All Obituaries

James P. Paquette, 90, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on January 18, 2022 at his home with his son by his side. Jim was born on December 7, 1931 in Chippewa Falls to Elmer and Mildred (Lemay) Paquette. Jim was a long time member of the Notre Dame Parish and graduated from McDonell High School in 1949.  He loved outdoor sports, in particular he loved fishing and hockey. Jim served in the Navy as aircrew during the Korean War from 1951 until 1955.  On April 19, 1958 Jim married...

Richard Neil Solie “Trigger” of Oak Creek, followed his great love to their next adventure in heaven on Monday, January 17, 2022. Trigger was born February 15, 1936 the son of Hans and Anne (Zais) Solie. Trigger proudly served in the Marines and U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He had the opportunity to travel the globe from Asia to Alaska.  He never really shared stories of his service days, but every now and then you could see the remembrances...

Mike Campbell, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, January 16, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.             Mike was born July 11, 1964 to Jerry and Marlene (Zurovec) Campbell. He married Ruth Reiter on October 20, 1995 at St. Bridget’s Church.             Mike was proud of his Naval service, and his 20 years serving on the parish council. He enjoyed cooking chicken at the...

            Jeanette M. King, 90, of Bloomer, town of Eagle Point, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Aggies Country Living in Eagle Point.             Jeanette was born December 5, 1931, in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of August “Augie” and Florence “Flo” (Henneman) Dachel. She graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High in 1949. On September 28, 1950,...

Thomas John Bleskachek of Chippewa Falls, passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Tom was born to Henry and Christine (Sandvick) Bleskachek on June 20, 1944. He was known as Tom, TJ or Toby by many family and friends. Tom served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1965. Tom married Mavis “Mazie” Bowe on December 27, 1967 in Hennepin County, MN. Tom and Mazie owned “TJ & Mazie’s Bar” in...

 Shirley M. Liedl, 90, of Chippewa Falls passed away from Congested Heart Failure, on January 10, 2022 at Lake Hallie Memory Care under the care of St Joseph’s Hospice. Shirley was born on May 21, 1931 to George and Ida (Urban) Smithers at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls.  She attended Holy Ghost School and McDonell High School, graduating in 1949. She married Bernard Liedl on June 27, 1950 and lived her entire life on Chippewa’s southside as a member of...

Thomas J. Rubenzer, 59, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Tom was born June 22, 1962 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Jerry and Belinda (Bell) Rubenzer. On March 24, 1990, Tom married Rebecca Meinen at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. Tom passionately owned and operated Jerry’s Heating & Air Conditioning since 1995 when he bought it from his dad. The legacy of the business will be carried on by his two sons, Ben and...

            Terri L. LaVelle, 55, of Chippewa Falls, died suddenly on Monday, January 3, 2022 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.             Terri was born June 15, 1966 in Fresno, CA, the daughter of James and Diane (Bruhn) Martinek. She worked for Minnesota Wire for many years.             On October 11, 2019, Terri...

David J. White, 58, of Chippewa Falls, town of LaFayette, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 30, 2021. David was born July 16, 1963, in Chippewa Falls, the son of Ronald and Geraldine (Felix) White. He was a member of Holy Ghost Church. On June 8, 1985, David married Diana Staffan at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls and later Karen Elwood in Fence, WI on December 31, 2013, and they later divorced. Both remained loving friends until the day of his passing. David was an engineer...

James P. Goettl, 86, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.             James was born in the town of Eagle Point on November 17, 1935, the son of Gregory and Marie (Meinen) Goettl.             James married Ramona Hilt on May 5, 1956 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer. Together they celebrated 65 years of...