Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
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...
James John Skozek
May 9, 2023
James John Skozek, age 74, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Barron, Wisconsin.
James was born to Stanley and Irene Skozek on September 25, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Harry James Bossany
Apr 28, 2023
Harry James Bossany, 85, of Chetek, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on April 28, 2023.
Harry was born on February 12, 1938, in Chetek to John and Mary Bossany. He grew up on a farm east of Chetek with his six brothers. He found his path in life with a smile always upon...
Kay Darlene (Akins) Wheeler
Apr 20, 2023
Kay Darlene (Akins) Wheeler, passed away with her family by her side on April 20, 2023, at her home in New Auburn, Wisconsin.
Kay was born to Daniel and Ruby Akins on October 4, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois.
She married her devoted husband, Walter Wheeler, on February 1, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois.
Kay...
Janell M (Gardner) Severson
Apr 19, 2023
Janell Severson, 89, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023.
Janell was born on February 22, 1934, to Charlie and Clara Gardner.
Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved sister and aunt. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and...
Robin M. (Kellough) Leslie
Apr 9, 2023
Robin M. Leslie, age 64, passed away on April 9, 2023, in Barron, Wisconsin.
Robin was born to Harvey and Grace Kellough on October 26, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements....
Benjamin Jesse Wilkie Ii
Apr 1, 2023
Benjamin Jesse Wilkie II, age 52, passed away at the Meadowbrook at Chetek Nursing Home and Rehab on April 1, 2023.
Benjamin was born to Benjamin and Charlotte Wilkie on June 7, 1970, in Central City, Nebraska.
There are no public services scheduled at this time.
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David Allen Scott
Apr 1, 2023
Dave Scott of New Auburn died on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, inside his home. Dave was always a jokester. Maybe April Fool's Day was always meant for his death. Dave was born on April 24th, 1957, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Basil and Eula Scott. He grew up in the Bruce and Winter areas.
Dave graduated from Winter...
Tamara "Tami" Susan Koepl
Mar 24, 2023
Tamara “Tami” Susan Koepl, age 52, passed away at home in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by family on March 24, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin, after a three-year fight with liver cancer, which she fought long and hard with such bravery.
Tami was born on February 11, 1971, in Minnesota. She moved to Chippewa...
Linda Mae Swant
Mar 19, 2023
Linda Mae Swant, age 81, of Cameron, Wisconsin, sadly left us on March 19, 2023, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.
Linda was born to Clinton and Elsie (Simpson) Swant on August 27, 1941, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Elsie Swant, sons, Vince and...
William Zane Nipe
Mar 11, 2023
William Zane Nipe, age 46, passed away on March 11, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
William was born to Raymond Nipe and Catherine Rafine on October 23, 1976, in Mannington Township, New Jersey.
William is survived by, his parents, Raymond Nipe and Catherine Rafine, sons, Jessy Nipe, Wyatt Nipe, and Trapper Nipe, and siblings, Sheryl Mumink...
Elizabeth Jane (Carey) Zahorski
Mar 5, 2023
Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Zahorski, 96, Chetek, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Comforts of Home Advanced Memory Care in Hudson, WI.
Betty was born on March 27, 1926, in Dovre Township, Barron County. She was one of five children born to James and Bessie (Schofield) Carey. She attended Chetek High School. Betty married John Zahorski on...
Clayton Roy Grover
Mar 4, 2023
Clayton Roy Grover, age 61, passed away with his family by his side on March 4, 2023.
Clayton was born to Earl and Rosemary Grover on February 21, 1962, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Clayton was well-known and well-loved by many in Chetek. He loved going bar hopping and all of the bars knew to have...
Dwayne Glen Minor
Mar 1, 2023
Dwayne Glen Minor, age 87, passed away on March 1, 2023, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Dwayne was born to Robert and Alvina Minor on February 28, 1936, in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alvina Minor.
Dwayne is survived by his children, Lisa...
Ethel Ann (Matisko) Turauski
Feb 25, 2023
Ethel Ann Turauski, age 95, passed away peacefully at Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on February 25, 2023, surrounded by her children.
Ethel was born to John and Mary Matisko on March 28, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois.
Ethel was a longtime resident of Chetek, Wisconsin. She and her husband Ed moved their family...
Kimmarie Winans
Feb 23, 2023
KimMarie Winans, 57, of Bayport, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Our Lady of Pease Hospice in St. Paul, Minnesota, after she lost her battle with cancer and went home to be with Jesus. KimMarie was born on December 22, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Judy and Dave Winans.
KimMarie leaves to...
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