System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Kent A. Christensen
Kent A. Christensen, 36, of 25 W. Wisconsin St., Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 1, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, as a result of a work related accident.
He was born Aug. 25, 1963, in Chippewa Falls to Dorothy (Woll) and Jack Christensen. He attended Korger-Chestnut Elementary School, and Chippewa Falls Middle and High Schools. He had been employed for his parents at J. Christensen Florist & Greenhouse in Chippewa Falls until becoming co-owner with his brother, Brian, in February 1997.
Survivors include his parents, Dorothy and Jack Christensen of Chippewa Falls; his special friend, Misty Schemenauer and her son, Andrew Beaudette of Chippewa Falls; one sister, Bonnie Christensen of Chippewa Falls; three brothers, Brian (Mickey) Christensen of Jim Falls, Bradley Christensen of Chippewa Falls, and Clay Christensen of Chippewa Falls; his paternal grandfather, Elmer Christensen of Chippewa Falls; his maternal grandmother, Rosine Woll of Chippewa Falls; nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Christensen in 1958; his brother, Dana Christensen in 1996; his paternal grandmother, Marion Christensen; and his maternal grandfather, Carvel Woll.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls, with the Rev. Roger Skatrud of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral chapel.
Kent loved to hunt. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Memorial contributions in Kent's memory may be directed to any wildlife preservation projects, specifically Duck's Unlimited.
Leonard S. Johnson
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Leonard S. Johnson, 84, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Longwood, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
He was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Duluth, Minn., the son of Rose (Cartier) and Frank Johnson. He came to Chippewa Falls in 1935 to work for his uncle who operated a manufacturing company. In 1948 he purchased the business and established Johnson Manufacturing Company, eventually employing 170 people in the Chippewa Falls area. He sold the business in 1967 and retired to Florida for many years, returning to Chippewa Falls during the summer months.
Survivors include one son, Robert Johnson of Minneapolis; two daughters, Dolores (Casey) Sylla of Barrington, Ill. and Rosemary (Phil) Yurgae of Des Moines, Iowa; one daughter-in-law, Marcia (Richard) Larson of Eau Claire; five grandsons, Steven, John, Eric, Jeff and Christopher; four granddaughters, Christine, Meredith, Kara and Dana; and one great granddaughter, Hanna. Other special friends include Mary Pat and Catherine Ann McDowell, Jon Monda and Jerry Daniel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine; one son, James; and his parents.
A memorial service will be held for the immediate family.
Boos service
Funeral services for Jacqueline K. "Jackie" Boos were held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at Notre Dame Church, Chippewa Falls. The Rev. Albert Sonnberger, the Rev. John Potaczek, the Rev. Eric Berns and the Rev. Richard Gilles con-celebrated at the funeral Mass. Interment was in Hope Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.
Music during the Mass was provided by the Notre Dame Choir. Readings were given by the Rev. Potaczek and the Rev. Berns. Gift Bearers were Dean, Lynn, Nathan and Stacey Boos. A poem was read by Charlie Bucheger, which was written by his daughter, Carissa Twillie.
Casket Bearers were Jeff Dahl, Troy Burtness, Eric Nyhus, Adam Potaczek, Butch Berg and Adam Jacobson.
Tuesday afternoon the P.C.C.W. of Notre Dame recited the rosary and Tuesday evening the Rev. Potaczek led the family, relatives and friends in a Christian Vigil Service at the Horan Funeral Home.
Helen DeSomer
Helen “Gram” DeSomer, 87, of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Lake Delton, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at the Hannah M. Rutledge Nursing Home in Chippewa Falls.
Helen was born in Fort Atkinson on Nov. 9, 1911, to Louis and Anna (Voy) Kreklow. Helen grew up in Ft. Atkinson and attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School.
Helen married Alexander DeSomer on Feb. 15, 1930, in Chicago, Ill.
Helen, lovingly referred to as “Gram,” is survived by her two sons, Robert (Barbara) of Justice, Ill., and Leonard (Sharon) of Oostburg; three daughters, Beverly (Dave) Weise of Wisconsin Dells, Joan DeSomer of Baraboo, and Lucille Kozak of Bridgeview, Ill.; 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and a special daughter-in-law, Linda DeSomer of Chippewa Falls.
She was preceded in death by her husband in March, 1982; her parents; two brothers; four sisters and a daughter, Annie.
Memorial funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells with the Rev. Richard Collier officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
The Picha Funeral Home of Lake Delton assisted the family with arrangements.
Marie Woodford
FALL CREEK—Marie J. Woodford, 86, of the Fall Creek Valley Nursing Home, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at the home.
Marie was born in Cleghorn on Jan. 29, 1913, to John and Mary Pederson.
Marie married Loyal Woodford on March 4, 1931, in Eau Claire. The couple farmed most of their married life in Eau Claire County, mainly in the Town of Ludington.
She is survived by three sons, Donald Sr. (Betty), Roger (Linda) and Lyle (Debora) all of Fall Creek; five daughters, Bernice (Leonard) Dekan of Eau Claire, Joyce (Thomas) Gerdes, and Joanne Linder, both of Red Wing, Minn., Carol (Kenneth) Huff and Ragena (Cliff) Albrecht, both of Fall Creek; one brother, Martin Pederson of Eau Claire; three sisters, Della Iverson of Minong, Illine Reagan of Mesa, Ariz., Irma Hanson of Altoona; 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in Feb., 1982, and eight siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 1 at Zion Lutheran Church in the Town of Seymour, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta, and one hour before services at the church.
Dale L. Anthony
EAU CLAIRE — Dale L. Anthony, 68, of 1325 Summit St., Eau Claire, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 at Luther Hospital.
He was born on May 22, 1931 in Blytheville, Ark. Dale served in the U.S. Air Force as a Technical Sergeant working on T33 aircraft from 1950-1955. While stationed in Prestwick Scotland, he met his wife, Mary Dick. They were married in Prestwick on June 10, 1954.
Dale started Anthony Custom Homebuilders in the early 1960’s, specializing in residential and light commercial construction. He began Anthony Heating and Cooling in 1980, which he continued to operate until his retirement in 1996.
Dale’s passions included downhill skiing, road touring and mountain bicycling. He devoted the last three years of his life to building and flying radio controlled (RC) aircraft. He was a member of the Indianhead Country R.C. Modelers, Inc. and the Menomonie R/C Flyers. He enjoyed including all of his grandchildren in his many hobbies and helping other people with their special projects.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, James (Rebecca) of Eau Claire; two daughters, Elizabeth (Steven) Statz of Maple Grove, Minn. and Diane (Lee) Erickson of North Canton, Ohio; eight grandchildren, John King, Alex, Michelle and Phillip Anthony, Amanda and Sara Statz, Kadie and Kyle Erickson; his mother, Wilma Albrecht of Cornell; ten brothers and sisters, Donald Anthony of La Crosse, Robert (Marilyn) Anthony of Dresser, Larry (Brigitte) Olmstead of Fredricksburg, Va., Juanita Patten and Nancy (Howard) Fasbender, both of Cornell, Bob (Pat) Olmstead of Anchorage, Alaska, Fred (Karla) Olmstead of Fresno, Calif., Diane (Don) Oliver of Jim Falls, Linda (Gale) Skistad of Inver Grove Heights, Minn. and Kathy (Mark) Hauser of Missoula, Mont.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Olmstead and step father, Emory Anthony.
A celebration of Dale’s life will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, Eau Claire with the Pastor Kendal Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and an hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Jeffrey B. Chwala
EAU CLAIRE — Jeffrey B. Chwala, 21, of 429 Platt St., Eau Claire, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 at Luther Hospital from injuries he received in an industrial accident that occurred on Oct. 6.
Jeff moved to the Boyd area with his family in 1981. He attended Stanley-Boyd schools. He then moved to Eau Claire and was an employee at American Coating Technology Co.
Jeff loved hunting, working on his car, music and snowmobiling. Jeff’s ready smile and “I’m one step ahead of you Dad” gleam will leave a big vacancy in our hearts. Although he leaves Dad and little sister Corrine behind, we are consoled in the knowledge that Jeff and Mom are together in the hands of our Lord.
Survivors include his father, Dale Chwala of Boyd; sister, Corrine Chwala of Boyd; maternal grandmother, Clara Keller of Milwaukee; paternal grandfather, Ted Chwala of Stanley; and paternal grandmother, Armella Chwala of Cadott.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret, in 1991 and maternal grandfather, Gilbert Keller.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Stanley, with the Rev. Matt Miklasz officiating and burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Boyd. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Plombon Funeral Home in Stanley.
