All Obituaries

Barbara Ann (Wittrock)  Teitz, 85 passed away peacefully on April 8th at Mayo (Luther) Hospital surrounded by family. Barbara was born to Francis and Rose (Spaeth) Wittrock in Cadott, Wisconsin on May 24, 1938. Married Marvin Duss, divorced.  Then married Gene Tietz. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and cocktail hour. Before she retired, she was a lunch lady at North High, Luther Hospital in surgery prep and bartended at several taverns. Barbara lived in Chippewa Falls,...

James A. Thompson, 87, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota and formerly from the area, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Services are currently undecided, and that information will be posted when it is available.  Please check back.

Larry R. Menarek, 85, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake with his wife and son at his side.  Larry was born on December 30, 1938, in Kenosha, WI the son of Robert J. and Vivian Menarek.  Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outside, which attracted him to move from Kenosha to Chetek after he retired from working in the Automobile Production Industry. Larry is survived by...

George Harold Poreden - 83 Love-filled years 1940-2024 George was born in Kenosha, Wis. on August 17, 1940, to Irene Pofahl and George Thomas Poreden. He passed on March 21, 2024. This is a loss to not only family but also neighbors, medical personnel, and many more. Anyone who had an encounter with him became his friend. He was a very wise man as he would read books galore and could answer almost every jeopardy question. He was a loving husband to Patricia Mae Manko, father to Tura Louise...

May 6th, 1941 - March 11th, 2024 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Raymond Overby, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Dennis departed peacefully at his home at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and cherished memories. Born in Chetek, Wisconsin, Dennis was a distinguished figure in both athletics and education. A standout athlete at Chetek High School, he excelled in basketball, baseball, and track. However, it...

Maria Lynn Blaser, 49, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 8, 2024.  Maria Houser was born on May 27, 1974, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Nancy (Olson) Houser.Maria graduated from Rice Lake Highschool, in 1992.  She loved the outdoors; she was an avid gardener and enjoyed home canning.  She found pleasure in spending time caring for her floral garden during the summer.  She looked forward to visiting local...

William "Bill" Dale Anderson Jr., age 69, passed away on February 20, 2024, with his loving family by his side in Chetek, Wisconsin.Bill was born to William D. Anderson, Sr. and Joyce E (Dupont) Anderson on August 2, 1954, in Evanston, Illinois.Bill attended Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois in 1972. He went to SIU School of Nursing and received a Bachelor of Science and a Registered Nurse certification. Bill went on for further schooling to become a CRNA and Anesthetist at...

John Albert Stefczak, 87, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2024. He was born to John and Sophie Stefczak on September 25, 1936, in Chetek, Wisconsin.   John was known for his loving, humorous, helpful, and caring nature. He loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Diana Stefczak, his son Gary Stefczak (Kimberly), his daughter Shari Woelfle (Hans), his brothers Robert...

Rose Mary Judkins passed away on February 13, 2024, in Chetek, Wisconsin. Rose was born November 18, 1954, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin,  the 6th child of Jack and Agnes Judkins. Rose is survived by her 10 siblings,  June Ida of Owen,  Wisconsin, John, Jerry, Thomas Charles (Anna), Pam Cherry, Victoria all of Eau Claire,  Jacqueline (Clark) Albers of Minocqua and Patrick (Roberta) of Holman, and William and Michael,  of Eau Claire.  She is further survived...

Patricia L. Ekern, 79, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on February 10, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield. She was born February 16, 1944 in Markesan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jerome T. and Inez (Cory) Taube.Pat met her husband Ron in Milwaukee where they were married in 1967. From there, they moved with their baby son Ronnie II to Potsdam, New York, where Ron earned his PhD in Physics. Their second son, Cory, was born in Potsdam. They lived in Verona, Wisconsin from 1979...