All Obituaries

Jacqueline V. McFaul, 88, of Chippewa Falls, town of LaFayette, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 (4 days shy of her 89 th birthday) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Jacqueline was born March 28, 1935 in Eau Claire, the daughter of John and Lillian (Benson) Grill. In October of 1955, Jackie married Richard McFaul at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI. Together they raised a family of six children, supported each other’s interests, and remained devoted to each...

Arlene “Charlie” Marie Armstrong, 78, of Chippewa Falls, town of LaFayette, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, due to health complications. She was surrounded by her loving family at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Charlie had a great love for her family and her multitude of dear friends.  Charlie was born March 31, 1946 in the town of Tilden, the daughter of Elmer and Hilda (Bowe) Bowe. Charlie was known for her quick wit and amazing card playing. She was a...

Susan L. Thomas, 79, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, died Monday, April 15, 2024 at Our House Memory Care Senior Living in Chippewa Falls.  Susan was born March 7, 1945 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of James and Marjorie (Brunner) Ouimet. On June 8, 1979, Susan married Richard Thomas in Stillwater, MN. She worked many years for Amoco/Pactiv. Susan was a member of the Chippewa Valley ATV Club, Co-Founder of Happy Tails Dog Park, and Rock Dam Riders. Susan is survived by her...

                Alfred J. “Fritz” Bowe, 85, of Chippewa Falls, town of Anson, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.                 Fritz was born December 9, 1938 in the town of Tilden, the son of Ben and Anna (Schneider) Bowe. He served honorably in the U.S....

Susan (Sue) Eileen Wyland, 66, of Chippewa Falls, town of Wheaton, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls after a brief bout with cancer. She was born July 12, 1957, in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Dayton and Eileen (Swoboda) Reed. Sue married Daniel Wyland on July 11, 2005, in Chippewa Falls and resided in La Crosse. She worked at the Chippewa Manor for over 20 years. When she moved to La Crosse she worked at Bethany Lutheran until...

Ronald D. Jepson 76, of Chippewa Falls, town of Tilden, died suddenly on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his residence. Ron was born September 5, 1947 in Pine Island, MN, the son of Walter and Ione (LaBelle) Lee. He worked as an inspection technician for IBM and then was a self-employed machinist. On March 30, 1968, Ron married Rosemary Price at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek, MN. He was a member of Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. Ron is survived by his wife, Rosemary; one...

Patrick J. Greening, 94, of Chippewa Falls, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls.                 Pat was born December 5, 1929 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Phillip and Frances (Anderl) Greening. He served honorably in the U.S. Army in Germany.                 Pat was a dairy farmer most of his life and was a...

                Kelly Jo Bowe, affectionately known as Jo Jo or Grandma K, 55, of Chippewa Falls, town of Tilden, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her residence.                 Kelly Jo was born September 13, 1968 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Francis and Gloria (Revoir) Bowe. She graduated from Chi-Hi, Class of 1987....

                Lorraine “Becky” Andersen, 65, of Chippewa Falls, town of Wheaton, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.                 Becky was born September 7, 1958 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Norman and Lorraine (Frenette) Bell.                ...

Steven M. Williams, 81, of Chippewa Falls, a family man and businessman died suddenly after a long battle with heart disease on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.             Steve was born July 6, 1942 in Cedar Springs, MI, the son of Melvin and Flossie (Copeland) Williams.             He joined the U.S. Army after high school and came back to start...