OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Leon Leonard Romanowski

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Dwayne C. Williams

Dwayne C. Williams

May 6, 2017

Dwayne C. Williams, 94 passed away May 6, 2017 at his home in rural Chetek, Wisconsin.  Dwayne was born to Albert and Verlie (Phetteplace) Williams on October 17, 1922.

He was raised at Wildwood Log Cabin Resort and graduated from Chetek High School with the class of 1940.  On December...

Mary Kathryn (Doyle)  Matthew

Mary Kathryn (Doyle) Matthew

May 4, 2017

Mary Kathryn Matthew, 80 of Chetek, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Sioux Creek Township, rural Chetek.  Mary Doyle was born on October 7, 1936 the daughter of William and Jean (Moe) Doyle.

Mary leaves to celebrate her memory, children: Jeffrey (Karyn) Critser, Candace (Jerry) Hodgson and Ronald (Kelly) Critser, grandchildren: Jason (Kara) Critser, Katie...

Fredrick D. Deaver

Fredrick D. Deaver

May 4, 2017

Fredrick D. Deaver age 83 of Chetek passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake.  He was born February 17, 1934 in Viroqua, Wisconsin the son of Joseph and Cynthia Bernice (Armstrong) Deaver.

Fred married Iris S. Massie October 2, 1954, together they raised...

Anna M. (Vodicka)  Soukup

Anna M. (Vodicka) Soukup

May 1, 2017

Anna M. Soukup, 87 of Chetek passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Chetek.  She was born January 8, 1930 in Merrilan, Wisconsin the daughter of James and Mary Vodicka.

Anna married John Soukup June 10, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois.  They moved to the Bear Lake area in 1957 and owned/operated a...

Larry Duane Thompson

Larry Duane Thompson

Apr 28, 2017

Larry Duane Thompson of Chetek, Wisconsin died peacefully on April 28, 2017.

Larry was born on September 10, 1933 in Eau Claire to Harold (Hap) and Abigail (Ab) Thompson, and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1951. After graduation, Larry enlisted in the United States Air Force. In 1952, Larry married Ardyce Larson of Eau...

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