All Obituaries

Richard A. Boettcher, 72, of Chippewa Falls, town of LaFayette, died Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his residence under the care of Heartland Hospice. Richard was born November 19, 1953 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Reuben and Eleanor (Vavra) Boettcher. On July 5, 1983, Richard married Pauline Rands in South Dakota. He worked at Menards for 43 years. Richard is survived by his wife, Pauline; one daughter, Stevie Boettcher of Menomonie; one brother, Timothy Boettcher of Chippewa Falls; and ...

Mr. Patrick John Kunz, 79, of Spooner, WI, formerly of West Saint Paul, MN, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Chippewa Falls Veteran’s Home from complications of dementia.  Pat was born to Florence and Norbert Kunz in West Saint Paul, MN on August 22, 1946. He attended Saint Matthew’s Catholic School, Saint Thomas Academy, and graduated from Humboldt Senior High. After serving in the Vietnam War from 1966-68 he became an iron worker, eventually starting his own ...

Samuel Stein Upthegrove, 36, of Eau Claire, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. Sam was born in Superior, Wisconsin on April 17, 1989, beloved son of Jim and Marcy Upthegrove. From the moment he entered this world, his bright smile and gentle chuckle brought light into every room. He had a way of making people laugh without even trying–it was simply who he was. As a little boy at Deep Lake, Sam could be found in his bright red galoshes, fishing pole in one hand, container of ...

Diane K. Bowe, 88, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Osseo.  Diane was born December 6, 1937, the daughter of Edward O. and Mildred (Yohnk) Bowe. Diane spent most of her life on the family farm in Tilden, surrounded by the love of her parents. In her earlier years, she would always feed the chickens and help her mother with the dishes. She spent many happy hours swinging on her swing and playing the “Concentration” card ...

Ardyce Ann “Dude” Bernier, 90, of Eagleton, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls, surrounded by family and love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by quiet strength, deep faith, and a profound love for her family and the farm. Dude was born on April 22, 1935, to Frank and Valeria “Toots” (Vinette) Doncevic in the Town of Eagle Point. She attended Bartlett ...

Russell W. Speltz, 54, of Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, died Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family under the care of St. Croix Hospice after a brave and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Russell was born February 15, 1971 in Winona, MN, the son of William and Karen (Neyers) Speltz. Russ worked in the cable TV industry for many years as a lineman, most recently for Push, Inc. as an aerial foreman. After 10 years together, Russ married the ...

Daniel R. Haley, 76, of Chippewa Falls, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Chippewa Manor in Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Croix Hospice surrounded by loved ones.                 Born to Dr. John B. and Mary Katherine (Kern) Haley on May 13, 1949 in Chippewa Falls. He grew up in Chippewa Falls and spent his whole life here. He attended St. Charles Catholic school and graduated from McDonell Central ...

Mary Lou Postl, 91, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake. Mary Lou was born June 8, 1934 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Louis and Marie (Bibeau) Nowak. On June 22, 1957, Mary Lou married Herman Postl at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls. She was a member of St. Charles Church. She loved her grandchildren and the ones she babysat. Mary Lou is survived by one son, Daniel “Butch” Postl of Harlingen, TX; six ...

Lucyann F. Le Cleir, 93, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday February 7, 2026 at Lake Hallie Memory Care in the village of Lake Hallie. Lucyann was born in Chippewa County, one of 10 children born to William & Ida (Zwiefelhofer) Swoboda. She attended St. Charles Grade School and McDonell High School and was an active member of Notre Dame Church for well over 60 years. Lucyann proudly served as City Clerk for the City of Chippewa Falls for more than 36 years and retired in 1996. In ...

Andrew H. Bronstad, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Meadowbrook at Chetek. Andrew was born February 11, 1941 in Rice Lake, the son of Ingval and Julia (Anderson) Bronstad. He was confirmed in the Chetek Lutheran Church in 1957 and graduated from Chetek High School in 1960. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from November 3,1963-November 4, 1965 earning the rank of Specialist. On January 13, 1968 Andrew married Donna Buchli. They were married for 58 years. He ...