Eleanore Ann Flunker, 102, of Chippewa Falls, died on October 3, 2022 at her residence.

Eleanore was born to Anton “Tony” and Marie (Boinski) Kutnarowski on April 19, 1920 in Thorp. 

She attended grade and high school in Thorp, graduating in 1939.  Upon graduation she went to work at Thorp Finance as a bookkeeper until she married Bernard Flunker on October 14, 1950.  She then moved to Chippewa Falls and operated the Hallie grocery store until 1953.  In 1954 she went to work in the office of the Chippewa Woolen mill until her son Galen was born and she became a “stay at home mom”.

Her hobbies were reading, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, fishing, gardening, camping, and especially dancing.  She sewed for herself, Galen and neighbors.  She loved to bake pies and bread “no bread machine!” She baked bread for family and neighbors.  Eleanore planted a large garden to can and freeze vegetables and fruit for the winter.  Bernard and she loved to dance and attended Polka Fests in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. They also traveled to all states except the New England states.  On their 40th anniversary they hooked up their trailer and went to Alaska and the Yukon. For their 50th anniversary they enjoyed celebrating the day with family and friends dancing up a storm at the Pines in Bloomer. 

She was a member of Notre Dame Church, Catholic Women’s Club, Women of the Moose Chapter 770 and former member of Hallie Senior Citizens, Chippewa Wildlife Society, and St Clara Circle. 

She leaves to mourn, her son Galen (LaNette), and grandchildren, Alexander and Carmen (Brady) Meyer.

Her parents and husband Bernard preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12 at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. Interment will be in Prairie View Cemetery in the village of Lake Hallie.

Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the church.

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

Funeral services for Eleanore A. Flunker were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12 at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls.

The Very Rev. Jesse Burish was celebrant of the funeral Mass assisted by Mass server, Joseph Ruf. Interment was in Prairie View Cemetery in Lake Hallie.

Music during the Mass was provided by Beth Martinek and Sue Van de Loo. Readings were given by Lois Paquette. Gift bearers were Alexander Flunker and Carmen Meyer.

Casket bearers were Alexander Flunker, Michael and Nathan Gerke, Mike Hosch, Brady Meyer and Charles Przybylski.