Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Debra A. Gunnufson
Aug 3, 2021
Debra A. Gunnufson, 51, of Cameron, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at her home with her family and lifelong best friends at her side. She was born on August 28, 1969 in Colfax, Wisconsin the daughter of Earl Gunnufson and Wanita Gunnufson.
Debra attended school in Chetek from Kindergarten until she graduated in 1987. ...
Donald Gene Sumich
Jul 30, 2021
Donald Gene Sumich, 80, of Cameron, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Meadowbrook in Chetek, Wisconsin. Donald was born on January 17, 1941, in Blachly, Oregon the son of LeEtta (Cochran) and John Sumich.
Donald is survived by his daughters, Jessica Sumich, Cameron, WI; Jamie (Michael) Oneal, Chetek, WI; grandchildren, Azia (Beth) Sumich, Nicole...
Elizabeth Frances (Novak) Mares
Jul 28, 2021
Elizabeth Frances Mares, 85, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Just Like Home in Chetek, WI. Elizabeth was born on November 10, 1935 in Chetek, Wisconsin the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Gulan) Novak. Growing up on the family dairy farm, Elizabeth was a graduate of Weyerhaeuser high school, then going to St....
Richard Cedric Harrell
Jul 21, 2021
Richard C. Harrell, 80, of the Town of Sioux Creek, rural Chetek, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 with his family at his side. Richard was born on March 26, 1941 in Oak Grove, Louisiana the son of Lyord Franklin and Mary (Gerald) Harrell.
Richard will be laid to rest at the Northern...
Cindy D. Schaller
Jul 18, 2021
Cynthia (Cindy) Diane Schaller of Chetek passed away at her home on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
She was born on April 28, 1951, to Bill and Neva (Torchy) Schaller at Cumberland, WI. Cindy grew up in Chetek and, after graduating from high school there, attended WSU-Eau Claire. She graduated in 1973 with a degree in...
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