Obituaries
Wilfred "Bill" Stai
Jul 9, 2024
Wilfred G. Stai, Jr., 81, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Gundersen Tri County Hospital in Whitehall, WI.
Bill was born to Wilfred and Alta (Hutchinson) Stai on February 3, 1943. He served his country with the US Army from September 1968 until his Honorable Discharge in April 1970.
He enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage, collecting...
LeRoy A. Studeman
Jul 8, 2024
LeRoy A. Studeman, 78, died Monday, July 8 at Dearwood Residential Care Home in the town of Seymour, Eau Claire.
A private graveside service was held at Prairie View Cemetery in the village of Lake Hallie.
Sandra L. Denning
Jul 7, 2024
Sandra L. Denning, 72, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
On February 25, 1952, Sandy was born to Raymond and Leona (Olson) Berg in Bloomer, WI. She graduated from Bloomer High School with the class of 1970. On May 10, 1971, Sandy was united in marriage to James Denning at...
Lynette L. Emanuel
Jul 4, 2024
Lynette Louise Emanuel went to Jesus on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by friends and family.
Lynette was born May 4, 1954, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Geneva (Steinmetz) and John Emanuel. She graduated from Chi Hi in 1972 with honors lettering in Gymnastics her freshman year and enjoying Band, Pep Band, French Club, Ski Club, Athena, Thespians, Model...
Elizabeth L. Price
Jul 2, 2024
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Price, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Lake Hallie Memory Care while under the care of Lily Hospice.
She was born March 6, 1935, in Chippewa Falls to Elizabeth (Goettl) and Earl W. Rank Sr. She graduated from McDonell Central Catholic High School in 1953. For over 30 years she worked as a secretary...
Donald R. Wesenberg
Jun 26, 2024
Donald Robert Wesenberg, 92, of Chippewa Falls passed away at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls on June 26, 2024.
Donald was born in Chippewa Falls on December 21, 1931, to Emil and Laura (Klinger) Wesenberg. Donald attended Bartlett School in Eagle Point before graduating from Chippewa High School in 1949. He attended Eau Claire State Teachers College and earned an...
Leo E. Schulz
Jun 22, 2024
Leo E. Schulz, age 86, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at home surrounded by family and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born to Reinhart and Sylvia (Beaudoin) Schulz on January 6, 1938, in Chippewa Falls.
On June 20, 1959, he married Cynthia Smith at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls.
For 30 years Leo...
Lyle E. Thompson
Jun 19, 2024
Lyle Eugene Thompson, age 81, of Deer Park, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, of cancer.
He was born March 30, 1943, in Chippewa Falls to Lorraine (Sukopp) and Harold “Tommy” Thompson. He grew up near Jim Falls and attended Popple Lake School. He was a member of Jim Falls Boy Scout Troop 120 and was one of...
Kim D. Smith
Jun 17, 2024
Kim D. Smith, 65, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at home on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Kim was born October 23, 1958, in Eau Claire to Kenneth and Evelyn (Iverson) Smith. He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1976. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
On April 16, 1983, he married Judy Bowe at St. Joseph’s Chapel,...
Loretta L. Swan
Jun 7, 2024
Loretta L. Swan, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.
She was born August 8, 1941, in Chippewa Falls to Louis and Gertrude (Windsor) Hager.
Over the years, Loretta worked with her sister at Kmart, then at Pick-n-Save in Chippewa Falls until it closed in 2012. She...
Rodney R. Craker
Jun 4, 2024
Rodney R. Craker, 86, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Clark County Nursing Home.
On February 24, 1938, Rod was born to Max and Mae (Henderson) Craker, in Stanley, WI. He was raised in Cadott where, as a young man, he loved sports, swimming in the Yellow River and riding his horse “Diamond.” Rod also loved dancing...
Evelyn J. Harel
May 30, 2024
Evelyn June Harel, 98, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home with her family by her side under the care of Mayo Home Health and Hospice on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
On June 26, 1925, Evelyn was born to Ralph and Alilda (Herberg) Kampf in Chippewa Falls. She graduated from Chippewa High School with the class of 1943. Later, she became...
Robert R. Helgemo
May 28, 2024
Robert R. “Bob” Helgemo, 84, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 under the care of Heartland Hospice.
He was born March 31, 1940, in West Allis, to John and Zelda (Rogers) Helgemo. Bob grew up in the Milwaukee area. He attended college at UW-Whitewater for Business Administration. While studying he met the love of his life, Fran Wojtowicz.
The...
Jack R. Young
May 28, 2024
Robert and June Young welcomed Jack Robert Young into this world on January 27, 1960. He went “home” on May 28, 2024, to be reunited with his mom, dad, and brothers.
Jack was the youngest of five boys in the Young family. He thrived at home with his parents and brothers, and his parents were strong advocates for him and other...
Richard T. Hartman
May 18, 2024
Richard Thomas “Dick” Hartman, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System- Eau Claire.
He was born February 29, 1936, in Bloomer, to Louis J. and Florence E. (Marek) Hartman. Richard grew up in and around Chippewa Falls, running around with the other “west hill kids”, and graduated from McDonell High School in 1954.
Richard...
Kiersten A. Bohman
May 16, 2024
Kiersten A. Bohman, 26, of Chippewa Falls passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
She was born January 25, 1998, in Chippewa Falls to John Bohman and Jennifer Suggs. She graduated from Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, CT in 2016 before returning to Wisconsin.
Kiersten was a beautiful young soul and a free spirit at heart. She loved being with her...
John T. Lien
May 14, 2024
"John was a nice person, a good person, such a sweet man." - Marsha (Lien) Flannery
John T. Lien, 70, of Chippewa Falls, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with his wife and family at his side.
He was born March 5, 1954, in Madison to Theodore and Lora (Cunningham) Lien. The family moved to Chippewa Falls about 1959,...
Brian T. Morrissey
May 12, 2024
Brian T. Morrissey, 54, of Chippewa Falls, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at River Pines in Altoona while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Brian was born May 30, 1969, in Eau Claire to Thomas and Nettie (Henning) Morrissey.
He graduated from McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls and UW Stout with a degree in...
Cynthia M Butler
May 12, 2024
Cynthia M. Butler, 67, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Cambridge Senior Living, in Eau Claire. Cindi is now with our Lord, welcomed to Heaven by those we love that passed before, free of any Earthly tribulations, in an eternal embrace and remembrance of our lives together.
On February 14, 1957, Cindi was born to Conrad...
John W. Cooney
May 10, 2024
John W. Cooney, 71, of Chippewa Falls went home to be with the Lord under the care of St. Croix Hospice, on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire.
John was born June 18, 1952, to John & Laura (Reiter) Cooney in Chippewa Falls, WI. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from McDonell High...
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