All Obituaries

Ronald Lee Ostrowski, age 87, passed away on May 31, 2023.Ronald was born to Leo and Mary (Janczak) Ostrowski in Kankakee, Illinois on September 21, 1935.Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ostrowski, parents, Leo & Mary Ostrowski, stepmother, Josephine Ostrowski, brother, Bob Ostrowski, and sister, Marilyn (Hank) Thompkins.Robert is...

Audrey Jean (Hewitt) Unterschuetz, age 87, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 25, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin. She was born to Lloyd and Mabel (Moe) Hewitt on August 28, 1935, in Sioux Creek Township, Wisconsin. Audrey married her high school sweetheart, Frank Unterschuetz in 1954 at the Advent Christian Church in Chetek, Wisconsin. Audrey loved life and people. She especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved a good water...

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Austin, age 62, passed away very suddenly at his home in Chetek, WI, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born December 3, 1959 in Rice Lake, WI to Harold G. and Fern L. Austin of Chetek. Jerry graduated from Chetek High School and District One Technical School in Eau Claire, WI. From a very young age, Jerry loved dogs, especially the four Golden Retrievers that were his constant companions for a great many years. Besides his love of dogs, he also loved cars, cars...

Alice M. Sannes, 91, of Chetek, went home to eternal life in heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2023.  She was born on May 25, 1931, to John and Mary Quick of Canton, Wisconsin. Alice grew up on a farm east of Canton and attended Canton Grade School and graduated from Cameron High School on May 25, 1950.  In the fall of 1950, Alice married her high school friend, James Kuhrt, who passed away from cancer on July 17, 1951.  Alice then went to U.W. Eau Claire, earning a Bachelor of...

Palmer Malcolm Solberg, 96, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and formerly of Chetek, Wis., passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Home Suite Home in Chippewa Falls. He was born June 11, 1926, in Cameron, Wis., the son of Malcolm and Elizabeth (Rudolph) Solberg. Palmer worked hard all of his life. Among those jobs, he worked in Washington State tending cherry orchards, in Chetek at the Chetek Boat Factory, and as a custodian for Chetek High School and Roselawn Elementary School. He enjoyed...

Barbara Cress Grandy, age 95, passed away on May 10, 2023, unexpectedly of natural causes. Barbara was born to William and Edith Cress on June 27, 1927, in Waukegan, Illinois. Barbara dated Robert William Grandy all throughout high school. He was drafted for WWII immediately after high school. Barbara waited for him to return, and when he did, they were married in 1947. Barbara was a proud alumni of Ripon College in Wisconsin, earning a Bachelor's degree in chemistry. She firmly...

James John Skozek, age 74, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Barron, Wisconsin. James was born to Stanley and Irene Skozek on September 25, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois.   A full obituary will be posted shortly, please check back.   The Burnham-Ours Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Harry James Bossany, 85, of Chetek, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on April 28, 2023. Harry was born on February 12, 1938, in Chetek to John and Mary Bossany. He grew up on a farm east of Chetek with his six brothers. He found his path in life with a smile always upon his face. Harry loved people, talking with them, joke-telling, and making friends wherever he went. In 1959 he decided that being a barber would be a great fit. The year was 1962 when Harry moved back to...

Kay Darlene (Akins) Wheeler, passed away with her family by her side on April 20, 2023, at her home in New Auburn, Wisconsin. Kay was born to Daniel and Ruby Akins on October 4, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois. She married her devoted husband, Walter Wheeler, on February 1, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois. Kay enjoyed crocheting, making beautiful cross-stitches, and painting. She was an expert at playing cards, especially Russian Rummy. Kay also liked to read or listen to audiobooks, as well as watch...

Janell Severson, 89, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023. Janell was born on February 22, 1934, to Charlie and Clara Gardner.Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved sister and aunt. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.Janell grew up in the Dallas/Chetek area. After high school, she worked at the ABC Factory for a number of years before going to school and earning an associate's degree. Janell...