Chippewa County Wisconsin Obituaries

Mrs. Anna Stoffel died at her home in the town of Tilden Sunday afternoon at the ripe old age of 80 years, after a residence in that town of forty-five years. She was the widow of the late Peter Stoffel and is survived by the following children: Sister Mathisa, a nun, of West Allis, Wis., Mrs. S. Dachel, Edson, Mrs. Peter Hunz, Tilden, Mrs. Joseph Bowe, Tilden, Mrs. Joseph Smetana, Mrs. Peter Meinen, town of Bloomer, Michael, Peter and John Stoffel, Tilden. The funeral will be held this forenoon from St. Peter's church in Tilden. -Independent.

Nic Meinen responded to the call of the Grim Reaper yesterday, and thus another of the old time residents of Tilden is removed from our midst. One by one they are passing - those men and women who came here more than a half a century ago and endured untold hardships to build a home. The town of Tilden then was a wilderness and the principal inhabitants were the Indians, the white settlers living far apart. They were a kind and generous class and it was because of the pleasant disposition they possessed that the Red men kept their places. It was a common thing in those days for a buck to walk into a house without sounding a warning and beg for something to eat. Refusal, perhaps, might have meant trouble, but none were refused, and if there was anything loose around the place that the buck thought he needed more than the settler who had fed him, it was not to be found when wanted. The stories those old settlers told in later years were interesting, happening as they did in our very neighborhood, and it is regretted that they were never written down. And their children can never tell them as well as the old folks.

Nic Meinen, the subject of this sketch, and whose picture taken a few years ago, was born at Aierchweiler, Germany, 82 years ago and came to this country fifty-eight years ago, locating immediately in Tilden. He was married here on November 9 (1865) of last years he and his wife celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage surrounded by their six children and 24 grandchildren. Their children are: William, of Tilden, Peter of Auburn, Mrs. John Stoffel of Auburn, Bernard, Joseph and Louis Meinen of Tilden.

The funeral will take place on Thursday morning, services at St. Peter's church in Tilden, which the deceased assisted in launching fifty-six years ago.

John Baker, one of our highly esteemed pioneers, passed away last Thursday night at the ripe age of 84 years. He was in his usual good health up to within a few days of his death, and his sudden demise came as a shock to his family and friends.

The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1833. He came to America in middle life and for thirty five years he has lived on the farm in Cooks Valley.

The funeral was held at the Cooks Valley Catholic church on Monday morning, Rev. A. H. Rosenthal officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. We join in deepest sympathy to the sorrowing family in their bereavement.

Our community, especially the Cooks Valley vicinity, was shocked on Wednesday when it learned that Peter Meinen had been in failing health for some four months but he had improved in health and returned home from the hospital and his neighbors and friends thought he was on the road to recovery. The ravages of disease had made such inroads on his strength, however, that kind ministrations and medical skill could avail nothing.

Peter Meinen was born in the town of Tilden, Chippewa county on Feb. 19, 1871, Thirty two years ago he moved a few miles into the town of Auburn in Cooks Valley where he has since resided. He was married at the Tilden Catholic church on Oct. 13, 1896, to Anna Stoffel. He is survived by his wife and eight children - seven daughters and one son - all of whom are living at home, to mourn his untimely departure. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and was one of the board of directors of the Vale Creamery,
in both of which institutions he took a deep interest.

Peter Meinen's sturdy life and cheerful disposition will be greatly missed in our community. He was one of those sturdy, whole hearted farmers whose hospitality and good humor, his integrity and his loyalty, were known throughout the country. His death is a distinct loss to the community and all hearts are bowed in sorrow at his demise.

The funeral will be held at the Cooks Valley Catholic church tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00 a.m. and interment will be made in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Peter Yakesh, a much beloved Cooks Valley lady, died at the Chippewa hospital on Sunday morning as a result of injuries received on Friday. At about four o'clock Friday afternoon she took a lunch out to the men who were harvesting corn. The men had a load of corn ready to take to the barn and Mrs. Yakesh volunteered to drive it in. She road on the whiffle trees and in passing from the field into a road the front wheels dropped into a furrow or ditch and Mrs. Yakesh was thrown under the wagon and the load passed over her chest, crushing her frightfully and injuring her internally.

Mr. Yakesh took her to the hospital at Chippewa Falls at once, little thinking that she would live to reach it. Her injuries were such that medical skill and tender nursing could avail but little and she passed away on Sunday morning after the most intense suffering.

Agnes, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Lawrence Boehm of New Auburn, was born in Eau Claire, Dec. 27, 1873, and has lived in the vicinity of Eau Claire, New Auburn and Bloomer all her life. She was joined in marriage to Peter Yakesh in her young womanhood and moved to their farm in Cooks Valley where they have since resided. She was one of a family of seventeen children and is the first of this fine big family to be called from this earth. Besides her parents, brothers and sisters, she is survived by her husband, three sons and one daughter.

The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Cooks Valley Catholic church, Rev. A. H. Rosenthal officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at the church.

We join friends innumerable in expressions of sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family in their bereavement.

The news of the death of John Yakesh was conveyed to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Yakesh of Cooks Valley, Monday in the following telegram from the war department at Washington: "Musician John Yakesh died Nov. 10, from wounds received in action." This news came as a shock to his family and old friends here, as the last heard from him before was to the effect that he had practically recovered from his wounds.

John Yakesh was born in Cooks Valley on Aug. 7, 1896. He attended the rural schools until he had completed the course to fit himself as a railway mail clerk. He passed the examination and received an appointment soon after his enlistment, he was appointed a second time soon after he arrived in France.

He enlisted on April 13, 1917, at Eau Claire and sailed for France June 10, 1917, being among the very first to arrive on French soil. He was with Pershing's original men and was assigned to duty in the trenches some six weeks after landing in France, where he had seen service almost continuously, with the exception of the time he was in the hospital. He was gassed three times and wounded once. The last time he was gassed his flesh was badly burned and was very painful. On Oct. 25th he wrote his parents that he practically recovered from his wounds and had transferred to membership in the regimental band. It must be that blood poisoning developed in the burns which caused his death.

The deceased is survived by his parents, three brothers and three sisters, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. He had considerable musical ability which made him a general favorite among all classes. For several years he was a member of the Bloomer band. His death is a distinct loss to the community, and all join the Advance in expressions of sympathy to his sorrowing family in their bereavement.

The death of Peter Yakish, 71 years pioneer resident occurred Friday night at his home after suffering a paralytic stroke. Mr. Yakish was a Native of Austria, coming here some forty years ago. His wife preceded him in death some seven years ago. Ten years ago they purchased the Frank German farm. He is survived by three sons, James, Edward and Richard and one daughter, Mrs. Edward Zwiefelhofer. Funeral services were held Tuesday at nine o'clock, Rev. Charles Rudolph officiating.

John Meinen, a town of Tilden pioneer, passed away at his home in that town Sunday morning, aged 91 years. Born in Germany in 1838, he came to America in his young manhood and has lived in Chippewa county 68 years, and on a farm in Tilden over 60 years.

Surviving relatives are six daughters Mrs. Theresa Benish of Howard, Mrs. Henry Schemenauer of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Fred Heitmeyer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Valentine Miller, Jr., of Tilden, and the Misses Carrie and Louise Meinen, who reside on the home farm, and one son, Nicholas Meinen of Tilden.

The funeral was held at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden Wednesday morning with interment in the church cemetery.

The community was saddened by the death of John Stoffel, who passed away at his home in Cooks Valley on Friday evening. He underwent an operation a year ago at the Chippewa hospital, from which he never fully recovered and he has been in poor health for the past year.

John Stoffel was born in Belgium, May 11, 1866, and came to America with his parents at the age of two years. For several years the family lived in the town of Tilden, where he was united in marriage to Theresa Meinen, Oct 13, 1896. In 1912 he sold his farm to Gust Kelm and purchased the Z. C. Willis farm in Cooks Valley, where he has since resided.

Mr. Stoffel is survived by his wife and ten children, as follows: William of Popple Creek, Leo of Eagle Point, Adolph, Eugene, Joseph, Anna, George, Peter, Norbert and Carl all living at home. He is survived by two brothers Peter of Woodmohr and Nick of Tilden, and five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Bowe, Mrs. Sebastian Dachel, Mr. Peter Huntz, Mrs. Peter Meinen and Mrs. Jos. Smetana Sr.

The funeral was held on Tuesday morning at St. John the Baptist church in Cooks Valley, Rev. Chas. Rudolph officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Those from a distance who were here for the funeral: Norbert Dachel, Wisconsin Rapids; William Meinen, Milwaukee; Albert Bowe of Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bowe of Chippewa Falls and several other relatives and friends from Tilden, Wheaton, Bloomer and other surrounding points.

The body was discovered at about 6:45 o'clock by his two daughters, Maurietta and Catherine, who were attracted to his bedroom by the sound of a shot. They found him dead with a rifle lying nearby.

Mr. Meinen suffered a nervous breakdown sometime ago, following a siege of stomach flu. An injury to his back, suffered in a fall, a few years ago, also aggravated his condition. He returned from the hospital on Friday after undergoing treatment.

The deceased was born in the town of Tilden on September 20, 1882, and has been a lifelong resident of Chippewa county. He resided on a farm in that township until 1925, when he moved to the present home near St. Peter's church.

Since 1925 he has been manager of the Tilden Creamery Co., and figured prominently in Chippewa County. In 1927, he was elected secretary of the creamery and then took over his duties as both secretary and manager.

He was married to Miss Catherine Boos of the town of Tilden in 1908, she preceding him in death in 1924. Ten children were born to this union, the oldest Albert dying in infancy.

He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Regina Prince and Julius Meinen, both of Cooks Valley; Roman, George, Bernard C., Maurietta and Catherine Meinen, all of Tilden; Mrs. Margaret Rubenzer, of Tilden, and Mrs. Anne Schmidt of the town of Howard.

Also surviving are three brothers and one sister, William, Milwaukee; Louis, town of Tilden; Joseph, Eau Claire, and Mrs. John Stoffel, Cooks Valley.

Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from St. Peter's church in Tilden, with Rev. Fr. Roschke officiating. Interment will be made in St. Peter's cemetery.

Mrs. John Yakesh passed away at her home in this city at 12:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, following a lingering illness. She had been failing in health for many months.

Mrs. Yakesh was born in Czechoslovakia in July, 1873, and came to America with her parents when a young girl. The family settled in Cooks Valley, where she resided until a few years ago. She was married in 1895 to John Yakesh, and they continued to reside on a farm in Cooks Valley until they retired and moved into this city about six years ago.

To this union was born seven children. One son, John, died in France during the World War. Surviving are her husband and six children: Mrs. William Stoffel and Felix of Cooks Valley, Mary and Lillian at home, Vernon of Bellingham, Wash., and George of Milwaukee. One sister, Miss Mary Pecha of Cooks Valley and eleven grandchildren also survive.

A few years after the war Mr. And Mrs. Yakesh made a tour of Europe to their birth places and to the grave of their son, John, who died in service. It was a happy experience for them both and an event from which they have drawn a great deal of satisfaction.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic church in this city at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning, with interment in the cemetery at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley. Rev. Father Aug. Frisch will officiate.

Mrs. Peter Hunz., a former resident of Chippewa county, died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home in St. Paul.

Mrs. Hunz was born Lena Stoffel on September 4, 1869, in the town of Tilden. She was married there (at) St. Peter's church to Peter Hunz and 28 years ago they moved to Cornell where they resided until 10 years ago when they left for St. Paul. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago, and she is survived by the following children, Mrs. Edward Phelan, Ida and Ermine all of St. Paul, Caroline, Alphonse, Herman and Leon of Chicago, and Herbert of Chippewa Falls. Also surviving are two grandchildren.

The remains will arrive in Chippewa Falls Thursday morning at 10:40 o'clock and will be taken to the Bennett-LaFrania Funeral Home where they will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peter's church in Tilden.

Miss Mary Pecha, aged 78, died at the home of her brother-in-law, John Yakish, in the city at 11:30 o'clock Monday morning.

Miss Pecha was born in Bohemia in 1863 and came to the United States with her parents in 1883 and the family settled in Cooks Valley, where she has since made her home. She is survived by her brother-in-law and by three nieces and three nephews.

Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley yesterday morning at 9:00 o'clock, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Father Eberhardy officiated.

Peter Stoffel, beloved pioneer farmer of the Bloomer community, died at his farm home in the town of Woodmohr on Monday morning, Feb. 21st. He had been in failing health, due to the infirmities of age, for some time past.

Peter Stoffel ws born in Belgium, Jan. 11, 1860 and was 84 years, 1 month and 10 days old. He came to America with his parents when eight years of age, settling at once in the town of Tilden. There he grew to manhood and in 1892 was married to Theresa Harings. To this union was born seven children, one of whom preceded him in death. Mrs. Stoffel passed away in 1933. Surviving are four daughters and two sons: Adelaide Stoffel of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Harry Lloyd of Eau Claire, Sister M. Theodore, O. S. M. of Washburn, Wis., Mrs. Casper Steinhagen of Waconia, Minn., Theodore Stoffel of Woodmohr and Bernard Stoffel of Cooks valley. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Bowe, of Tilden, Mrs. Anna Meinen and Mrs. Theresa Smetana of Woodmohr; one brother, Michael Stoffel of Tilden, and four grandchildren.

Following the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel they moved to a farm in Woodmohr where the deceased has since resided. He has served in various offices in his town and was for a time a member of the county board. He was a devoted church man and for many years was an officer in the Catholic Knights and other organizations of the church. By hard work and conservative habits he had become a substantial farmer and his advice and co-operation were always eagerly sought after. He was one of the community's outstanding citizens.

Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley this (Thursday) morning at 9:30 o'clock with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Fr. Frank Knopp officiated.

Michael Stoffel, aged 74, died at St. Joseph's hospital Friday, October 12, at 4 p.m., following complications of a fractured hip.

He was born May 4, 1871, in the town of Tilden and had lived there all his life. He had a large circle of friends in this community and was very active until the last week.

On April 12, 1904 he was married to Elizabeth Hansen of Bloomer at Holy Ghost church by Rev. Roth. He is survived by his widow, one son Albert at home, six daughters, Mrs. John Zwiefelhofer, Mrs. Charles Zwiefelhofer, Mrs. Agnes Miller, Mrs. Sylvan Zenner, Mrs. Herman Bohl, all of Tilden, Mrs. Frank Libersky of Bloomer; twenty-three grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Bowe of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Emily Meinen, Cooks Valley.

The remains will lie in state at the LaFrania Funeral Home Saturday evening and will be taken to the farm home Sunday at 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Peter's church in Tilden with Rev. R. Raschke officiating.

William Meinen, aged 80, Milwaukee, a former resident of the town of Tilden, died at St. Joseph's hospital here on Monday night, August 19, at 10 o'clock, after a lingering illness.

Mr. Meinen was born on August 24, 1866, in the town of Tilden. He was united in marriage to Miss Alphonsina Blair at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden on October 4, 1892. They lived on a farm in Tilden until 1926 when they moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Meinen was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.

Surviving are his wife, three sons Charles and Edmund, both of Tilden; Wilfred, of Milwaukee; and seven daughters, Eleanor, Sylvia, Hermanilda, all of Los Angeles, Calif.; Elmyre, Irene, and Bernadette, all of Milwaukee, and Loretta with the WACS in Japan. One daughter, Angela, preceded Mr. Meinen in death in 1933. One sister, Mrs. Theresa Stoffel, Bloomer; two brothers, Louis, Tilden, and Joseph, Eau Claire; 28 grandchildren, and one great grandchild also survive.

The remains will lie in state at the Mason Funeral Home on Tuesday night, when the rosary will be said at 8:30 o'clock. On Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock the remains will be taken to the farm home in Tilden where they will lie in state until the hour of the funeral which will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Bowe was born Catherine Stoffel on January 2, 1862, in Belgium, and she came to the United States with her parents at the age of seven years. On January 9, 1883, she was married in Tilden to Joseph Bowe who preceded her in death on April 8, 1941 as did two daughters, Mary and Clara. Mrs. Bowe is survived by ten children, Albert of Hallie; Mrs. Sub (Anna) Schindler of Unity; Mrs. William (Leon) Boos of Elk Mound; Ferdinand Eagle Point; Givig of Tilden; Mrs. Ludvick (Hildagard) Zwiefelhofer, Tilden; Adolph of Wheaton; Arthur of Tilden and Mrs. Bernard (Lidvina) Butak, city. There are 82 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Smetana of Bloomer and Mrs. Peter Meinen of Cooks Valley surviving.

Mrs. Bowe was a member of the Sacred Heart Society of St. Charles church in this city, and of the Christian Mothers Society of Tilden. She had lived on a farm in Tilden until they retired 21 years ago and moved to the city.

The remains will lie in state at the LaFrania Funeral Home from this evening until the time of the funeral. Services will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's church in Tilden, with interment in the church cemetery.

BLOOMER-(Special) - Funeral services for Jacob Yakish will be held at 9 a.m. this morning in St. Paul's Catholic church with Rev. M. Haas officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Yakish, 82, died early Saturday morning at his home in Cook's Valley. He was born in Bohemia May 1, 1866, and came to this country in 1882, settling on a farm in Cook's Valley, west of here.

He is survived by a brother, John Yakish, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will remain in the Rock Funeral home here until the time of the services.

John Yakish, aged 85, of this City, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital early Saturday morning.

He was born June 2, 1864, in Czechoslovakia, and at the age of 18 years came to the United States with his parents, and settled in Chippewa County. In 1895 he was married to Anna Pecha at Bloomer. They resided in the town of Cooks Valley until 1935 when he retired and moved into this city. His wife preceded him in death and one son, John Jr. was killed in World War I.

Mr. Yakish is survived by three daughters and three sons, Mrs. William Stoffel, Cooks Valley; Miss Mary Yakish, of this city; Mrs. Oscar Hassemer, town of Woodmohr; Felix, Cooks Valley; Vernon of Bellingham, Wash; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

The remains were in state at the Rock Funeral Home, in this city, from Sunday morning until the hour of the funeral. Services were held Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church with Msgr. Hirt officiating. Interment was made in St. John's cemetery, Cooks Valley.

Funeral services for the late John Yakish were held at the Rock Funeral Home at 8:45 Tuesday morning and at St. Paul's Catholic Church at nine o'clock, with Msgr. Hirt officiating.

Pallbearers were: Albert Schwartz, Albert Bleskacek, Walter Samens, Theodore Wolf, Eugene Stoffel and John Schwartz. Interment at the St. John's cemetery in Cooks Valley.

Out-of-town relatives attended included: Mr. and Mrs. George Yakish and family from Winona; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sbatlik of Neilsville; Mrs. James Marx of Eau Claire.

Mrs. Theresa Stoffel, 74, passed away suddenly at St. Joseph's hospital in Chippewa Falls Thursday morning. She was born Theresa Meinen, on June 11, 1877, in Tilden, where she grew up, and on Oct. 13, 1896 she was united in marriage to John Stoffel in St. Peter's church in Tilden. She made her home in Tilden until 1914, when she moved to a farm in the town of Cooks Valley, where she resided until seven years ago, when she moved to Bloomer and resided with her son, Joseph. She was a member of the Christian Mother's Society and the Franciscan Order. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1929.

Mrs. Stoffel is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Felix (Anna) Yakish, of Cooks Valley; nine sons, the Rev. Father Elmer, of Huntington, Ind., William, Adolph, Eugene, George and Carl, of Cooks Valley, Joe and Leo of Boomer, and Peter of Winona, Minn. She is also survived by two brothers, Louis Meinen of Chippewa Falls and Joseph of Eau Claire, and 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Stoffel were held at the Rock Funeral Home and at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock with the Rev. Elmer Stoffel, O. F. M. as celebrant officiating at the solemn High Requiem Mass. Reverend Stoffel was assisted by Rev. N. W. Thomas of Athens as Deacon. Sub Deacon, Rev. Leo Novitt, O. F. M., of Cooks Valley. Master of ceremonies, Rev. P. Hollern of Bloomer, Acolyte, Robert Yakesh, Stephen and John Stoffel, all grandchildren of the deceased. Rev. Raschke of Tilden was also in attendance.

Interment was made in the St. John's cemetery in Cooks Valley. Pallbearers were all Nephews of the late Mrs. Stoffel, Gregory, Gilbert, Julius, Roman, Edmund and Walter Meinen.

Out of town relatives and friend attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meinen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bowe, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Bowe, Mrs. Bernard Butak, Mr. Joseph Herbert, Mr. and Ms. Homer Hebert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herbert, Louis Herbert, Mrs. William Herbert, Mrs. P. J. Murphy, Robert Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barthiaume, Misses Ramona and Charlotte Yakesh, Helen and Shirley Stoffel, all of Chippewa Falls; Bernetta Stoffel of Cadott, Henriette Meinen of Athens, George Yakesh and daughter, Peter Stoffel and family of Winona, Minn.

Joseph Meinen, age 67, passed away at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night at the Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire.

Mr. Meinen was born January 30, 1885 in Tilden, the son of Nick and Madeline Meinen. Since 1921 he had been employed at the Sacred Heart hospital, Eau Claire, where he had made his home. His parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Friends may call at the Mason-Herzog Funeral Home after seven o'clock this evening and until the time of the funeral. Services will be held at 9:00 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden with interment in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Anna Meinen, age 80, died late Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Prince, in the town of Eagle Point.

Mrs. Meinen was born Anna Stoffel on August 24, 1873, in the town of Tilden. On October 13, 1896, she was married to Peter Meinen at St. Peter's Church there. They made their home on a farm in the town of Cooks Valley where she had since resided.

Mrs. Meinen was a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Cooks Valley and of the Ladies Alter Society and the Catholic Knights.

Her husband preceded her in death in 1918. Surviving are one son and seven daughters, Gilbert Meinen of Cooks Valley, Mrs. Ralph Mason, Eau Claire; Mrs. William Steichen, of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. Roy Prince and Mrs. Gregory Goettl of Eagle Point, Mrs. Gilbert Prince of Cooks Valley, Miss Philomene Meinen, Chippewa Falls, and Miss Henrietta Meinen, Athens; 26 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

The remains were in state at the Rock Funeral Home, Bloomer. Services were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. John's Church with Rev. Alfred Hemmersbach, Rev. Rudolph Raschke and Rev. Norman Thomas officiating at the solemn requiem High Mass. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Elaine M. Berg

Elaine M. Berg, 80, of the Chippewa Manor Retirement Community, 756 Irvine St., Chippewa Falls, formerly of 616 Dwight Street, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home.

She was born March 10, 1927, in Chippewa Falls to Mary Ann (Bergeron) and Albert King. She grew up in town of Eagle Point and attended Popple Lake School.

Elaine married Wallace Berg on May 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls. She worked for J. C. Penney for 28 years until her retirement.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and had been active doing volunteer work for the church. She loved collecting butterflies and bird decorations, houseplants, and going to casinos with her friend, Pat Rust.

Survivors include: her daughter, Sandra Berg of Manitowoc; one sister, Arlene Conrad of Chippewa Falls; three brothers, Eugene (Margaret) King of Cadott, Gerald (Florence) King of Bloomer, Raymond (Janet) King of Chippewa Falls; a sister-in-law, Simone King of Tomah; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends that were so dear to her.

She was preceded in death by: her husband on Nov. 13, 1985; her parents; her son, Gary Berg; one sister, Elizabeth Materer; two brothers, Frederick and John King; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Christ Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Homp officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.

Memorials in Elaine’s memory may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church.

Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.

Marie E. Miller

BLOOMER — Marie E. Miller, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Hetzel Care Center in Bloomer.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer with Deacon Richard Kostner officiating.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Committal services will be held on Friday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Snelling Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn. with a visitation from 11 until the time of service at the chapel.

Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is in charge of arrangements (715) 568-5250.

Lois Ann Joyce

EAU CLAIRE — Lois Ann Joyce, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Dove Healthcare Center.

She was born July 12, 1933, in Eau Claire to John and Florence (nee Nederoski) Bleske. A graduate of Chippewa Falls High School, Lois then went to work for Uniroyal in Eau Claire for 40 years until the plant closed in 1992. In 1953, she married Lawrence Joyce and he preceded her in death in 1993.

She was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church and was a member and the first President of VFW Post 7232 Women’s Axillary.

Lois is survived by: mother, Florence E. Bleske of Eau Claire; a sister, Ladonna Stevens of Pleasant Prairie; a brother, Jack (Carolyn) Bleske of Elk Mound; her special, close friend, Lester G. Jenneman of Siren; and her lifetime friend, Charlotte Otto of Eau Claire; and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded by: her husband, Lawrence Joyce; her father, John F. Bleske; and a brother, Bill Bleske.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12 at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 2502 11th Street, Eau Claire.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Wednesday at the church. Private interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated..

Condolences may be made care of Plombon’s All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Service, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54703 or online at 866allfaiths.com.

Robert ‘Bob’ Hilary Friedeck

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. — Robert “Bob” Hilary Friedeck, 87, peacefully passed away from pancreatic cancer Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at his home in Sun City West, Ariz., with his family at his side.

Bob was born July 17, 1920, to Martha (Kobinsky) and Hilary Friedeck in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from McDonell Memorial High School in 1937 and was united in marriage to DeLores Penor on Nov. 11, 1942, at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

For 50 years, Bob’s career as a Realtor and developer spanned from Chippewa Falls, where he owned Bob Friedeck Real Estate and was co-developer of Bluffview Estates and Tropicana City, to Scottsdale, Ariz., where in 1979 he joined Ranch Realty, Scottsdale. In 1984 he retired to Sun City West.

Bob was a member of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the Wisconsin and Arizona Board of Realtors, the Elks Country Club, and the Saints. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a 40-year member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, a member of both the Casa Franciscan Renewal Center in Paradise Valley, Ariz., and the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City West, and a member of the Briarwood Country Club, Sun City West.

Bob especially enjoyed golfing, dancing, and traveling with his beloved wife DeLores and their Maltese dogs, Mona and Lisa, to visit their children throughout the country.
He is survived by: his wife of 65 years, DeLores; their four wonderful children, Jeanne Ager, Scottsdale, Ariz., JuLee (Jim) Sievers, Forrest Island, B.C., Canada, Dr. James (Donna) Friedeck, Eau Claire and Jacque (Richard) Mason, Wimberley, Texas; their 11 grandchildren, John Ager, Andrea Ager Stegman, Stephanie and Vanessa Sievers, Jay, Justin, Troy and Lindsay Friedeck, Owen, Victor and Austin Mason; and their four great-grandchildren, Katrina and Matthew Ager and Kate and Molly Stegman.

Bob is preceded in death by: his grandson, Christopher Richard Mason; brothers, Richard and William Friedeck; sisters, Lillian Struve and Mary Deroiun; and son-in-law, Hans Ager.

Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Sun City West, Ariz.

Memorials can be made to: The Robert and DeLores Friedeck Family Memorial, McDonell Central High School, 1316 Bel Air Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.

James E. Pevan, Sr.

James E. Pevan, Sr., 72, of 807 Prentice St., Chippewa Falls, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at the Chippewa Manor, Chippewa Falls.

He was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Kenosha, the son of Earl and Edwina (Raymond) Pevan.

He graduated from McDonell High School in 1953 and attended UWEC.

James served in the National Guard and then enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis.

He worked for 35 years for the city of Chippewa Falls, retiring as the assistant to the city engineer.

He married Carol Boettcher on April 27, 1963, at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Goldsmith Council #974, Rod & Gun Club and Notre Dame Church.

James loved gardening, the Packers, Brewers and Badgers.

He is survived by: his wife, Carol; three sons, James, Jr. of Chippewa Falls, Patrick (Katie) of Apple Valley, Minn. and Matthew (Stacey) Pevan of New Richmond; two daughters, Jackie (Barry Schaffner) of Hudson and Erin Pevan of Chippewa Falls; one brother, Pierre Pevan of Chippewa Falls; one cousin, Gale Miller of Chippewa Falls; four grandsons, Ryan, Jack, Max and Owen Pevan; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at Notre Dame Church, Chippewa Falls. Rev. James Weighner will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Military rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, and until 10 a.m. Thursday at the Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls. There will be a Christian Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Family and friends may express online condolences at horanfuneralhome.com.

Emmanuel J. Schwartz

ALTOONA — Emmanuel J. Schwartz, 86, of 9519 136th St., Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at the Oakwood Villa, Altoona.

He was born Nov. 7, 1920, in the town of Tilden, the son of John and Eva (Beaudette) Schwartz.

He married Angeline Swoboda on Nov. 18, 1941, at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls.

Emmanuel had farmed until his retirement in 1978 and also worked at Morrison’s Implement until 1998.

He was a member of St. Charles Church.

Emmanuel is survived by: one sister, Lucy Liedl of Chippewa Falls; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Angeline on Dec. 20, 2006; and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.

Friends may call one hour before the time of services Thursday, Sept. 13, at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls.

Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends may express online condolences at horanfuneralhome.com.

Delbert H. Helland Sr.

Delbert Henry Helland Sr., of Cornell passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007.

Delbert was born May 2, 1940 the son of Henry and Beulah (Downer) Helland in Jim Falls. Delbert had worked for the Jim Falls Dairy for 15 years and then was a self-employed logger n Helland Logging n until his retirement at age 65.

John R. Berg

John R. Berg, 48, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem.

He was born Nov. 3, 1958, in Chippewa Falls to Clarice (Bergeron) and Robert D. Berg. He attended area schools.

	Welcome to Chippewa County Wisconsin Obituaries
Mrs. Anna Stoffel Mrs. Anna Stoffel died at her home in the town of Tilden Sunday afternoon at the ripe old age of 80 years, after a residence in that town of forty-five years. She was the widow of the late Peter Stoffel and is survived by the following children: Sister Mathisa, a nun, of West Allis, Wis., Mrs. S. Dachel, Edson, Mrs. Peter Hunz, Tilden, Mrs. Joseph Bowe, Tilden, Mrs. Joseph Smetana, Mrs. Peter Meinen, town of Bloomer, Michael, Peter and John Stoffel, Tilden. The funeral will be held this forenoon from St. Peter's church in Tilden. -Independent. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday April 3, 1913 Edition) NIC MEINEN Nic Meinen responded to the call of the Grim Reaper yesterday, and thus another of the old time residents of Tilden is removed from our midst. One by one they are passing - those men and women who came here more than a half a century ago and endured untold hardships to build a home. The town of Tilden then was a wilderness and the principal inhabitants were the Indians, the white settlers living far apart. They were a kind and generous class and it was because of the pleasant disposition they possessed that the Red men kept their places. It was a common thing in those days for a buck to walk into a house without sounding a warning and beg for something to eat. Refusal, perhaps, might have meant trouble, but none were refused, and if there was anything loose around the place that the buck thought he needed more than the settler who had fed him, it was not to be found when wanted. The stories those old settlers told in later years were interesting, happening as they did in our very neighborhood, and it is regretted that they were never written down. And their children can never tell them as well as the old folks. Nic Meinen, the subject of this sketch, and whose picture taken a few years ago, was born at Aierchweiler, Germany, 82 years ago and came to this country fifty-eight years ago, locating immediately in Tilden. He was married here on November 9 (1865) of last years he and his wife celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage surrounded by their six children and 24 grandchildren. Their children are: William, of Tilden, Peter of Auburn, Mrs. John Stoffel of Auburn, Bernard, Joseph and Louis Meinen of Tilden. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning, services at St. Peter's church in Tilden, which the deceased assisted in launching fifty-six years ago. (Printed in the Chippewa Daily Independent Wednesday March 8, 1916 Edition) JOHN BAKER John Baker, one of our highly esteemed pioneers, passed away last Thursday night at the ripe age of 84 years. He was in his usual good health up to within a few days of his death, and his sudden demise came as a shock to his family and friends. The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1833. He came to America in middle life and for thirty five years he has lived on the farm in Cooks Valley. The funeral was held at the Cooks Valley Catholic church on Monday morning, Rev. A. H. Rosenthal officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. We join in deepest sympathy to the sorrowing family in their bereavement. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance January 3, 1918) Peter Meinen Our community, especially the Cooks Valley vicinity, was shocked on Wednesday when it learned that Peter Meinen had been in failing health for some four months but he had improved in health and returned home from the hospital and his neighbors and friends thought he was on the road to recovery. The ravages of disease had made such inroads on his strength, however, that kind ministrations and medical skill could avail nothing. Peter Meinen was born in the town of Tilden, Chippewa county on Feb. 19, 1871, Thirty two years ago he moved a few miles into the town of Auburn in Cooks Valley where he has since resided. He was married at the Tilden Catholic church on Oct. 13, 1896, to Anna Stoffel. He is survived by his wife and eight children - seven daughters and one son - all of whom are living at home, to mourn his untimely departure. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and was one of the board of directors of the Vale Creamery, in both of which institutions he took a deep interest. Peter Meinen's sturdy life and cheerful disposition will be greatly missed in our community. He was one of those sturdy, whole hearted farmers whose hospitality and good humor, his integrity and his loyalty, were known throughout the country. His death is a distinct loss to the community and all hearts are bowed in sorrow at his demise. The funeral will be held at the Cooks Valley Catholic church tomorrow (Friday) at 10:00 a.m. and interment will be made in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday March 14, 1918 Edition) MRS. PETER YAKESH Mrs. Peter Yakesh, a much beloved Cooks Valley lady, died at the Chippewa hospital on Sunday morning as a result of injuries received on Friday. At about four o'clock Friday afternoon she took a lunch out to the men who were harvesting corn. The men had a load of corn ready to take to the barn and Mrs. Yakesh volunteered to drive it in. She road on the whiffle trees and in passing from the field into a road the front wheels dropped into a furrow or ditch and Mrs. Yakesh was thrown under the wagon and the load passed over her chest, crushing her frightfully and injuring her internally. Mr. Yakesh took her to the hospital at Chippewa Falls at once, little thinking that she would live to reach it. Her injuries were such that medical skill and tender nursing could avail but little and she passed away on Sunday morning after the most intense suffering. Agnes, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Lawrence Boehm of New Auburn, was born in Eau Claire, Dec. 27, 1873, and has lived in the vicinity of Eau Claire, New Auburn and Bloomer all her life. She was joined in marriage to Peter Yakesh in her young womanhood and moved to their farm in Cooks Valley where they have since resided. She was one of a family of seventeen children and is the first of this fine big family to be called from this earth. Besides her parents, brothers and sisters, she is survived by her husband, three sons and one daughter. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Cooks Valley Catholic church, Rev. A. H. Rosenthal officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at the church. We join friends innumerable in expressions of sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family in their bereavement. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday October 3, 1918 Edition) John Yakesh The news of the death of John Yakesh was conveyed to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Yakesh of Cooks Valley, Monday in the following telegram from the war department at Washington: "Musician John Yakesh died Nov. 10, from wounds received in action." This news came as a shock to his family and old friends here, as the last heard from him before was to the effect that he had practically recovered from his wounds. John Yakesh was born in Cooks Valley on Aug. 7, 1896. He attended the rural schools until he had completed the course to fit himself as a railway mail clerk. He passed the examination and received an appointment soon after his enlistment, he was appointed a second time soon after he arrived in France. He enlisted on April 13, 1917, at Eau Claire and sailed for France June 10, 1917, being among the very first to arrive on French soil. He was with Pershing's original men and was assigned to duty in the trenches some six weeks after landing in France, where he had seen service almost continuously, with the exception of the time he was in the hospital. He was gassed three times and wounded once. The last time he was gassed his flesh was badly burned and was very painful. On Oct. 25th he wrote his parents that he practically recovered from his wounds and had transferred to membership in the regimental band. It must be that blood poisoning developed in the burns which caused his death. The deceased is survived by his parents, three brothers and three sisters, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. He had considerable musical ability which made him a general favorite among all classes. For several years he was a member of the Bloomer band. His death is a distinct loss to the community, and all join the Advance in expressions of sympathy to his sorrowing family in their bereavement. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday January 9, 1919 Edition) PETER YAKISH The death of Peter Yakish, 71 years pioneer resident occurred Friday night at his home after suffering a paralytic stroke. Mr. Yakish was a Native of Austria, coming here some forty years ago. His wife preceded him in death some seven years ago. Ten years ago they purchased the Frank German farm. He is survived by three sons, James, Edward and Richard and one daughter, Mrs. Edward Zwiefelhofer. Funeral services were held Tuesday at nine o'clock, Rev. Charles Rudolph officiating. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday June 11, 1925 Edition) Lizzie Dover Decatur Illinois Newspaper March 26, 1926 Miss Lizzie Dover of New Auburn, Wisconsin aged fifty-six years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. W. Clark, 612 East Condit Street where she had been visiting for several months. Miss Dover was born near Bloomfield, Indiana, October 3, 1869. For a long time she made her home in central Illinois, but for several years had been living in Wisconsin. She was a member of the Christian Church at Arthur and was well known there. She is survived by two sisters and two brothers; Mrs. S W Clark of Decatur, Mrs. R E Gibbon, Walter and Harmon Dover of New Auburn, Wisconsin The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment an prepared for burial. Funeral services were held and the body was afterward taken to New Auburn, Wisconsin. Contributed by pam John Meinen, John Meinen, a town of Tilden pioneer, passed away at his home in that town Sunday morning, aged 91 years. Born in Germany in 1838, he came to America in his young manhood and has lived in Chippewa county 68 years, and on a farm in Tilden over 60 years. Surviving relatives are six daughters Mrs. Theresa Benish of Howard, Mrs. Henry Schemenauer of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Fred Heitmeyer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Valentine Miller, Jr., of Tilden, and the Misses Carrie and Louise Meinen, who reside on the home farm, and one son, Nicholas Meinen of Tilden. The funeral was held at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden Wednesday morning with interment in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday March 21, 1929 Edition) John Stoffel The community was saddened by the death of John Stoffel, who passed away at his home in Cooks Valley on Friday evening. He underwent an operation a year ago at the Chippewa hospital, from which he never fully recovered and he has been in poor health for the past year. John Stoffel was born in Belgium, May 11, 1866, and came to America with his parents at the age of two years. For several years the family lived in the town of Tilden, where he was united in marriage to Theresa Meinen, Oct 13, 1896. In 1912 he sold his farm to Gust Kelm and purchased the Z. C. Willis farm in Cooks Valley, where he has since resided. Mr. Stoffel is survived by his wife and ten children, as follows: William of Popple Creek, Leo of Eagle Point, Adolph, Eugene, Joseph, Anna, George, Peter, Norbert and Carl all living at home. He is survived by two brothers Peter of Woodmohr and Nick of Tilden, and five sisters, Mrs. Joseph Bowe, Mrs. Sebastian Dachel, Mr. Peter Huntz, Mrs. Peter Meinen and Mrs. Jos. Smetana Sr. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning at St. John the Baptist church in Cooks Valley, Rev. Chas. Rudolph officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Those from a distance who were here for the funeral: Norbert Dachel, Wisconsin Rapids; William Meinen, Milwaukee; Albert Bowe of Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bowe of Chippewa Falls and several other relatives and friends from Tilden, Wheaton, Bloomer and other surrounding points. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday April 4, 1929 Edition) Bernard Meinen, Bernard Meinen, 56, prominent Chippewa county resident and secretary-manager of the Tilden creamery, shot and killed himself at his home in Tilden early Sunday morning. Mr. Meinen had been in ill health for several months. The body was discovered at about 6:45 o'clock by his two daughters, Maurietta and Catherine, who were attracted to his bedroom by the sound of a shot. They found him dead with a rifle lying nearby. Mr. Meinen suffered a nervous breakdown sometime ago, following a siege of stomach flu. An injury to his back, suffered in a fall, a few years ago, also aggravated his condition. He returned from the hospital on Friday after undergoing treatment. The deceased was born in the town of Tilden on September 20, 1882, and has been a lifelong resident of Chippewa county. He resided on a farm in that township until 1925, when he moved to the present home near St. Peter's church. Since 1925 he has been manager of the Tilden Creamery Co., and figured prominently in Chippewa County. In 1927, he was elected secretary of the creamery and then took over his duties as both secretary and manager. He was married to Miss Catherine Boos of the town of Tilden in 1908, she preceding him in death in 1924. Ten children were born to this union, the oldest Albert dying in infancy. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Regina Prince and Julius Meinen, both of Cooks Valley; Roman, George, Bernard C., Maurietta and Catherine Meinen, all of Tilden; Mrs. Margaret Rubenzer, of Tilden, and Mrs. Anne Schmidt of the town of Howard. Also surviving are three brothers and one sister, William, Milwaukee; Louis, town of Tilden; Joseph, Eau Claire, and Mrs. John Stoffel, Cooks Valley. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from St. Peter's church in Tilden, with Rev. Fr. Roschke officiating. Interment will be made in St. Peter's cemetery. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Monday August 22, 1938 Edition) Mrs. John Yakesh Mrs. John Yakesh passed away at her home in this city at 12:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, following a lingering illness. She had been failing in health for many months. Mrs. Yakesh was born in Czechoslovakia in July, 1873, and came to America with her parents when a young girl. The family settled in Cooks Valley, where she resided until a few years ago. She was married in 1895 to John Yakesh, and they continued to reside on a farm in Cooks Valley until they retired and moved into this city about six years ago. To this union was born seven children. One son, John, died in France during the World War. Surviving are her husband and six children: Mrs. William Stoffel and Felix of Cooks Valley, Mary and Lillian at home, Vernon of Bellingham, Wash., and George of Milwaukee. One sister, Miss Mary Pecha of Cooks Valley and eleven grandchildren also survive. A few years after the war Mr. And Mrs. Yakesh made a tour of Europe to their birth places and to the grave of their son, John, who died in service. It was a happy experience for them both and an event from which they have drawn a great deal of satisfaction. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic church in this city at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning, with interment in the cemetery at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley. Rev. Father Aug. Frisch will officiate. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday June 1, 1939 Edition) Mrs. Peter Hunz Mrs. Peter Hunz., a former resident of Chippewa county, died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home in St. Paul. Mrs. Hunz was born Lena Stoffel on September 4, 1869, in the town of Tilden. She was married there (at) St. Peter's church to Peter Hunz and 28 years ago they moved to Cornell where they resided until 10 years ago when they left for St. Paul. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago, and she is survived by the following children, Mrs. Edward Phelan, Ida and Ermine all of St. Paul, Caroline, Alphonse, Herman and Leon of Chicago, and Herbert of Chippewa Falls. Also surviving are two grandchildren. The remains will arrive in Chippewa Falls Thursday morning at 10:40 o'clock and will be taken to the Bennett-LaFrania Funeral Home where they will lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peter's church in Tilden. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Thursday January 23, 1941 Edition) MISS MARY PECHA Miss Mary Pecha, aged 78, died at the home of her brother-in-law, John Yakish, in the city at 11:30 o'clock Monday morning. Miss Pecha was born in Bohemia in 1863 and came to the United States with her parents in 1883 and the family settled in Cooks Valley, where she has since made her home. She is survived by her brother-in-law and by three nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley yesterday morning at 9:00 o'clock, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Father Eberhardy officiated. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance October 9, 1941) Peter Stoffel Peter Stoffel, beloved pioneer farmer of the Bloomer community, died at his farm home in the town of Woodmohr on Monday morning, Feb. 21st. He had been in failing health, due to the infirmities of age, for some time past. Peter Stoffel ws born in Belgium, Jan. 11, 1860 and was 84 years, 1 month and 10 days old. He came to America with his parents when eight years of age, settling at once in the town of Tilden. There he grew to manhood and in 1892 was married to Theresa Harings. To this union was born seven children, one of whom preceded him in death. Mrs. Stoffel passed away in 1933. Surviving are four daughters and two sons: Adelaide Stoffel of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Harry Lloyd of Eau Claire, Sister M. Theodore, O. S. M. of Washburn, Wis., Mrs. Casper Steinhagen of Waconia, Minn., Theodore Stoffel of Woodmohr and Bernard Stoffel of Cooks valley. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Bowe, of Tilden, Mrs. Anna Meinen and Mrs. Theresa Smetana of Woodmohr; one brother, Michael Stoffel of Tilden, and four grandchildren. Following the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel they moved to a farm in Woodmohr where the deceased has since resided. He has served in various offices in his town and was for a time a member of the county board. He was a devoted church man and for many years was an officer in the Catholic Knights and other organizations of the church. By hard work and conservative habits he had become a substantial farmer and his advice and co-operation were always eagerly sought after. He was one of the community's outstanding citizens. Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic church in Cooks Valley this (Thursday) morning at 9:30 o'clock with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Fr. Frank Knopp officiated. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday February 24, 1944 Edition) MICHAEL STOFFEL Michael Stoffel, aged 74, died at St. Joseph's hospital Friday, October 12, at 4 p.m., following complications of a fractured hip. He was born May 4, 1871, in the town of Tilden and had lived there all his life. He had a large circle of friends in this community and was very active until the last week. On April 12, 1904 he was married to Elizabeth Hansen of Bloomer at Holy Ghost church by Rev. Roth. He is survived by his widow, one son Albert at home, six daughters, Mrs. John Zwiefelhofer, Mrs. Charles Zwiefelhofer, Mrs. Agnes Miller, Mrs. Sylvan Zenner, Mrs. Herman Bohl, all of Tilden, Mrs. Frank Libersky of Bloomer; twenty-three grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Bowe of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Emily Meinen, Cooks Valley. The remains will lie in state at the LaFrania Funeral Home Saturday evening and will be taken to the farm home Sunday at 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Peter's church in Tilden with Rev. R. Raschke officiating. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Saturday October 13, 1945 Edition) WILLIAM MEINEN William Meinen, aged 80, Milwaukee, a former resident of the town of Tilden, died at St. Joseph's hospital here on Monday night, August 19, at 10 o'clock, after a lingering illness. Mr. Meinen was born on August 24, 1866, in the town of Tilden. He was united in marriage to Miss Alphonsina Blair at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden on October 4, 1892. They lived on a farm in Tilden until 1926 when they moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Meinen was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Surviving are his wife, three sons Charles and Edmund, both of Tilden; Wilfred, of Milwaukee; and seven daughters, Eleanor, Sylvia, Hermanilda, all of Los Angeles, Calif.; Elmyre, Irene, and Bernadette, all of Milwaukee, and Loretta with the WACS in Japan. One daughter, Angela, preceded Mr. Meinen in death in 1933. One sister, Mrs. Theresa Stoffel, Bloomer; two brothers, Louis, Tilden, and Joseph, Eau Claire; 28 grandchildren, and one great grandchild also survive. The remains will lie in state at the Mason Funeral Home on Tuesday night, when the rosary will be said at 8:30 o'clock. On Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock the remains will be taken to the farm home in Tilden where they will lie in state until the hour of the funeral which will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Tuesday August 20, 1946 Edition) MRS. JOSEPH BOWE Mrs. Joseph Bowe, of this city, a resident of Chippewa county for over 70 years, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital at six o'clock Thursday evening. Mrs. Bowe was born Catherine Stoffel on January 2, 1862, in Belgium, and she came to the United States with her parents at the age of seven years. On January 9, 1883, she was married in Tilden to Joseph Bowe who preceded her in death on April 8, 1941 as did two daughters, Mary and Clara. Mrs. Bowe is survived by ten children, Albert of Hallie; Mrs. Sub (Anna) Schindler of Unity; Mrs. William (Leon) Boos of Elk Mound; Ferdinand Eagle Point; Givig of Tilden; Mrs. Ludvick (Hildagard) Zwiefelhofer, Tilden; Adolph of Wheaton; Arthur of Tilden and Mrs. Bernard (Lidvina) Butak, city. There are 82 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Smetana of Bloomer and Mrs. Peter Meinen of Cooks Valley surviving. Mrs. Bowe was a member of the Sacred Heart Society of St. Charles church in this city, and of the Christian Mothers Society of Tilden. She had lived on a farm in Tilden until they retired 21 years ago and moved to the city. The remains will lie in state at the LaFrania Funeral Home from this evening until the time of the funeral. Services will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's church in Tilden, with interment in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Saturday July 10, 1948 Edition) Jacob Yakish, BLOOMER-(Special) - Funeral services for Jacob Yakish will be held at 9 a.m. this morning in St. Paul's Catholic church with Rev. M. Haas officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Yakish, 82, died early Saturday morning at his home in Cook's Valley. He was born in Bohemia May 1, 1866, and came to this country in 1882, settling on a farm in Cook's Valley, west of here. He is survived by a brother, John Yakish, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will remain in the Rock Funeral home here until the time of the services. (Printed in the Eau Claire Leader Wednesday February 9, 1949 Edition) John Yakish John Yakish, aged 85, of this City, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital early Saturday morning. He was born June 2, 1864, in Czechoslovakia, and at the age of 18 years came to the United States with his parents, and settled in Chippewa County. In 1895 he was married to Anna Pecha at Bloomer. They resided in the town of Cooks Valley until 1935 when he retired and moved into this city. His wife preceded him in death and one son, John Jr. was killed in World War I. Mr. Yakish is survived by three daughters and three sons, Mrs. William Stoffel, Cooks Valley; Miss Mary Yakish, of this city; Mrs. Oscar Hassemer, town of Woodmohr; Felix, Cooks Valley; Vernon of Bellingham, Wash; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The remains were in state at the Rock Funeral Home, in this city, from Sunday morning until the hour of the funeral. Services were held Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church with Msgr. Hirt officiating. Interment was made in St. John's cemetery, Cooks Valley. Funeral services for the late John Yakish were held at the Rock Funeral Home at 8:45 Tuesday morning and at St. Paul's Catholic Church at nine o'clock, with Msgr. Hirt officiating. Pallbearers were: Albert Schwartz, Albert Bleskacek, Walter Samens, Theodore Wolf, Eugene Stoffel and John Schwartz. Interment at the St. John's cemetery in Cooks Valley. Out-of-town relatives attended included: Mr. and Mrs. George Yakish and family from Winona; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sbatlik of Neilsville; Mrs. James Marx of Eau Claire. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday May 4, 1950 Edition) MRS THERESA STOFFEL Mrs. Theresa Stoffel, 74, passed away suddenly at St. Joseph's hospital in Chippewa Falls Thursday morning. She was born Theresa Meinen, on June 11, 1877, in Tilden, where she grew up, and on Oct. 13, 1896 she was united in marriage to John Stoffel in St. Peter's church in Tilden. She made her home in Tilden until 1914, when she moved to a farm in the town of Cooks Valley, where she resided until seven years ago, when she moved to Bloomer and resided with her son, Joseph. She was a member of the Christian Mother's Society and the Franciscan Order. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1929. Mrs. Stoffel is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Felix (Anna) Yakish, of Cooks Valley; nine sons, the Rev. Father Elmer, of Huntington, Ind., William, Adolph, Eugene, George and Carl, of Cooks Valley, Joe and Leo of Boomer, and Peter of Winona, Minn. She is also survived by two brothers, Louis Meinen of Chippewa Falls and Joseph of Eau Claire, and 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Stoffel were held at the Rock Funeral Home and at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Bloomer Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock with the Rev. Elmer Stoffel, O. F. M. as celebrant officiating at the solemn High Requiem Mass. Reverend Stoffel was assisted by Rev. N. W. Thomas of Athens as Deacon. Sub Deacon, Rev. Leo Novitt, O. F. M., of Cooks Valley. Master of ceremonies, Rev. P. Hollern of Bloomer, Acolyte, Robert Yakesh, Stephen and John Stoffel, all grandchildren of the deceased. Rev. Raschke of Tilden was also in attendance. Interment was made in the St. John's cemetery in Cooks Valley. Pallbearers were all Nephews of the late Mrs. Stoffel, Gregory, Gilbert, Julius, Roman, Edmund and Walter Meinen. Out of town relatives and friend attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meinen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bowe, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Bowe, Mrs. Bernard Butak, Mr. Joseph Herbert, Mr. and Ms. Homer Hebert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herbert, Louis Herbert, Mrs. William Herbert, Mrs. P. J. Murphy, Robert Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barthiaume, Misses Ramona and Charlotte Yakesh, Helen and Shirley Stoffel, all of Chippewa Falls; Bernetta Stoffel of Cadott, Henriette Meinen of Athens, George Yakesh and daughter, Peter Stoffel and family of Winona, Minn. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday November 15, 1951 Edition) JOSEPH MEINEN Joseph Meinen, age 67, passed away at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night at the Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire. Mr. Meinen was born January 30, 1885 in Tilden, the son of Nick and Madeline Meinen. Since 1921 he had been employed at the Sacred Heart hospital, Eau Claire, where he had made his home. His parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Meinen is survived by one brother, Louis, of Chippewa Falls. Friends may call at the Mason-Herzog Funeral Home after seven o'clock this evening and until the time of the funeral. Services will be held at 9:00 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Peter's Catholic church in Tilden with interment in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8:00 o'clock Friday night at the funeral home. (Printed in the Chippewa Herald-Telegram Thursday July 10, 1952 Edition) THERESA SMETANA RITES Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa Smetana were held at the Rock Funeral Home in Bloomer and at the St. Paul's Catholic church there at 9:30 o'clock this morning, with Msgr. Paschal Hirt officiating. Interment was in the South Catholic cemetery. The deceased was born Theresa Smetana on May 17, 1875, in the town of Tilden. On May 19, 1903, she was married to Joseph Smetana at St. Peter's church in Tilden. She resided in the town of Woodmohr until her death at St. Joseph's hospital in this city on January 31st. Her husband preceded her in death in 1935. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Schneider of Tilden, and Mrs. Phillip (Lucille) Schneider of Wheaton; four sons, Raymond and Albert of New Auburn; Erwin of Bloomer, and Jerome of Hastings, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Emily Meinen of Cooks Valley, and 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral this morning were James, Thomas and Wm. Smetana, Gilbert Meinen, and Theodore and Albert Stoffel. Relatives and friends from Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Stanley and Wisconsin Rapids attended the services. (Printed in the Chippewa Falls Herald-Telegram Tuesday February 3, 1953 Edition) Mrs. Anna Meinen Mrs. Anna Meinen, age 80, died late Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Prince, in the town of Eagle Point. Mrs. Meinen was born Anna Stoffel on August 24, 1873, in the town of Tilden. On October 13, 1896, she was married to Peter Meinen at St. Peter's Church there. They made their home on a farm in the town of Cooks Valley where she had since resided. Mrs. Meinen was a member of St. John's Catholic Church of Cooks Valley and of the Ladies Alter Society and the Catholic Knights. Her husband preceded her in death in 1918. Surviving are one son and seven daughters, Gilbert Meinen of Cooks Valley, Mrs. Ralph Mason, Eau Claire; Mrs. William Steichen, of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. Roy Prince and Mrs. Gregory Goettl of Eagle Point, Mrs. Gilbert Prince of Cooks Valley, Miss Philomene Meinen, Chippewa Falls, and Miss Henrietta Meinen, Athens; 26 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The remains were in state at the Rock Funeral Home, Bloomer. Services were held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. John's Church with Rev. Alfred Hemmersbach, Rev. Rudolph Raschke and Rev. Norman Thomas officiating at the solemn requiem High Mass. Interment was in the church cemetery. (Printed in the Bloomer Advance Thursday January 21, 1954 Edition) Mary Bernice Lekvin Died Tuesday January 23,1990 at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 26,1904 in Adams County to Myra(McFarlin)and Harvey Ayers. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and from Eau Claire Normal School. She taught school in New Richmond and than returned to Chippewa Falls where she was employed by the telephone company. She married Kahny Lekvin on September 24,1927. She is survived by two daughters Judy A.Cohoon, and Muriel(Robert)Hayes. One son Owen(Cora) Lekvin. 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,her parents, one brother Stewart Ayers; one great-grandson. Interment will be in Prairie View Cemetery,Town of Hallie. Loyd Zook Died Thursday July 23,1992 at Fall Creek Nursing Home. He was born November 9,1917 in Jackson County. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and was on active duty in Pearl Harbor on December 12,1941. He married Mary Robertson in California on September 1,1945. He was also employed delivered milk for Land O' Lakes and was a carpenter for Lampert Yards in Augusta. He also was a member of Augusta American Legion and served on the Augusta City Council. Survived by his wife Mary,Three daughters Jill Zook and Suzy(Bernie) Matysik, and Jean (Joe) Traver,Three sons Dane (Connie) Zook,Dale( Cathrine) Zook, and Kent(Susan) Zook, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Winferd R. Cohoon 815 W. Park Ave. Chippewa Falls, died Sunday June 15,2003 at his residence. He was born September 2,1942 In Chippewa falls to George and Florence(Pregent) Cohoon. He was a custom mill worker in Savannah, Ga., where he restored historical buildings. He married Patricia Cahill on December 22,1984 in Woodbine,Ga. He served two periods of active duty in the U.S. Army and two periods of active duty in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife,Patricia;One daughter Trudy Cohoon, One sister Rita(Darrell) Hager, and three grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his parents and one sister DeAnn Kern. Interment will be at Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery,Spooner. Military rites will be conducted by the State Military Funeral Honors. Jerome L. Cohoon 557 E. Park Ave. Chippewa Falls,died suddenly Saturday April 10,2004,at St. Joseph Hospital in Chippewa Falls. He was born October 5,1932 to Cathrine(Pregent) and Raymond A. Cohoon in Chippewa Falls where he lived all his life. He married Judith Lekvin on July 19,1952 and they had eight children. He worked for C.T. Film where he became foreman and supervisor. He was a extremely intelligent man and an artist. He married Genevieve Hoeft Anderson on October 5, 1989. He is survived by his wife ,his first wife Judy Cohoon, His eight children,Connie(Dane) Zook,Sheila(Gary)Hansen, Allen Cohoon Cheryl Zastrow,Kristi(George)Taylor,Clark Cohoon,Kevin(Wendy)Cohoon,and Dan(Mary Jo)Cohoon. Five sisters Jeanette(Ray) Peterson, Nancy(Ron)Richardson,Kitty Vance,LaVonne Cohoon Marian(Jim)Tremblay.a brother Raymond(Lorie)Cohoon,two step children Marilyn and John Anderson. 32 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his parents,a grandson Joey Cohoon,son in law Jeramie Zastrow and brother in law Jim Vance. Harold M. Taylor 528 E. Summit Ave., Chippewa Falls died Monday May 2,2005. He was born February18,1926 in the town of Bloomer to Frank and Orpha (Tallman) Taylor. He married Joann Sneen on November 6,1948 at Nortre Dame Catholic Church. He was employed as a butcher at Consumer's Co-op(Mega Foods). He is survived by two daughters Ellen(Dennis) Baldeshwiler,Cindy(Rick) Turner, three sisters Rosa(Kenneth) Blake,Lillian(Floyd) Wilson Ruby(Lawrence)Hakes,two brothers William(Jean) Taylor,and Richard(Ruby)Taylor. Seven grandchildren Eric(Nicole) Turner, Christopher(Fiancee Ashley Nayes)Turner,Joseph,Andrew,Sara,Michael,and Anthony Baldeshwiler, Great-grandson,Colton Turner,two brother in laws, Ronald Clark and William Kukuk and special nephew Lloyd Kukuk. He was preceded in death by his wife on October 27,1991,his parents,a sister Mary Jean Taylor, and two brothers, Alvin and Henry Taylor. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. Mabel I. Taylor Died Monday October 24,2005 at the Maplewood in Bloomer. She was born October 21,1912 in the town of Sampson to Mr. and Mrs.Sam Davis. She graduated from Bloomer High School. She married Melvin F. Taylor in Wabasha Minnesota. They Farmed on the Taylor homestead until her husbands death on January 14,1976. She is survived by one son Duane(Kathleen)Taylor,Four grandchildren Dwight Taylor Dean Taylor, Theresa Johnson, and Deanna Johnson, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,her parents,and two brothers Axel and Loren Davis. Interment will be at Bloomer City Cemetery. Elaine M. Berg Elaine M. Berg, 80, of the Chippewa Manor Retirement Community, 756 Irvine St., Chippewa Falls, formerly of 616 Dwight Street, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at the Chippewa Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 10, 1927, in Chippewa Falls to Mary Ann (Bergeron) and Albert King. She grew up in town of Eagle Point and attended Popple Lake School. Elaine married Wallace Berg on May 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls. She worked for J. C. Penney for 28 years until her retirement. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and had been active doing volunteer work for the church. She loved collecting butterflies and bird decorations, houseplants, and going to casinos with her friend, Pat Rust. Survivors include: her daughter, Sandra Berg of Manitowoc; one sister, Arlene Conrad of Chippewa Falls; three brothers, Eugene (Margaret) King of Cadott, Gerald (Florence) King of Bloomer, Raymond (Janet) King of Chippewa Falls; a sister-in-law, Simone King of Tomah; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends that were so dear to her. She was preceded in death by: her husband on Nov. 13, 1985; her parents; her son, Gary Berg; one sister, Elizabeth Materer; two brothers, Frederick and John King; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Christ Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Homp officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Memorials in Elaine’s memory may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences. Marie E. Miller BLOOMER — Marie E. Miller, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at Hetzel Care Center in Bloomer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at 7 p.m. at the Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer with Deacon Richard Kostner officiating. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Committal services will be held on Friday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Fort Snelling Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn. with a visitation from 11 until the time of service at the chapel. Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer is in charge of arrangements (715) 568-5250. Lois Ann Joyce EAU CLAIRE — Lois Ann Joyce, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Dove Healthcare Center. She was born July 12, 1933, in Eau Claire to John and Florence (nee Nederoski) Bleske. A graduate of Chippewa Falls High School, Lois then went to work for Uniroyal in Eau Claire for 40 years until the plant closed in 1992. In 1953, she married Lawrence Joyce and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church and was a member and the first President of VFW Post 7232 Women’s Axillary. Lois is survived by: mother, Florence E. Bleske of Eau Claire; a sister, Ladonna Stevens of Pleasant Prairie; a brother, Jack (Carolyn) Bleske of Elk Mound; her special, close friend, Lester G. Jenneman of Siren; and her lifetime friend, Charlotte Otto of Eau Claire; and other relatives and friends. She is preceded by: her husband, Lawrence Joyce; her father, John F. Bleske; and a brother, Bill Bleske. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12 at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 2502 11th Street, Eau Claire. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Wednesday at the church. Private interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated.. Condolences may be made care of Plombon’s All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Service, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54703 or online at 866allfaiths.com. Robert ‘Bob’ Hilary Friedeck SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. — Robert “Bob” Hilary Friedeck, 87, peacefully passed away from pancreatic cancer Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at his home in Sun City West, Ariz., with his family at his side. Bob was born July 17, 1920, to Martha (Kobinsky) and Hilary Friedeck in Chippewa Falls. He graduated from McDonell Memorial High School in 1937 and was united in marriage to DeLores Penor on Nov. 11, 1942, at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church. For 50 years, Bob’s career as a Realtor and developer spanned from Chippewa Falls, where he owned Bob Friedeck Real Estate and was co-developer of Bluffview Estates and Tropicana City, to Scottsdale, Ariz., where in 1979 he joined Ranch Realty, Scottsdale. In 1984 he retired to Sun City West. Bob was a member of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, the Wisconsin and Arizona Board of Realtors, the Elks Country Club, and the Saints. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a 40-year member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, a member of both the Casa Franciscan Renewal Center in Paradise Valley, Ariz., and the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City West, and a member of the Briarwood Country Club, Sun City West. Bob especially enjoyed golfing, dancing, and traveling with his beloved wife DeLores and their Maltese dogs, Mona and Lisa, to visit their children throughout the country. He is survived by: his wife of 65 years, DeLores; their four wonderful children, Jeanne Ager, Scottsdale, Ariz., JuLee (Jim) Sievers, Forrest Island, B.C., Canada, Dr. James (Donna) Friedeck, Eau Claire and Jacque (Richard) Mason, Wimberley, Texas; their 11 grandchildren, John Ager, Andrea Ager Stegman, Stephanie and Vanessa Sievers, Jay, Justin, Troy and Lindsay Friedeck, Owen, Victor and Austin Mason; and their four great-grandchildren, Katrina and Matthew Ager and Kate and Molly Stegman. Bob is preceded in death by: his grandson, Christopher Richard Mason; brothers, Richard and William Friedeck; sisters, Lillian Struve and Mary Deroiun; and son-in-law, Hans Ager. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Sun City West, Ariz. Memorials can be made to: The Robert and DeLores Friedeck Family Memorial, McDonell Central High School, 1316 Bel Air Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. James E. Pevan, Sr. James E. Pevan, Sr., 72, of 807 Prentice St., Chippewa Falls, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at the Chippewa Manor, Chippewa Falls. He was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Kenosha, the son of Earl and Edwina (Raymond) Pevan. He graduated from McDonell High School in 1953 and attended UWEC. James served in the National Guard and then enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. He worked for 35 years for the city of Chippewa Falls, retiring as the assistant to the city engineer. He married Carol Boettcher on April 27, 1963, at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Goldsmith Council #974, Rod & Gun Club and Notre Dame Church. James loved gardening, the Packers, Brewers and Badgers. He is survived by: his wife, Carol; three sons, James, Jr. of Chippewa Falls, Patrick (Katie) of Apple Valley, Minn. and Matthew (Stacey) Pevan of New Richmond; two daughters, Jackie (Barry Schaffner) of Hudson and Erin Pevan of Chippewa Falls; one brother, Pierre Pevan of Chippewa Falls; one cousin, Gale Miller of Chippewa Falls; four grandsons, Ryan, Jack, Max and Owen Pevan; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at Notre Dame Church, Chippewa Falls. Rev. James Weighner will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Military rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, and until 10 a.m. Thursday at the Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls. There will be a Christian Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Family and friends may express online condolences at horanfuneralhome.com. Emmanuel J. Schwartz ALTOONA — Emmanuel J. Schwartz, 86, of 9519 136th St., Chippewa Falls, town of Eagle Point, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at the Oakwood Villa, Altoona. He was born Nov. 7, 1920, in the town of Tilden, the son of John and Eva (Beaudette) Schwartz. He married Angeline Swoboda on Nov. 18, 1941, at St. Charles Church in Chippewa Falls. Emmanuel had farmed until his retirement in 1978 and also worked at Morrison’s Implement until 1998. He was a member of St. Charles Church. Emmanuel is survived by: one sister, Lucy Liedl of Chippewa Falls; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Angeline on Dec. 20, 2006; and his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Chippewa Falls. Friends may call one hour before the time of services Thursday, Sept. 13, at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. Horan Funeral Home, Chippewa Falls is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may express online condolences at horanfuneralhome.com. Delbert H. Helland Sr. Delbert Henry Helland Sr., of Cornell passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. Delbert was born May 2, 1940 the son of Henry and Beulah (Downer) Helland in Jim Falls. Delbert had worked for the Jim Falls Dairy for 15 years and then was a self-employed logger n Helland Logging n until his retirement at age 65. John R. Berg John R. Berg, 48, of Chippewa Falls, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem. He was born Nov. 3, 1958, in Chippewa Falls to Clarice (Bergeron) and Robert D. Berg. He attended area schools.

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