OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Mary Ann Bischel, age 68, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1956, in Ladysmith to Joseph and Mary (Novotny) Cicha, Jr. She married Norbert Bischel on June 7, 1975, in Tony, Wisconsin. Mary Ann loved being a mother and was a dedicated homemaker while working on the family farm. She...

Jan 14, 2025

Jay W. Anderson, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Meadowbrook in Bloomer, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on July 24, 1957, in Grantsburg, WI to Wallace “Bud” and Joanne Anderson. He worked as a laborer and also as an auto body mechanic. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed fishing and working...

Jan 13, 2025

Lillian Deyonne Wendlandt (nee Gilberts), age 100, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Monday January 13, 2025, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI.

 Lillian was born in Sand Creek, WI on July 7, 1924, to Oscar and Bessie (Harstad) Gilberts. She was raised and attended grade school in Sand Creek. She attended junior high...

Jan 12, 2025

Nicholas R. Burgess, age 45, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1979, in Chippewa Falls, the son of Terri Burgess. Nick took a lot of pride in his job as a directional driller and truly loved being on the pipeline. He enjoyed ice fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with his dogs and children.

 He...

Jan 8, 2025

Gary H. Weber, age 62, of Bloomer, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, in Bloomer, WI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer, WI. Burial will be in the Marquardt Cemetery, town of Bloomer, WI.

Jan 4, 2025

George M. Olson, age 103, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 15, 1921 in Brill, Wisconsin, to Harold and Julia (Kinn) Olson.

He graduated from Bloomer High School in 1939 and honorably served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII. On September 20, 1952, George married Eileen C. Owens in Withee,...

Dec 22, 2024

Harvey W. Breed, age 86, passed away on December 22, 2024 at Cornell Nursing Home. He was born on October 10, 1938 to Harvey M. and Edith (Calkins-Nix) Breed. He served his country in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion. From his first marriage Harvey became a father to Russell and from his second marriage...

Dec 16, 2024

John E. Widmar, age 70, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home in Bloomer. 

 

John was born on April 12, 1954, in Menomonie, WI to John F. and Mary (Wanbaugh) Widmar. He graduated with the Class of 1972, from Homestead High in Mequon, WI. He went on to attend UW-Stout for Culinary and Hospitality and started T. J.’s...

Dec 15, 2024

Dean R. Kiesau passed away at Fort Loudon Medical Center in Fort Loudon Tennessee on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1938 in Waukon, Iowa to Walter and Netti (Nagle) Kiesau. Dean served his country in the US Navy Reserve and worked as a sales manager for Pitney Bowes for many years. He married Jean Bell...

Dec 14, 2024

Wayne E. Steinmetz, age 95, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Bloomer, WI. 

 

Wayne was born on April 19, 1929, in Bloomer, WI to Elmer and Alice (Bekken) Steinmetz. He graduated from Bloomer High School and went on to honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. On November 27, 1954,...

Dec 14, 2024

Donald Paul Rihn, known affectionately as Donnie, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family in the comfort of his home. Born on March 31, 1959, to Paul and Beverly (Wildenberg) Rihn, Donnie lived a life full of ambition, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community.

 

Donnie graduated from Bloomer...

Dec 8, 2024

George F. Clements, age 74, passed away on December 8, 2024, at home with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 25, 1950 in Chippewa Falls to John and Rosemary (Stoffel) Clements. George married Vernetta Nelson on August 30, 1969, in Cooks Valley. He worked at Nelson Filter in Bloomer and...

Dec 5, 2024

Joyce Elaine Hyde, age 79, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Bloomer, Wisconsin.

Joyce was born on January 21, 1945, in Dowagiac, Michigan, to Esther (Carlson) and Hiram “Rex” Stahl. Joyce was the youngest of 3 daughters. Her sisters: Verna Mae Brothers of Indiana and Julianna Turner of Illinois. Her father Rex, passed when she was 11 and she was...

Nov 28, 2024

Elaine M. Clemmens, age 84, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Barron. She was born January 27, 1940, in Knapp, Wisconsin to William and Golden (Hase) Quinn. She married Richard “Dick” Clemmens in 1959 in Wilson, Wisconsin. She worked as a store clerk in the Chetek grocery store and as “The Sample Lady” in the Chetek...

Nov 19, 2024

Alice S. Kunsman, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the Village of Lake Hallie, WI. 

 

Alice was born on April 5, 1954, in Ashland, WI to Frank and Ruth (Cason) McCutcheon. On December 20, 1972, Alice was united in marriage to Roger D. Kunsman in Chippewa Falls. She was a waitress at The Renegade, Main Street...

Nov 19, 2024

Verna E. Klemish passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 105, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer. 

Verna was born on February 23, 1919, to Herman and Marie (Meindel) Fehr in Chippewa County. She married Vernon Klemish on June 2, 1943, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer. Verna worked as a teacher at many one room country...

Nov 18, 2024

James I. Cardinal, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home.

 Jim was born on October 5, 1936, in Chippewa Falls to Marshall and Grace (Isom) Cardinal. He attended Chippewa Falls Senior High and graduated with the Class of 1955. On July 16, 1960, Jim married Rogene Nyhus at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eagleton, WI. 

 He...

Nov 13, 2024

Kyle E. Baker (Olichwier), age 27, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

Kyle was born on September 4, 1997, to Tamara Baker and Bryan Olichwier in Ladysmith, WI. He loved to go camping, swimming and spend time with family and friends. Kyle loved being around children and making them smile. He also...

Nov 13, 2024

Rebecca L. Alman, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer. 

 Becky was born on May 9, 1963, in Bloomer to Roger and Darlene (Curtis) Abbuehl. She attended Bloomer High School and graduated with the Class of 1981. Becky worked as a medical coder for United Health Care. She loved to go camping, play...