All Obituaries

Don Scott Donald James Scott, age 80, of Chetek, WI, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020.Don was born in an area known as Bear Lake, on the shores of Big Bear Lake in the county and township of Rusk, east of Chetek, on March 30, 1940 to parents Mary (Cipov) and Delbert Scott.  He attended Chetek High School then Weyerhaeuser High School where he graduated in 1958. In November 1958, he enlisted in the United States Navy.  He was commissioned a regular officer in 1965 and retired...

Richard (Dick) J. Urbonya, 77, of Chetek passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born July 10, 1943 in Beloit, WI to James and Helen Urbonya. He married his wife Karen Olson on November 30, 1968 and they had one son together, Kevin. Dick and Karen shared 52 cherished years together. Dick joined the United States Air Force in January, 1963 and honorably discharged in September, 1966. After leaving the Air Force he joined the City of Beloit Fire Department and...

David Fremming David passed away September 2, 2020 at Dove Health Care in Bloomer.  He was born October 6, 1945 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Irene and Vincent Oborski. He was raised by his maternal grandparents Esther and Emil Fremming of Chetek. Growing up, Grandpa Emil encouraged David and provided him with training in photography. Grandpa Emil passed his love for photography down to David.  This was a hobby that brought him pleasure throughout the years.   On May 29,...

Louise Elizabeth Olson, age 73 of Chetek, passed away peacefully in her home on August 29th, surrounded by her family. Louise was born October 2nd, 1946 to William and Eleanor (Lindblad) Nichols of Chetek. After graduating from Chetek High School, Louise moved to Chicago, Ill for a few years where she worked for Nielson TV Ratings and did freelance modeling. Louise moved back to the Chetek area in 1967 where she worked for the Chetek School District and Jacobson Dentistry. She met her...

Irene H. Trowbridge, 95, of Cameron, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Irene Wonn was born on January 13, 1925 in the Town of Big Bend, Rusk County, Wisconsin the daughter of Ella (Kramer) and Albert Wonn. Irene leaves to celebrate her memory: sons, Jeffrey Trowbridge, Bruce Crossing, MI; Mark (Jo Ann) Trowbridge, Cameron, WI and Wayne (Kristy) Trowbridge, Cameron, WI; daughters, Allene Hintz, Cameron, WI and...

John Anton Matisko, 83, of New Auburn, WI passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Meadowbrook  of Chetek.  John was born on September 8, 1936 in Chicago, IL the son of John and Mary (Zmarzek) Matisko. John was married to Nancy for almost 60 years.  He was an Air Force Veteran and was stationed in London, England during his enlistment.  He made his career as a roofer.  He was active in the Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Parrish Council and a...

Dorothy Kaye Hyde, 75, of Chetek, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.  Dorothy was born on July 10, 1945 to Virgil and Dorothy Lorraine (Anderson) O’Neil. Dorothy met the love of her life Irvin as a teenager.  She married Irvin in 1961 and together they raised four children.  She enjoyed staying at home and living the simple life while raising her family. She loved knitting and crocheting in her spare time.  She...

Lawrence “Larry” K. Schmidt, 82, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Sacred Heart hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Larry was born on February 7, 1938 in Chicago, IL the son of Lawrence J. and Anne Schmidt. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, his wife, children and grandchildren.  He enjoyed fishing, pontooning, and being on the lake.  Before moving to Chetek, Larry, Sandy and their children vacationed in Chetek for 25 plus...

Amanda Kay Hodgson, 35, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2020.   Amanda was born May 5th, 1985 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Thomas and Karen (Gehl) Kodesh, and lived across from the Dovre Lutheran Church for the first few years of her life on a dairy farm. That's where her love of family and animals all began. She grew up the youngest of 5, her sister, Tammy, had passed away months after being born. The family then moved to her...

Clifford S. Bronstad, 77, of Chetek, WI; passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, WI.  Clifford was born on May 16, 1943 in Canton, WI the son of Clifford M. and Caroline D. (Krier) Bronstad. Cliff was raised in Chetek. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1961 and attended 2 years of college before getting married 1963.  He then moved to Madison and returned to Chetek area in 1974.  He was a mechanic, truck driver...