Ilene J. Zien's obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Ilene J. Zien

January 22, 1930 - September 16, 2025 (95 years old)

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Ilene J. Zien's obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

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PEDERSON-VOLKER FUNERAL CHAPEL LLC

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Ilene J. Zien

January 22, 1930 - September 16, 2025 (95 years old)

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Ilene J. Zien Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ilene J. Zien of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, who passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ilene J. Zien to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her mother Lila Arneson; her grandmother Arneson; her adoptive father Art Danielson, Sr.; her son Jim Western (Jackie); her grandchildren, Jeannie Jeanetta (Mike), Mike (Kathryn), Kraig (Megan) and Lindsay Rykal (Curtis); her daughter Judy Pielhop (Bob); her grandchildren, Angie Crane (Jeffery), Ben Pielhop (Megann) and Jennifer Eisenhauer (Tommy); her great grandchildren, Wilson, Charlotte, Owen, Jaxson, Titan, Nova, Madeline, Brielle, Brayden, Ayla, Brynn, Gwen and Charlie; her stepson Jerry Zien (Sue); her stepgrandchildren, Jodi Wolgast (Shea), Jennifer Snider (Philip) and Joe (Mandi); her stepson Dave Zien (Ginger); her stepgrandchildren, Aryan (Mindy), Amber Lyons (Duke), Angel-Sky and Rebecca Klingbeil (Garett); her sisters, Sharree Burns, Florence Klemp, Cathy Brown and Mary Connors; her sister-in-law Colleen Danielson; her siblings, Crystal Stipek and Art Jr.; and her siblings-in-law, Duane Stipek, Don Burns, Lloyd Western (Agnes) and Beulah Christianson (Herman). She was also cherished by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials can be directed to Faith Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls or Eastside Cemetery, Stanley, WI.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
PEDERSON-VOLKER FUNERAL CHAPEL LLC



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“The manner in which she impacted my life is very great. The Western family will always hold a special place in my heart and my life. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the extended family. May God Bless All.”


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733 Woodward Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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733 Woodward Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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