All Obituaries

Linda Mae Swant, age 81, of Cameron, Wisconsin, sadly left us on March 19, 2023, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born to Clinton and Elsie (Simpson) Swant on August 27, 1941, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Elsie Swant, sons, Vince and Warren Wood, and ex-husband and great friend, Mike Orton. Linda is survived by, her son, Charles Wood, grandchildren, Amanda Wood, Trista (Troy) Kittleson, Mike (Jill) Wood, Randall...

William Zane Nipe, age 46, passed away on March 11, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin. William was born to Raymond Nipe and Catherine Rafine on October 23, 1976, in Mannington Township, New Jersey. William is survived by, his parents, Raymond Nipe and Catherine Rafine, sons, Jessy Nipe, Wyatt Nipe, and Trapper Nipe, and siblings, Sheryl Mumink and Brian Nipe, as well as many other loving family and friends. There are no public services planned at this time.   The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad...

   Caroline D. Neck, 90, of New Richmond, formerly of Chetek, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Caroline was born November 28, 1932, in the Town of Chetek to Louis and Edna (Slayton) Freberg She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Nate) Moe of New Richmond, granddaughter Allison Hamholm (Justin Claussen) of Chetek, and special son, Brian Hamholm of Chetek Caroline was a factory worker most of her life, but after retirement worked in the Chetek High School office and...

Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Zahorski, 96, Chetek, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Comforts of Home Advanced Memory Care in Hudson, WI. Betty was born on March 27, 1926, in Dovre Township, Barron County. She was one of five children born to James and Bessie (Schofield) Carey. She attended Chetek High School. Betty married John Zahorski on November 11, 1943, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Parsonage in Weyerhaeuser, WI. She farmed most of her life alongside John until they retired in...

Clayton Roy Grover, age 61, passed away with his family by his side on March 4, 2023. Clayton was born to Earl and Rosemary Grover on February 21, 1962, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Clayton was well-known and well-loved by many in Chetek. He loved going bar hopping and all of the bars knew to have his favorite ready for him, a warm PBR beer. Clayton enjoyed golfing and 4-wheeling, as well as spending time out on the lake on his pontoon. He was an avid Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay...

Dwayne Glen Minor, age 87, passed away on March 1, 2023, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin. Dwayne was born to Robert and Alvina Minor on February 28, 1936, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alvina Minor. Dwayne is survived by his children, Lisa and Bobby Minor, brother, Elroy Minor, as well as many other loving family and friends. No services are planned at this time.   The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was...

Ethel Ann Turauski, age 95, passed away peacefully at Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on February 25, 2023, surrounded by her children. Ethel was born to John and Mary Matisko on March 28, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois. Ethel was a longtime resident of Chetek, Wisconsin. She and her husband Ed moved their family from Illinois in 1956, when they became the owners of the Rusk Farm Tavern and Dance Hall, a fire destroyed their home and business in 1968. After the fire, they moved...

KimMarie Winans, 57, of Bayport, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Our Lady of Pease Hospice in St. Paul, Minnesota.  KimMarie was born on December 22, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Judy and David Winans. KimMarie leaves to celebrate her memory: her mother, Judy Winans of Chetek, and her special friend, Duane Reischel, brother-in-law, Mark Schmidt, aunts, uncles and several cousins, and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her...

Clarence Robert Joseph Sirinek, age 47, passed away on February 9, 2023, in Mondovi, Wisconsin. Clarence was born on December 1, 1975, in Bloomer, Wisconsin. Clarence was one of a kind. He loved helicopters and listening to Elvis Presley. He loved The Wizard of Oz, his favorite character being Dorothy. He participated in many Walks For Life with his mother, Lorraine, and had many medals and awards for his participation in them. Clarence was a carefree guy who was loved and will be...

Patricia Ann Moe Johnson Patricia Johnson, 85, passed away peacefully at Cambridge Senior Living on February 5 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Chetek on July 6, 1937 to Bernard and Lucille Keopp Moe, the 3rd of 8 children, one of whom died in infancy. A lifelong resident of Chetek, she graduated from Chetek High in 1955 and soon after married Allan Johnson. They were married for 67 years. Pat and Al raised 6 children on the family dairy farm, Sunnycrest Acres located East of...