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Michael J. Stokes

1997 - 2025

Michael J. Stokes obituary, 1997-2025

BORN

1997

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Horan Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Chippewa Falls

420 Bay Street

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 2, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Horan Funeral Home (Chippewa Falls)

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Michael Stokes Obituary

Michael J. Stokes

March 22, 1997 - August 24, 2025

CHIPPEWA FALLS - Michael J. Stokes, 28, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence.

Michael was born March 22, 1997, in Chippewa Falls, the son of James and Kelli (Lancette) Stokes.

Michael enjoyed singing in the choir, acting in the Eau Claire Children's Theatre, the State Theatre and high school plays, receiving many first place awards at the state level. Ron Buckles, Chi-Hi music teacher was a major influence on Michael's life.

Michael is survived by his parents, James and Kelli Stokes of Chippewa Falls; paternal grandpa, Mike (Marion) Stokes of Eau Claire; two brothers, Joseph Lancette of Chippewa Falls and Ralph Winters of Eau Claire; niece, Autumn Winters; and aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Michael was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, James and Marlene Lancette; paternal grandma, Lorretta Stokes; sister-in-law, Nicole Winters; and paternal great-grandma, Mae Parr.

A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls. Deacon Dan Rider will be officiating.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, at the funeral home.

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

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Chippewa Herald on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Horan Funeral Home (Chippewa Falls)

420 Bay Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Sep

2

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Horan Funeral Home (Chippewa Falls)

420 Bay Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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420 Bay Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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