OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Armilla H. Geist

Armilla H. Geist

Jun 11, 2025

Armilla Hildegard Geist, 92, of Chetek, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at VitaCare Assisted Living – Bloomer. She was born April 14, 1933, in the town of Tilden, the daughter of Louis and Katherine (Turany) Simon. On Nov. 28, 1957, Armilla married James Geist at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Tilden.

Armilla loved her family, her flowers, going to church, praying...

LaVerna Mae Thompson

LaVerna Mae Thompson

Jun 9, 2025

LAVERNA MAE THOMPSON 5/27/30—6/9/2025

LaVerna Mae Thompson, at the age of 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

LaVerna was born on May 27, 1930, to Arvid and Lillian Lundholm. She grew up on the Lundholm farm located west of Chetek. LaVerna graduated from Chetek High School in 1948 with honors. She married Bill Thompson...

Karen D Levorson

Karen D Levorson

Jun 6, 2025

Karen Diane Levorson, age 67, passed away on June 6, 2025, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Karen was born to Fred and Dorothy Thomson on July 2, 1957, in Macomb, Illinois.

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The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Michael Bruce Weldon

Michael Bruce Weldon

Jun 6, 2025

Michael Bruce Weldon

Michael was born on July 5, 1954, in Barron, Wisconsin. At age 70, he passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, peacefully at his home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Marcy Weldon of Chetek, WI, his sister Marilyn K. Thompkins, and his sister Sharon E. Weldon.

Michael is survived by his...

Sheila Joy Bussone

Sheila Joy Bussone

May 14, 2025

Sheila Joy (Monti) Bussone earned her Freedom from her health struggles these last few years at her Chetek lake home with her husband Paul and her caregiver Jackie at her side, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, just past noon. 

Born September 17, 1970, in Peoria, Illinois to Vaughn Monti and Kathleen Reising, Sheila was raised with her brother Tony in the River...

Shirley Claris Morley

Shirley Claris Morley

May 4, 2025

Shirley Claris Morley 

February 9, 1937 - May 4, 2025

Shirley Claris Morley, age 88, passed away on May 4th, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home Chetek, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on February 9th, 1937, to Beatrice and Raymond Davis in Dallas Wisconsin. 

Shirley was joined in holy matrimony to Dennis L. Morley in May of 1955. To whom two children were born, a...

Lavone Adelle Lindblad

Lavone Adelle Lindblad

May 2, 2025

Lavone Adelle (Waterhouse) Lindblad, 72, of Chetek, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 2nd surrounded by her loving family. Lavone was born in Rice Lake, WI on March 28, 1953. She was the youngest daughter of Howard and Charlotte Waterhouse. 

Lavone lived in Rice Lake for several of her elementary school years and then moved to Sand Creek. She...

Kimberly "Kim" James Fostvedt

Kimberly "Kim" James Fostvedt

Apr 25, 2025

Kim James Fostvedt, 70, our loving husband, father, and grandfather had fought the good fight, but his illnesses still ended up winning the battle on the morning of Friday, April 25, 2025. He left this world with his wife and daughter by his side at his home in Altoona, WI knowing he was loved by everyone in his family. He...

Charles "Chuckie" Guy Amundson

Charles "Chuckie" Guy Amundson

Apr 17, 2025

Charles “Chuckie” Amundson, 74 of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed peacefully surrounded by his care team on April 17, 2025.

Chuckie was born to Guy Millard Amundson (Dec. 5, 1908 – Dec. 22, 2008), and Doris Anderson Amundson (Nov. 9, 1921 – Jan. 25, 1981), in Barron County on February 22, 1951.

Chuckie grew up in Barron on the family farm before moving to...

Debra Ann Jacobs

Debra Ann Jacobs

Apr 9, 2025

Debra Ann Jacobs passed away on April 9th, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

She was born on February 21, 1956, in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Rita Jacobs, and a sister, Sandra Vanpembrook. 

Debra leaves behind two brothers, Gary (Al) Jacobs and Doug (Ronda) Jacobs, two nephews and two nieces, Derick (Jeff) Vanpembrook, Kelly Vanpembrook, Chad...

Beatrice Lenore Poirier

Beatrice Lenore Poirier

Mar 27, 2025

Beatrice (Beatty) Poirier went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2025. Beatrice was born September 24, 1928 to Jacob and Elizabeth (Swoboda) Rubenzer. She went to country school in Woodmohr for 2 years and 6 years to St. Peter’s in Tilden, then to high school in Bloomer and graduated in 1946.

She...

Dale Robert Winger

Dale Robert Winger

Mar 25, 2025

Dale Robert Winger, age 93, resident of Chetek, Wi. passed away at the Mayo Clinic Health System Northland in Barron, Wi. on March 26, 2025.

He was born February 22, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Vernon J. and Goldiebel (Card) Winger.

Dale and his sister Marjorie were raised in Eau Claire after...

Allen Wayne Matson

Allen Wayne Matson

Mar 21, 2025

Allen Wayne Matson, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2025, in Cameron, Wisconsin.

Allen was born to Edna and Wayne Matson on August 17, 1951, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Allen had a deep love for the open road and the outdoors. He found joy in motorcycle rides...

Joan Ruth Fostvedt

Joan Ruth Fostvedt

Mar 21, 2025

Joan Ruth (Kreutz) Fostvedt

September 23, 1932 – March 21, 2025

Joan Ruth (Kreutz) Fostvedt, 92, of Chetek, WI, died Friday, March 21, 202,5 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 23, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Erwin and Ruth Kreutz.  She was...

Bradley Joseph Knickerbocker

Bradley Joseph Knickerbocker

Mar 18, 2025

Bradley Joseph Knickerbocker 6/13/1981-3/18/2025

On the day Brad was born, June 13th,1981, purple and orange began coursing through his veins. He loved the town of Chetek, its’ 2,161 inhabitants, the lakes, Sunset View Golf Course, and the sports teams.

Shortly after learning to walk his big brother Bill began teaching him the true meaning of...

Michael Selmer Severson

Michael Selmer Severson

Mar 9, 2025

Michael Severson, age 80, passed away with his loving family by his side on March 9, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Michael Selmer Severson was born on February 22, 1945 to Selmer and Beatrice (Wheeler) Severson of Sand Creek, WI. He was the youngest of three children. Mike graduated from Chetek High School. After high school, he trained...

Gordon Charles Lee Jr.

Gordon Charles Lee Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Gordon Charles Lee Jr, known as Bud age 89 of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his Lee family home.

He was born May 12, 1935 in Superior, Wisconsin, son of the late Gordon and Crystal Lee. Bud grew up in northern Wisconsin and was an only son with four sisters. He...

Randall David Scott

Randall David Scott

Feb 19, 2025

Randall David Scott age 73, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born on August 23, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois, to Robert and Sophie Scott. He is survived by two sisters, Rita Butterfield, and Roberta Corin, his brother, Rex Scott, and his son Caden Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sophie Scott,...

Christine Sophie (Dzimiela)  Miller

Christine Sophie (Dzimiela) Miller

Feb 16, 2025

Christine Sophie Miller (Dzimiela), 82, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Born on August 6, 1942, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Christine was the daughter of Paul and Helen Dzimiela. She carried the values of loyalty, love, and laughter throughout her life.

For 61 years, Christine shared a devoted marriage with her husband,...

Ray Eugene Gohde Jr.

Ray Eugene Gohde Jr.

Feb 14, 2025

Ray Eugene Gohde Jr., age 75, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Ray was born to Darlene and Ray Gohde Sr. on February 26, 1949, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

Ray had a deep love for the outdoors, where he found peace and joy in fishing and hunting. These were not just hobbies for...

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