All Obituaries

Carol Lynn (Ingraham) Bentley, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Cameron, WI on January 18, 2022. Carol was born on March 19, 1940, to Margaret and James Ingraham in Aurora, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and James, mother and father-in-law, husband, Walter Charles Bentley Sr., daughter, Mary-Ann Bentley, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Carol is survived by her children, Debra (Tim) Frost, Diana Bentley, Susan (Richard Ludwig) Buhrmann, Dawn Bentley, Walter...

Denise Renee Brogren, age 64, of Chetek, WI, passed away on January 14th, 2022. Denise was born on April 23, 1957, to Dennis & Darlene Mack in Grantsburg, WI. After Denise graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1975, she went on to work at Northern Manufacturing; however, her real calling ended up being in the service industry. In 1987, Denise met Myles Brogren in Grantsburg, WI. Denise and Myles were married in 1991. Between the two of them they have 8 children. They later...

Chad J. Gohde, 42, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Chetek Wisconsin. Chad was born June 27, 1979, to Ray and Dixie (Davis) Gohde in Rice Lake. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1999. Chad married Amanda Thomas on December 31, 2009, at the Chetek Community Center. They just celebrated 12 loving years of marriage. Chad was a wonderful father to Taylor. Chad loved spending time with friends and family. He enjoyed bonfires, playing cards, telling...

Rev. Lawrence L Bisonette, 90, went to his eternal home on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Health System – Northland, Barron, WI. Born in the small village of Signor, WI on the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO)-Ojibwa reservation, Lawrence (Larry) was the third child to William W. Bisonette and Philomena M. (White) Bisonette.  Larry also lived and attended school in various surrounding communities, including Beaver Brook and Birchwood, WI in his youth.  He had four...

Sonja Rae Knutson, age 84, passed away on December 29, 2021, in Chetek, Wisconsin. Sonja was born on March 22, 1937, to Selma and Michael Zobrak in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Sonja attended grade school at Africa School & Prairie Lake Heights School, graduating at the age of 12 from 8th grade. She then went on to graduate from Chetek High school in 1953. She was baptized and had her confirmation at the New Scandinavian Church. Sonja married Chester Bowers on February 6, 1954. After 30 years...

Jeanette Ann Hurtis, 87, of Chetek, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Heritage Lakeside Nursing Home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Jeanette Andrews was born on October 10, 1934, in Merrillan, Wisconsin the daughter of Mary and George Andrews. Jeanette was a produce farmer, she enjoyed raising the produce and visiting with her customers.  She enjoyed picking mushrooms, gardening, going to the casino, playing cards, dancing, canning, and old time music.  She...

  William “Bill” Edward Meister, 90, of New Auburn, Wisconsin passed away at his home with his family at his side on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Bill was born on March 18, 1931, in Chicago, IL the son of Florence (Bane) and Frank Meister. Bill was a United States Navy Veteran.  While serving in the Navy, Bill learned the trade of carpentry, which lead him to his lifelong occupation as a union carpenter.  He also enjoyed going to Canada for fishing trips...

Mark R. Glaser, 39, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Sand Creek, Wisconsin with his family and friends at his side.  Mark was born on December 11, 1981 in Barron, Wisconsin the son of Carol and Russell Glaser. Mark graduated from Chetek High School in 2000.  Immediately after graduation he started working at ABC Truss in Chetek and continued his employment with ABC until his sudden passing.  He married Kristen Germann on June 4,...

Steven Bradley Maxwell, 48 years old of Chetek and formerly of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chetek on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  Steven was born on May 23, 1973 in Orange County, California the son of Denise Maxwell. Services are currently being planned for Steven and will be posted when available along with a full obituary. The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Nancy Jane Madejski, 66, of Orlando, Florida and formerly of Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Orlando.  Nancy was born on May 8, 1955 in Barron County, Wisconsin the daughter of Matthew and Mary (Cipov) Madejski. Nancy graduated from the Weyerhaeuser High School in 1973 and then attended and graduated from the Florida Hospital of Practical Nursing in Orlando.  She was employed at the Florida Hospital for many years.  She also earned her RN...