Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
Judy Kay (Briddell) Zehner
Jul 9, 2017
Judy Kay Zehner, 70, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at her home. Judy was born Judy Kay Briddell on October 5, 1946 in Superior, Wisconsin the daughter of Lloyd and Joyce Briddell.
She worked for the School district of Solon Springs, managed and owned a food service. She was Town Clerk for...
Courtney Lynn (Smith) Townsend
Jul 8, 2017
Courtney Lynn Townsend, 40, of Rusk Township, Rusk County, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at her home. Courtney Smith was born on February 2, 1977 in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Courtney leaves to celebrate her memory: Father, Terence Smith, Mother, Linda Smith, Husband, Warren Townsend, Son, Dominic Townsend, Sister, Carrie Smith, Brother, Jason Smith, Mother-in-law,...
Karen Alvida (Ness) Purintun
Jul 5, 2017
Karen A. Purintun, age 73, of Chetek passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Lake View Medical Center in Rice Lake. She was born July 6, 1943 in Barron, the daughter of Henry and Gladys (Nelson) Ness.
Karen married Charles Purintun May 21, 1966 in Arland, Wisconsin. She was a homemaker, raised 6 children, was a member...
Olena "Peggy" (Hanson) White
Jul 2, 2017
Olena S. “Peggy” White 97, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Chetek. She was born April 7, 1920 to Oscar and Olga (Wintrone) Hanson in Dallas, WI. Her father died before Peggy’s birth. She had one brother Lawrence Hanson. Her mother married Melvin Severude and together they had 3 children; Hilda, Edwin and...
Arlyne D. (Mead) Olson
Jul 1, 2017
Arlyne D. Olson, 95 of Chetek, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Dallas Care & Rehab. Arlyne was born July 25, 1921 to Vernon and Inez (Flanders) Mead in Webster, SD.
She loved the outdoors including camping and swimming. She also loved polka dancing, two steps, etc. She was a loving and...
Leon Leonard Romanowski
Jun 21, 2017
Leon Leonard Romanowski, 98, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Chetek with his loving family at his side. Leon was born on April 9, 1919 in Strickland, Wisconsin the son of Patricia and Anton Romanowski.
Leon married Myrtle Ellefson on June 19, 1941 in Strickland, Wisconsin. ...
David Harold Winans
Jun 21, 2017
David Harold Winans died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was a man of strong faith and was ready to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kelly Jo Winans Schmidt, mother Alice Jorgens, father, Harold Winans, Sisters, Rosie Moen, Norma Donovan...
Russell Larson Jr.
Jun 20, 2017
RUSSELL LARSON, JR.
Russell Larson, Jr., 67, Chetek, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 20 at Atrium Nursing Home in Chetek after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 3, 1949 to Russell and Madeline Larson and was joined by two brothers, John and William. Russell enjoyed working with his hands...
Darrell Duane Mares
Jun 14, 2017
Darrell Duane Mares, age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He was born the first month, 8th day, of 1956 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Bill and Judy (Nelson) Mares.
He was a 1974 graduate of Chetek High School. He married...
Donald Norman Hajek, Iii
Jun 11, 2017
Donald N. Hajek, III, age 46 of Chetek unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 14, 1970 in Plainfield, New Jersey, the son of Linda (Loftus) and Donald Hajek, Jr.
Donald grew up on a dairy farm in Bruce and married Rebecca L. Ramis at Maranatha Ev. Free Church in...
Theresa Kathleen (Wojcik) Shoquist
Jun 9, 2017
Theresa Kathleen (Wojcik) Shoquist passed away on June 9th surrounded by her family after a brave and lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 63.
Theresa was born on April 14, 1954 to Walter F Wojcik and Ellen Jane (Daly) Wojcik. She grew up in rural Exeland, WI, graduated from Bruce High School in 1972 and...
Clifford Jerome Thibault Jr.
Jun 8, 2017
Clifford Jerome Thibault Jr., 48 of Lake Hallie, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Fairchild Township, Wisconsin. Clifford was born on January 13, 1969 in Waukesha, Wisconsin the son of Clifford Sr. and Sandra Thibault.
He leaves to celebrate his memory: his mother, Sandra Thibault (Allen Meister), Chetek, WI; wife, Jodi Thibault, Chetek,...
Michael A. Billon
Jun 3, 2017
Michael Andrew Billon, Sr. age 64 of Chetek passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. He was born May 12, 1953 in Illinois, the son of Stephen and Dorothy (Tamillo) Billon.
Michael graduated from Chetek High School in 1972. He married Susan Lynn Baldry September 29, 1974 at Bethel Lutheran...
Harry John Heppner, Jr.
Jun 2, 2017
Harry “John” Heppner Jr. 70 of Chetek passed away Friday June 2, 2017 after a brave battle with A.L.S. at the Mayo Health System Hospital in Eau Claire WI. John was born December 31, 1946 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. The son of Harry J. Heppner and Verna (Nielsen) Heppner.
Because John’s father was in the Army for thirty...
Richard Arthur Dubois
May 29, 2017
Richard Arthur DuBois, 75 of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System Northland Hospital in Barron with his family at his side. Richard was born on October 25, 1941 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to John and Agnes DuBois.
Richard attended schools in...
Maxine V (Nelson) Borkowski
May 25, 2017
Maxine V. Borkowski, 95, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Dallas Care and Rehab Center. Maxine was born on April 12, 1922 in Big Bend, Rusk County, Wisconsin the daughter of Perry and Minnie Nelson.
Maxine attended grade school at North Lima in the town of Big Bend and graduated from...
Owen Knutson
May 24, 2017
Owen Knutson, 17 of Chetek passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Owen was born on February 15, 2000 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the son of Thomas (Tim) and Dawn Knutson.
Owen entered this world with a medical condition that hospitalized him for 6 weeks at birth. He received tremendous help, prayers and support from every corner...
Eric Robert Gavin
May 16, 2017
Eric R. Gavin, 45 of rural Chetek unexpectedly passed away Tuesday May 16, 2017. He was born in Barron, Wisconsin June 15, 1971 the son of Beth (Shutz) and Philip Gavin.
Eric graduated from Chetek High School in 1989 and worked as a truck driver for the Turkey Store for over 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Marie Ann (Boron) Johnston
May 15, 2017
Mary Ann (Marie) Johnston, 85, of Chetek passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at the Dove Health Care Home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Mary was born the youngest of four children on August 20, 1931 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Paul and Victoria (Kukla) Boron.
Mary was raised in Bridgeport, south side of Chicago attending Catholic...
Jerry Joseph Kuznieski
May 15, 2017
Jerry J. Kuznieski, 80 of Chetek passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care.
Funeral services are being arranged through the Adduci-Zimmy Funeral Home in Posen, IL. www.adducizimny.com
The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Chetek has assisted the family locally.
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