Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
Genevieve "Jenny" L (Robinson) Ganske
Aug 30, 2023
Genevieve “Jenny” Lillian Ganske, 91, of Chetek passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, at Meadowbrook Senior Living in Chetek. Jenny had a wonderful life and many quality years, still living in her home up until a month before her passing.
Jenny was born June 29, 1932, to Elmer and Annie (Leverson) Robinson in Rusk County, Wisconsin, where...
Roger William Kern
Aug 23, 2023
Roger William Kern, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in New Auburn, Wisconsin on August 23, 2023.
Roger was born to Cora and Edward Kern on June 15, 1929, in Wisconsin.
Roger loved to read and cook.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Edward, and his brother,...
Richard Glenn Strickland
Aug 22, 2023
Richard Glenn Strickland, age 90, passed away on August 22, 2023, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Richard was born to Lynn & Leola (Carruth) Strickland on March 18, 1933, in Cumberland, Wisconsin.
Richard graduated from Shell Lake Highschool in 1950. After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force where he met and...
Annabelle Marie (Summerfield) Bronstad
Aug 7, 2023
Annabelle Marie (Summerfield) Bronstad passed away on August 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo, Wisconsin.
She was born May 5, 1935, to Eunice and Otto Summerfield on the farm north of Bloomer, Wisconsin.
She attended Pleasant Valley grade school and was the only one in her class grades 1-8. She graduated from...
Douglas Orlo Robinson
Aug 5, 2023
Remembering Doug “Digger” Robinson: A Life Defined by Generosity
In the heart of Chetek, a shining soul, Doug Robinson, graced us with his presence for several wonderful years. From the moment he entered this world on August 17, 1963, it was clear that he was destined to carve out a life filled with love and adventure.
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Gary Einar Fredrickson
Aug 2, 2023
Gary Einar Fredrickson of New Auburn, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at Brentwood Memory Care in Rice Lake, WI.
Gary was born in Chicago, IL on May 21, 1937, to Einar Carl and Blanche Theresa (Anderson). He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Dick, Jack, and James.
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David Earl Addison
Jul 14, 2023
David Earl Addison, age 67, passed away with his loving family by his side on July 14, 2023, in Bloomer, Wisconsin.
David was born to Verlyn and Beverly Lindsley on October 26, 1955, in Ilwaco, Washington.
David was a commercial fisherman for many years. He had a love and passion for writing poetry and playing...
Vicki Devonne (Shores) Anderson
Jul 4, 2023
Vicki Devonne Anderson, age 70, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 4, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Vicki was born to Ernest and Joan Shores on September 1, 1952, in Superior, Wisconsin.
Vicki spent much of her time helping out at the Chetek Lutheran Church and helping her community. She...
Larry "Lonnie" Eugene Mikkelson
Jul 3, 2023
Larry “Lonnie” Eugene Mikkelson passed away on July 3rd, 2023. Lonnie was born to Helmer “Dewey” and Nora Alvina (Nelson) Mikkelson on October 5, 1930, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He grew up and spent most of his life in Chetek.
He graduated from Chetek High School in 1948. He had an outstanding high school athletic career that...
Georgia Faye (Bearden) Saastad
Jun 26, 2023
Georgia Faye Saastad, age 87, passed away at Meadowbrook at Chetek, on June 26, 2023.
Georgia was born to Nervie and George Bearden on January 2, 1936, in Benton, Arkansas.
Georgia loved doing crosswords, watching her grandchildren grow up, and enjoying farm life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nervie and...
Darrell Lyle Skoug
Jun 23, 2023
Darrell L. Skoug, 85, was born on December 31, 1937, to Henry and Grace ( Hanson) Skoug of Chetek, WI. He passed away on June 23rd, 2023, at Dove Healthcare, Bloomer, WI.
Darrell grew up on a dairy farm south of Chetek and attended Oak Grove School through 8th grade. He was a member of the Chetek...
Gertrude Loraine (Thompson) Taft
Jun 14, 2023
Gertrude Loraine Taft, age 90, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Gertrude was born to Edwin and Myrtle Thompson in Chetek, Wisconsin on January 31, 1933.
She attended and graduated from Chetek High School in 1950. Married her high school sweetheart John (Jack) Taft on April 7, 1951, and raised seven...
Thomas Patrick Reiter
Jun 10, 2023
Thomas P. Reiter, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2023, surrounded by loving family and his fur babies after a 2-year courageous battle with kidney cancer. Thomas was born on March 14th, 1959, in Eau Claire, WI; the son of Cecil and Audrey (Barnum) Reiter.
He attended Eau Claire North High and...
James "Jim" Thomas Janota
Jun 3, 2023
James "Jim" Thomas Janota, age 68, passed away with his family by his side after a long, courageous battle with cancer on June 3, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Jim was born to Ardith (Cole) and Rogers Janota on December 13, 1954, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
He was born and raised in the Chetek area on...
Ronald Lee Ostrowski
May 31, 2023
Ronald Lee Ostrowski, age 87, passed away on May 31, 2023.
Ron was born to Leo and Mary (Janczak) Ostrowski in Kankakee, IL on September 21, 1935. Ron married Margaret Rose Lahners on November 5, 1955, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports. He was an avid Chicago Cubs...
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Austin
May 25, 2023
Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Austin, age 62, passed away very suddenly at his home in Chetek, WI, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born December 3, 1959 in Rice Lake, WI to Harold G. and Fern L. Austin of Chetek.
Jerry graduated from Chetek High School and District One Technical School in Eau Claire, WI. From a...
Audrey Jean (Hewitt) Unterschuetz
May 25, 2023
Audrey Jean (Hewitt) Unterschuetz, age 87, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 25, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
She was born to Lloyd and Mabel (Moe) Hewitt on August 28, 1935, in Sioux Creek Township, Wisconsin.
Audrey married her high school sweetheart, Frank Unterschuetz in 1954 at the Advent Christian...
Alice M. (Quick) Sannes
May 15, 2023
Alice M. Sannes, 91, of Chetek, went home to eternal life in heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1931, to John and Mary Quick of Canton, Wisconsin.
Alice grew up on a farm east of Canton and attended Canton Grade School and graduated from Cameron High School on May 25, 1950. ...
Palmer Malcolm Solberg
May 15, 2023
Palmer Malcolm Solberg, 96, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and formerly of Chetek, Wis., passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Home Suite Home in Chippewa Falls.
He was born June 11, 1926, in Cameron, Wis., the son of Malcolm and Elizabeth (Rudolph) Solberg.
Palmer worked hard all of his life. Among those jobs, he worked...
Barbara Cress Grandy
May 10, 2023
Barbara Cress Grandy, age 95, passed away on May 10, 2023, unexpectedly of natural causes.
Barbara was born to William and Edith Cress on June 27, 1927, in Waukegan, Illinois.
Barbara dated Robert William Grandy all throughout high school. He was drafted for WWII immediately after high school. Barbara waited for him to return, and...
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