) and Alvin Peterson. He attended Pleasant Hour Elementary School and graduated from Chippewa Falls...