Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Marvin Paul Ziarnik

Oct 5, 2018

Marvin Paul Ziarnik, 90 of Chetek passed away Friday, October 05, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Chetek, Wisconsin.  He was born June 1, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Genevieve (Popowski) and Ludwig Ziarnik.

Marvin is survived by his children; Stephen Ziarnik, Patricia (James) Albrecht, David (Kathy) Ziarnik, grandchildren; Jackie, Kristin, Samantha (Jason) Statz,...

Serena Jean (Odegard) Tahtinen

Sep 28, 2018

Serena Jean Tahtinen, 59 of Chetek passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at her residence.  She was born December 1, 1958 in Durand, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ethel (Erickson) and Morris Odegard.

Serena married Paul Tahtinen, August 8, 2009 in Chetek.  Together they loved to travel, but Serena was a true Packer, Brewer and Badger fan.

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Martin Olfert Carlson

Sep 24, 2018

Martin Olfert Carlson, 92, of Chetek, formerly of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home Monday, September 24, 2018.

Martin was born December 15, 1925, to Sigurd and Lillian (Olson) Carlson on the family homestead in the Town of Dovre, the eighth of 10 children.  He was raised in the Town of Dovre and graduated from Chetek...

Shirley Ann (Kraskiewicz) Thompson

Sep 20, 2018

Shirley Ann Thompson, 81 of Chetek passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake.  She was born December 4, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Helen (Poteracki) and Eugene Kraskiewicz.

Shirley was a beautiful, loving, devoted mother and wife.  Through illness and tragedy, she stayed strong.  She instilled in her family...

Richard J Duellman

Sep 3, 2018

Richard (Rick) J. Duellman of Chetek, Wisconsin (formerly of Winona and Worthington, Minnesota) passed away on September 03, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Bereniece and Clarence (Dutch) Duellman. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janaan Marie Duellman (nee Kerkenbush), his eldest son Gregory and his wife Zendyn V. Duellman and...

Darlene L. (Ash) Gohde

Sep 1, 2018

Darlene L. Gohde, 91 of Chetek, passed away on Saturday, September 01, 2018 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Chetek.  Darlene Ash was born on March 21, 1927 in Iowa the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion and Eva Ash.

Private Family Services will be held for Darlene.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home...

Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Nyberg

Aug 30, 2018

Patricia (Pat) Ann (O’Brien) Nyberg, age 78 of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away August 30, 2018 with loving family members by her side. She was born on July 4, 1940 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Gladys (Batchelder) and Paul Francis O'Brien. Patricia married at the age of 20 on April 23, 1960 in Iowa to John Ray Nyberg and remained married...

Linda Irene (Shaurette) Mikkelson

Aug 26, 2018

Linda I. Mikkelson, 70 of Chetek passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  She was born February 7, 1948 in Rice Lake, the daughter of Delores (Czwonka) and Basil Shaurette.

Linda is survived by her husband Lonnie, stepchildren; Valerie (Barry) Hight, Tom (Kim) Mikkelson, stepgrandchildren; Jennifer (Jesse) Lehto, Peter Mikkelson,...

Caroline (Zschocher-Colby) France

Aug 9, 2018

Caroline France (nee Zschocher-Colby), age 74 of Chetek, was led from the arms of her loving husband to the arms of Jesus Thursday, August 9, 2018, From her birth on April 14, 1944 to her death on Thursday she nourished people around her with love, faith, and laughter. Caroline was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Heinz and Elsie...

Raymond George Scott

Aug 5, 2018

Raymond George Scott was born in Racine, WI to Mary (Cipov) and Ora Delbert Scott on October 12, 1937 and died August 5th, 2018 in Chetek.

Ray grew up and resided in the Town of Rusk for most of his life.  He graduated from Chetek High School in 1955 and served four years in the United States...

Fern Lyla (Stone) Myer

Aug 4, 2018

Fern L. Myer, 93 of Hayward passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Hayward Health Services Nursing Home.  She was born April 28, 1925 in Hayward, Wisconsin the daughter of Beatrice (Brokaw) and Lyle Stone.

Please check back for a complete obituary. A private interment will be held in Greenwood Cemetery in Superior, Wisconsin

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Larry Dean Smith

Jul 28, 2018

Larry D. Smith, 76  unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Chetek Township.

A private memorial service is being planned at a later date in Kansas by Larry's family.

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

Lois Ann (Kurth) Ohde

Jul 26, 2018

Lois Ann Ohde, 88 of Chetek, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Atrium Post Care in Bloomer, Wisconsin.  Lois Kurth was born on September 2, 1929 in Wausau, Wisconsin the daughter of George and Martha (Lamz) Kurth.

Lois loved to travel, bus trips, playing bingo, playing keno at the casino, reading, and plays at Fanny...

Jennifer Rae (Jorstad) Albrecht

Jul 23, 2018

Jennifer Rae Albrecht, 61, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire with her loving family at her side. Jennifer was born on September 14, 1956 in Rice Lake, WI the daughter of Douglas J. and Grace E. (Beiswanger) Jorstad.

Jennifer graduated from Barron High School in...

Dorothy J. (Blackford) Greski

Jul 20, 2018

Dorothy J. Greski, 88 years of age passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Home in Colfax.

Services for Dorothy will be held in Kenosha, Wisconsin at a later date.  Time and date will be posted when available.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving Dorothy's...

Delores Nona (Peterson) Muermann

Jul 17, 2018

Delores Nona Muermann, 90 of Chetek passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center.  She was born July 2, 1928 in Chetek, the daughter of Aagoth (Nelson) and Emil Peterson. Delores was preceded in death by Fred Muermann, her husband of 66 years, her son-in-law, Gordon Casebolt, her parents and four brothers and one sister....

Deanna Marie (Koskovich) Wojciechowski

Jul 4, 2018

Deanna M. Wojciechowski, 58 of Chetek passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her residence.  She was born May 26, 1960 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Teresa (Ricord) and John Koskovich.

Deanna graduated from Chippewa Falls McDonald Catholic School in 1978.  She married James Wojciechowski July 2, 1999. Together, they owned and operated Wojo's Pub &...

Richard "Dick" Roush

Jul 3, 2018

Richard “Dick” F. Roush, age 78 of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  He was at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN due to a tragic burn accident.  Dick was born on November 15, 1939 in Huntley, IL., the son of Chet and Olive (McNickle) Roush.

He grew up in...

Stanley J. Fortuna

Jul 3, 2018

Stanley J. Fortuna, 76 of Chetek passed away July 3, 2018 at his residence.  He was born September 6, 1941 in Rice Lake, son of Marian "Mary" (Gibula) and Joseph Fortuna.

Stanley was an only child, raised on a farm north of Chetek.  He loved playing tug-o-war with anyone who challenged him. Meals were his favorite time...

Lee Ellsworth James

May 14, 2018

Lee E. James, 77 of New Auburn passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his residence.  He was born January 30, 1941 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Goldie (Hyde) and Harvey James.

Lee married Nancy Kuhnert January 19, 1960 in Altoona.  Together they raised three children in Caledonia, Wisconsin.  After Nancy passed away August 7,...