Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Apr 6, 2013

Estelle Genevieve Nielsen, 100, of Chetek, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Dallas Care Center.  Estelle was born and raised in Shafer, Minnesota on February 7, 1913 the daughter of Jennie (Chinander) and Frithhoef Anderson.  She graduated from Taylor Falls High School.  She married William Nielsen in 1938 and raised three children on the east side...

Mar 27, 2013

Donald Charles Wellsandt, 77 of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home with his loving wife Jean and his dog Snickers by his side.  Donald was born on July 5, 1935 in Boyd, Wisconsin at home.  He was the son of Ervin L. and Loretta (Pilgram) Wellsandt.

Donald served in...

Mar 3, 2013

Leonard T. Miller, 65, of Chetek.  Passed away March 3, 2013 at Benedictine Living Center, Spooner, WI.  He was born August 27, 1947 in Harvey, Illinois the son of Leo and Virginia M. (Wulfekuhle) Miller.

On October 11, 1969 Leonard married April May Burress in Chicago, Illinois and together they had 2 children Clint and Jason Miller.  ...

Feb 17, 2013

Frank R. “Butch” Hoffmann, 73, of Chetek, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 17, 2013 under the loving care and devotion of his loving daughter Shannon.  He was born on April 15, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Emma and Walter Hoffmann.

Frank was an expert auto body repairman and mechanic for...

Feb 15, 2013

Muriel Juliet Linquist, 79 of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Muriel was born on September 12, 1933 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Norma (Erickson) and Norman Swanson.

Muriel was a member of the Red Hats Society, Sons of Norway, and...

Feb 15, 2013

Delores K. Madison, age 91 formerly of Sand Creek, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek. The former Delores Katherine Clark, daughter of the late Roy and Minnie (Steinmetz) Clark was born July 17, 1921 in rural Bloomer. She married Norbert Madison on June 4, 1941. He preceded her in death in...

Feb 7, 2013

Betty Lou Freix, 79 of Schererville, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2013 at St. Margaret's Community Hospital in Dyer, Indiana. Services are currently being arranged for the spring. The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements. Please check back for updated information.

Feb 7, 2013

Vivian Marie Williams, 92, of Chetek and formerly of Bellevue, IA, passed away on February 7, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care Systems Northland in Barron, Wisconsin.  She was born on February 9, 1920 in Bellevue, IA the daughter of Roy “Doc” and Anna (Becker) Cheney. Vivian leaves to celebrate her memory: daughter, Billie (Merle) Linkletter, Chetek, WI;...

Feb 4, 2013

David Alan Fischer, 54, of Chetek, passed away Monday, February 04, 2013 at his home in Chetek, where he was a lifelong resident.  David was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed to fish, waterski, hunt and camp.  He was a kind person with many friends all around the Chetek area.  David was also looking forward to becoming a grandfather for the...

Jan 25, 2013

Dorothy Lorraine Bronstad, 83, of New Auburn, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Barron, Wisconsin.  Dorothy was born on February 27, 1929 in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of Loren and Theo (Daily) Rogers. Dorothy leaves to celebrate her memory: her daughter, Donna Baalrud, grandchildren, Erick Baalrud, Sue Baalrud, Sandy (Tom)...

Jan 23, 2013

Dona Barbara Javener, 85, of Chetek, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Rice Lake with her loving family at her side. Dona was born in Rice Lake on November 16, 1927 the daughter of Vernoy and Portia Pierce.   She was an avid reader and took pride in raising her ten children.  Dona...

Jan 21, 2013

Elaine Mae Loken, 73, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born on April 16, 1939 in Dallas, Wisconsin the daughter of David and Norma O’Flanagan. Elaine was a member of the Chetek Alliance Church and was a very active member.  She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, horses...

Jan 19, 2013

Nancy Jane (Reuille) Tyson, 66, passed peacefully into God’s loving arms at her residence with her husband and daughters by her side on January 19th, 2013. Nancy was born on July 12, 1946 in Zulu, Indiana to Narcis and Marcella Reuille.  She grew up as a farm girl in Foxboro, Wisconsin.  She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1964.  ...

Jan 17, 2013

Jean Eve Bossany, 89, of Chetek passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Dallas Care and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas, Wisconsin.   Jean was born on December 20, 1923 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Vincent and Frances Miklos. Jean leaves to celebrate her memory, her children: Carolyn (Bud) Bremer, Geneva, IL; Robert (Lori) Bossany, Menomonie, WI; Ron (Sissy)...

Dec 21, 2012

Edmund J. Stanek, 100, of Chetek, WI passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek. Eddie was born on June 9, 1912 in Chicago, IL, one of thirteen siblings. He served in the Pacific Theater as an Artillery Fuze Setter with the rank of PVII, receiving the American Theater Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater...

Dec 15, 2012

Rev. William Lemke, of Chetek, Wisconsin, left us to be with the Lord on his 93rd year, Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek. Born in a farmhouse outside Klemme, Iowa in 1919, Bill served his country in the Army Air Force during World War Two.  His first wife, LaVonne Lorenson, passed away in 1948 while...

Dec 13, 2012

Alice Jane Hart, 69, of Chetek; passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at her home with her husband at her side. Alice was born January 22, 1943 in Eau Claire, WI the daughter of Elmer and  Edna (Erickson) Hill. She was raised in the Colfax, WI area, where she spent most of her life. She married Duane Hart...

Nov 30, 2012

Warren Bruce Lister, 89, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron, Wisconsin.  Warren was born on November 16, 1923 in Bogota, IL the son of Bruce and Luda (Bridges) Lister. As a young man Warren served his country in the United States Army from 1942 – 1946, he was a...

Nov 29, 2012

Paul J. Rush, 57 of Chetek passed away on November 29, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 15, at 1:00 P.M. at the Rush residence, 128 Pine Grove Avenue, Chetek. The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nov 25, 2012

Otylia “Tillie” Filomena Zwadlo, 85, of Chetek, WI passed away with loving family by her side on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek. She was born May 21, 1927 in Strickland, Rusk County, WI the daughter of Casimir W. and Helen (Borowski) Novak. Otylia graduated from Weyerhaeuser High School in 1944, and then attended Minneapolis...