Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Jerry Hill Sr.

Jerry Hill Sr.

Oct 24, 2024

Jerry A. Hill Sr. Age 77 of Chippewa Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24th. He was born on August 30th, 1947 in Illinois.

He attended Wheaton Central High School and graduated in 1966. In November of that year, Jerry enlisted with the United States Army and went to Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in November 1969. During his...

Kathryn Wardo

Kathryn Wardo

Oct 22, 2024

Kathy Larson Wardo, passed away unexpectedly at Marshfield Hospital, Eau Claire on October 22, 2024.  Kathy was born on July 18, 1946 in Rice Lake, Wi to Gerald and Marie (Vinopal) Larson.  She attended St. Joseph’s school and Rice Lake High School, graduating with the Class of 1964.  She attended cosmetology school in Eau Claire before moving to Chicago where...

Michael Wellington

Michael Wellington

Oct 20, 2024

Michael Q. Wellington, 83, loving husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire, WI. Michael was born to Quincy and Mary Lou Wellington in St. Paul, Mn on August 30, 1941. He married Colleen Peterson, his wife of 63 years, on July 22, 1961. Michael worked for NSP and...

John Lenz

John Lenz

Oct 19, 2024

On October 19, 2024, John Charles passed from the arms of his family into the arms of his Lord.  Born August 14, 1946 in Rice Lake Wisconsin to Milton and Kathryn Lenz, John grew up in Shell Lake with much of his youth spent on the lake by the same name.  He graduated from Shell Lake High School and the...

Jacaleene Mcinnis

Jacaleene Mcinnis

Oct 17, 2024

Jacaleene A. McInnis, age 90, of Eau Claire passed away on Thursday, October 17 th , 2024. She was born on January 5 th , 1934 in Eau Claire, to Guy and Dora Missman. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and playing cards with her friends at Briarwood Cottages. Jacaleene is survived by her children Pamela (Mike) Keil, Thomas (Sue) David, Karon...

Betty Feiten

Betty Feiten

Oct 16, 2024

Betty Ann Feiten, age 87 of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  Betty was born on October 18, 1936 in Curtiss, WI, the 8 th of 8 kids to the late Nels and Rose (Karsted) Fredrickson. They lived in Curtiss until she was 10 and then the family moved...

Mitchell Solie

Mitchell Solie

Oct 16, 2024

Mitchell L. Solie, age 57, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at his home in Eau Claire, WI.  Mitchell was born February 24, 1967, in Red Wing, MN to Dale and Mavis (Welke) Solie.  He spent his childhood in Augusta, WI on his family’s farm.  Mitchell enjoyed fishing in the creek and showing everyone fish he caught.  Mitchell had a love...

Anita Manny

Anita Manny

Oct 16, 2024

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James Harings

James Harings

Oct 14, 2024

James “Jim” A. Harings, of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 14, 2024, in Tilden, Wisconsin. He was 80 years old. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Ginger Tenney Harings and his children Michelle Harings of Chippewa Falls, WI and Jim and Rebekah Harings of Beaumont, TX. He...

John Peterson

John Peterson

Oct 14, 2024

John A Peterson, 91, of Eau Claire passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.  He was born on November 24, 1932 in Black River Falls, WI, to Joseph and Helen Peterson.  He served in the US Air Force for 20 years and retired in 1971.  He continued his career as an electrician for another 20 years at Uniroyal in Eau...

Richard Linden

Richard Linden

Oct 14, 2024

After 84 years and 288 days, Richard Linden “slipped the surly bonds of Earth” on October 14, 2024 and passed into the heavens. He was a husband, dad, grandpa, 50-year jogger, and physician. Dick was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on January 4, 1940. He was the youngest child and his life was shaped by having an older brother with muscular...

Jeannette Zschernitz

Jeannette Zschernitz

Oct 14, 2024

Jeannette L. Zschernitz, 63, of Neillsville, WI, died peacefully in her sleep, Monday October 14, 2024 at Our House Senior Living, Eau Claire, WI. Jeannette Louise Pyka was born on February 6, 1961 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Carl Edward and Susan Marie (nee Cote) Pyka. She was united in marriage to James R. Zschernitz April 7, 1984. Jeannette...

Robert Pederson

Robert Pederson

Oct 13, 2024

Robert (Bob) H. Pederson, 90, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 surrounded by family at Park View Home in Woodville. Bob was born to Henry and Carrie Pederson on March 8, 1934 in Prairie Farm. He married Arlene Sirotiak, his wife of 67 years, on December 29, 1956. He served in the army in Alaska, and upon his return,...

Leroy Reynolds

Leroy Reynolds

Oct 13, 2024

LeRoy A. Reynolds age 82 of Holcombe, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Marshfield. Arrangements are pending.

Richard Durand

Richard Durand

Oct 12, 2024

Richard G. Durand, 89, of Spooner, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at home. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.

Phyllis Pecor

Phyllis Pecor

Oct 12, 2024

Phyllis Pecor, age 93, joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 12 th , 2024. She was surrounded by family as she entered the presence of her savior. Phyllis was born Phyllis Anne Graham on September 18 th , 1931, in Rhinelander, WI, and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1949. She married the dashingly handsome and charming Harvey Raymond...

Linda Bartlett

Linda Bartlett

Oct 9, 2024

Linda Lou Bartlett, 76, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on October 9th 2024. Linda was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on July 31st 1948. She grew up in Lake Holcombe, Wisconsin with her mother Leona and father William, one brother and five sisters. Linda was married to Peter Bogumill on November 11th, 1968 they were married for 22 years. Linda owned...

Catherine Eichman

Catherine Eichman

Oct 8, 2024

Please share your favorite memory of Catherine to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Alissa Boote

Alissa Boote

Oct 8, 2024

Alissa Renee Boote, age 22, lost her battle with mental illness on October 8th, 2024. Alissa grew up in Elk Mound, Wisconsin, with close friends and family close by. She proudly graduated from Elk Mound High School in 2020 with the much-appreciated support of a couple beloved teachers. Alissa crammed a lot of experiences into her short life and excelled...

Esther Hjemboe

Esther Hjemboe

Oct 6, 2024

Esther A. Hjemboe, age 102, entered eternity with her Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born October 27, 1921 in Mason City, Iowa. Esther married Alf W. Hjemboe on February 4, 1945 soon after he was ordained into the Lutheran ministry. They had four children, Philip, J. Karen, Stephen, and Ann. Esther served as a volunteer secretary and...