Obituaries

Orrin Hanson

Orrin Hanson

Jun 6, 2010

Orrin V. Hanson, 90, resident of the Clark County Health Care Center, Owen, died Sunday June 6, 2010 at the center. He was born April 8, 1920 in Bloomer to Clara (Evenson) and Oscar Hanson. Orrin had been a resident at Clark County Health Care Center for many years, where he was the head gardener in the potato fields....

Gilbert Heidtke

Gilbert Heidtke

Jun 4, 2010

He was born May 29, 1923 in the town of Eagle Point to Anna (Rheingans) and Reinhardt Heidtke. He attended school in Chippewa Falls. He joined the U.S. Navy on January 21, 1941, where he served on the U.S.S. Hornet Aircraft Carrier in the Pacific, until being honorably discharged on October 1, 1945. Gilbert married Betty Anderson on June...

Beverly Quale

Beverly Quale

Jun 2, 2010

Beverly J. Quale, 74, formerly of Jim Falls, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Oakwood Villa Nursing Home in Altoona. She was born August 20, 1935 in Eau Claire to Lillian (Tafel) and Kenneth Sturz. Beverly married Harvey Quale on June 28, 1952 in Blair. They resided in Altoona until moving to Jim Falls in 1970, where she worked...

Carol Wooley

Carol Wooley

Jun 2, 2010

Carol Wooley, 62, of 6901 52nd St., Chippewa Falls, Town of Wheaton died suddenly, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She was born November 2, 1947 in Chippewa Falls the daughter of Grace (Martin) and Austin Watson. She was raised in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1965. Carol married...

David Mueller

David Mueller

Jun 1, 2010

He was born May 20, 1957 in Eau Claire to Phyllis (Johnson) and Fred Mueller. Dave married (Gloria) Robin Behrens on September 16, 1978 at Central Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. He has been an active member of the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army for 20...

Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan

May 31, 2010

Patrick R. Sullivan, 63, of Waupaca, died Monday, May 31, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 20, 1946 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Bernice (Larson) and Dale Sullivan. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in...

Betty Peterson

Betty Peterson

May 28, 2010

She was born March 16, 1930 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Mayme (Pederson) and Lawrence Colins. She was raised in Chippewa Falls. Betty married Robert L. Peterson on August 5, 1947 in Chippewa Falls. She worked at Presto and Pactiv for many years. Survivors include: her husband, Robert; three sons, David L. (Yvonne) of Chippewa Falls, Jim (Sandy)...

Walter Schwetz

Walter Schwetz

May 26, 2010

Walter J. "Walt" Schwetz, 96, of 19821 105th Ave., Cadott, died Wednesday evening, May 26, 2010 at Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls. He was born December 24, 1913 in Cadott the son of Cora (Ellenson) and Joseph Schwetz. He was raised in Jim Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1932. He then...

Alverna Hilp

Alverna Hilp

May 25, 2010

Alverna M. Hilp, 91, of 809 Buttenhoff Rd., Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Chippewa Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls. She was born September 15, 1918 in the town of Tilden the daughter of Anna (Altman) and John Nazer Sr. She was raised in Chippewa Falls where she attended school. Alverna married Peter E. Hilp...

Violet Jones

Violet Jones

May 24, 2010

Violet A. Jones, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. She was born January 29, 1922 in Kiester, Minn. to Caroline (Sivley) and Arnold Berg. She grew up in Austin where she graduated from high school. She moved to Portland, Oregon during WWII to work in a ship building factory....

Roger Roder

Roger Roder

May 24, 2010

Roger E. Roder, 76, of 1130 Water St., Chippewa Falls, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born March 2, 1934 in Chippewa Falls to Marion (Ravy) and Ernest Roder. He was raised in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1952. He then attended the Milwaukee School of...

Andrew Horvatin

Andrew Horvatin

May 23, 2010

Andrew W. Horvatin, 54, of N12176 890th St., Colfax, town of Sand Creek, died suddenly Sunday, May 23, 2010 at his home. Andy was born September 27, 1955 in Chippewa Falls the son of Jennie (Plonka) and Raymond Horvatin. He was raised in Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1973. He was employed by Steve...

Dr Wilson

Dr Wilson

May 23, 2010

Dr. Earl E. Wilson, 85, of 11134 State Hwy 29, Chippewa Falls, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born December 3, 1924 in Ladysmith to Grace (Hilliker) and William Wilson. He was raised in Ladysmith where he graduated from high school in 1942. He then...

Ruth Steinmetz

Ruth Steinmetz

May 19, 2010

Ruth H. Steinmetz, 80, of 1422 Eagle St., Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice. She was born January 26, 1930, in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Emma (Zinsli) and Walmer Naset. She was raised in Chippewa Falls where she attended school....

Junior Bateman

Junior Bateman

May 15, 2010

Junior G. Bateman, 82, of the town of Lafayette, Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home in Chippewa Falls. He was born September 12, 1927 in the town of Anson to Naomi (Boettcher) and George Bateman. He was raised in the town of Anson where he attended the Pine Grove School and graduated...

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

May 13, 2010

He entered the U.S. Army in January 22, 1943 and serving in the European Theatre during WWII, being honorably discharged in December 8, 1945. Chuck married Dorothy Marie Sarter on January 19, 1946 in Kewanee, Wis. After their marriage, they resided in Sturgeon Bay before moving to Chippewa Falls in 1950, where he was employed for the Chippewa Herald...

Alma Smith

Alma Smith

May 11, 2010

Alma Jane "Smitty" Smith, 85, of 20437 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls, town of Lafayette, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at home. She was born September 19, 1924 in Chippewa Falls the daughter of Josephine (Calkins) and Edwin Sweitzer. She was raised in Chippewa Falls where she attended Chippewa Falls schools. Alma married Cecil L. Smith on June 8,...

Georgiana Martin

Georgiana Martin

May 9, 2010

Georgiana M. Martin, 64, of 3602 Wildon St., Eau Claire, died Sunday afternoon, May 9, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with acute leukemia . She was born August 18, 1945 in Iron Mountain, Michigan the daughter of Adele (DeNuzio) and Walter Allard. She was raised...

Arlene Begley

Arlene Begley

May 8, 2010

Arlene R. Begley, 72, of 430 Introwitz Dr., Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at home under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1937 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Irene (Blank) and Truman "Trumie" Schneider. She was raised in the Chippewa Falls area and graduated from Chippewa...

Edna Wilda

Edna Wilda

May 4, 2010

Edna R. Wilda, 88, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center in Chippewa Falls. She was born November 20, 1921 in Chippewa Falls to Ethel (Shilts) and Edward Stelter. She was raised in the Chippewa Falls and Stanley area. Edna married William Buresh on June 4, 1939 in Minnesota. After their...

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