Obituaries
Jamie Daniel Frederick
Sep 8, 2024
Jamie D. Frederick, born on February 14, 1985, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Lake Wissota, Wisconsin. He was born to Daniel Frederick and Christine Hazelton. Jamie was known for his infectious humor and his ability to bring joy to those around him with his quick wit and one-liners.
At a very young age Jamie enjoyed...
Karen M. Blaeser
Sep 7, 2024
Karen M. Blaeser, 65 of Fall Creek, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully under the care of Mayo Home, Health & Hospice, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
To know her was to love her. Karen was the light of everyone’s life. She was the definition of a perfect human. She loved with everything she had, she gave with everything she could,...
William E. Kempe
Sep 5, 2024
William E. Kempe, 75, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems of Osseo.
He was born on May 9, 1949 to William N. and Muriel (Erickson) Kempe, in Chippewa Falls, WI. He married the love of his life, Mary Johnholtz, on January 23, 1971. Together they raised two wonderful children, Rebecca and Brian.
William...
Eunice Ann Novotney
Sep 3, 2024
Eunice A. Novotney, 70, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire. She was born on July 7, 1954 to Eugene and Elaine (Stoehr) Novotney in Waukesha, WI. She graduated from Chippewa High School with the class of 1972.
After high school, Eunice obtained an Associate's Degree and started working for the...
Armand "Armie" P. Vaudreuil
Aug 31, 2024
Armand Pierre Vaudreuil, 87, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Armie was born July 13, 1937, to Roland and Odetta (Toutant) Vaudreuil, spending much of his life in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from McDonell High School in 1956. He met his lifelong sweetheart, Judith Brick, in 7th grade, pursuing her through high school and...
David L. Smith
Aug 27, 2024
David L. Smith, 77, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Luxemburg, WI, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
He was born December 30, 1946, in Chippewa Falls to Cecil and Alma (Sweitzer) Smith.
On August 25, 1973, he married Lynnann Sloan. Over the years, David worked at Pregent’s Furniture, Kelly Furniture, as well as Montgomery Ward. The remainder of his...
Daniel J. Polencheck, Jr.
Aug 26, 2024
Daniel J. Polencheck, Jr., 65, of Chippewa Falls, died at home on Monday, August 26, 2024.
On February 18, 1959, Dan was born to Daniel Sr., and Marlene (Kempf) Polencheck, in Ashland, WI. He graduated from Mellen High School with the class of 1977. Dan served his country with the US Air Force until his Honorable Discharge. He was a forklift...
Susan M. Sharp
Aug 26, 2024
Susan M. Sharp, age 76, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI.
On January 1, 1948, Susan was born to Wesley and Valeria (Tichey) Pederson, in Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from McDonell Central Catholic high school with the class of 1966.
Susan is survived by her daughter, Amy...
Kirt L. Dressel
Aug 24, 2024
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Kirt Dressel, loving father, son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 54.
Kirt Dressel, age 54, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Marshfield Hospital in Weston, WI. He was born July 5, 1970, in Chippewa Falls to Brent and Janice (Iverson) Dressel. He was baptized at...
Jolene Rubisch
Aug 21, 2024
Jolene (Grissom) Rubisch, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 at the age of 64 in her home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Her battle with colon cancer over the past few years showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile and sense of humor until the very end.She was born to John and Dolores Grissom on May 12,...
Becky L. Halvorsen
Aug 21, 2024
Becky L. Halvorsen, 60, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
On February 1, 1964, Becky was born to Marvin Sr. and Betty (Violet) Halvorsen in Racine, WI. Beck had one son, Chase, but she had a stroke and lost the use of her legs and ended up in a wheelchair. Chase was adopted...
Laurel Sazama
Aug 19, 2024
Laurel Reynolds Sazama, 78, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.
Laurel was born in Madison, WI on July 22, 1946, to Lyman and Evelyn (Brewer) Reynolds. As a child she spent time learning in a one-room schoolhouse in the township of Fitchburg, WI, later graduating from Oregon High...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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