OBITUARIES
Kyle E. Baker (Olichwier)
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...
John E. Widmar
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...
Dean R. Kiesau
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...
Wayne E. Steinmetz
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,...
Donnie P. Rihn
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...
George F. Clements Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
George F. Clements Sr., age 74, passed away at the his home with his family by his side on December 8, 2024 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...
Joyce E. Hyde
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...
Elaine M. Clemmens
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...
Alice S. Kunsman
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...
Verna E. Klemish
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...
James I. Cardinal
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...
Rebecca L. Alman
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...
Joyce L. Sahm
Nov 6, 2024
Joyce L. Sahm, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.
Joyce was born on October 22, 1950 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Marshall C. Sr. and LaVonne (Hayes) Sippy. She attended Bloomer High School and graduated with the Class of 1968. On September 28, 1974, Joyce married Richard D. Sahm in...
Arlene E. Hakes
Oct 28, 2024
Arlene E. Hakes, age 87, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Arlene was born on October 20, 1937, in Chippewa Falls to Arnold and Nina (Hunt) Kressin. On June 22, 1957, Arlene married Joe Hakes and after Joe’s retirement from Uniroyal they owned and operated Zwickey’z Pheasant Farm for 33 years.
Arlene was a member...
Arnold C. Windsor
Oct 23, 2024
Arnold C. Windsor, age 91, passed away Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1933 to Galand and Almira (Marek) Windsor in the town of Cooks Valley. On July 26, 1958, he married Marlene Rihn at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Arnie worked as a mechanic for the Farmer’s...
Armin A. Erb
Oct 20, 2024
Armin A. Erb, age 94, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home in Chetek.
Armin was born on October 10, 1930, in Madison, WI to John and Freida (Bahlar) Erb. He graduated from Northwestern College in Minnesota with a degree in Pastoral Studies. On October 15, 1951, Armin married Irene...
David J. Morning
Oct 16, 2024
David J. Morning, age 70, passed away at his home in Colfax on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born on July 12, 1954, in Chippewa Falls to Wilfred and Iylah (Rudie) Morning. Dave was a truck driver, hauling construction equipment for several companies out of the twin cities and also a mechanic for Jensen Brothers in Albertville. Dave was...
Lisa Baldry
Oct 9, 2024
Lisa L. Baldry, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Bloomer, WI after a brave struggle with cancer that ultimately accelerated her lifelong battle with rheumatoid arthritis.
Lisa was born on January 1, 1966, in Bloomer to Bernard and Elva “Jean” (Peaslee) Black. She attended New Auburn High School and graduated with the...
Thelma J. Bomback
Oct 5, 2024
Thelma J. Bomback, age 76, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Vitacare in Bloomer. She was born May 17, 1948 to Robert and Helen (Sloboda) Richardson. She graduated from Butternut High School and worked for over 22 years as a quality Control Specialist at TTM Technologies in Chippewa Falls. Thelma enjoyed thrift shopping, Friday Night Bingo at the...
Gregory Champion
Oct 4, 2024
Gregory “Greg” Champion, age 62, passed away at home on Friday, October 4, 2024, after fighting a six year battle of metastatic prostate cancer.
Greg was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He attended East High School and went on to earn his Master’s degree in finance and marketing from UW-Whitewater. Greg was a Manufacturing Executive in Rockford, working for Mattison...
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