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Laura Louise Bradford Persons On September 21st, 2023, Laura Louise Bradford Persons passed away unexpectedly in her home.  A Loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and auntie. Laura was born March 5, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Laura graduated from Monticello High School in 1982. She went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Duluth as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She spent her career and life helping people in many different capacities. Laura and...

Robert William Duerr, age 72, passed away on September 18, 2023, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He had undergone bypass surgery and recovery was going well, however, there were sudden setbacks that arose and Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep due to heart failure. Bob was born to Edith and Charles Duerr in Chicago, Illinois on January 20, 1951. Bob graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1969 and went on to attend community college for science classes. He became a lab technician in...

James "Jimmy" Norman Rippy, age 56, passed away on September 14, 2023, after a long and courageous 4-year battle with cancer.Jimmy was born on September 18, 1966, to James and Carol Rippy in Sterling, Illinois.Jimmy moved to the Rice Lake area about 30 years ago from Rockford, Illinois. He began working at McCain Foods and had been there for 25 years, he was the "Onion Ring King". Jimmy was a massive sports fan and was very knowledgeable on the subject, he could tell you anything you ever...

Lorraine Helen Gilbertson of Chetek died September 5, 2023. She was born to Frank and Elizabeth (nee Kurth) Bahneman on May 6, 1927, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was married to Robert (Bob) Gilbertson in 1949 in Racine. In 1961 Bob and Lorraine moved to Chetek where they owned and operated The Natural Cove Resort until 1973. They were blessed with sons Mark (Lynne), Kurt, Paul (Chris), Jeff (Maria) and Tommy. Lorraine was an adventurous grandmother to Kurt, Jill, Erika, Chelsea, Shyla, Luke,...

Diane Phyllis (Borgman) Bossany, age 84, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.Diane was born to Arlone and Herbert Borgman on May 24, 1939, in Racine, Wisconsin.Diane was quite the golfer when she was a teenager, having loved to go with her sister, Donna. She always loved spending time with her family and friends. Diane enjoyed meeting new people and loved to have a good time. She will be dearly missed.She is preceded in death by her...

Genevieve “Jenny” Lillian Ganske, 91, of Chetek passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, at Meadowbrook Senior Living in Chetek. Jenny had a wonderful life and many quality years, still living in her home up until a month before her passing. Jenny was born June 29, 1932, to Elmer and Annie (Leverson) Robinson in Rusk County, Wisconsin, where she grew up on a farm with her parents and 11 siblings. Jenny graduated from Chetek High School and married her high school sweetheart...

Roger William Kern, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in New Auburn, Wisconsin on August 23, 2023. Roger was born to Cora and Edward Kern on June 15, 1929, in Wisconsin. Roger loved to read and cook. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Edward, and his brother, Ronald. Roger is survived by his sister-in-law, Alice Kern, a niece, and close friend, Cindy Larson, as well as many other loving family and friends. Roger will be interred at the Northern Wisconsin...

Richard Glenn Strickland, age 90, passed away on August 22, 2023, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin. Richard was born to Lynn & Leola (Carruth) Strickland on March 18, 1933, in Cumberland, Wisconsin. Richard graduated from Shell Lake Highschool in 1950. After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force where he met and married Anita M. Lahde of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, on May 10, 1956. After retiring from the military in 1973, he worked at various jobs until...

Annabelle Marie (Summerfield) Bronstad passed away on August 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo, Wisconsin. She was born May 5, 1935, to Eunice and Otto Summerfield on the farm north of Bloomer, Wisconsin. She attended Pleasant Valley grade school and was the only one in her class grades 1-8. She graduated from New Auburn High School in 1952. Annabelle married Douglas Bronstad on September 12, 1953, at St.Paul's Lutheran Church in Bloomer, Wisconsin. They had 2...

Remembering Doug “Digger” Robinson: A Life Defined by Generosity In the heart of Chetek, a shining soul, Doug Robinson, graced us with his presence for several wonderful years. From the moment he entered this world on August 17, 1963, it was clear that he was destined to carve out a life filled with love and adventure. Doug's passion for life knew no bounds. An exceptional storyteller, Doug had the uncanny ability to captivate any room with his animated tales. Those who...