Obituaries
James M. Rydlund
Jun 15, 2023
James “Jim” M. Rydlund, 75, of Jim Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
Jim was born in Ladysmith, WI to Victor and Kate (Erkman) Rydlund on July 28, 1947. Jim graduated from the Eau Claire Vocational, Technical and Adult School in 1967. He worked in construction at Market & Johnson until he...
Robert N. Paulson
Jun 14, 2023
Robert “Bob” Paulson, 82, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully last Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born on September 16th, 1940 to Marie Kettel Paulson (formally of Almena, WI) and Seymour Paulson (of Osseo, WI), Bob was raised on a farm across from Upper Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. He grew up to be an outgoing, hardworking, able young...
Lorraine P. McCarten
Jun 10, 2023
Lorraine Patricia McCarten “Patsy”, 97, died peacefully at her care center in Bloomer, WI, on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Patsy was born on July 15, 1925, to Albert and Emily (Lessman) Przybylski. She moved to Wisconsin and spent most of her life in Chippewa Falls working as both a cook and caregiver.
Patsy loved animals and adopted many cats and...
Linda M. Bergstrom
Jun 1, 2023
Linda M. Bergstrom, 80, of Bloomer, died peacefully at home on Thursday, June 1, 2023, surrounded by family and under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was called home to her Heavenly Father, secure in her faith and with gratitude for a lifetime of blessings here on earth.
Linda was born November 24, 1942, in Chippewa Falls to Henry...
Keith M. Kartje
May 28, 2023
Keith M. Kartje, 74 of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice at Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona, on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Private family service will be held.
Theresa M. Wade
May 27, 2023
Theresa Marie Wade, 65, of Jackson, Wisconsin passed away on May 27, 2023, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Theresa was born on April 3, 1958, in Milwaukee to Clifford Roy and Wilburta Ann (nee Myers) Wibel and married Michael Thomas Wade on August 1, 1998 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Theresa graduated from Eau Claire North High School...
Carla J. Ford
May 27, 2023
Carla J. Ford, 67, of Bloomer, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley in Bloomer.
She was born July 15, 1955, in Chippewa Falls to Charles “Buster” and Doris Trauba. Carla grew up in Chippewa Falls and worked at Chippewa Shoe and Phillips Plastics.
Carla loved spending quality time with her family and...
Scott C. Gillette
May 24, 2023
Scott C. Gillette, 78, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on May 24, 2023 at the WI Veteran’s Home at Chippewa Falls, WI.
Scott was born on January 16, 1945 to Roy and Jessica (Olson) Gillette. A native of Chippewa Falls, Scott graduated from Chippewa High School in 1963. Scott served as a faithful member of the Navy in the Vietnam...
Debrah K. Koch
May 6, 2023
Debrah “Debbie” Kay (Hedrington) Koch, 63, of Lafayette passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
She was born June 15, 1959 in Havre, Montana. Debbie grew up in Chippewa Falls with her parents Dick and Judy (Goercke) Hedrington. Debbie worked for several companies over the years, including Cray Research, Presto Industries, and Tender Care....
Eleanor E. Wohlbier
May 5, 2023
Eleanor "Ellie" Emma (Roshell) Wohlbier, 88, of Chippewa Falls died on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Lake Hallie Memory Care in the Village of Lake Hallie, WI.
She was born September 16, 1934, in the Town of Arthur, Chippewa County, to Margaret (Lancor) and Frederick Roshell. In 1952 she graduated from Cadott High School and moved to Chippewa Falls where...
Ursula W. Brown
May 1, 2023
Ursula W. Brown, 99, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Dove Healthcare West on Monday, May 1, 2023, with her family by her side.
Ursula was born in Germany to Carl and Olga (Block) Kopischke on May 20, 1923. With her family, she came to the US through Ellis Island in 1925 and moved to Minneapolis where she was raised....
Michael Jones
Apr 23, 2023
Michael R. Jones, 72, of the Town of Woodmohr, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire, with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born March 17, 1951, in Chippewa Falls, to Robert and Lucy (Lutz) Jones. Michael graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1969.
Michael worked at...
Judith A. Thompson
Apr 18, 2023
Judith A. Thompson, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Lake Hallie Memory Care on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
On October 2, 1936, Judy was born to Irene (Berg) and William N. Thompson in Eau Claire, WI. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Grace Lutheran church in Eau Claire. Judy graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School with the...
Dorothy E. Schneider
Apr 17, 2023
Dorothy E. Schneider, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
On July 8, 1936, Dorothy was born in Chippewa Falls to Alvina (Hetke) and Peter Hoepner. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School with the class of 1954. Dorothy was united in marriage to Sheldon Schneider on June...
Pamela R. Gay
Apr 14, 2023
Pamela “Pam” R. Gay, 60, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, from injuries sustained in a pedestrian-vehicle accident.
Pam was born on July 2, 1962, in Ladysmith, WI, to Louis and Elaine Halverson. Pam was an amazing person. She made friends easily and cherished those friendships. Pam was sassy, feisty, funny, had a loving heart...
James D. Syverson
Apr 13, 2023
James D. “Jim” Syverson, 89, of the Town of Wheaton, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Jim was born April 25, 1933, in Eau Claire to Norman and Lela (Downer) Syverson. He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1951. Following high school Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956.
On May 20, 1956, Jim married...
Janet C. Lea
Apr 8, 2023
Janet C. (nee Brinson) Lea, 89, of Chippewa Falls passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
She was born October 5, 1933, in Kennewick, WA, to Laura (Boie) and John Brinson.
Janet is survived by her two sons, Nels (Kathy) Lea of Cadott, and Peter (Julie) Lea of Chippewa Falls; two daughters, Laurie...
John H. Jennings
Apr 7, 2023
John Hyler Jennings, age 92, of Chippewa Falls passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, of congestive heart failure at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire with family by his side. He was born at home on June 11, 1930 in the township of Garden Valley, Jackson County, Wisconsin to Paul and Myrtle (Larson) Jennings.
John married Betty...
Irvin J. Kressin
Apr 6, 2023
Irvin J. “Irv” Kressin, 89, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 6, 2023, while under the care of Heartland Hospice.
Irv was born January 26, 1934, in Chippewa Falls to Elmer and Theresa (Bohl) Kressin.
He worked many years as a printer at the Chippewa Herald Telegram. In 1963, he moved to Rochester,...
James L. Watton
Apr 5, 2023
On April 5, 2023, we lost the love of our lives. James Lee “Jimmy” Watton, 79, of Cadott, died peacefully at home surrounded by family while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
Jimmy was born June 6, 1943, in Eau Claire to Garfield and Esther (Winterton) Watton. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and attended elementary and high school...
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