Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

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...

Dec 28, 2015

Mary “Sue” Bronstad, 79 of Chetek passed away Monday December 28, 2015 at her residence.  She was born July 3, 1936 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Harv and Janie (Meek) Johnson.

Mary is survived by her two children; Janie (James) Ashmore Peres of Madison, Wisconsin and Randy (Tanya) Bronstad of Bloomer, Wisconsin, five grandchildren; Susan (Mike), Jake (Amy),...

Dec 25, 2015

Emogene Lombard-Phillips, 88, formerly of Greenwood, Wis., died Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2015, in Chetek.

She was born to Stella and Ray Tryggestad Nov. 22, 1927. After being raised on a small farm, she graduated from Viroqua High School, and at age 19 she was united in marriage to Cecil C. Lombard on May 14, 1946. They...

Dec 4, 2015

Irene May Bahr, 83 of Chetek went to be with the Lord, December 4, 2015.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Knapp Haven with her loving family by her side.

Irene was born May 6, 1932 in Stanley, WI to her beloved parents, the late Marjorie and George Drace.  She was the last living child...

Nov 28, 2015

Marilyn G. Jensen, 79, of Rice Lake and formerly of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at her home in Rice Lake.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Chetek.  Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service...

Nov 19, 2015

Vila “Babe” Cipov, 97, widow of Joseph G. Cipov, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter, South Carolina.

Born in Pequot Lakes, MN, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Palmer and the late Anna Glenzke Palmer.

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Oct 24, 2015

Harold Poirier, 86, went to his Lord and Savior on Sat., October 24, 2015.  He was born Oct. 29 th , 1928 to William and Gertrude Poirier of Bloomer, WI. He married Beatrice Rubenzer on May 31 st , 1949.

He owned H&M Shoe Store, was a U.S. Postal Mail Carrier and owned a laundromat....

Oct 24, 2015

Patricia L. Otto, 63 of Sioux Creek Township passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her residence with her loving husband at her side.  She was born March 6, 1952 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Mary Colleen (Salmon) and James Robert Fischer.

Patricia is survived by her husband Larry, four children; Matthew Shaun (Lisa) Otto of Barron,...

Oct 22, 2015

Bobbie F. Turney, Jr. 66 of Chetek passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his residence.  He was born April 5, 1949 in Barron, Wisconsin to Lily and Bobbie Turney, Sr.

He is survived by his father, 3 children; Kale (LeAnne) Turney, Adam (Eve) Turney, Caroline (Ken) Hood and 8 grandchildren.

Services are...

Oct 18, 2015

A kind, gracious, humble and wonderful man has gone Home.  James B.A. Newman of Chetek, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015, three months shy of his 100th birthday.

James was born January 15, 1916 in the town of Sioux Creek to John and Marie Newman. He and the love of his life,...

Oct 11, 2015

Harry L. Hagen, 80 of Chetek passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his residence.  He was born January 23, 1935 in Rice Lake the son of Esther and Helmer Hagen.

Harry served in United States Naval Reserve and United States Army as a vehicle recovery specialist and military police.  He lived in Oak Creek for...

Oct 4, 2015

Patricia Ann Homer, 80, of Chetek, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her home with her loving family at her side.

She is survived by her 2 children; Alan Homer of Oak Grove, Missouri and Katie Fortin of Cameron, Wisconsin.

Patricia will be laid to rest alongside her husband Richard at St. David...

Oct 3, 2015

Bernice Lucy Anderson, 96, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Eau Claire, with her family at her side.  Bernice was born on April 14,  1919 in Port Angeles, Washington.  She graduated from high school in Port Angeles and moved to the Chetek area after the birth of...

Oct 2, 2015

Robert E. Richards, 75, of Chetek, passed away in his home on Friday, October 02, 2015 with his loving family at his side.  Bob was born on March 1, 1940 in Chicago, IL the son of Mary (Davern) and Eugene Richards.

Bob attended St. Joseph College in Rensalan, IN and Wright College in Chicago, IL. ...

Sep 26, 2015

Eula C. Tubbs, 95 passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Atrium Point Manor in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  She was born February 1, 1920 in Island Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Perry and Minnie (Dustin) Nelson.

Eula was the 7 th of 9 children, all born at home in the town of Big Bend.   She attended...

Sep 8, 2015

Mary F. Wintrone, age 78, arrived at her eternal home in heaven on September 8, 2015. She was born June 23, 1937 in Greenville, MS the daughter of Maither and Lester Williams.

After graduating from Greenville High School, Mary began work for doctors Acree and Williams as an insurance clerk.  Her years of employment included handling...