Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Paul Richard Rederer

Aug 30, 2016

On Tuesday, Aug 30, 2016, the light of our lives was accidentally and tragically lost to us. Born to Paula Rederer and Richard Kisting on Tuesday, April 30, 1991and in a hurry to begin life, Paul Richard Rederer came into this world 2 months early at the Marshfield Children’s hospital, weighing just slightly over 3 pounds.   His arrival brought...

Margaret Ellen (Boggess) Thibedeau

Aug 26, 2016

Margaret Ellen Thibedeau, 65 of Cameron passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at her residence.  She was born August 13, 1951 the daughter of Lial and Mildred (Gavin) Boggess in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Margaret was a loving caring woman, who helped many people throughout life that others would have passed over.  Many kids and friends have adopted...

John Pozorski

Aug 21, 2016

John Pozorski, 88, of Chetek, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center of Chetek with his family at his side.  John was born on August 4, 1928 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin the son of John and Julia Pozorski.

John leaves to celebrate his memory: wife, Eileen “Freddie” Pozorski, Chetek, 3 daughters,...

Dennis Irvin Manke

Aug 4, 2016

Dennis Irvin Manke, 66, of New Auburn, passed away on Thursday, August 04, 2016 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Facility in Chetek, Wisconsin with his loving family at his side.  Dennis was born on September 17, 1949 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the son of Irvin and Eunice (Albrecht) Manke.

Dennis worked at Jerome Foods...

Lorraine Darlene Solberg

Aug 3, 2016

Lorraine D. Solberg, 85 of Chetek passed away Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Chetek, Wisconsin.  She was born August 24, 1930 in Glidden, Wisconsin the daughter of James and Esther (Henthorn) Hill.

Lorraine loved going to the cabin in Minong and going fishing (but never eating the fish).  She enjoyed tending her...

Lawrence O. Hakes

Jul 26, 2016

Lawrence Oliver Hakes, 86 passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Chetek.  He was born December 1, 1929 in Chippewa Falls the son of Irvine and Elsie (Black) Hakes.

Lawrence graduated from Chippewa Falls high school, worked for O.K. Tire Store as a tire serviceman.  He served in the United States Army...

Brian Andrew Kelley

Jul 24, 2016

Brian A. Kelley, 47 of Chetek passed away at his residence Sunday, July 24, 2016 after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin June 1, 1969 the son of Wilbur and Shirley (Konsela) Kelley.

Brian graduated from Holmen high school in 1987, then served in the United States Army for 3 years. ...

Jeanette Ann (Pragit) Harris

Jul 18, 2016

Jeanette “Jeanie” A. Harris, 80 of Chetek passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois April 26, 1936 the daughter of Peter and Pauline (Jurinek) Pragit.

Jeanie graduated from Chetek high school in 1953.  October 8, 1966 she married the love of her life, Sonny Harris...

David Martin Dahlke

Jul 16, 2016

David Martin Dahlke of Dallas, WI passed to his rest after a 7 month battle with cancer on July 16, 2016 at his home.  He was born August 12, 1949 to Carl and Wilma Dahlke in Rice Lake, WI.

David attended Pleasant Hill Country grade school, then graduating from Barron High School.  He married Laurine R. Harris...

Ralph E. Geborek

Jul 10, 2016

Ralph E. Geborek, 81 of Chetek passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Chetek.  He was born in Lehigh, Wisconsin May 3, 1935 the son of Henry and Anna (Zewaski) Geborek.

After graduating high school Ralph married Lorraine Pepke in Chicago, Illinois May 12, 1956.  Together they had twin boys, David and...

Nicholas Carl Fenner

Jul 1, 2016

Nicholas Carl Fenner, 28 of Osseo, Minnesota peacefully passed away July 1, 2016 at his cabin in Prairie Lake Township, Wisconsin.  He was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota July 27, 1987 the son of Janet L. Budlong and David D. Fenner.

Nicholas is survived by his mother Janet Budlong and her husband Rolf Ingersoll.

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Laverne Leslie Hansen

Jun 23, 2016

LaVerne L. Hansen, 69 of Chetek passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire.  He was born December 21, 1946 in Austin, Minnesota the son of Lester and Shirley (DuMond) Hansen. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Leroy, Minnesota.

Leroy M Fochs

Jun 22, 2016

LeRoy M. Fochs, 73, of Chetek, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born in Pittsville, WI, April 23, 1943, the son of Leo and Marion (Bever) Fochs. He married Darlene A. Girard in Algoma, WI June 17, 1967.

Lee is survived by his wife of 49 years, Darlene,...

Richard J Lampien

Jun 21, 2016

Richard J. Lampien, 82 of Chetek passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center with his loving wife by his side.  He was born December 12, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Charles and Hilda (Benshik) Lampien.

Richard married Jeannette A. Livingston March 17, 1956 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Together they raised four...

Sharon Ann Cahoon

Jun 14, 2016

Sharon A. Cahoon, 73 of Chetek passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her residence.  She was born July 13, 1942 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin the daughter of Elizabeth (O’Rourke) Morgan.

Sharon married Allen Cahoon in 1960, and together had four children.  She lived most of her life in Wisconsin except for 11 years in Gaylord, Minnesota.  She...

Bobbie Freeman Turney, Sr.

Jun 12, 2016

Bobbie Freeman Turney, Sr., 88, of Chetek, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Just Like Home Care Facility in Chetek.  Bobbie was born on October 14, 1927 the son of John Henry and Sylvia Ann (Bartlett) Turney.  Bobbie was a career man in United States Air force serving his country for 34 years.  He was a...

Tammy Lynn (Beckmark) Zuech

Jun 5, 2016

Tammy Lynn Zuech, 54 of Chetek passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Ministry St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with aggressive liver cancer.  Tammy was born in the Siren Hospital August 22, 1961 the daughter of Arthur and Bev Beckmark.

She attended the Siren School from Kindergarten through high school graduation.  She...

Laverne Edward Hennig

Jun 1, 2016

Laverne "Vern" Edward Hennig, 85, of Chetek, WI passed away June 1, 2016 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. Vern was born Nov. 1, 1930 to Edward and Lydia Hennig of Fall Creek, WI.  He married Rosetta Gunnufson of Colfax, WI June 25, 1955. He was a graduate of Fall Creek High School.  He worked for many years for...

Maurice John Allen

May 28, 2016

Maurice J. Allen, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek.  No services are being planned at this time.

Joyce C. Grever

May 22, 2016

Joyce C. Grever, 80 of Chetek passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Dallas Care & Rehab Facility.  She was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin January 20, 1936 the daughter of Helen (Webster) and Merlyn Loomer.

Joyce graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1954 and pursued a career in education.  She taught in a one-room school house...