Obituaries

Kenneth M. Pollack

Kenneth M. Pollack

Feb 17, 2023

Kenneth Michael Pollack, 46, of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 17, 2023.

Kenny was born July 3, 1976, in La Crosse, WI. He was a graduate of Memorial High School.  He worked many years for Indianhead Foods.  He was employed at Fleet Farm Distribution Center until recently.

He is survived by his father, Steven Pollack of...

David L. Blomlie

David L. Blomlie

Feb 16, 2023

David “Dave” L. Blomlie, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Dave was born in Chippewa Falls on May 26th, 1945, to John and Louise (Fliehr) Blomlie. Soon after graduation from Chippewa Falls High School, Dave moved to California where he lived for over 30 years, raising his two...

Kari L. Chittendon

Kari L. Chittendon

Feb 14, 2023

Kari Lynn Chittendon, 48, of Chippewa Falls passed away on February 14, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.

She was born on May 18, 1974, in Chippewa Falls to Diane (Waller) Chittendon. Kari was a hard worker who enjoyed all of the small things in life. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. Her family...

Adam E. Hilsgen

Adam E. Hilsgen

Feb 10, 2023

Adam Elijah Hilsgen passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2023, as a result of heart disease.

Adam was born July 6, 1980, to Dave and Carol Hilsgen. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1999.  During High School he enjoyed wrestling, shop classes, and spending time with his friends.  After graduating Adam worked at various jobs before working at...

Virginia M. Keyeski

Virginia M. Keyeski

Feb 9, 2023

SERVICE UPDATE FOR VIRGINIA KEYESKI

The funeral Mass for Virginia Keyeski has been postponed until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 at 12 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 810 Pearl St., Chippewa Falls with Msgr. Michael Gorman officiating.

The visitation will begin at 10:30 am at the church on Friday.

Virginia Mae Keyeski (nee Gustafson), 93, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, died...

John W. Sundlin

John W. Sundlin

Feb 6, 2023

John W. Sundlin, 77, of Jim Falls, died peacefully at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Monday, February 6, 2023, with his wife, Sheila at his side.

John was born on June 12, 1945, in Chippewa Falls to Walfred and Marjorie (Dunlap) Sundlin. He grew up on his family’s farm in Jim Falls. John proudly served his country...

Donald I. McLellan

Donald I. McLellan

Feb 2, 2023

Donald I. McLellan, 92, of Chippewa Falls, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 2nd, 2023, at The Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire.

Don was born August 3, 1930, in Canton, WI to Sidney and Gladys (Sill) McLellan. Don graduated from high school in Hawkins, WI in 1949. He enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where...

Ronald G. Bohl

Ronald G. Bohl

Feb 1, 2023

Ronald G. Bohl, 77, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

On February 3, 1945, Ronald was born to Russel and Mildred (Hansen) Bohl in River Grove, IL. Ron served his country with the US Navy (Sea Bees) until his Honorable Discharge in 1967.

Ron enjoyed singing with the...

Dale S. Gregory

Dale S. Gregory

Jan 29, 2023

Dale S. Gregory, 97, of Cleburne, TX, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Dale was born on November 23, 1925, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to Kenneth H. and Mildred (Cottrell) Gregory. He married Louise Lavinia Olson on July 21, 1957, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Dale was an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration and...

Lois A. Clark

Lois A. Clark

Jan 25, 2023

Lois A. Clark, age 99, of the Town of Eagle Point, Chippewa Falls, passed away on January 25, 2023.

Lois was born on April 25, 1923, in Chippewa Falls to Thomas and Hanna (Nyhus) Flackey. In 1940, she graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and, later, Eau Claire Technical School.

On October 19, 1943, she married Ralph Clark at Central...

Margaret Jeffers

Margaret Jeffers

Jan 21, 2023

One of the “Greatest Generation” Margaret Marie Jeffers, age 100, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at American Lutheran Home in Mondovi.

Margaret “Marge” was proud to be a first generation American.  She was born on March 12, 1922, in the town of Wheaton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Norwegian immigrants, Martin and Mary (Lund) Peterson.  She lived in Chippewa Falls...

Gary L. Krumenauer

Gary L. Krumenauer

Jan 20, 2023

Gary L. Krumenauer, age 72, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice on Friday, January 20, 2023.

He was born December 24, 1950, in Chippewa Falls to Jacob and Bernice (Boos) Krumenauer. He graduated from “Chi-Hi” in 1969. Gary continued his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College, earning a degree in business...

Morris E. Riley

Morris E. Riley

Jan 17, 2023

Morris Eugene Riley, 88, of Chippewa Falls, passed away after a short illness, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Dove Healthcare West under the care of Mayo Hospice.

He was born in the Town of Sampson, Wisconsin, on July 10, 1934, to Cyrus Fred Riley and Gladys Mae (Tallman) Riley. Morris married Jeanette Elsie (Buchli) Riley in 1958. Morris worked as...

Cecil Hehl

Cecil Hehl

Jan 3, 2023

 

Cecil J. Hehl, 74, of Barnes, WI, formerly of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire.

He was born December 30, 1948, in Eau Claire to Eihlert and Bonita (Hutton) Hehl.

On March 29, 1969, he married Darlene A. Fetter at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.  They...

Julie A. Piel

Julie A. Piel

Jan 3, 2023

Julie Piel, 62, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at her home in Chippewa Falls.

Julie was born on June 8, 1960, to Clifford and Cecilia (Boos) Zwiefelhofer. She grew up in the Tilden area and graduated from Chi Hi with the class of 1978. On August 21, 1999, she married Edgar Piel.

Julie enjoyed baking and sharing...

Carl L. Schmider

Carl L. Schmider

Dec 31, 2022

Carl Ludwig Schmider, 90, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, slept away quietly in the afternoon of December 31, 2022, a week after his 90th birthday. Carl was a lover of the written word and had many sayings or quotes that he lived by.  Summing up much of his spirit is “XAIPE” the Greek for “Rejoice!” that he shared on his license...

Barbara A. LeMay

Barbara A. LeMay

Dec 30, 2022

Barbara Ann LeMay, 64, Town of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022, at Mayo Hospital Eau Claire, following a diagnosis of lung cancer dating back to 2009.

Barb was born April 19, 1958 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Jack and Yordis (Dahl) LeMay.  She was the willful, red-headed middle child whose spunk and wit colored every encounter.  She...

Barbara A. Parr

Barbara A. Parr

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara A. Parr, 72, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, December 25th, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Barb was born to Frederick and Mabel (Barsness) Parr in Chippewa Falls on March 20, 1950.

Barb is survived by her nieces and nephews, Becky (Gordy) Drum of Altoona, Joyce Hedrington of Chippewa Falls, Rhonda Peterson of Chippewa Falls,...

Renee T. Merkel

Renee T. Merkel

Dec 23, 2022

Renee Thelma Merkel (Dahlke), age 59, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home in Menomonie.

Renee was born in Neillsville, WI, on September 6, 1963, to Robert and Judy (Ott) Dahlke. After graduation from Granton High School in 1981, Renee enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 3, 1983, training and working as a weather observer and Aerographer’s...

Ronald L. Clark

Ronald L. Clark

Dec 21, 2022

Ronald L. Clark, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at Aggie's Country Living on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Ron was born to Walter and Eleanore (Reiter) Clark in Chippewa Falls on July 26, 1931. On May 17, 1952, he married Barbara Ann Sneen at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls. He worked for the Northern Center and U.S. Postal...

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