Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Jan 21, 2024

Dorothy May Pillish, age 82, of Roselle, IL, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Dorothy was born to Leo and Mary Eblen in Hoffman, Minnesota on September 30, 1941.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Mary Eblen, and her husband, Marvin Pillish, and siblings, Joyce, Delbert, Margaret, Daniel,...

Jan 19, 2024

Stanley E. Mares, age 89, passed away on January 19, 2024, in Barron, Wisconsin.

Stanley was born to Frank and Frances Mares in Wisconsin on November 2, 1934.

While attending Chetek High School Stan met his future bride, Elizabeth Novak, at a ZCBJ dance hall.

After graduating from high school in 1952, Stan...

Dec 31, 2023

Karl "K.C." Claude Wittmann, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2023.

K.C. was born to Karl and Claudia (Kaderabek) Wittmann on December 7, 1955, in Sussex, Wisconsin.

K.C. was an avid outdoorsman. Whether on the water or in the woods, he felt at peace in nature.  He handcrafted...

Dec 22, 2023

Annette Marie (Sciaraffa) Ypma, age 56, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on December 22, 2023.

Annette Ypma (Sciaraffa), born on August 9, 1967, in Oak Park, IL, was a symbol of resilience and positivity. Married to the love of her life, Doug Ypma, for the past 23 years. She was...

Dec 4, 2023

We are heavyhearted to announce the death of Heather Marie Klemencic. Heather, age 45, passed away on Dec 4th, 2023 of heart failure in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Heather, born to Walter and Mary (Kampa) Klemencic in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on June 17, 1978, was an avid artist and foster mother.

She attended WITC for nursing before...

Dec 4, 2023

Frances Sayles, age 82, loving mother of three, and wife to Dean Sayles, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday the 4th of December 2023. At her request, there will be no service.

Frances was born March 9th, 1941 in Pineville Kentucky, a true coal miner’s daughter, to Bertha Gray Smith Massey and Hal Massey.

Nov 24, 2023

John Christopher Mitchell, age 73, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on November 24, 2023, in Sioux Creek, Wisconsin.

John was born to Clyde and Margaret (Mann) Mitchell on January 3, 1950, in Lonoke, Arkansas.

John was very talented when it came to airbrush painting. He airbrushed many things, from cars...

Nov 3, 2023

Joann Lusebe Sykes, age 98, passed away on November 3, 2023, at the Cambridge Senior Living facility in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Joann was born to John and Inez (Tuller) Ausland on July 9,1925, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Joann graduated from Chetek High School and was a lifelong resident of Chetek before moving into the Cambridge Senior...

Oct 31, 2023

Clifford Ray Nyberg, 62 of Barron, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, quietly at his residence.

Clifford was born on March 24, 1961, in Shakopee, Minnesota, the son of John and Patricia (O’Brien) Nyberg.

Clifford was a loving son, brother, cousin, and uncle. He loved his town and enjoyed socializing frequently with his...

Oct 31, 2023

Joseph Harold Puziewicz, age 89, passed away at the Ecumen Nursing Home in North Branch, Minnesota, on October 31, 2023.

Joseph was born to Amelia (Bernat) and Joseph Puziewicz on October 8, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois.

Joseph graduated from Chetek High School and lived in the area most of his life. He was an outdoorsman,...

Oct 23, 2023

Rhonda Renee Wilson, 69, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, in Lansing, IA at Thorton Manor Nursing Home.  Rhonda was born on March 19, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Paul and Helena (Mullins) Elkins.

Rhonda loved sewing, quilting, and crocheting in her free time. She was the treasurer of her Red Hat...

Oct 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Ryan Lessel Jacobs lost his battle with his lifelong mental health struggles on October 19, 2023 at the age of 20.

Ryan was born in Torrance, California and moved to Bozeman, Montana at the age of six. Ryan then lived at the family’s lake...

Oct 10, 2023

John Joseph Akim II, age 58, passed away on October 10, 2023, in the town of Poskin, Wisconsin.

John was born to Albert Akim and Elizabeth (Betty) Bossany on March 18, 1965, in Stillwater, Minnesota.

John was a handyman at heart and loved to fix or build whatever he could. He also enjoyed woodworking. He...

Oct 2, 2023

Louise Catherine (Bricher) Adams, 93 of Chetek, passed away peacefully October 2, 2023.

Louise was born January 16, 1930, in Geneva, Illinois to Edward and Margaret Bricher. She graduated from Mount Mary High School in St. Charles, Illinois. Louise married Burness (Bill) Adams on July 2, 1949. They were lifelong dairy farmers first in St. Charles, IL,...

Sep 28, 2023

Beverly Jean Robarge (nee Spaete), age 88, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023, as a result of congestive heart failure after a fulfilled life as a loving wife and mother.

Bev was born on August 9, 1935, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul and Helen Spaete. The family lived in Granton, Wisconsin until 1939 when...

Sep 21, 2023

Laura Louise Bradford Persons

On September 21st, 2023, Laura Louise Bradford Persons passed away unexpectedly in her home.  A Loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and auntie. Laura was born March 5, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Laura graduated from Monticello High School in 1982. She went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Duluth as a...

Sep 18, 2023

Robert William Duerr, age 72, passed away on September 18, 2023, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He had undergone bypass surgery and recovery was going well, however, there were sudden setbacks that arose and Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep due to heart failure.

Bob was born to Edith and Charles Duerr in Chicago, Illinois on January 20,...

Sep 14, 2023

James "Jimmy" Norman Rippy, age 56, passed away on September 14, 2023, after a long and courageous 4-year battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born on September 18, 1966, to James and Carol Rippy in Sterling, Illinois.

Jimmy moved to the Rice Lake area about 30 years ago from Rockford, Illinois. He began working at McCain...

Sep 5, 2023

Lorraine Helen Gilbertson of Chetek died September 5, 2023. She was born to Frank and Elizabeth (nee Kurth) Bahneman on May 6, 1927, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was married to Robert (Bob) Gilbertson in 1949 in Racine.

In 1961 Bob and Lorraine moved to Chetek where they owned and operated The Natural Cove Resort until 1973. They...

Sep 4, 2023

Diane Phyllis (Borgman) Bossany, age 84, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Diane was born to Arlone and Herbert Borgman on May 24, 1939, in Racine, Wisconsin.

Diane was quite the golfer when she was a teenager, having loved to go with her sister, Donna. She...