OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

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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Duane L. Shellito

Duane L. Shellito

Oct 17, 2021

Duane L Shellito died peacefully in the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Bill Ziegler, on Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Born on October 10, 1938 in Dekalb, Illinois to Ralph and Grace (Tomlinson) Shellito, Duane was the second oldest of four children.  After graduating from high school he married his high school sweetheart,...

Maria Ann Francois

Maria Ann Francois

Oct 4, 2021

Maria Ann Francois passed away unexpectedly, age 46, on October 4, 2021, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Maria was born on July 29, 1975, in Barron, Wisconsin to Dennis and Joyce (Lawton) Francois.

She will be greatly missed by many.

She leaves to celebrate her memory,...

Barbara A (Elwood)  Prorok

Barbara A (Elwood) Prorok

Sep 27, 2021

Barbara A. Prorok passed away on September 27, 2021 at the age of 75 in the comfort of her home in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Barb was born on August 28, 1946 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Anne and Harold Elwood.

Barb enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved her children and her favorite...

Lenora Delma (Purintun)  Vana

Lenora Delma (Purintun) Vana

Sep 24, 2021

Lenora Delma Vana, 91, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care Systems in Eau Claire.  Lenora Purintun was born on May 25, 1930 in Chetek, Wisconsin the daughter of Mary and Leroy Purintun.

Lenora loved to knit, quilt, and sew and to watch the Green Bay Packers.

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Margaret Ann (Mack)  Hardt

Margaret Ann (Mack) Hardt

Sep 24, 2021

Margaret A. Hardt (Maggie) age 67 died on September 24 th , 2021, at St. John’s hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota.  She was born on June 3, 1954, to Shirley and Martin Mack in Manhattan, New York and was a middle child to 8 loving siblings.  As a child Margaret loved to listen to music and sing. ...

James A. Dietrich

James A. Dietrich

Sep 21, 2021

James A. Dietrich, 51, of Barron and formerly of Chetek, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Spooner Health Care System.  James was born on December 23, 1969, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  He was a hard worker and was currently working for a private contractor where he did lake side services.  He enjoyed hunting, yard sales, tractor...

John Andy Erb

John Andy Erb

Sep 17, 2021

John Erb

After a several-week battle with illness, John Andy Erb, 66, left the presence of his wife and children and stepped into the arms of his Savior on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021.

He was the son of Armin and Irene (Swenson) Erb, born to them in Emmetsburg, Iowa, on Dec. 11, 1954. He married...

Edward John Beckman Jr.

Edward John Beckman Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

Edward John Beckman Jr., 55, of New Auburn, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN with his family at his side.

Edward Jr. was born on November 28, 1965, in Chicago IL the son of Barbara (Billon) and Edward John Beckman Sr.  Edward Jr....

Bernard W. Jaeger

Bernard W. Jaeger

Aug 23, 2021

Bernard W. Jaeger of Chetek, WI passed away on August 23, 2021, at the age of 87.

Bernard was born on April 27, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI the son of Margaret and Emil Jaeger.

Bernard grew up in the Milwaukee area graduating from Menomonee Falls High School.  After high school, he started full-time employment with...

John Siran

John Siran

Aug 21, 2021

John Robert Siran, 79, passed away at his home in Chetek, WI on August 21, 2021.

John was born in Chicago, IL on February 22, 1942, the son of Mildred and John George Siran.

He’s just a guy who loved the great outdoors of Chetek.

John is leaves to celebrate his memory, his...

Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson

Aug 20, 2021

Gary Johnson, 70, of Chetek, WI, formerly of North St. Paul, MN, passed away at the Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI on August 20, 2021.

Gary was born on September 26, 1950, the son of Agnes and Lester Johnson in St. Paul, MN.

Gary was a huge Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan. He was...

Donna Mae (Giedd)  Davey

Donna Mae (Giedd) Davey

Aug 18, 2021

Donna Davey passed away in her Chetek, Wisconsin home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.   She was born August 20, 1937 in Bloomer, Wisconsin.  Raised on a Wisconsin farm, Donna was one of eight children.  Throughout her life she fondly remembered her time on the farm with family and friends, and especially riding her beloved horse, Champ.

Donna...

Ellen Pearl (Aggen)  Mark

Ellen Pearl (Aggen) Mark

Aug 16, 2021

Ellen Pearl Mark, 98, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin and formerly of Chetek, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Ellen Aggen was born on June 10, 1923 in Mount Greenwood, IL the daughter of Harry and Jennie (Smith) Aggen. She attended Mount Greenwood School until the 8th grade. Ellen...

Leon William Jahn

Leon William Jahn

Aug 12, 2021

Leon William Jahn, age 62, was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on November 4, 1958. He passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2021, with loving family by his side.

Leon is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Jahn, children, William (Katie) Jahn, Heather (Corey) Wilhelm, grandchildren, Hailey Wilhelm and Madeline Jahn, with two more expected in November,...

Judy A. Larson

Judy A. Larson

Aug 10, 2021

Judith “Judy” A. Larson, 74, of Rice Lake and Cameron, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Grace Woodland’s Adult Care Home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Judy was born on April 13, 1947 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Patricia (Elwood) and Paul Larson.

Judy had been a longtime resident of the Cornerstone Adult...

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