All Obituaries

Caroline France (nee Zschocher-Colby), age 74 of Chetek, was led from the arms of her loving husband to the arms of Jesus Thursday, August 9, 2018, From her birth on April 14, 1944 to her death on Thursday she nourished people around her with love, faith, and laughter. Caroline was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Heinz and Elsie (Nee Meyer) Zschocher and was the fifth of ten children. She graduated from Springdale HS, PA in 1962. Caroline married Russ Colby in 1967, settling in White Bear...

Raymond George Scott was born in Racine, WI to Mary (Cipov) and Ora Delbert Scott on October 12, 1937 and died August 5th, 2018 in Chetek.  Ray grew up and resided in the Town of Rusk for most of his life.  He graduated from Chetek High School in 1955 and served four years in the United States Air Force.  His tours of duty included Northern Italy, Libya and Osceola, Wisconsin. He is a life member of the VFW and a charter member of the Chetek, 10331 VFW Post established in...

Delores Nona Muermann, 90 of Chetek passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center.  She was born July 2, 1928 in Chetek, the daughter of Aagoth (Nelson) and Emil Peterson. Delores was preceded in death by Fred Muermann, her husband of 66 years, her son-in-law, Gordon Casebolt, her parents and four brothers and one sister.   Delores is survived by four children, eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren:  her son Frederick (Freddy) and his wife...

Fern L. Myer, 93 of Hayward passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Hayward Health Services Nursing Home.  She was born April 28, 1925 in Hayward, Wisconsin the daughter of Beatrice (Brokaw) and Lyle Stone. Please check back for a complete obituary. A private interment will be held in Greenwood Cemetery in Superior, Wisconsin The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.  

Jennifer Rae Albrecht, 61, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire with her loving family at her side. Jennifer was born on September 14, 1956 in Rice Lake, WI the daughter of Douglas J. and Grace E. (Beiswanger) Jorstad. Jennifer graduated from Barron High School in 1974. She graduated from cosmetology school in 1976 and worked as a cosmetologist for more than 40 years, retiring in 2016. She married Randy Albrecht on September 9, 1978...

Lois Ann Ohde, 88 of Chetek, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Atrium Post Care in Bloomer, Wisconsin.  Lois Kurth was born on September 2, 1929 in Wausau, Wisconsin the daughter of George and Martha (Lamz) Kurth. Lois loved to travel, bus trips, playing bingo, playing keno at the casino, reading, and plays at Fanny Hill.  She was a sports fan; she loved baseball and football, especially, the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and the Wisconsin Badgers.  She loved...

Larry D. Smith, 76  unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Chetek Township.   A private memorial service is being planned at a later date in Kansas by Larry's family. The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.  

Dorothy J. Greski, 88 years of age passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Home in Colfax. Services for Dorothy will be held in Kenosha, Wisconsin at a later date.  Time and date will be posted when available. The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving Dorothy's family.

Deanna M. Wojciechowski, 58 of Chetek passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her residence.  She was born May 26, 1960 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Teresa (Ricord) and John Koskovich. Deanna graduated from Chippewa Falls McDonald Catholic School in 1978.  She married James Wojciechowski July 2, 1999. Together, they owned and operated Wojo's Pub & Grill in Rice Lake, where they were known for their spectacular cooking and amazing fish fry.  She was an...

Richard “Dick” F. Roush, age 78 of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  He was at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN due to a tragic burn accident.  Dick was born on November 15, 1939 in Huntley, IL., the son of Chet and Olive (McNickle) Roush.  He grew up in Union, IL and graduated from Woodstock Community High School.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as part of the Army...