Obituaries

Mar 22, 2018

Herman Sahr, 78, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formally of Farnhamville, IA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2018.

Herman Alfred Sahr was given life by his Creator and was born on September 29, 1939, to Ernest and Sylvia (Marquis) Sahr in Lake City, Iowa. After graduation from Cedar Valley High School...

Mar 19, 2018

VeeAnn A. Solum, 70, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully March 19, 2018 at the Chippewa Manor under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

She was born September 19, 1947 in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Elmer and Ardis (Schacko) Wacholz. She grew up in rural Alden, Minn. and graduated from Alden High School in 1965,...

Mar 17, 2018

Allan G. Jones, born October 30, 1941 in Chippewa Falls, WI, went to be with the Lord on March 17th, 2018 following a valiant battle against cancer.

Allan was a member of the Air Force from 1961-1965. San Antonio was his home for 48 years. He served as an Air Traffic Controller in the Air Force for...

Mar 6, 2018

Nancy Jane Flynn, 69, of Chippewa Falls, town of Wheaton, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born February 12, 1949 in Neillsville to Helen (Mayer) and George Dimmitt. She was raised on a small farm near Humbird, Wisconsin with her two sisters and two brothers. She grew up picking...

Mar 1, 2018

Helen O. Meyer, 99, of LaCrosse, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Bethany Riverside, LaCrosse.

She was born April 11, 1918 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, to Anna (Miller) and William Ost. She was baptized May 5, 1918 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. Helen graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1936, and she...

Feb 25, 2018

Donald Joseph Furst, 79, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Sacred Heart Hosptial in Eau Claire on Sunday, February 25, 2018, following a long illness.

Donald was born on July 11, 1938 to Lillian (LaCour) and Frank Furst in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He graduated from McDonnell Central High School in 1956, and married Diane...

Feb 23, 2018

Judy R. Turner, 65, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, February 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice.

She was born May 30, 1952 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Edna (Slayton) and Mervin Hanson. She grew up in Sand Creek and graduated from Chetek High School, class...

Feb 23, 2018

The heavens gained an angel on Friday February 23,2018 when Guy Kolman passed on in a truck collision. I hope the angels are ready for him! Guy was a prankster, a fun loving, great person. He lit up the room with his big personality and made everyone feel they were a part of his family. You were guaranteed a...

Feb 22, 2018

Brady J. Smith, 23, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, after injuries from an automobile accident.

He was born May 4, 1994 in Eau Claire to Danette (Harris) and Brad Smith. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 2012.

Brady was a free spirit who loved to...

Feb 19, 2018

Harold G. Rosseter, 89, of Cornell, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home.

He was born September 13, 1928 in Chippewa Falls to Gertrude (Coleson) and Oscar Rosseter. He grew up on his parent’s farm in the town of Anson.

Harold served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1953-55 during the Korean...

Feb 19, 2018

Alvina Emma (Melchert) Roberts, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin died February 19, 2018, at her home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Alvina was 94.

She was born October 19, 1923 in Waconia, Minnesota to Theresa (Molnau) and August Melchert. Alvina was baptized and confirmed into faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia. She sang in the...

Feb 18, 2018

Esther E. “Essie” Martin Metzenbauer, 105, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at the Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls, on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Esther was born on July 24, 1912, to Otto A. Sr. and Martha (Skog) Reifenauer of Eau Claire. She married Lawrence V. “Larry” Martin on April 23, 1932, he passed...

Feb 17, 2018

Ima E. Lee, 95, of Blair/Chippewa Falls, passed away while at Grand View Care Center in Blair.

She was born October 23, 1922 to Lillie (Olson) and Palmer Lee. She was born at her parent’s home across the road from the Chimney Rock School in Trempealeau County.

In 1941, Ima moved to Chippewa Falls and...

Feb 17, 2018

“See you later Firma”

Wayne John Zais, age 85, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

He was born September 9, 1932 in Chippewa Falls to Helen (Sautner) and John Zais.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army from...

Feb 17, 2018

Dorothy A. Lundgren, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Chippewa Manor.

She was born September 10, 1926, in Chippewa Falls to William and Gladys (Louis) Greenwood. She was raised in Chippewa Falls and attended Chippewa Falls High School. She moved to Osseo, Minn. where she was employed at Shopper’s City and Country...

Feb 12, 2018

Gregory B. Cigan, 53, of Chippewa Falls, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 12, 2018.

He was born December 11, 1964, in Chippewa Falls to Peter and Betty (Baumgardner) Cigan. He grew up in the town of Anson and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.

Greg worked at Ojibwa Golf and Bowl and...

Feb 9, 2018

Dale Babbitt, 90, of Eau Claire died Friday, Feb. 9 at home, surrounded by his family, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Dale Ormal Babbitt was born Feb. 22, 1927 in Keystone, township of Cleveland, Wis., the youngest child of Benjamin and Mabel (Phillips) Babbitt. He graduated from Bloomer High School in 1944 and joined the United States...

Feb 4, 2018

Paul C. Strandberg, 67, of Chippewa Falls, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls.

He was born June 20, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to Marilyn (Christensen) and Clifford Strandberg.

On November 8, 1974, he married Marion Norman in St. Paul, MN. They resided in Houston, TX for...

Feb 2, 2018

Bettye Mae Anderson (nee Williams), 84, passed into her Lord’s Kingdom on February 2, 2018 in Chippewa Falls, WI. Bettye was a member of First Baptist Church in Eau Claire, WI.

Bettye was born in Metropolis, IL and attended high school in Albion, IL. She graduated from Southern Illinois University and she received her Master’s in Piano...

Feb 1, 2018

Donald E. Gubrud, 89, of Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

He was born June 5, 1928 in New Auburn to Hilda (Lee) and Alfred Gubrud. He graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School, class of 1946. While in...