Chippewa Herald

Rosemary Ann Rittenhouse, 87, passed away peacefully on the morning on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home where she has resided since 2015. Rosemary was the second child born to Alfred and Adeline (Peloquin) Miller on July 25, 1934, in Chippewa Falls, WI. Growing up, she held a few different jobs including working in a canning factory and working as a lifeguard. She graduated from McDonell Central Catholic High School in 1952. Upon graduation she moved to Rochester, MN to attend nursing school at St. Mary's Hospital and lived in the dorms at Marion Hall. She graduated nursing school as an RN in 1955. She started her career in nursing that same year and worked in...

Thomas Stanley Radunzel, 67, passed away on Wednesday at his residence in Pooler, Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Radunzel; and children, McKenna Jaynes (Travis), and Kalen Radunzel; grandchildren, Atle Radunzel, Gemma, Jericho, and Hugh Jaynes; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; many nieces; nephews; and fur-babies, Rayna and Finn. He and Rayna were volunteers with Coastal Therapy Dogs. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to The Coastal Pet Rescue at 7430 Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or coastalpetrescue.org. Friends may sign the online register book at...

Karen D. Crawford April 4, 1968 - March 8, 2022 Karen Diane Crawford, age 53, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home in Madison. She was born on April 4, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Marcia and James Crawford. Karen is survived by her parents, her siblings: Eric (Lisa) Crawford, Susan (Shawn Peters) Crawford, and Philip (Margie Franzen) Crawford; and her nieces and nephews: Shannon and Evan Crawford, and Maisie and Fred Peters. Karen grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1987. In high school, Karen received a varsity letter as a manager for the girls' softball team. After high school, Karen continued her...

Howard Thomas Rogers, commonly known as "Tom", passed away at the age of 94 January 17, 1922 in Shelburne Vermont. Born on November 11, he shared his birthday with Veterans Day. He himself was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of World War II. Tom graduated from Carroll College in 1951 and went on to graduate school in Connecticut. Tom's career always included service to others, beginning with his first job as a probation and parole officer in Barron Wisconsin, followed by Superintendent of The Wisconsin School for Boys in Waukesha. From there his career took him and his family to northern Wisconsin where he ran the Black River Falls Camp for delinquent juveniles. A...

Carole Marsolek, 80, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022, at Madonna Skilled Care Facility where she had resided for nearly two years. Carole was born December 8, 1941, in Chippewa Falls, WI to Gertrude (Trebon) and Louis Gettler. She attended McDonnell High School, after graduating in 1960, she moved to Rochester, MN, and attended St. Marys School of Practical Nursing. She met Robert Marsolek, they were married at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, WI on September 12, 1964. She worked at St. Marys Hospital and Mayo Clinic, and in between raising her family, she worked part-time for Olmsted Community and Methodist Hospitals. She also did private duty nursing. Carole...

James Vincent Sherman, Jr., 80, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in Rock Hill. Born in Saint Paul, MN, Jim was the son of the late James Vincent Sherman, Sr. and the late Mary Ellen Enright Sherman. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Solie. Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force and lived in Brookfield, WI with his wife of 51 years, Constance Heims Sherman, prior to moving to Fort Mill, SC in 2020. Jim's love and dedication to his family was a driving force throughout his life. He spent many weekends coaching his sons' youth sports teams and, in recent years, was happiest when surrounded by his three grandchildren. Jim's other passion in life was golf...

Born to eternal life on December 30, 2021 at the age of 101 in Cedarburg. Visitation will be held at Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg, on Friday January 7, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 10, 2022, 10:30 AM at Notre Dame Catholic Church, in Chippewa Falls, followed by the burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice are appreciated. Doris was born on November 17, 1920 in Chippewa Falls to William and Corrine Schmidt. She graduated from McDonell Memorial High School in Chippewa Falls, class of 1939. She married Edward Gehweiler, her husband of 67 years, on March 10, 1944 at Minter Field in California. Their...

Clara Anne Bastian, 89, of Whitewater passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Fairhaven. Clara was born on December 3, 1931 in Neenah to Gordon and Frances (Cheeseman) Albert. She grew up in Neenah and graduated from Neenah High School. On September 2, 1950, Clara married William (Bill) E. Bastian, and together they had three children. Clara did office and clerical work at Neenah High School and later at Steven's Point High School and General Casting in Waukesha, while Bill was in the ministry. She and Bill would then move to Nashville, Tennessee to work with senior housing apartments. Clara doing the office and clerical work and Bill doing maintenance. Clara and Bill moved back to...

Donald John Lanners, 85, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at Seasons Hospice House on May 31, 2021 after battling ALS. He was born on December 20, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Frances (Loschko) Lanners. Don married Dolores Schemenauer on June 1, 1957, in Chippewa Falls. He was on active duty in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958, serving as a Radar Repairman at Otis Air Force Base in Massachusetts. Don worked full time and went to school part time while starting his family and earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He then worked for IBM in Endicott NY and in 1968 was transferred to...

Glenn Klevgard, 90, of rural Strum passed away on March 27, 2021 at Azura Memory Care in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, while under St. Joseph's Hospice Care. Glenn was born on March 5, 1931 to Bernard and Orvilla (Risen) Klevgard, at Grandpa Andrew's farm in Bennett Valley, with Grandma Amelia being the midwife. At the time Glenn was born, his parents lived on a farm in Gilmanton, Wisconsin. Glenn attended school in Bennett Valley, and later attended Whitehall High School. As a young man he worked for his dad, building barns, houses, and remodeling jobs, and often completed the plumbing and electrical work as well. At age 16 he rented a farm and farmed up until he was drafted into the Army as...

Ryan James Ojibway, 45, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Ryan was born on December 25, 1975 in Chippewa Falls to Dale and Brenda (Dimmick) Ojibway. He grew up with a deep love for his hometown and playing baseball as a Cardinal for Chippewa Falls High School. He attended college at UW-Whitewater where he met his future wife in 1995 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1999. He wed Sabrina Maul in 2003 and they welcomed their first child, a boy they named Connor, in 2009. He enjoyed cheering on the Packers, the Brewers, the Badgers and the Bucks, watching the movie Tombstone an inordinate amount and spending time with family and...

Patrick Reiss McComis, 58, of Cedarburg, WI, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 19, 2020. As the sun shines this December morning, we smile knowing Pat is behind these rays of warmth. He is now home, our newest guardian angel waiting for the opportunity to send a joke or two our way here on Earth. Pat was born in Anaheim, California to the late Charles Walter and Anne (Reiss) McComis on March 1st, 1962. One of the most selfless and generous men one could ever meet, he was a model husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, boss, coach, and mentor. His enthusiasm and beaming signature smile were preeminent in everything he did. He was a faithful Christian...

Rose M. Carpenter Dalquest, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Due to the Covid virus, a private funeral mass will be celebrated in Jasper, Texas, and her remains will be interred in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin at a later date. Rose was the daughter of the late William J. and Eleanor Schemenauer of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of McDonell Memorial High School, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and later received her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Biology from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Rose was employed by the Wichita Falls ISD from 1963-1995. In addition to teaching at Rider High School she also served as Supervisor...

Our mother, Maxine Helen (Prokasky) Brehmer, was called to Heaven on November 9, 2020, after fighting dementia for several years. She might not have had vivid memories of her past, but in the end, she always knew her Lord. We are comforted to know that she has now met Him and is reunited with her husband, Herb "Bigfoot", granddaughter, Sloane; parents, Emil and Clara (Kaul) Prokasky; and many other family, friends, and neighbors in Heaven. Mom once told us, when we asked what Heaven was like, that it was different for each person and that whatever made a person happy was what would be experienced in Heaven. So we know that Mom is now singing old time country gospel, telling really bad...

Longtime resident of Mequon, died October 4, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Carol (nee Holmes); his children Adam (Lee) Wiensch of Milwaukee, Jessica (James) Senecal of Portland, OR, Megan (Daniel) O'Keefe of Chicago, IL and Caroline (Raja) David of St. Paul, MN; his sister, Jane (Romie) Monarski of Grafton and ten grandchildren who will forever remember his colorful stories, his generosity and his high expectations. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave and Emily Wiensch and siblings Donna Waldusky and Dale Wiensch. Jim was born January 28, 1931 in Chippewa Falls, WI and was fiercely proud of his hometown and his upbringing on...

Christine J. Prueher, nee Hoover died September 16, 2020. She was born in St. Paul, MN. The daughter of the late Alvin and Barbara (Prueher) Hoover. During her life she enjoyed music and making cabinets. Mother of Stacey Naumczik and Thomas Olson. Grandmother to Monika Hallisch and Angelina Peterson. Great Grandmother of Kylouh Hallisch. Sister to Mike Hoover, Wanda Jackson, Roger (Lori) Hoover, Kimberly (Walter) Johnson and Robin (Brian) Fredrickson. She was preceded in death by her brothers Keith Hoover and Eugene (Joyce) Hoover. Funeral Services will be held on Monday September 28, 2020 at 4:00PM at the Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home 113 Freeman St. Genoa...

Judith Marie Rooney passed away on August 20, 2020 in Brunswick, Md at the age of 73. She leaves behind her children Dennis jr, Michael and Amy: 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis and granddaughter Danielle. Judy was born September 29, 1946 in Chippewa Falls, Wi. She graduated from McDonnel High School in 1964. Judy earned several certifications for dietary needs and was the Head cook at Record Street Homein Frederick, Md until her retirement. All that knew her were showered with her love and precious spirit. During this unprecedented time with virus concerns the family will be holding a memorial ceremony at Arlington Cemetery...

Harold G. Zempel, age 93, formerly of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin was called to the arms of Jesus on July 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Osseo, Wisconsin to George and Adelia (Pehlke) Zempel. Harold's passion was working with children. He worked for 35 years as a psychologist/counselor for the Chippewa Falls School District. He also worked for the Strum and Osseo Wisconsin school districts as a teacher. Harold's faith was very important to him. He served on many faith based boards and committees during his career. He was a longtime member of the Optimist Club in Chippewa Falls. Harold loved spending time with family, playing games and talking. Harold is survived by...

(nee: Sherman) age 80, passed away at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital on Sunday May 10, 2020. Patricia was born in St. Paul, MN on February 3, 1940 to James and Maxine Sherman. During her sophomore year her family moved to Chippewa Falls, WI. Patricia graduated from McDonnell High School in 1957 and went on to Viterbo College in LaCrosse, WI to become a registered nurse. She moved to CA and worked at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles where she led the Intensive Care and Critical Care Unit and took care of many Hollywood stars. After 15 years in CA she returned to Chippewa Falls, WI and in 1978 married Richard "Trigger" Solie her high school sweetheart. They resided in Chippewa...

Robert G. Speich, age 94, died at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Bob was born on March 12, 1925, in Greenwood, WI son of John and Emma (Braun) Speich.He was raised on the family farm north of Greenwood. He received his education at Hemlock School and Greenwood High School. At the age of 20, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne until his honorable discharge in November 1946. Robert was united in marriage to Audrey Michels September 25, 1948 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenwood. He was a devoted husband for 47 years. Bob worked 37 years as a lineman and foreman for Northern States Power, and was a member of International Brotherhood...

Passed into Eternal Life on 8/26/19. Please go to www.BeckerRitter.com for service information.