OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Eric Wayne Buchholz

Eric Wayne Buchholz

Aug 20, 2026

Eric Wayne Buchholz, aged 60, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 20, 2026, while vacationing in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Eric was born July 18, 1966, in Glenwood, Minnesota, to Dwight and Andrea (Anderson) Buchholz. He was raised by his parents in DeForest, Wisconsin, and attended Waunakee High School. Later in life, Eric earned his GED through Wisconsin Technical College before attending trucking...

James L. Snyder

James L. Snyder

Aug 19, 2026

James L. Snyder, 61, of Rice Lake,  passed away Wednesday,  August 19, 2026.  

The Graveside Service for James will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Chetek.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements.

Audrey Jean Massie

Audrey Jean Massie

Aug 17, 2026

Audrey Jean (Brogan) Massie, 81 of Chetek, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer on August 17th. Audrey was born on May 29, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Raymond and Ruth Brogan.

Audrey graduated in 1963 from Rice Lake High School. She then took her first job at Northwestern National Bank in...

Jean Alice Harriman

Jean Alice Harriman

Aug 14, 2026

Jean Alice (Angelow) Harriman, 89, went to meet her Lord on Friday, August 14 at Meadowbrook in Chetek. WI. She was born on Aug 13, 1937, in Ashland WI to Don and Alice Angelow. She was the first born of seven children. She grew up near Duluth, MN until she was 15 then moved back to Cable, WI.

On Dec 27,...

George Connett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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