All Obituaries

James Arthur Dupre, age 80, passed away on November 14, 2022, in Barron, Wisconsin. James (Jim) was born at home on the family home in Centerville, Minnesota on March 25, 1942. He attended grade school at Centerville and high school at Forest Lake, Minnesota. He worked on the family farm and enjoyed selling vegetables at the farmer's market with his father. Jim married Kathy Grubbs in 1959. He worked several odd jobs. He worked with his brother-in-law, Irv, at Lino Lakes Cabinet...

Patricia Ann Martineau, age 72, passed away on October 21, 2022, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin. Patricia was born to Ernest and Ruby Martineau on September 11, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Patricia enjoyed spending her time painting as well as cross-stitching with her close friend, Jeanne. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ruby Martineau, and brothers-in-law, Carl Masters and Clarence Just. Patricia is survived by her sister Beverly Just, her...

Donald E. Newman March 5, 1932 ~ October 14, 2022 (age 90) Donald Newman, age 90, was called to his heavenly home on October 14, 2022, amid an early seasonal snowstorm.  Don was born on March 5, 1932, to Helen (Barber) and Truman Newman at Chetek, WI in the midst of a winter storm that delayed the doctor’s arrival to the family farmhouse (still located on Barber Lane north of Chetek).  Don was the fourth of seven children in a Wisconsin dairy farming family, descendants of...

Doris Fay Orton, 78, died on October 10th at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, with her daughters and granddaughter by her side. She was born and raised in the Crowell, Nebraska area before moving to Wisconsin to start a family with her then-husband, Mike Orton. She spent her time between the two states before finally calling Chetek, Wisconsin, home in the 1980s. Her heart and roots never left Nebraska, however, and she visited as often as she could.  Doris spent her entire life taking...

Ione Lois Pierson, age 89, passed away peacefully in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Ione Pierson, daughter of Archie and Mabel Decker was born July 23, 1933, in Weston, WI.  She and her three siblings; Kenneth, Shirley, and James grew up in Weston and Downsville with their parents and enjoyed the rural life with all it had to offer.  After the children were older, the family relocated to Menomonie where Ione attended High School.  This is where she met the...

Cynthia "Cindy" Sharon Kressin, age 62, passed away at her home in Chetek, Wisconsin on October 6, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Cindy was born on October 14, 1959, to Ray and Betty Duff in Iowa. Cindy loved to go fishing off her dock and boat. She loved spending time with and making dinner for her children and grandchildren. Cindy cherished every moment she could spend with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by...

Robert Wayne Fulkerson, age 82, passed away on October 2, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin. Robert was born to Ruth and Wayne Fulkerson on May 15, 1940, in Mora, Minnesota. Robert served our country proudly as a Marine and Army soldier for nearly 30 years. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He cherished every moment he spent with his grandchildren, he especially loved to treat them to a pontoon ride. He was a family man through and through. Robert enjoyed fishing in his...

Nancy Carol Breckner, age 83, passed away on September 19, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota. Nancy was born to Fred and Edna Teed on November 2, 1938, in Sheldon, Wisconsin. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, making sure to watch every game that she could. After retiring, Nancy and her husband John enjoyed traveling, taking many camping and bus trips. Quilting was a hobby of hers. Nancy had a kind heart and spent much of her time taking care of others, she will be dearly missed. She is...

Gary George Hurtis, age 67, passed away on September 13, 2022, in New Auburn, Wisconsin. Gary was born to Jeanette and Arthur Hurtis on December 17, 1954, in Chetek, Wisconsin. Gary loved spending his time out on the water fishing or being in the woods hunting. He was a big outdoorsman, enjoying picking mushrooms or ensuring his garden looked up to par. Gary was a hard worker and lived to work. He loved to socialize with others, he was able to talk to just about anyone. Gary was a big fan...

Bruce E. Gilbertson, age 65, passed away on September 8, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin. Bruce was born to Marcella and Selmer Gilbertson on April 26, 2022, in Neillsville, Wisconsin.   Services are currently pending, please check back.   The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.