OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Janice Aileen (Metcalf)  Schimmel

Janice Aileen (Metcalf) Schimmel

Mar 2, 2022

Janice Aileen Schimmel, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Janice was born on January 3rd 1934 in Bloomer, Wisconsin to David and Loretta (Schoonover) Metcalf.

Janice grew up and attended school in the New Auburn area. She worked at Arthur Dairy-Cadott, Larry's Insurance Agency-Bloomer, Carney-Rutter Insurance-Milwaukee, and lastly, Hubbard...

Caryl Ann Chambers

Caryl Ann Chambers

Feb 14, 2022

Caryl Ann Chambers, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Woodstone Senior Living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Caryl was born on November 21, 1947 in Webster County, Iowa the daughter of Marjorie and Richard Chambers.

Caryl graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin River Falls.  She worked as a...

Patricia Justine (Moore)  Sztuba

Patricia Justine (Moore) Sztuba

Feb 13, 2022

Patricia Justine Sztuba, 82, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana.

Patricia Moore was born on August 27, 1939, in Chicago, IL the daughter of George and Clara (Kessler) Moore.

She was very creative & talented. She received...

Thomas (Tommy) A. Waterhouse

Thomas (Tommy) A. Waterhouse

Feb 11, 2022

Thomas (Tommy) A. Waterhouse, 71 of Chetek, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at his home with his daughter Lindsey and Cody Erickson (a close family friend) at his side.  He was born October 19, 1950, in Eau Claire Wisconsin, the son of Wayne and Dolores (Tweed) Waterhouse.

After Tom graduated from Chetek High...

Donald "Don" Joseph Janota

Donald "Don" Joseph Janota

Feb 4, 2022

Donald "Don" J. Janota, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Chetek, WI on Friday, February 4, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 4, 1926 in Chicago, IL to parents Joseph and Emilie (Vana) Janota. While Don attended elementary school in Chicago, he enjoyed summer vacations in Wisconsin at his grandparents’ farm. At...

Paula L. (Cameron, Wisconsin)  Rederer

Paula L. (Cameron, Wisconsin) Rederer

Jan 29, 2022

On January 29, 2022 after a brief stay at Sacred Heart Hospital, Paula Luwana Rederer was welcomed into heaven after a long and progressive battle with organ failure. She was born on July 23 1957 in Rice Lake, WI to parents Luwana Severson of Sand Creek and Paul Rederer of New Auburn, and was baptized at our Saviors Lutheran...

Duane Arthur Hanson

Duane Arthur Hanson

Jan 27, 2022

Duane Arthur Hanson, age 86, passed away peacefully at Meadowbrook at Chetek on January 27, 2022.

Duane was born on October 15, 1935, to Clara and Arthur Hanson in Auburn in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

He enjoyed going bowling and rooting for every Wisconsin sports team.  Duane loved to go watch his grandchildren play in their...

Larry G. Jenneke

Larry G. Jenneke

Jan 26, 2022

Larry G. Jennke, 75, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.  Larry was born on September 25, 1946, in Glencoe, Minnesota to Otto and Charlotte Jenneke.

Larry was a life-long dairy farmer in Young America, Minnesota, Bloomer, Wisconsin at lastly Chetek, Wisconsin.  He enjoyed raising his Belgium...

Byan Ae Buric

Byan Ae Buric

Jan 18, 2022

Byan Ae Buric, age 81, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on January 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Byan was born in Seoul, Korea to Je Ho Byan and Son Doug Hung on March 15, 1940.

Byan met her loving husband, Chuck, of 57 years at Camp Casey, in...

Carol Lynn (Ingraham)  Bentley

Carol Lynn (Ingraham) Bentley

Jan 18, 2022

Carol Lynn (Ingraham) Bentley, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Cameron, WI on January 18, 2022.

Carol was born on March 19, 1940, to Margaret and James Ingraham in Aurora, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and James, mother and father-in-law, husband, Walter Charles Bentley Sr., daughter, Mary-Ann...

Denise (Mack)  Brogren

Denise (Mack) Brogren

Jan 14, 2022

Denise Renee Brogren, age 64, of Chetek, WI, passed away on January 14th, 2022.

Denise was born on April 23, 1957, to Dennis & Darlene Mack in Grantsburg, WI.

After Denise graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1975, she went on to work at Northern Manufacturing; however, her real calling ended up being in the...

Chad Joseph Gohde

Chad Joseph Gohde

Jan 8, 2022

Chad J. Gohde, 42, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Chetek Wisconsin. Chad was born June 27, 1979, to Ray and Dixie (Davis) Gohde in Rice Lake. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1999. Chad married Amanda Thomas on December 31, 2009, at the Chetek Community Center. They just celebrated 12 loving...

Lawrence Lavern Bisonette

Lawrence Lavern Bisonette

Jan 2, 2022

Rev. Lawrence L Bisonette, 90, went to his eternal home on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Health System – Northland, Barron, WI.

Born in the small village of Signor, WI on the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO)-Ojibwa reservation, Lawrence (Larry) was the third child to William W. Bisonette and Philomena M. (White) Bisonette.  Larry also...

Sonja Rae (Zobrak)  Knutson

Sonja Rae (Zobrak) Knutson

Dec 29, 2021

Sonja Rae Knutson, age 84, passed away on December 29, 2021, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Sonja was born on March 22, 1937, to Selma and Michael Zobrak in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Sonja attended grade school at Africa School & Prairie Lake Heights School, graduating at the age of 12 from 8th grade. She then went on...

Jeanette Ann (Andrews)  Hurtis

Jeanette Ann (Andrews) Hurtis

Dec 21, 2021

Jeanette Ann Hurtis, 87, of Chetek, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Heritage Lakeside Nursing Home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Jeanette Andrews was born on October 10, 1934, in Merrillan, Wisconsin the daughter of Mary and George Andrews.

Jeanette was a produce farmer, she enjoyed raising the produce and visiting with her customers.  She...

William Edward Meister

William Edward Meister

Dec 2, 2021

William “Bill” Edward Meister, 90, of New Auburn, Wisconsin passed away at his home with his family at his side on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  Bill was born on March 18, 1931, in Chicago, IL the son of Florence (Bane) and Frank Meister.

Bill was a United States Navy Veteran.  While serving...

Mark R. Glaser

Mark R. Glaser

Nov 21, 2021

Mark R. Glaser, 39, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Sand Creek, Wisconsin with his family and friends at his side.  Mark was born on December 11, 1981 in Barron, Wisconsin the son of Carol and Russell Glaser.

Mark graduated from Chetek High School in 2000.  Immediately after graduation he started...

Steven Bradley Maxwell

Steven Bradley Maxwell

Nov 4, 2021

Steven Bradley Maxwell, 48 years old of Chetek and formerly of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chetek on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  Steven was born on May 23, 1973 in Orange County, California the son of Denise Maxwell.

Services are currently being planned for Steven and will be posted when available along...

Nancy Jane Madejski

Nancy Jane Madejski

Oct 24, 2021

Nancy Jane Madejski, 66, of Orlando, Florida and formerly of Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Orlando.  Nancy was born on May 8, 1955 in Barron County, Wisconsin the daughter of Matthew and Mary (Cipov) Madejski.

Nancy graduated from the Weyerhaeuser High School in 1973 and then attended and graduated from the Florida...

Cheryl Lynn (Fogg)  Hughes

Cheryl Lynn (Fogg) Hughes

Oct 23, 2021

Cheryl Hughes, 66, of Fairmont, MN and formerly of Rice Lake, WI passed away on Saturday, October 23 in Eau Claire, WI. Cheryl was born on June 21, 1955, in Oakland, CA to Robert and Joan Fogg. Cheryl worked in the grocery business for many years but recently she made her children and grandchildren her primary business!

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