Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Apr 2, 2016

Carolyn Rae McCormick, 47 of Rice Lake, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Barron with her loving family at her side.  Carolyn Rae Waller was born on September 11, 1968 in Elk Mound, Wisconsin the daughter of Dale and Gloria (Howard) Waller.

Carolyn was currently a...

Mar 29, 2016

Joseph J. Skubnik, Jr. 88 of Chetek passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home.  He was born March 28, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Christina and Joseph Skubnik, Sr.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lydia J. (Oldham) Skubnik, four children; Janet (Nathan) Short of Milothian, Illinois,...

Mar 25, 2016

Cynthia J. Turgeson, 73 of Chetek passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She was born in Rice Lake July 6, 1942 the daughter of Virgil and Lenore (Carr) Hembrook.

Cynthia was a mother of three children and an excellent homemaker.  She enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings at her home...

Mar 18, 2016

Rosemary Doris Grover, 89, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek with her loving family at her side.  Rosemary Doris Hansen was born on July 30, 1926 in the City of Lake Forest, IL to Joseph Vincent and Doris Marvel (Colby) Hansen.

On June 19,...

Mar 18, 2016

William A. Olson “Bill” 62 of Chetek, WI; passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI on Friday, March 18, 2016 with his son Trevor at his bedside.

Bill was born on October 14, 1953 to Beulah and Westley Olson in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Chetek High School and furthered...

Mar 13, 2016

Charles A. Gardner 62 of Sioux Creek Township suddenly passed away Sunday March 13, 2016.  He was born August 15, 1953 in Aitkin, Minnesota the son of Norval and Dorothea (Turner) Gardner.

Charles went to Chetek High School and started working as a mechanic at a young age.  He continued his mechanic work throughout his...

Mar 13, 2016

Barbra R. Allen 81, formally of Cameron passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek.  She was born January 9, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois the daughter of Noma and Delbert Hey.

Barbra married Ora E. Allen June 6, 1953 in Aniston, Alabama while Ora was attending basic training in the...

Mar 6, 2016

Wilfred "Billy" W. Mickelson, 72 of Chetek passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.  He was born July 21, 1943 in Rice Lake to Walfred and Florence (Bryngelson) Mickelson.

Billy served his country in the United States Navy, stationed in Hawaii from 1964-1968.  He was an Ensign (2...

Mar 2, 2016

Joan Carol (Udisches) Cochrane, 85 of Chetek slipped away to heaven on March 2, 2016.  She was born October 24, 1930 to Anthony and Gladys Udisches in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Joan attended Carroll College in Waukesha before graduating with a degree in psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She married Thomas O. Cochrane on March 6,...

Feb 29, 2016

Christian “Chris” Carl Carlson, 93 of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away at the Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek on Monday, February 29, 2016.  Chris was born on August 21, 1922 in Dovre, Wisconsin the son of Sigurd and Lillian Carlson.

Chris was born and raised on the family farm where he lived for 90 years.  He...

Feb 23, 2016

Ruth P. Dobrowolski, 94 of Chetek passed away Tuesday February 23, 2016 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home.  She was born April 30, 1921 in Arkansaw, Wisconsin.

Ruth was married to Archie Gehler, having 2 children, Dennis and Robin.  Together they owned and operated a dairy farm in Sand Creek until his death in 1958.  Ruth married her...

Feb 22, 2016

Norma Beverly Marot, 88, of Simpsonville, SC passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Greer Memorial Hospital in Greer, SC.  She was born on September 19, 1927 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin the daughter of Anfeldt and Inge (Olsen) Swenson.

Norma leaves to celebrate her memory: daughter, Mary (Bert) Baker, Novi, MI; daughter, Patti...

Feb 10, 2016

Herman R. Bronstad, 81 of Chetek passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 10, 2016 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home.  He was born March 11, 1934 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin the son of Oscar and Lillian (Paulsrud) Bronstad.

Herman served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. He was an over the road truck...

Feb 3, 2016

Gene N. Anderson, Sr. age 69 of Chetek passed away Wednesday February 3, 2016 at Minneapolis Veterans Administration Health Care System.  He was born November 23, 1946 in New Milford, Connecticut the son of Alice (Bromley) and Theodore Anderson, III.

After high school Gene served his country in the Air Force.  He was very active in...

Jan 31, 2016

Blake Howard U’Ren, 89 of Chetek passed away after a long illness at his residence Sunday, January 31, 2016 with his loving wife by his side.  He was born August 10, 1926 in Angus, Wisconsin the son of Maurice and Emma (Bollman) U’Ren.

Blake joined the Army in 1944, served overseas in Okinawa and Japan...

Jan 24, 2016

John C. Engstrom, age 80, of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. John was born in Glidden, Wisconsin on September 25, 1935 to the late Edith Anderson and Walter Engstrom. He came to Fort Pierce, Florida from Wisconsin in July of 2015. John enjoyed hunting, boating and especially fishing. He was a basketball coach for many...

Jan 7, 2016

Harlen Eugene Avery, 97, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at “Just Like Home” assisted living in Chetek.  He was born on September 27, 1918, to Jacob and Clara (Wiese) Avery, on a farm in Town of Sumner, just north of Chetek.  Harlen married his...

Jan 6, 2016

Betty Jean Beal, 89 of New Auburn, peacefully passed away at her home with family by her side, on January 6th, 2016. Betty was born on October 2nd, 1926, in an old farm house just south of Chetek, to Albert and Myrtle (Dutton) Lund. Betty tragically lost her mother at a very young age, still Betty and her sisters all...

Jan 2, 2016

“Imagine stepping on shore and finding it Heaven!  Imagine touching a hand and finding it God’s.  Imagine breathing new air and finding it celestial.  Imagine waking up in Glory and finding it home.”  Mavis Adele Dodge walked into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 2, 2016.  She was born March 8, 1918 to John and Marie (Thompson)...

Dec 29, 2015

Jane Frances Jasperson, 83 of Chetek passed away at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake, on Tuesday December 29, 2015.  Jane was born March 12, 1932 in Radisson, Wisconsin to Roy and Amy Metcalf.

Jane and Harley were married August 7, 1954, raised five children and shared a wonderful life.  They lived in Finland, Minnesota and Silver...