Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
George Connett
Aug 1, 2026
With deep respect and heartfelt remembrance, we honor the life of George Connett, who passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2026, at the Marshfield Clinic after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Born on January 14th, 1952, in Pekin–Peoria, Illinois, to George and Helen (Widby) Connett, George grew up with a profound love for the outdoors and the natural world....
Joseph Antonio Garcia III
Jul 30, 2026
Joseph Antonio Garcia III, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Dove Health Care West in Eau Claire.
Joseph was born on June 17, 1946, in Jacksonville, Florida. Joe graduated from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, Florida, then worked at Uniroyal Company and the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Joe...
Nadine E. Litland-Manor
Jul 26, 2026
Nadine Elizabeth Litland‑Manor passed away at home on Sunday, July 26, 2026. She was born in Barron, Wisconsin, on January 13, 1967, to Berger and Helen (Ryan) Litland. Nadine spent her childhood between Barron, Wisconsin, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi. During her youth, she enjoyed playing softball and cheerleading and later graduated from Barron High School.
Nadine met Scott Manor and welcomed...
Mary Ann Gores
Jul 26, 2026
Mary Ann (Jansen) Gores of Chetek, died peacefully with family by her side at Brentwood Assisted Living, Rice Lake on July 26, 2026, at the age of 95.
Mary Ann was born February 11, 1931, to Mary and Ed Jansen in Turtle Lake Wisconsin. She was raised on the family farm along with her six siblings. Life on the farm was...
Doris Eilene Ganske
Jul 23, 2026
Doris Eilene Anderson Ganske, age 98, passed away at Barron Care & Rehab in Barron, Wisconsin. She was born on October 23, 1927, in Dallas, Wisconsin, to Willie and Tilda Anderson.
Doris was a devoted member of Chetek Lutheran Church and an active participant in the Hannah Circle. Her faith, kindness, and steady presence were felt deeply within her church community.
Doris...
Lucy G. Hurtis
Jul 17, 2026
I'mLucy Gertrude Hurtis, age 100, went to meet her heavenly father on July 17, 2026, after a life well lived, grounded in faith and family. Lucy was born on March 18, 1926, on the family farm in Rusk township, to Stella and George Mieloszyk. Lucy was the 6th of 8 children, all proud members of the greatest generation.
On May 23,...
Gail Tully
Jul 9, 2026
Gail Nee Tully (Yep) 68 of Cameron Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday July 9, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin after a long and courageous battle with thyroid cancer. Her beloved husband, John, was by her side.
Gail was born on March 8, 1958 in St. Paul Minnesota to Sam and Lin Yep. After graduating from Johnson...
George William Vlcek
Jul 6, 2026
George William Vlcek, 90, passed away peacefully at home on the farm near Sand Creek, Wisconsin on July 6th, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
George was born May 21, 1936, in Eau Claire, the fourth child of Wesley and Katherine Vlcek. George attended high school in Eau Claire, graduating in 1954. Following high school, George enlisted in the United States Navy...
Beverly A. Just
Jul 2, 2026
Beverly A. Just, 86, of Chetek, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Bev was born on May 21, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby Martineau.
Bev was an artist, active in the homemakers club, and had been active in the Senior Centers in Rice Lake and Chetek as well as the American Salvation...
Edward Peter Solum
Jun 25, 2026
Edward Peter Solum IV, 50 years old, of Cameron, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Eddie was born on October 6, 1975, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Edward Lance Solum III and Sandra Lee Solum. Eddie was raised in Chetek, Wisconsin, on the family farm. Eddie did all the usual...
Delores Marie Vlcek
Jun 14, 2026
Delores Marie Vlcek, 82, passed away at home on the farm near Sand Creek, Wisconsin on June 14, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Delores was born June 1, 1944 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin ~ the fourth child of Floyd and Elsie Stratton. Delores attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire, graduating in 1962. Shortly there after Delores married George Vlcek,...
Leslie M Venette
Jun 11, 2026
Leslie M. Venette, 68, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Chetek. Leslie was born on December 31, 1957, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes Venette.
She attended St. James Elementary School, Machebeuf Highschool, Adams State College, all in Colorado. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Phycology from the...
Franklin J. VanZandbergen
May 12, 2026
Franklin J. VanZandbergen, 73, of New Auburn, Wisconsin, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.
A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, 514 E. Columbia Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Lois Hartman will officiate the service.
A lunch will be hosted by John and...
Marlene M. Gardner
May 9, 2026
Marlene M. Gardner, 87 passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Dove Healthcare Nursing Home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Barron, Wisconsin December 7, 1938 to Matthew and Mae Selvig. She had 5 brothers and sisters and grew up outside Hillsdale, Wisconsin. She attended Hillsdale grade school and attended the Barron High School.
Marlene...
Gail L. Brady
May 6, 2026
Gail L. Brady, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Home in Chetek, Wisconsin. In the arms of her loving husband.
She was born in Joliet Illinois on December 26, 1955 to Raymond and Ima
Jean (BUTTS) Sayers. Gail graduated from Lincolnway High School New Lenox.
Gail has two daughters, Kelly (Dave) Dooley and Kena Sievert.
Gail married Robert J Brady February, 22,...
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...
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