OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Robert "Bob" Charles Hartman Jr.

Robert "Bob" Charles Hartman Jr.

Nov 27, 2019

Robert “Bob” Charles Hartman Jr. (Butch, Mole), 74, of Chetek passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  The Lord called him home after 2 years of struggling health issues.   Bob was born on June 20, 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey the son of Marge (Gray) and Robert Hartman Sr.

Bob received his Industrial Arts and Teaching degrees...

Nancy Ann (Rathbun)  Manke

Nancy Ann (Rathbun) Manke

Nov 27, 2019

Nancy Ann Manke, 66, of New Auburn, Wisconsin passed away on November 27, 2019 at her home in Dovre Township.  She was born on January 16, 1953 in Dallas, Wisconsin the daughter of Jonathan and Viva (Picket) Rathbun.  Nancy enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking, fishing and artwork.

She leaves to celebrate her memory: daughters, Jodi Jeanine Lynn Ekblad,...

Mary Margaret Bailkey

Mary Margaret Bailkey

Nov 2, 2019

Mary Margaret Bailkey, 58 of Chetek, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Mary was born on August 31, 1961 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Milton and Anna Mae Bailkey.

Services for Mary are being arranged.  Please check back for updated information.

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

Dorothy "Dot" Luanne Dreysse

Dorothy "Dot" Luanne Dreysse

Oct 13, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Luanne Dreysse passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019 at Atrium Senior Living Center in Chetek, WI.

The visitation will be at Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Funeral Home in Chetek, WI on Thursday, October 17th from 4-7:00 p.m.  There will be a short celebration of life service following the visitation at 7:00 p.m.

Dorothy...

Kent Allan Gilbert

Kent Allan Gilbert

Oct 13, 2019

Kent Allan Gilbert, 80, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on October 13, 2019 at River Pines Nursing Home with family by his side. Kent was born August 21, 1939 to Alice Christina (Severson) and Clarence Joseph Gilbert.

Kent grew up working with his parents and sister Sharon on their family farm west of Chetek.  Despite all the...

Grace (Galvon)  Rodzenak

Grace (Galvon) Rodzenak

Oct 9, 2019

Grace Rodzenak, 82, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Chetek.  Grace Galvon was born on December 1, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Martin and Frances (Kola) Galvon.

Grace received her education in Chicago.  She married Andy Rodzenak on May 31, 1958 in Chicago.  Grace and Andy made...

Virginia Jean (Dewerth)  Esswein

Virginia Jean (Dewerth) Esswein

Sep 29, 2019

Virginia J. Esswein

February 8, 1943 – September 29, 2019

Virginia J. Esswein, 76, of Chetek passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family after a long illness on Sunday, September 29th. She recently celebrated her 55th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, James L. Esswein.

Virginia was born in Milwaukee, WI...

Lois Jean (Otterholt)  Petersen

Lois Jean (Otterholt) Petersen

Sep 22, 2019

Lois Jean Petersen, 94, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with her loving family at her side.   Lois Otterholt was born on June 1, 1925 in Chetek, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ben and Olga (Peterson) Otterholt.

In her career Lois worked at several different...

Dorothy Marie (Sargent)  White

Dorothy Marie (Sargent) White

Sep 19, 2019

Dorothy M. White

Passed away on September 19, 2019 in Chetek, WI at the age of 89.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Melford “Moe” White, who passed in 1999.  Dorothy was born on August 14, 1930 in rural Lafayette County Wisconsin to Ralph and Carrie (nee Franz) Sargent.  Dorothy and Moe...

Kurt Paul Nyberg

Kurt Paul Nyberg

Sep 19, 2019

Kurt Paul Nyberg, 53, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Atrium Post Care Center in Chetek.  Kurt was born on July 7, 1966 in Chisago City, Minnesota the son of John and Patricia (O’Brien) Nyberg.

“Kurt was a loving son, brother, cousin, and uncle. He was fun spirited, outgoing, and loved...

Jay Fassbender

Jay Fassbender

Sep 14, 2019

Loran Jay Fassbender, 95, Long time Barron County resident, passed from this life to his eternal life on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  At the time of his death, Jay was a resident of Dove Healthcare – West in Eau Claire.

Jay was born in Patch Grove, Wisconsin on July 4, 1924.  He was the third of seven...

Eugene "Gene" Harvey Knowlton

Eugene "Gene" Harvey Knowlton

Aug 30, 2019

Eugene “Gene” Harvey Knowlton, 80 of Chetek passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Our House Memory Care in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  He was born August 3, 1939 in Barron the son of Verna (Huset) and Harvey Knowlton.

Gene graduated from Chetek High School.  He worked as a milk hauler from 1958-1960, dairy farmer in Cumberland from...

Parker Joseph Prorok

Parker Joseph Prorok

Aug 29, 2019

Parker Joseph Prorok, infant son of Megan Kobernick and Kurt Prorok passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Parker is survived by his parents Megan and Kurt, siblings, Noah, Dakota, Megan, grandson of Gloria (Frank) Weinert and Forest Kobernick.

I’m just a precious little one who didn’t make...

Deeanne  "Sue" (Phillips)  Anderson

Deeanne "Sue" (Phillips) Anderson

Aug 17, 2019

DeeAnne “Sue” Anderson, 68 of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at her home in Chetek.  Sue was born on February 11, 1951 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin the daughter of Thaine and Vera (Madison) Phillips.

Sue graduated from New Auburn High School in 1969 and then attended WITC in Rice Lake, Wisconsin for Data...

Adam Roger Andrew Amdall

Adam Roger Andrew Amdall

Jul 28, 2019

Adam Amdall, 42 unexpectedly passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 in Chetek.  He was born September 30, 1976 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the son of Lois (Vought) and Roger Amdall.

Private services will be held at a later date.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.

Gladys Maxine (Hill)  Kent

Gladys Maxine (Hill) Kent

Jul 17, 2019

Gladys M. Kent 93 of Sioux Creek Township passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her residence.  She was born October 18, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Gladys (Isaacks) and Andrew Hill.

Gladys graduated high school from Cleveland School 1943 in Cleveland, Texas. She married Robert “Bob” E. Kent and was a longtime resident of...

Patrick Melvin Berryman

Patrick Melvin Berryman

Jul 15, 2019

Patrick M. Berryman, 80 of Chetek passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence.  He was born July 27, 1938 in International Falls, Minnesota, the son of Blanche (Blake) and Melvin Berryman.

No service information at this time.

Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Norland "Skip" Victor Gardner

Norland "Skip" Victor Gardner

Jul 14, 2019

Norland “Skip” V. Gardner, 83 of Chetek passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  He was born October 1, 1935 in Winter, Wisconsin the son of Clara (Davis) and Charlie Gardner.

Skip was married November 5, 1954 in Center City, Minnesota to Marlene Selvig.  Together they raised three children.  ...

James Leo Danner

James Leo Danner

Jul 10, 2019

James “Jim” Leo Danner, 79, of Chetek, passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2019 while on vacation with his wife in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Jim was born on June 18, 1940 in Beloit, Wisconsin the son of Russel and Viola Danner.

Jim graduated from South Beloit High School in 1958.  He served the U.S. Navy...

Patricia Jane (Smith)  Lohse

Patricia Jane (Smith) Lohse

Jul 10, 2019

Patricia “Pat or Patsy” Jane Lohse, Age 85, of Cameron, Wisconsin and formerly Wonder Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Chetek, WI. She was born on July 31, 1933, in Los Angeles to her father, Clayton Thomas Smith and mother Elicia Irene (Holland) Smith.

Patricia grew up in Santa...

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