Area Obituaries

Ellison W. W. “Al” Anderson, age 80. of Glenwood City, WI, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Al was born December 15, 1943, in Roberts, WI to Lester C. and Viola M. E. (Hagel) Anderson They lived in several areas, from Roberts, Martel, Wildwood, Spring Valley and Elmwood.…

Charles Arland Ritchie, 77, of Chippewa Falls passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at home. Charles was born May 8, 1946, to Clarence and Caroline (Strawn) Ritchie in Colfax. He graduated from Colfax High School. He was united in marriage to Susan Johnson on August 13, 1969, at St. James in Eau Claire. Chuck…

Wayne Everett Harrison, 96, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, following a four-week stay at River Pines Long-Term Care in Altoona, WI. Wayne was born in Eau Claire, WI on April 29, 1927, to John Everett Harrison and Ruth Amanda (Hultman) Harrison. He graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1945…

Dennis  E. Bliese,  age 79 of Deer Park, WI,  died on January 21, 2024 at the Divine Nursing and Rehab Nursing Home in St. Croix Falls, WI surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be at 1p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest, WI. Visitation will be at the Immanuel…

Annabelle M. Yamriska, 88, of Menomonie (formerly of Boyceville), died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born on September. 2, 1935 in Sheridan Township, Dunn County to Merton & Clara (Lillevold) Lien. She was baptized and confirmed at West Akers Lutheran Church.  As a home day care provider…

Lorraine D. Anderson, 92, of Arkansaw died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. She was born July 3, 1931 in Arkansaw, WI; daughter of Wallace and Dorothy (Foster) Gifford. Lorraine grew up in Arkansaw where she attended school. Shortly after high school Lorraine married Vernon Anderson at the…

Richard Anthony “Dick” Obermueller, age 81 of Glenwood City, WI. Died Monday January 22, 2024 at Glenhaven Inc. with hospice. Dick was born November 4, 1942 in the twp. Of Glenwood, WI to Edward and Hattie (Hirsch) Obermueller. He attended the local rural school and later graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1961 after…

Terrance Clifford Engeman, age 83, of Boyceville WI, passed away at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire on Sunday, January 7, 2024. After growing up in Redwood Falls, MN he joined the Navy for 3 years. He married Karen (Hegeman) who he shared his life with in the Boyceville area for the past 50 years. Terry…

Damian Karpenske, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, left this world suddenly at the age of 49 in his home. He was a cherished son to Avon Karpenske and David & Jean Karpenske. Damian was also an adored big brother to Jessica (Daryl) Cacka and Kara (Ted) Bigos. His loss has left a profound…

Darlene M. Waters, 73, of Glenwood City, passed away on Saturday January 6, 2024, after a short fight with cancer. Darlene was born on September 28, 1950 to Edwin and Edith (Swenson) Keeley and grew up in Emerald, WI with five older brothers, Rolland, Sherman, Richard (Dick), Gerald (Butch) and Mike Keeley. In 9th grade,…