OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Clifford S. Bronstad

Clifford S. Bronstad

Aug 14, 2020

Clifford S. Bronstad, 77, of Chetek, WI; passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, WI.  Clifford was born on May 16, 1943 in Canton, WI the son of Clifford M. and Caroline D. (Krier) Bronstad.

Cliff was raised in Chetek. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1961...

Larry David Ronald Swenson

Larry David Ronald Swenson

Aug 7, 2020

Larry David Ronald Swenson, 64, of Fairhope, Alabama and formerly of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Chetek.

At this time there are no public services scheduled.  If any services are planned the information will be posted at that time.

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

Richard "Dick" Delos Mcdonald

Richard "Dick" Delos Mcdonald

Aug 7, 2020

Richard “Dick” “Mac” Delos McDonald, 79 of Cameron, Wisconsin passed away August 7, 2020 at the Heritage Lakeside Home in Rice Lake.

Dick was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on January 13, 1941 to Beth (Stewart) and Delos McDonald.  He graduated from Eau Claire Regis High School in 1959.  He then joined the Armed Service from 1962...

Kathleen Ann (Schlough)  Cowley

Kathleen Ann (Schlough) Cowley

Aug 5, 2020

Kathleen Ann (Schlough) Cowley

Kathleen Ann Cowley, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on August 5, 2020.  She was...

John F. Wald

John F. Wald

Aug 1, 2020

John F. Wald, 75 of Chetek and Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2020 in Chetek.  He was born on January 17, 1945 in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

John loved to fish and spend time at his camper in Chetek with his lifelong partner Kae.  He enjoyed fishing off the dock and catching his 3 little pigs...

Barbara J. (Bayuk)  Martin

Barbara J. (Bayuk) Martin

Jul 21, 2020

Barbara J. Martin (nee Bayuk), age 102, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at home —where she longed to be.

She was born on February 24, 1918 in the town of Draper, WI, but also lived many years in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire.  She was married for 46 years to...

Robert "Bob" John Bungartz

Robert "Bob" John Bungartz

Jul 3, 2020

Robert “Bob” J. Bungartz, 92 of Bloomer passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  He was born in Bloomer Township October 9, 1927 the son of Agnes (Crank) and Frank Bungartz.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Bloomer Township.  He married Klara October 5, 1952 while serving...

Thadeus "Ted" Jurecki

Thadeus "Ted" Jurecki

Jun 30, 2020

Thadeus “Ted” Jurecki, 93 of Chetek passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at Meadowbrook at Chetek.  Ted was born on March 23, 1927 in Chetek, WI, the son of William and Anna (Stefczak) Jurecki and was raised in the Chetek area.

Ted married Delores Smith on May 1, 1946, and she preceded him in death.  Together...

Linda Joan (Solberg)  Anderson

Linda Joan (Solberg) Anderson

Jun 13, 2020

Linda Anderson, 70 of Chetek, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Bloomer.

Linda was born on April 2, 1950 in the Township of Dovre, Wisconsin to Palmer and Lorraine (Hill) Solberg. She completed two years of technical school after graduating high school and went on to work for Jerome Foods...

Aline "Ellie" J. (Stevens)  Jurecki

Aline "Ellie" J. (Stevens) Jurecki

Jun 7, 2020

Aline “Ellie” Jurecki, 92 of Chetek, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek.

Ellie was born on September 17, 1927 in Barron, Wisconsin the daughter of Paul and Agnes (Moen) Stevens and was raised in the Sand Creek/Wheeler area.  As a young lady she worked at Parker Pen, then Uniroyal...

Dianne K (Kozel)  Knowlton

Dianne K (Kozel) Knowlton

Jun 3, 2020

Dianne K. Knowlton, 79 of Chetek, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Meadowbrook Nursing and Rehab in Chetek.

Dianne was born September 2, 1940 in Ladysmith, WI and grew up at Fireside Lodge Resort with her family.  Dianne graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with a Degree in Education in 1962....

Lee Roger Bishop

Lee Roger Bishop

May 28, 2020

Lee Roger Bishop Sr., 75, Chetek, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his home.  Lee was born on February 23, 1945 in Chetek, Wisconsin the son of Myrtle and Martin Bishop.

A Private Family Graveside Service is being planned for a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Chetek.

Lee leaves to celebrate his...

John Sidney Nesseth

John Sidney Nesseth

May 22, 2020

John Sidney Nesseth, 57, of Chetek, passed away on May 22, 2020 at his residence.  John was born in La Crosse, WI on December 17, 1962 to Mary Louise Liskovec-Nesseth-Ekstrom and Sidney Nesseth.  He was the youngest of the five children.  He grew up in La Crosse and attended schools in the La Crosse and West...

Beulah "Bea" A. Pfaff

Beulah "Bea" A. Pfaff

May 21, 2020

Beulah Ardis (Funk) Pfaff, “Bea” 84, of Chetek, Wisconsin and formerly of Rockton, Illinois, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 21, 2020.  She left peacefully, with her daughters at her bedside.

Bea was born November 9, 1935 in Rockton, Illinois the daughter of Andrew and Marjorie Funk.  She married...

D. Charles "Chuck" Feigh

D. Charles "Chuck" Feigh

May 20, 2020

D. Charles Feigh, “Chuck”, 77 of Chetek, WI passed away on May 19, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.  Per Chuck’s wishes there will be no public funeral services.  The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers or memorials, please feel free to make a...

James Owen Fults

James Owen Fults

May 19, 2020

James Owen Fults, age 90, a current resident of Osseo MN, and longtime resident of Chetek, WI, passed away Tuesday, May 19 th , 2020, at the Villa at Osseo. He was born April 4, 1930 the son of Marion (James) and Martha (Grace) Briggs Fults in Thorp, WI.

In his early...

Brentt W. Vana

Brentt W. Vana

May 11, 2020

Brentt W. Vana, 61, of Chetek, passed away on May 11, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Brentt was born on July 1, 1958 in Barron, Wisconsin to Melvin and Lenora (Purintun) Vana.

Brentt is survived by two daughters: Jennifer Vana Beck and Heather Vana both of Grove, Oklahoma, seven grandchildren: Ryan, Aden,...

Anita Mariam (Lahde)  Strickland

Anita Mariam (Lahde) Strickland

May 4, 2020

Anita Miriam Strickland, 89 of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Monday evening, May 4, 2020 at the Meadowbrook Senior Living Apartments in Chetek with her loving husband Richard at her side.  Anita Lahde was born on November 12, 1930 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada the daughter of Victor and Hilda (Mansika) Lahde.  After graduating from Suomi College...

Diann D. (Davis)  Richardson

Diann D. (Davis) Richardson

Apr 25, 2020

Diann D. Richardson, 80, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Red Cedar in Menomonie, Wisconsin.  Diann Davis was born on March 16, 1940 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Jesse and Martha Davis.

As a child and young lady Diann attended school in Chetek.  She married...

Janet Kay (Nelson)  Dunkel

Janet Kay (Nelson) Dunkel

Apr 16, 2020

Janet Kay Dunkel, 71, of Prairie Lake Township, passed at away at her home on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

At Janet's request no public services will be held.

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

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