Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Merlyn Dean Folz

Jul 9, 2024

Merlyn Dean Folz, aged 83, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024.

Born on August 18, 1940, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, he was the beloved son of Wilmer and Alma Folz.

Merlyn was a dedicated public servant and community leader throughout his life. He served as the Director of Public Works in...

Joseph Charles Bossany

Jul 8, 2024

Joseph Charles Bossany passed away on July 8, 2024. Joe married Gerry Daniels, August 18, 1956. Together they took over his family farm in Chetek, where they raised their three children.

At the age of 21, Joe embraced his love for music and taught himself to play the trumpet. He played by ear, never learning...

Timothy Edward Rathman

Jul 4, 2024

Timothy Edward Rathman, age 76, passed away on July 4, 2024, after a 20-year hard-fought battle with COPD, at the Mayo Hospital in Barron, Wisconsin.

Tim was born to Edward and Priscilla Rathman on February 10, 1948, in Melrose Park, Illinois.

Tim was a semi-truck driver for very many years and loved his job and...

Patricia Ranee (Crissey) Young

Jul 1, 2024

Patricia Ranee Prouty-Young, aged 81, of New Auburn, WI, passed away on July 1st, 2024, in Prairie Farm, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

Born to Cletus and Hannah (Soenksen) Crissey in Storm Lake, IA, Patricia was the third oldest of six siblings. As a child, she loved shooting hoops and wearing her...

Laurence "Larry" Kim Dodge

Jun 6, 2024

Laurence Kim Dodge, 69, of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 6th, 2024, shortly after being diagnosed with glioblastoma.

Laurence was born on December 14th, 1954, in Eau Claire, WI to Roy and Mavis (Newman) Dodge. He was raised on a dairy farm in Chetek, WI where he was the 3rd generation...

Carol Ann (Willhite) Mitchell

May 27, 2024

Carol Ann Mitchell peacefully passed away on May 27, 2024, in Marshfield, WI, with her loved ones by her side. Carol was born to Martin and Donna (Wood) Willhite on December 27, 1953, in St. Paul, MN. She is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Carol had a passion for gardening...

Robert Gordon Newman

May 6, 2024

Robert Gordon Newman, 85, of Chetek, WI passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024.

Bob was born on January 16, 1939, in Eau Claire, WI to Gordon and Marie (Erdman) Newman. He grew up on his parent's farm in the town of Sioux Creek, Barron County. He graduated from Chetek High School in 1957. Bob married Cecilia...

Dixie Jean Conoboy

May 1, 2024

Dixie Jean Conoboy, age 65, of Chetek, WI passed away on May 1, 2024.

She was born on January 29, 1959. Dixie was a loving wife to Mike Conoboy and a devoted mother to her children: Matt Neisler, Steven Neisler, Tonyia (Neisler) Swan, Michael (Chrissy) Conoboy, and Savannah Soldner.

Dixie was known for her love...

Barbara Ann (Wittrock) Tietz

Apr 8, 2024

Barbara Ann (Wittrock)  Teitz, 85 passed away peacefully on April 8th at Mayo (Luther) Hospital surrounded by family.

Barbara was born to Francis and Rose (Spaeth) Wittrock in Cadott, Wisconsin on May 24, 1938.

Married Marvin Duss, divorced.  Then married Gene Tietz.

She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and cocktail hour.

Before...

James A. Thompson

Mar 30, 2024

James A. Thompson, 87, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota and formerly from the area, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Services are currently undecided, and that information will be posted when it is available.  Please check back.

Larry R. Menarek

Mar 29, 2024

Larry R. Menarek, 85, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake with his wife and son at his side.  Larry was born on December 30, 1938, in Kenosha, WI the son of Robert J. and Vivian Menarek.  Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, Larry enjoyed fishing,...

George Harold Poreden

Mar 21, 2024

George Harold Poreden - 83 Love-filled years

1940-2024

George was born in Kenosha, Wis. on August 17, 1940, to Irene Pofahl and George Thomas Poreden. He passed on March 21, 2024. This is a loss to not only family but also neighbors, medical personnel, and many more. Anyone who had an encounter with him became...

Dennis Raymond Overby

Mar 11, 2024

May 6th, 1941 - March 11th, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Raymond Overby, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Dennis departed peacefully at his home at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and cherished memories.

Born in Chetek, Wisconsin, Dennis was...

Maria Lynn (Houser) Blaser

Mar 8, 2024

Maria Lynn Blaser, 49, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 8, 2024.  Maria Houser was born on May 27, 1974, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Nancy (Olson) Houser.

Maria graduated from Rice Lake Highschool, in 1992.  She loved the outdoors; she was an avid gardener and enjoyed...

John Albert Stefczak

Feb 20, 2024

John Albert Stefczak, 87, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2024.

He was born to John and Sophie Stefczak on September 25, 1936, in Chetek, Wisconsin. John was known for his loving, humorous, helpful, and caring nature. He loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends. He...

William Dale Anderson Jr.

Feb 20, 2024

William "Bill" Dale Anderson Jr., age 69, passed away on February 20, 2024, with his loving family by his side in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Bill was born to William D. Anderson, Sr. and Joyce E (Dupont) Anderson on August 2, 1954, in Evanston, Illinois.

Bill attended Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois in 1972. He...

Rose Mary Judkins

Feb 13, 2024

Rose Mary Judkins passed away on February 13, 2024, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Rose was born November 18, 1954, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin,  the 6th child of Jack and Agnes Judkins.

Rose is survived by her 10 siblings,  June Ida of Owen,  Wisconsin, John, Jerry, Thomas Charles (Anna), Pam Cherry, Victoria all of Eau Claire,  Jacqueline...

Patricia L (Taube) Ekern

Feb 10, 2024

Patricia L. Ekern, 79, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on February 10, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield. She was born February 16, 1944 in Markesan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jerome T. and Inez (Cory) Taube.

Pat met her husband Ron in Milwaukee where they were married in 1967. From there, they moved with their...

Robert Mitchell Rohn

Feb 4, 2024

Robert (Rob) Rohn Jr. passed away on February 2, 2024, at Meadowbrook Senior Living in Chetek, Wisconsin under the care of the hospice team due to liver disease.

He was born to Julie (Plante) and Robert Rohn Sr. on December 10, 1970, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, working on computers, music, movies,...

Marcella Marie (Weitzel) Smith

Feb 1, 2024

Marcella Marie (Weitzel) Smith, 93, passed away quietly on February 1, 2024, in her residence at Just Like Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Marcella was born in Lake View, Iowa on February 27, 1930 to August P. and Ella (Hess) Weitzel.

Marcella grew up in Sac City, Iowa, and worked for Nobles Manufacturing after high school. ...