Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
John A. Rush
Nov 8, 2025
John A. Rush, 77, of Chetek Wisconsin, passed away November 8, 2025.
Services will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 12 Noon at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.
Gail L. Brady
May 6, 2026
Gail L. Brady, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away at her home in Chetek.
A full obituary will be posted when available. Please check again.
David Jospeh Wethern
May 2, 2026
David Joseph Wethern, 77, of Cameron, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Saturday, 2,2026. David was born in Saint Paul, MN in 1948 on November 4. Grew up in Saint Paul graduated from mechanic arts high school.
He started an apprenticeship to be a printer when he was 17. In the late 70s he opened his own print shop, Ames...
John D. Bailey
May 1, 2026
John D. Bailey, 83, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Northland Hospital in Barron, Wisconsin.
Private family services will be held for John.
Raymond Allen Rich
Apr 24, 2026
Raymond Allen Rich, 79, of Barron, Wisconsin, passed away at Monroe Manor in Barron on Saturday, April 24, 2026. Raymond was born on August 5, 1946, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Donald and Elwanda Rich.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A Celebration of Life will be held later and will be announced when available.
Pamela Clara Davis-Stanford
Apr 11, 2026
Pamela Clara Davis Stanford, born April 21, 1955, in Ramsey, Minnesota, to Clara Tuttle Davis and Curtis Davis, passed away on April 11, 2026, surrounded by a legacy of a life lived fully and unapologetically.
Pamela was united in marriage to Timothy Stanford on August 18, 1971, until the time of his passing on December 20, 1999. Later in life, she...
William "Bill" Allen Zwadlo
Apr 1, 2026
William “Bill” Zwadlo, 74, of Chetek, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, with family at his side. Bill was born on October 29, 1951, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Chester and Otylia (Novak) Zwadlo.
Bill had a passion for cooking, and his kitchen was a place where delicious meals and cherished memories were...
James Stephen Billon
Mar 23, 2026
James Stephen Billon, age 81, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born on October 19, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stephen and Dorothy Billon. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Throughout his life, James was known for his vibrant personality...
John Steve Wasko
Feb 13, 2026
John “Crash” Steve Wasko, 73, Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Meadowbrook in Chetek. He was born on April 26, 1952, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Steve and Nila (Holbrook) Wasko.
John grew up in Chetek where he spent many hours in his father’s welding shop learning the trade. He remained in Chetek his entire life...
Beverly Jean Skoug
Feb 11, 2026
Beverly Jean (Nielsen) Skoug, age 85, passed away peacefully at Just Like Home Elder Care Facility in Chetek, WI, on February 11, 2026. She was born in St. Paul, MN, on July 21, 1940, to William and Estelle Nielsen.
Beverly grew up in East St. Paul alongside her parents and two younger brothers. After graduating from high school, she attended UW-River...
Beverley Jean Kreger
Feb 8, 2026
Beverley Jean Kreger, 82, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully ather home, Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Beverley was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 29, 1943, the only daughter of William Sr. and Sophie Banks. One of four siblings, she grew up in Charles City, Iowa, and Big Lake, Minneapolis, and Crystal, Minnesota. She attended junior and senior high school in...
Kenneth Maynard Thompson
Jan 29, 2026
Kenneth Maynard Thompson, age 87, beautifully passed away on January 29th, 2026, in Chetek, WI.
Ken was born on March 27, 1938, to Edwin and Myrtle Thompson in Chetek, Wisconsin. He attended Chetek High School and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley A. Kraskiewicz, on August 1st, 1955.
Ken worked as a machinist most of his working life, making daily trips for...
Robert John Pote
Jan 13, 2026
Robert John Pote, age 50, passed away on January 13, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born on December 21, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Georgeine Pote.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially ice fishing and hiking, and took great pride in working on vehicles.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert, and a...
Charles Allen Dutter
Dec 29, 2025
Charles Allen Dutter, age 85, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Charles was born on April 15, 1940, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to James and Ada Dutter. A simple man at heart, Charles found his greatest joys in the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting and especially cherished time spent out on the water, where he felt...
Billie Ann Linkletter
Dec 28, 2025
Billie Ann Linkletter, age 83, passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Billie was born to Howard and Vivian (Cheney) Williams on July 23, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Billie was a talented seamstress and quilter. She lovingly sewed many of the clothes her daughters wore while growing up and went on to...
Terrence "Terry" Roman Marc
Dec 11, 2025
Terrence Roman Marc
10/19/1954 - 12/11/2025
Terrence “Terry” Roman Marc, age 71, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away from cancer on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Terry was born on October 19, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roman and Wanda (Przechszta) Marc. He graduated from Western Illinois University in 1975. On October 15, 1977, he married the love of his life,...
James Laurence Baird
Dec 10, 2025
James L. Baird, age 79, passed away at Meadowbrook of Chetek on December 10, 2025.
James was born to Florence and Wilbur Baird on May 31, 1946, in Camden, Maine.
There will be no public services held.
The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Beth Anne Olson
Dec 9, 2025
Beth Anne Olson
July 25, 1946 – December 9, 2025
Beth Anne Olson, 79, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Bay Harbor Assisted Living of La Crescent, Minnesota.
Beth was born to William and Norma Burnham in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, on July 25, 1946.
Beth grew up in Chetek, Wisconsin, and was involved in cheerleading, band, and lifeguarding in high...
Ethan Anthony Engel
Nov 25, 2025
Ethan Engel, age 19 from Chetek, WI, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2025, in Stevens Point, WI.
Ethan was born on February 10, 2006, at Froedert Hospital in West Bend, WI, to Anthony and Gretchen Engel of Hartford, WI.
The family moved up to Rusk County, WI, in 2013 as Anthony accepted a Sheriff’s Deputy position for Rusk County. Ethan attended...
Ralph Wayne York
Nov 4, 2025
Ralph Wayne York, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 4, 2025, in Chetek, WI. Ralph was born to Wayne and Grace York on June 17, 1959, in Beloit, WI. Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He was known for his big heart and unique personality that never ceased to fill the...
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